Visiting scotland in 1 week

manu90 · Post by **manu90** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 8:31 pm

Hi guys,

I am leaving France to visit Scotland in 10 days.
So if you see a blue Elise S1, plate NÂ° XXXX GZ 90 : it's me.

Where are the most beautiful roads / landscapes in your beautiful country?

I came Twice (not with Liz') and I'm now coming back for the third time but this time it's camping with Liz'.

Hope to see one of you

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 8:45 pm

North West taking the coastal route up the west towards Ullapool and then Durness is my favourite, I am sure we can suggest quite a few for you.

Dont be surprised if a few S_E'ers use this as an excuse to go for a run and join you

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 8:54 pm

Have a look at this website.

http://www.stevecarter.com/bestuk.htm

Sanjøy · Post by **Sanjøy** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 9:02 pm

Yup prob best grab the autoroute files for the last couple of Tut towers and also some telephone numbers of locals should you have any problems.

SP

Bada Bing! · Post by **Bada Bing!** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 9:34 pm

I reccommend The Rest and Be Thankful, a beautiful piece of hillside on the West coast of Scotland - http://www.armin-grewe.com/holiday/scot ... ankful.htm

Why don't we meet you and show you around our own back yard?

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:19 pm

Run anyone? Pick your own backyard and we'll have a point to point!

MacK · Post by **MacK** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:19 am

Hi Manu, good to see you here.

My recommendation would be along the lines of;

Presuming you are arriving from the South:

Glasgow to Lochgilphead A82/A83.

Lochgilphead to Fort William via Oban and Glencoe, A816, A85, A82. (dilema on this one but added loop through Glencoe, 'cause it has to be done!)

Fort William to Kyle of Lochalsh A82, A87.

Option of drive round Isle of Skye.

Kyle to Ullapool A890/A896 (Applecross option) A832/A835.

Dpending how you are for time, North from Ullapool around the coast A8365/A894/A838 and heading south at Tounge or Melvich or Thurso etc. heading towards Inverness. Or if pushed for time from Ullapool to Lairg and south to Inverness A837/A836/B9176/A9
Then Inverness to Perth A96(to Nairn) A939 to Ballater, A93 to Perth.

Perth to Edinburgh A9 to Auchterarder A823 to dunfermline via Glen Eagles and Knockhill.

Forth Road Bridge and ---> home

Then the next day.......

The_Rossatron · Post by **The_Rossatron** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:25 am

Welcome! Listen to these boys as I have no idea

manu90 · Post by **manu90** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:59 am

Thanks guys!

I just have now to look at the map and see where to go with your suggestions.

As we don't want to plan everything before we will go from on campsite to an other (with B&B sometimes to have some sleeping!) without booking.
Is sleeping in a tent in the middle of nowhere allowed / accepted in scotland?
The first time I went in scotland I could sleep in the car if needed, now I can't (but pubs are open later on now!).

I had a HGF last week end, and hope that it will be fixed for my departure : I don't want to go in scotland with another car!!!
For sure, even if fixed, I will have to delay the departure for 2 days --> 2 days not spent there!

Sanjøy · Post by **Sanjøy** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 10:14 am

Do you have Autoroute on your PC ?

There is a "Right to roam" law that came in to effect in 2003 and you can camp anywhere!

Bring insect repellant as there will be a lot a the moment.

manu90 · Post by **manu90** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 12:43 pm

What is Autoroute?
I guess I don't have it...

Thanks for the information that I'm allowed to roam in scotland!
And I have tested the [censored] midges, so I know how vicious there are.
Is there a special Scottish repellent for them that is efficient?

Zippy · Post by **Zippy** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 1:50 pm

manu90 wrote:Hi guys,

I am leaving France to visit Scotland in 10 days.

this time it's camping with Liz'.

Manu, one word - Achmelvich. See here for info...

http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/l ... index.html

The pictures do not do the place any justice - it is stunning.

Let us know when you're going to be here as I'm sure some of us would be happy to meet up and join you for some of your route.

Cheers,
Iain.

Victor Meldrew · Post by **Victor Meldrew** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 2:14 pm

manu90 wrote: And I have tested the [censored] midges, so I know how vicious there are.
Is there a special Scottish repellent for them that is efficient?

Its called Malt whiskey... you drink it and after a few you stop worrying about them.

manu90 · Post by **manu90** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 4:42 pm

I already know quite well this one!

Scottish Elises

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