Route planning up to Scotland
Discussion
Just thought I'd throw this out to you guys as tomorrow I'm driving from Bristol to BR for a service, then on up to Aberdeen via Edinburgh.
Not looking to add any big distance to the drive, but any recommended routes slightly of the beaten path? Any fun detours in the borders I should be taking?
thanks
Not looking to add any big distance to the drive, but any recommended routes slightly of the beaten path? Any fun detours in the borders I should be taking?
thanks
Dear God man - that's about 550 miles 
- won't you get drummed out the club for putting that many miles on an aston?
If you have to actually go to Edinburgh & time is not of the essence, I would turn off just after Carlisle onto the A7 heading for Selkirk & Galasheils - much more scenic, but do watch for cameras !
- won't you get drummed out the club for putting that many miles on an aston?If you have to actually go to Edinburgh & time is not of the essence, I would turn off just after Carlisle onto the A7 heading for Selkirk & Galasheils - much more scenic, but do watch for cameras !
drmw said:
Dear God man - that's about 550 miles - won't you get drummed out the club for putting that many miles on an aston?
If you have to actually go to Edinburgh & time is not of the essence, I would turn off just after Carlisle onto the A7 heading for Selkirk & Galasheils - much more scenic, but do watch for cameras !
Going to smash me through the 90k mark! Not scared of a few miles. I just try not to think of the fuel bill. Already done almost 2 tanks since Saturday... - won't you get drummed out the club for putting that many miles on an aston?If you have to actually go to Edinburgh & time is not of the essence, I would turn off just after Carlisle onto the A7 heading for Selkirk & Galasheils - much more scenic, but do watch for cameras !
Will look up the route you've mentioned, thanks.
mikey k said:
A701 from Moffat towards Edinburgh
Not much else that I know of that side of Jockland
A90 is a bit crap watch for the forest of speed cameras
Ah yes, I think the A701 is the route I used to take many years ago as a student! Had sNot much else that I know of that side of Jockland
A90 is a bit crap watch for the forest of speed cameras
t cars then though so didn't pay too much attention! will look it up again. Thank you. Being from up that way, and with several years regularly traveling between Inverness, Aberdeen and Perth on a motorbike. I can say there are some great roads to break the monotony of dual carriageways.
Can help you with the drive past Perth. Keeping you heading east, here are a few suggestions.
Simple A road fun just to keep you off the dual carriageway doesn’t take much longer timewise.
Perth – Scone – Coupar Angus – Forfar – Montrose – Stonehaven and either take the slug road towards Banchory or the Netherly towards Peterculter
Feeling adventurous? add in after Forfar Edzell – Fettercairn over Cairn o' Mount up to Banchory
More demanding routes, wouldn’t really fancy it after a long drive tbh. Take a while longer, also don’t blame me if you get stuck behind a caravan.
Perth – Blarigowrie – Braemar – Aberdeen…. Brilliant fun.
Or Braco – Crieff – Dunkeld – Blarigowrie – and above
You really visit my hometown Nairn though….not to see the town itself, just to drive from Ballater over the Lecht then through Grantown.
I’m sure some Southern Jessie will help you up from the Borders lol
Can help you with the drive past Perth. Keeping you heading east, here are a few suggestions.
Simple A road fun just to keep you off the dual carriageway doesn’t take much longer timewise.
Perth – Scone – Coupar Angus – Forfar – Montrose – Stonehaven and either take the slug road towards Banchory or the Netherly towards Peterculter
Feeling adventurous? add in after Forfar Edzell – Fettercairn over Cairn o' Mount up to Banchory
More demanding routes, wouldn’t really fancy it after a long drive tbh. Take a while longer, also don’t blame me if you get stuck behind a caravan.
Perth – Blarigowrie – Braemar – Aberdeen…. Brilliant fun.
Or Braco – Crieff – Dunkeld – Blarigowrie – and above
You really visit my hometown Nairn though….not to see the town itself, just to drive from Ballater over the Lecht then through Grantown.
I’m sure some Southern Jessie will help you up from the Borders lol
outofstepuk said:
drmw said:
Dear God man - that's about 550 miles - won't you get drummed out the club for putting that many miles on an aston?
If you have to actually go to Edinburgh & time is not of the essence, I would turn off just after Carlisle onto the A7 heading for Selkirk & Galasheils - much more scenic, but do watch for cameras !
