Highlands

[GetCarter]

Ramsden2019 said:

Hi Folks - question for all (perhaps mainly Mr Carter!)

Staying at Ben Damph estate (Shieldaig/Torridon area) in April and was wondering what the best options are for the food shop. Most likely going to do a big shop in Inverness on the way up.

Do Tesco do delivery to the area? Looks to be a few local shop options.

Yes, Tesco deliver, but they get fully booked, so get in quick (They book 4 weeks in advance). As mentioned The Torridon Stores sells most essentials... Shieldaig shop is a bit rubbish these days.

ETA The Spa in Lochcarron is much better these days.

Edited by GetCarter on Friday 6th March 10:15

[GetCarter]

Ramsden2019 said:

Hi Folks - question for all (perhaps mainly Mr Carter!)

Staying at Ben Damph estate (Shieldaig/Torridon area) in April and was wondering what the best options are for the food shop. Most likely going to do a big shop in Inverness on the way up.

Do Tesco do delivery to the area? Looks to be a few local shop options.

Update. Due to Easter, Tesco are now taking bookings further out. Mrs Get just booked 17th April.

Also worth noting that Tesco do a 'click and collect' with a 2 hour time slot at the back of the Torridon Hall.

Edited by GetCarter on Saturday 7th March 08:15

[Ramsden2019]

Thanks for the info that’s very useful. We stayed in Lochinver last April (driest spring in years!) and had local shops minutes walk away and the Ullapool Tesco just 40 mins.

We have a 6 month old that wakes up regularly in the night so she Mrs R is going to have a look in the wee hours when they get released.

We are both 30 later this year, so considering booking in for a meal at the Torridon, if you think it s still worth it?

Also is that drone footage of Glasnock house? Think we have looked at staying there a few times.

Edited by Ramsden2019 on Sunday 8th March 15:42

[GetCarter]

Ramsden2019 said:

Thanks for the info that s very useful. We stayed in Lochinver last April (driest spring in years!) and had local shops minutes walk away and the Ullapool Tesco just 40 mins.

We have a 6 month old that wakes up regularly in the night so she Mrs R is going to have a look in the wee hours when they get released.

We are both 30 later this year, so considering booking in for a meal at the Torridon, if you think it s still worth it?

Also is that drone footage of Glasnock house? Think we have looked at staying there a few times.

Edited by Ramsden2019 on Sunday 8th March 15:42

The Torridon just got a Michelin star, so the food is, as you would expect very good but very expensive (the wine list will make your eyes water) and the vibe in the dining room is a bit 'hushed'. You can eat in the Inn, which is pricey but nowhere near the hotel's costs, and it's less formal. You'll have to book with both, and if you want to book the hotel you might find it's residents only (depending on how many staff they are short of!).

Applecross Inn = great pub grub, and the cafe/restaurant in Diabaig is worth visiting (though check its website to see when it's open - it has odd hours)

https://www.gille-brighde.com

[thegreenhell]

I ate at The Torridon last year. I thought it was good, but not exceptional. The whisky bar, though. - spent far too long, and too much money, in there afterwards...

[GetCarter]

thegreenhell said:

I ate at The Torridon last year. I thought it was good, but not exceptional. The whisky bar, though. - spent far too long, and too much money, in there afterwards...

I stupidly asked for the most expensive dram in there last year. I won't do that again.

[Red Devil]

GetCarter said:

https://www.gille-brighde.com

- Went in April 2018. Well worth the 19 mile round trip there and back - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Yxv82t9DVZJdDqQK7

The view from the Bealach na Gaoithe (Pass of the Wind) is an added bonus. Any excuse for a pic.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/CxCUxJisbmQg2SXr7

[POIDH]

^ that is a cracking cycle ride out and back.
However, both ways the wind was howling through, hence the naming!

[GetCarter]

Last time we went in this... wheels down, out of the sea, driving up and parking outside the restaurant. Raised some eyebrows!

[JamieF78]

The whistle stop Cafe in Torridon village itself is brilliant, fish Fridays especially. They aren’t open every night though and will be busy when they are, so book in advance if planning something outwith The Torridon. If it’s good enough for a certain Gordon Murray then it’s good enough for most I’d say.

[GetCarter]

Talking of which, he arrives on the 26th April (with his new amphibious).

[JamieF78]

I wish him better weathers than we’ve currently got today in the NW.

[Ramsden2019]

Well, this was how quickly the slots went, we managed to get in at 1am luckily!

[POIDH]

Wintery daunders over the ''second most dangerous winter road in the UK".

Beautiful, even in poor weather.
My other learning today is that ev's are brilliant on hairpin bends...








Sourcesorry, Sun link) https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/travel/9985842/sc...

[Red Devil]

POIDH said:

Here - https://maps.app.goo.gl/an2sEaUCLXUNBrvU7

Glen Quaich and Loch Freuachie 24/04.22 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/yUG9HzzWkpU4EcNV9

[POIDH]

Spot on.

Today I've threaded through the borders and been reminded how great some of the roads there are, even in a campervan!

[GordonL]

Wee heads up. There are ongoing roadworks on the A82 at Glencoe which are causing pretty serious delays. Over an hour this afternoon with traffic backing up all the way down to Bridge of Orchy.
Worth avoiding tomorrow and Monday I expect.

[sjabrown]

Yes the A82 between Ballachulish and Bridge of Orchy is a farce at the moment. 20min delay if you're lucky, 90min delay if you're not.

[Red Devil]

More fun and games starting next Sunday - https://www.traffic.gov.scot/travel-news/projects-...

[giveitfish]

Sounds good to me as I won't be in Scotland until May

We're doing something a bit different this year, crossing Dumfries & Galloway before heading to Argyll, then on to Fort William via the roads the other side of the Corran Ferry. Finishing with a walk up Nevis.

My biggest concern is the state of the potholes. Last time I was on the A702 the surface was in an absolutely shocking state. Does anyone have any insight into any repairs over the last year?