Super Unleaded - Outer Hebrides

[ALY77]

I'm off to the Outer Hebrides soon for a week. I'll be driving over (Uig to Tarbert ferry over) and touring the islands, circa 250 miles while over there.

I was planning to take a car that doesn't like anything less than 97ron and from what I can see the closest petrol station I can get it from is BP at Fort William, 120 miles prior to getting on the boat.

Does anyone know of a filling station on the A87 to and through skye or indeed anywhere on the islands that does higher octane fuel?

[mcgandalf]

No super unleaded available in the Western Isles, even in Stornoway.

Gleaner in Kyle of Lochalsh will do you super before you cross the Skye Bridge.

[mcgandalf]

May be an idea to stock up on octane booster - I understand it's available once you're over there.

[GetCarter]

Indeed. 95 if you're lucky!

>>> http://www.amazon.co.uk/STP-56250EN-250ml-Power-Bo...

[dazren]

The Gulf petrol station in Broadford on Isle of Skye has had SUL in March 2011/12/13/14.

[ALY77]

Thanks for that chaps. Looks like a brim in Skye and a dilute at worst over there.

[Who me ?]

I'd verify that information as being up to date. Unless there's places not accepting Fuel cards,there's none north of Esso in Fort William shown as having Super. But again, the pump in Broadford is not shown for any fuel ,which is hard to believe as it is/was the Coop there.

[finmac]

I stay in Stornoway and there actually is now Super available at one of the garages.... Engebret Ltd in Sandwick road, i run my Caterham and my wifes S2000 on it!

[Mr Trophy]

Have a great time !

[GetCarter]

finmac said:

I stay in Stornoway and there actually is now Super available at one of the garages.... Engebret Ltd in Sandwick road, i run my Caterham and my wifes S2000 on it!

That's good to know. Ta.

[More Steam]

finmac said:

I stay in Stornoway and there actually is now Super available at one of the garages.... Engebret Ltd in Sandwick road, i run my Caterham and my wifes S2000 on it!

Wish I'd known that when I was up last week. I splashed in a bit of 95 Ron at manor and couldn't find any octane booster.

[finmac]

GetCarter said:

finmac said:

I stay in Stornoway and there actually is now Super available at one of the garages.... Engebret Ltd in Sandwick road, i run my Caterham and my wifes S2000 on it!

That's good to know. Ta.

Hi Steve, hows things, back in the Caterham fold again?

Cheers Finlay

[GetCarter]

finmac said:

Hi Steve, hows things, back in the Caterham fold again?

Cheers Finlay

Hi there... long time no... etc

I bought another R500 (the next generation) and had that for a few years... but traded it in for an R8. Not sure what I'll get next. Should really be sensible!

I hear you had clear skies last night... it was cloudy here so we missed it all - having stayed up most of the night

ETA - I assume you've read >>> http://www.ur-web.net/PeterMayMain/lewispage.html We really enjoyed it.

Edited by GetCarter on Wednesday 18th March 12:36

[Skyedriver]

GetCarter said:

finmac said:

Hi Steve, hows things, back in the Caterham fold again?

Cheers Finlay

Hi there... log time no... etc

I bought another R500 (the next generation) and had that for a few years... but traded it in for an R8. Not sure what I'll get next. Should really be sensible!

I hear you had clear skies last night... it was cloudy here so we missed it all - having stayed up most of the night

ETA - I assume you've read >>> http://www.ur-web.net/PeterMayMain/lewispage.html We really enjoyed it.

Edited by GetCarter on Wednesday 18th March 08:29

Hi Steve, bought an R8 eh!
those old boxy Renault saloons were very popular at one time....

Sold the Caterham yet Fin? I emailed you a few days ago praising it's spec.

Back on Skye for a few days at Easter,still hae the place down Sleat. Wife in particular misses Scotland, hates Yorkshire. She fancies Oban though, having been up there a few times.

[finmac]

GetCarter said:

finmac said:

Hi Steve, hows things, back in the Caterham fold again?

Cheers Finlay

Hi there... long time no... etc

I bought another R500 (the next generation) and had that for a few years... but traded it in for an R8. Not sure what I'll get next. Should really be sensible!

I hear you had clear skies last night... it was cloudy here so we missed it all - having stayed up most of the night

ETA - I assume you've read >>> http://www.ur-web.net/PeterMayMain/lewispage.html We really enjoyed it.

Hi steve, R8? Which model? I still have the 996Turbo, owned it for years now and cant really bare to part with it.

Yes the Lewis Trilogy are excellent books, have you read Entry Island by Peter May yet, its excellent and well worth a bash. Also his latest Runaway is very good.

Cheers

Edited by GetCarter on Wednesday 18th March 12:36

[GetCarter]

finmac said:

stuff

Sorry for the 'off topic' O/P !

Yep read Entry Island. He has another coming out in the summer apparently. Another great read is 'I am Pilgrim' Best thriller I've read in years.

I also had a 996tt - swift aren't they! I had the V8 R8, but sold it as we seem to take our dog everywhere these days and there wasn't enough room in the engine bay for a bearded collie! Currently have the V6 supercharged Audi Quatro Avant.