Going to smash me through the 90k mark! Not scared of a few miles. I just try not to think of the fuel bill. Already done almost 2 tanks since Saturday... - won't you get drummed out the club for putting that many miles on an aston?If you have to actually go to Edinburgh & time is not of the essence, I would turn off just after Carlisle onto the A7 heading for Selkirk & Galasheils - much more scenic, but do watch for cameras !
Will look up the route you've mentioned, thanks.
A90 between Dundee & Aberdeen.. infamous for speed cameras. Heaps of them. Even though they are painted in bright colours, some are still hidden behind trees, signs and corners. Your as well sticking to the back roads.
Edited by baz86 on Wednesday 8th May 15:55
baz86 said:
A90 between Dundee & Aberdeen.. infamous for speed cameras. Heaps of them. Even though they are painted in bright colours, some are still hidden behind trees, signs and corners. Your as well sticking to the back roads.
This is my neck of the woods & I'd second your recommendation for Forfar - Edzell – Fettercairn over Cairn o' Mount up to Banchory. I do this route when visiting relatives in Lossiemouth.A90 from Forfar > Brechin > Aberdeen is indeed filled with fixed cameras & vans.
baz86 said:
outofstepuk said:
drmw said:
Dear God man - that's about 550 miles - won't you get drummed out the club for putting that many miles on an aston?
If you have to actually go to Edinburgh & time is not of the essence, I would turn off just after Carlisle onto the A7 heading for Selkirk & Galasheils - much more scenic, but do watch for cameras !
Going to smash me through the 90k mark! Not scared of a few miles. I just try not to think of the fuel bill. Already done almost 2 tanks since Saturday... - won't you get drummed out the club for putting that many miles on an aston?If you have to actually go to Edinburgh & time is not of the essence, I would turn off just after Carlisle onto the A7 heading for Selkirk & Galasheils - much more scenic, but do watch for cameras !
Will look up the route you've mentioned, thanks.
A90 between Dundee & Aberdeen.. infamous for speed cameras. Heaps of them. Even though they are painted in bright colours, some are still hidden behind trees, signs and corners. Your as well sticking to the back roads.
Edited by baz86 on Wednesday 8th May 15:55
Perth – Blarigowrie – Braemar – Aberdeen…. Brilliant fun. +1 that statement (can't remember who suggested it) it's ace fun, in fact I spotted Clarkson test driving the new jag f type on Saturday on the queens circular outside Braemar, full top gear camera crew in attendance.
We followed him for about three miles in a battered old focus.........we were all very excited
But yes brilliant road and very good fun in almost any car!!
Cheers
AndyR
Straightenout said:
This is my neck of the woods & I'd second your recommendation for Forfar - Edzell – Fettercairn over Cairn o' Mount up to Banchory. I do this route when visiting relatives in Lossiemouth.
A90 from Forfar > Brechin > Aberdeen is indeed filled with fixed cameras & vans.
Edzell to Banchory over the Carin o' mount, is great fun as well A90 from Forfar > Brechin > Aberdeen is indeed filled with fixed cameras & vans.
Personally my favourite road is Banchory to aviemore over the Lecht
Quote baz86 Perth – Blarigowrie – Braemar – Aberdeen…. Brilliant fun.
Or Braco – Crieff – Dunkeld – Blarigowrie – and above
If you are on the M90 in Fife take the turn off at Jnt 6 and you will end up driving thro the Gleneagles estate. Go into the hotel grounds stop at the Dormy Clubhouse and try a Lorne sausage sandwich ( the clubhouse menu is great for that kind of snack). The Braco road is just out of the top hotel exit beyond the clubhouse. We spend a lot of time there and I bought a Snooper 3zero which is a GPS and laser warning device which has helped keep me points free, I know one driver who got 12 points on a return trip to Aberdeen, she thought the bright flashes at night were lightning.
Or Braco – Crieff – Dunkeld – Blarigowrie – and above
If you are on the M90 in Fife take the turn off at Jnt 6 and you will end up driving thro the Gleneagles estate. Go into the hotel grounds stop at the Dormy Clubhouse and try a Lorne sausage sandwich ( the clubhouse menu is great for that kind of snack). The Braco road is just out of the top hotel exit beyond the clubhouse. We spend a lot of time there and I bought a Snooper 3zero which is a GPS and laser warning device which has helped keep me points free, I know one driver who got 12 points on a return trip to Aberdeen, she thought the bright flashes at night were lightning.
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