Scottish Stag Party for Petrolhead

[Wozza]

Hi Guys

I'm looking to organise a stag party in scotland in April this year and am looking for any ideas you have for a proper petrolheads theme.

We're 40 now so we're done the weekends away getting pissed, etc, etc. Looking for something a little bit more grown up now!!!

Planning 2 parts to the event: Head up from the South around Tuesday / Wednesday with a small group and basing ourselves around somewhere like Fort William for a few days driving fun. We should be in a nice convey of cars - GT3, Vantage, Boxster, etc. Any recommendations for must-drive routes greatly appreciated

On Friday, enjoy a final blast and then head into Edinburgh (probably?) for the weekend where the non-petrolheads will join us. Would quite like a general petrol based theme for the saturday if possible - off road karts? / rally school / etc, etc. Any ideas and recommendations?

And finally, the Friday and Saturday nights. Any good recommendations for great food, comedy and places with a good atmosphere (for 40 year olds.....) all gladly received.

I've asked lots of questions there but hope thats ok and look forward to hearing your suggestions and enjoying some fantastic Scottish hospitality in a few months time!

Cheers!



Marc

[Robert Burns]

Driving roads,

Glencoe, http://g.co/maps/pc6uf

Dukes pass, http://g.co/maps/mz3x4

And this one, http://g.co/maps/a6jnp

For go kartin, You have Xtreme Kartin in falkirk and edinburgh, good place, track is about 30 seconds a lap if your good.

Or Raceland on the east of edinburgh, over 900m long. Good track

[AMD87]

Smrc at Knockhill on the 9th?

[xtreme karting]

Wozza said:

On Friday, enjoy a final blast and then head into Edinburgh (probably?) for the weekend where the non-petrolheads will join us. Would quite like a general petrol based theme for the saturday if possible - off road karts? / rally school / etc, etc. Any ideas and recommendations?

And finally, the Friday and Saturday nights. Any good recommendations for great food, comedy and places with a good atmosphere (for 40 year olds.....) all gladly received.

Hi Marc

If you are interested in the Karting, contact me directly on 0131 3330304 and can also give you ideas on evening suggestions www.xtremekarting.co.uk Cheers Scott

[Shandy81]

Understand you're saying it's not a heavy drinking one, but to sample some of the best whisky, try www.smws.com -it is a members only thing, however if you call them in advance they may well put you up! The food is spot on as well, for atmosphere head to the vaults in Leith.

[Wozza]

Hi guys

Thats a great start!

Thanks for the road suggestions Robert - they are on the list.

Scott - I'll give you a call this week when we have dates confirmed - 28/29 April most likely.

SMWS idea is a great one

[slipstream 1985]

outdoor raceland over any indoor place anyday of the week

[6C4GTS]

Wozza said:

with a small group and basing ourselves around somewhere like Fort William for a few days driving fun

Marc - I would avoid being based in Fort William for a driving adventure as its a real bottle neck - the roads from Glasgow to Skye are epic - except the 15 miles around Fort William where all the caravans and motorhomes stack up and the road is double solid lines so you cant even overtake.

There are many alternatives for a driving base with decent accomodation and access to PH Roads.

Try Ballachulish, Torridon, Callander or Loch Lomond as bases and we can suggest some day routes.

[Wozza]

6C4GTS said:

Try Ballachulish, Torridon, Callander or Loch Lomond as bases and we can suggest some day routes.

Thanks for the Fort William tip.

Would I be correct to presume from a few initial searches that there will be a good selection of accomodation around Loch Lomond and it is well situated for easy access to a number of diferent routes?

All suggestions for routes gratefully received!

Cheers


Marc

[xtreme karting]

[quote=Wozza]


All suggestions for routes gratefully received!

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Marc,

Stayed here before and the food is amazing! Great prices and offers.
http://www.inverbeghotel.co.uk/

Scott

[6C4GTS]

Agree with Inverbeg..........also on Loch Lomond
http://www.loch-lomond.co.uk/
http://www.devere-hotels.co.uk/hotel-lodges/locati...
Near the Duke's Pass
http://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/macdon...
Further north
http://www.thetorridon.com/

[Wozza]

6C4GTS said:

Agree with Inverbeg..........also on Loch Lomond
http://www.loch-lomond.co.uk/
http://www.devere-hotels.co.uk/hotel-lodges/locati...
Near the Duke's Pass
http://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/macdon...
Further north
http://www.thetorridon.com/

Many thanks for these suggestions.

The lodges at Cameron House house look pretty special and would be great for a small group of us.

[bigwheel]

Wozza said:

Many thanks for these suggestions.

The lodges at Cameron House house look pretty special and would be great for a small group of us.

Excellent choice.
I'm local and these lodges are well sought after.

[6C4GTS]

Wozza, we might be able to get some of the locals out if you are up for company on your road days.