Scotland HSV meet, 23rd/24th July

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Out of interest, have any of our friends over the border been able to put a driving route together for Sunday?

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Just one for me too please

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leigh1050 said:

I'll be needing to get petrol at Scotch Corner so that would be a good place to meet. I'm leaving home around 9.00 so as long as there are no holdups I should be with Paul around midday.

Leigh it might be worth setting off a tad earlier than 9 mate. There are a few of us meeting at Ferry Bridge and then a few more at Scotch Corner, so we have to leave Ferry Bridge at 12pm on the nose.

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Ade - have you seen the convoy route on the previous page? Are you meeting up with us on the way?

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leigh1050 said:

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leigh1050 said:

I'll be needing to get petrol at Scotch Corner so that would be a good place to meet. I'm leaving home around 9.00 so as long as there are no holdups I should be with Paul around midday.

Leigh it might be worth setting off a tad earlier than 9 mate. There are a few of us meeting at Ferry Bridge and then a few more at Scotch Corner, so we have to leave Ferry Bridge at 12pm on the nose.

I'll see what I can do. If I'm not there and you're ready to leave go I know the way and I'll try to catch up.

OK. I'll give you a call before 12 to see where you are.

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paul450 said:

bigwheel said:

There should be a passenger seat awaiting out there?

that will be a no then

hope you all have fun on the run anyway.

Get yer arse down here tomorrow and you can ride shotgun in mine.

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Just got back home after a fantastic weekend away. Thanks to everyone that took part. Special thanks to Simon for arranging the route and the lunch, even though he wasn't able to attend either.

I'm quite sure we'll arrange another one for next year and do it all again

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Monaro5.7 said:

Great to read that you all had a good time. I have ideas about next year but maybe time to move south as we have been in Scotland last few years.

Now I believe that was the 7th national meet so far so good we have had them all over the country.

I think the North Coast 500 should be the aim for the 10th meet. But that will take a few days to cover and as we have people coming from down south so a bit planning involved in that.

So ideas for next year would be great so we can get the ball rolling if there is not already ideas about it.

Thanks

Simon

For me, the awesome driving roads, lack of traffic jams and amazing scenery in Scotland are unbeatable anywhere else in the mainland UK. I think this adds hugely to the meet.

Wasn't there talk last year of having a Scottish meet and then a separate meet somewhere else in England/Wales on a different date? This might be a good solution. Of course someone needs to step forward and arrange said meets...

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mikeyb1987 said:

mv6 said:

Sorry for late response! Great time had by all. The "crack" was mighty! The wee "tiddler" reserve vehicle did ok.I plan to head North again the 1st weekend in September. North Coast 500(or most of it)!!! Mikey,you still up for it?

Yep, still up for it Rog. Got the Monday and Friday off work

Count me in too please, although I haven't confirmed the dates with work yet but shouldn't be a problem.

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mv6 said:

Taken Friday the 2nd off work! 3 nights away? Have a wicked route in mind to include a visit to Skye, the best of the North Coast 500 and the Old Military Road?? Did a similar run in 2012 and last year.Stayed in pubs!??

I've put a holiday request in to get Thu 1st and Fri 2nd booked off work. Should know for sure next week. Already have the following week booked off and managed to swap my callout.

Looking forward to this

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mv6 said:

4 nights??? Could meet at Stirling on the Thursday evening and set off properly on the Friday.Was thinking Portree(Skye) on the Friday night,Ullapool on the Saturday night and Inverness in the Sunday night. Know plenty of pubs,hotels and restaurants enroute.I know that Paul has a very discerning palate! ??????

Sounds good to me. Glad you've got my dietary requirements covered

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Janosh said:

I thinking about a trip to the highlands this summer, can someone post or PM me the route that you guys did?

I keep looking at the North coast 500 but stories of single track lanes and slow moving traffic suggest that there are better loops if you venture away from the coast.

PM me and I'll bounce it back to you