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Whilst not really in the highlands, the Gairnsheil bridge is due to be closed for 2 weeks from Monday the 4th of Feb.
Aberdeenshire Council Facebook post said:
The Gairnshiel Bridge (A939) in Ballater will be closed from Monday, February 4 for two weeks in order to conduct bridge repair works.
Site notices will indicate the closure and the alternative route via: A939 Gairnshiel Bridge - A944 Colnabaichin, A944 - A97 Heugh-head, A97 - A93 Dinnet, A93 - B976 Crathie, B976 - A939 Garinshiel Bridge and vice versa.
Pedestrian access to be maintained whenever possible.
You can see all road closures and restrictions on our website here: http://bit.ly/roadrestrictions
Amazing roads to the north of the bridge, and often used after a good drive up the A93.Site notices will indicate the closure and the alternative route via: A939 Gairnshiel Bridge - A944 Colnabaichin, A944 - A97 Heugh-head, A97 - A93 Dinnet, A93 - B976 Crathie, B976 - A939 Garinshiel Bridge and vice versa.
Pedestrian access to be maintained whenever possible.
You can see all road closures and restrictions on our website here: http://bit.ly/roadrestrictions
s70rmp said:
We’re heading up to the highlands on the 22nd for a week, what the conditions of the roads up there like currently?
Last year it was hit and miss, some fantastic stretches of tarmac and some truly shocking stretches
Not bad at the moment. Quite a lot of 'proper' resurfacing has gone on. It'll get a lot worse after end March mind (no EU money any more, and Westminster ain't going to fund roads here!)Last year it was hit and miss, some fantastic stretches of tarmac and some truly shocking stretches
Happened to find myself in Edinburgh on Tuesday. Weather was fine, so rented out a car for a short drive.
Edinburgh -> Pitlochry (actually Edradour) -> A924 (brilliant) -> B950 (brilliant) -> A93 (brilliant) -> B976 (brilliant) -> A939 (brilliant) and so was at Tomintoul. Road conditions were superb, and there was nearly no traffic at all. I had to overtake two cars and was not going slowly. Was only overtaken by one M BMW also enjoying themselves.
Then motored down north and west of the Cairngorms with views of the snowy peaks, very very nice in the sunny weather. Left the A9 for the superb unmarked road into Dalchalloch -> B847 -> Super-fun shortcut road into Tummel Bridge -> Kenmore -> Super-fun road towards Auchnacloich and and Amulree -> some roads into Dunning -> totally unmarked road leaving Dunning towards the SE into Path of Condie. All fun fun fun fun.
With a short stop for a soup supper, very solid nine hours of seat time. Lovely.
Edinburgh -> Pitlochry (actually Edradour) -> A924 (brilliant) -> B950 (brilliant) -> A93 (brilliant) -> B976 (brilliant) -> A939 (brilliant) and so was at Tomintoul. Road conditions were superb, and there was nearly no traffic at all. I had to overtake two cars and was not going slowly. Was only overtaken by one M BMW also enjoying themselves.
Then motored down north and west of the Cairngorms with views of the snowy peaks, very very nice in the sunny weather. Left the A9 for the superb unmarked road into Dalchalloch -> B847 -> Super-fun shortcut road into Tummel Bridge -> Kenmore -> Super-fun road towards Auchnacloich and and Amulree -> some roads into Dunning -> totally unmarked road leaving Dunning towards the SE into Path of Condie. All fun fun fun fun.
With a short stop for a soup supper, very solid nine hours of seat time. Lovely.
chalda said:
Happened to find myself in Edinburgh on Tuesday. Weather was fine, so rented out a car for a short drive.
Not too difficult, even if you hadn't provided your route. 
I'll be doing the last two on the way back from Ullapool in April.
https://goo.gl/maps/CYcSb1YcY9t
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chalda said:
Happened to find myself in Edinburgh on Tuesday. Weather was fine, so rented out a car for a short drive.
Edinburgh -> Pitlochry (actually Edradour) -> A924 (brilliant) -> B950 (brilliant) -> A93 (brilliant) -> B976 (brilliant) -> A939 (brilliant) and so was at Tomintoul. Road conditions were superb, and there was nearly no traffic at all. I had to overtake two cars and was not going slowly. Was only overtaken by one M BMW also enjoying themselves.
Then motored down north and west of the Cairngorms with views of the snowy peaks, very very nice in the sunny weather. Left the A9 for the superb unmarked road into Dalchalloch -> B847 -> Super-fun shortcut road into Tummel Bridge -> Kenmore -> Super-fun road towards Auchnacloich and and Amulree -> some roads into Dunning -> totally unmarked road leaving Dunning towards the SE into Path of Condie. All fun fun fun fun.
With a short stop for a soup supper, very solid nine hours of seat time. Lovely.
Envious, very, very envious Edinburgh -> Pitlochry (actually Edradour) -> A924 (brilliant) -> B950 (brilliant) -> A93 (brilliant) -> B976 (brilliant) -> A939 (brilliant) and so was at Tomintoul. Road conditions were superb, and there was nearly no traffic at all. I had to overtake two cars and was not going slowly. Was only overtaken by one M BMW also enjoying themselves.
Then motored down north and west of the Cairngorms with views of the snowy peaks, very very nice in the sunny weather. Left the A9 for the superb unmarked road into Dalchalloch -> B847 -> Super-fun shortcut road into Tummel Bridge -> Kenmore -> Super-fun road towards Auchnacloich and and Amulree -> some roads into Dunning -> totally unmarked road leaving Dunning towards the SE into Path of Condie. All fun fun fun fun.
With a short stop for a soup supper, very solid nine hours of seat time. Lovely.
I Love Cake said:
I’m tempted by a trip, I would head up on the 26th of March for almost 2 weeks. The current weather is making me wonder if I’d be doing the right thing.
At this time of year many B&Bs and some hotels will be open and empty. I'd watch the weather and decide at the last moment. The whole thing is so much nicer with some sunshine and colour.GetCarter said:
I Love Cake said:
I’m tempted by a trip, I would head up on the 26th of March for almost 2 weeks. The current weather is making me wonder if I’d be doing the right thing.
At this time of year many B&Bs and some hotels will be open and empty. I'd watch the weather and decide at the last moment. The whole thing is so much nicer with some sunshine and colour.I Love Cake said:
GetCarter said:
I Love Cake said:
I’m tempted by a trip, I would head up on the 26th of March for almost 2 weeks. The current weather is making me wonder if I’d be doing the right thing.
At this time of year many B&Bs and some hotels will be open and empty. I'd watch the weather and decide at the last moment. The whole thing is so much nicer with some sunshine and colour.cat220 said:
I Love Cake said:
GetCarter said:
I Love Cake said:
I’m tempted by a trip, I would head up on the 26th of March for almost 2 weeks. The current weather is making me wonder if I’d be doing the right thing.
At this time of year many B&Bs and some hotels will be open and empty. I'd watch the weather and decide at the last moment. The whole thing is so much nicer with some sunshine and colour.I have been given permission to take the VX220 up there for 4 days from the Midlands. Its going to be a big trip. I want to get to the every North Coast and I want to climb Suliven Mountain, so really only 3.5 days driving. Thinking of leaving super early on a Thursday and getting as far as I can by night fall. Then Friday Saturday explore and Sunday head back. Get up really early on Monday morning to get back to do some "work from Home" on Monday. Yes that sort of makes it a 5 day trip....but I've only got 4 days , so its 4 days ok!
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