Aston Martin - Highland Hoon - October 16th/18th

[W1111AM]

You're right, a set of Aston keys in the bowl should lead to bonus success...hadn't considered that vantage, but as you say Boris may take the cream.
The party is mainly Aston's so the bowl is full of promise...(a quality party if I might add), but wait - you have generation of Aston key shapes to consider...

Arrrh keyrings - ohh here's the heart winner...the keyring says it all...



What sort of keyring would make a winner?

[mcm66]

Very good
Personally, I'm taking my mate Donnie with me. Any one of you are welcome to him. If you want an advantage, my key is the Vanquish S key, well it will be in 2 hours when I pick it up

[BigScotty]

mcm66 said:

Very good
Personally, I'm taking my mate Donnie with me. Any one of you are welcome to him. If you want an advantage, my key is the Vanquish S key, well it will be in 2 hours when I pick it up ??????

Happy new car day!!

[W1111AM]

Donnie, what a lucky chap, such a weekend of experiences ahead for him
Have you picked up you new vanquish s, can you take a picture to share with us?

[BigScotty]

Some of you guys are probably already on your way - drive safe!

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow

[Manwhoneverwas]

Are you allowed to say where you are meeting tomorrow or departing from as I live locally and may wave you guys off if I get some free time

[BigScotty]

There's a few meeting points tomorrow - depends where you are if there is one local to you?

Ping me privately, and let me know where you are and I'll let you know if you're near the route at all

[MollyGT3]

Have a great time all - will be thinking of you & wish we were there

[BigScotty]

You two should've been with us Molly!

[GT3andy]

Have a great time you lot, weather looks goooood.

[MollyGT3]

BigScotty said:

You two should've been with us Molly!

Agreed, but we haven't got the right toy for the job at the moment. At least we came up there when we did - & don't be surprised if we come back for more next year when the next toy is with us

Have fun kids x

[BigScotty]

Your excuse is invalid! Sort yer life oot

[mikey k]

Cracking first day!
Great roads
Great weather
Great food
Great company
Tomorrow is going to be EPIC (sorry cockers )

[tonyhall38]

Where are the fkin pictures!

[Tim M DB7V]

We set out at 07.30 this morning to meet up with a load of PH Astons (and a McLaren) at Braemar. VERY cold but despite a proper ground frost the roads were OK. Lovely drive to Braemar with a DB6 Volante ( their heater wasn't working, top down, frozen---deserve a medal!!!),V8V and Vanquish (NP) plus my DB7V. Met up with Scotty and his PH crew. We had a cuppa and a chat and then headed off to the Lecht. It was an invigorating drive!!
We went our separate ways and our Aberdeen crew
had a very pleasant lunch at Muckrach Country House Hotel (highly recommended).
On the way home we dropped into Knockando Woollen Mill (also highly recommended).
As I left the car park the steering virtually seized--no power steering! The battery warning light came on and it didn't take long to suss out that the drive belt had broken! No power steering, alternator, water pump or aircon!
So we ended up on the back of a truck but got home OK.
If that belt had broken while we were negotiating some of the winding Scottish roads (at the National speed limit) it could have been very messy!!!

[Tim M DB7V]

It was great to meet you guys and I hope the rest of your trip has such good weather.
I think we got some photos.

Edited by Tim M DB7V on Saturday 17th October 22:18

[BigScotty]

What a weekend!

[ian365]

Photos please people, photos.

[mikey k]

We are back home
Scotty fantastic
So glad we did the "Scotsburgring" this morning as well finished it off nicely

[mikey k]

Right here's a few photos!

Inka the mut supervising the cleaning and checking the lift system really does make Bruce look like a monster truck

Kays from Scottys Trip 002 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

After all meeting at Edinburg AM and licking a few windows of rollers, Morgans and 599's we set off north over the Forth road bridge to find the back roads to Crieff Hydro

Kays from Scottys Trip 028 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

What a great back route! Thanks to Scotty and thanks to Andy for the fire works display out the back of his boxtser on the heavy compressions
We arrived in Crieff to a very busy hotel and our arrival caused a bit of a stir.
The view from the room was great

Scottys Trip Oct 2015 003 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

It was even more stunning in the morning

Scottys Trip Oct 2015 004 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

A long 270 mile route meant an early start and paying the price for the great weather. Roof still went down before we left though

Scottys Trip Oct 2015 007 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

Scottys Trip Oct 2015 010 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

The hotel owner got up early and brought out his old DBS and Mustang, both of which he had restored by himself

Kays from Scottys Trip 054 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

Kays from Scottys Trip 055 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

Kays from Scottys Trip 057 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

It was a misty start to the day in the deeper valleys, making for some stunning views

Kays from Scottys Trip 085 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

Kays from Scottys Trip 075 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

On the way up to Braemar we did some really "funky" roads

Kays from Scottys Trip 096 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

Suddenly we came across these guys and the brave souls in the DB6 volante roof down with a broken heater

Kays from Scottys Trip 097 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

Kays from Scottys Trip 105 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

We stopped at the Rowan Tree who had put on a fantastic lunch for us even though they don't normally open for lunch. Great photo op as well

Scottys Trip Oct 2015 015 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

Kays from Scottys Trip 106 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

We headed off west as the light started to fade = stunning roads and stunning scenery

Kays from Scottys Trip 092 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

Kays from Scottys Trip 115 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

Kays from Scottys Trip 119 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

A quick trip on the Corran Ferry, some sat nav chaos and we got to the next hotel and woke to this view from the bedroom window

Scottys Trip Oct 2015 024 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

After breakfast and everyone heading off in their own direction we decided to do a loop of the "Scotsburgring" (loved it!) and a slow(ish) scenic drive through Glen Coe as we've never managed to do it in good weather.

Scottys Trip Oct 2015 025 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

Scottys Trip Oct 2015 027 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

Kays from Scottys Trip 150 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

Kays from Scottys Trip 155 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

Got to be one of the dirtiest ever McLarens

Kays from Scottys Trip 143 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr

Thanks to all who went up and took part for making it an excellent weekend for the interloping McLaren

When's the next one

Edited by mikey k on Sunday 18th October 20:53

Edited by mikey k on Sunday 18th October 21:33