2014 Meet in Scotland

[Geoff W]

Put me down for dinner in Applecross. I will book the tent into the campsite. Will probably stay at Dundee on Thursday night after work, to see my daughter. I can then have a fun run to Fort Augustus on Friday.

[Sin_Tiger]

I put you down already Geoff, couldn't see you going hungry 

If you're going to take the A9 (slog and watch for the speed cameras) then A86 I'd recommend going cross country on the A923 via Coupar Angus and Blairgowrie, where you have a choice of continuing on the A923 to Dunkeld (A9) or A93/A924 to Pitlochry, A9 and then across to Spean Bridge along Loch Laggan side on the A86.

Alternatively you could head SW onto the A827 via Aberfeldy and along Loch Tay side, not the most entertaining road but spectacular views down Loch Tay towards Killin (falls of), pick up the A85/A82 towards Tyndrum. We could catch up with you at the Green Welly and go on up through Glen Orchy and Glen Coe, you have to ride through Glen Coe if you've never done it.

[John Stenhouse]

Ah yes Glen Coe,.....................last time on a bike was at about midnight it was pissing down and a coach came the other way and drowned me with a bow wave from a puddle............lovely place. 

[Bixxer Bob]

Funny that, last time I was there it was pissing down too......

[John Stenhouse]

Hey, it's Scotland................. 

[Sin_Tiger]

Funny that, last time I was there it was pissing down too......

Third time lucky 

[Spud]

Only ever had rain once whilst in Scotland but it did last for 10 days   

cheers Spud 

[Geoff W]

Meeting at the Green Welly? Along with half the bike riders in Scotland , the North of England, Holland and Germany as well as the local polis?  Glencoe never fails to impress , even on a wet night, and I have had  a few of those through there. Depending on the weather, if it is good and I set off reasonably early I may head up through the Cairngorms on b roads and then drop down the A86.
If I fancy a detour I will go on the Hull ring road!

[Sin_Tiger]

If I fancy a detour I will go on the Hull ring road!

 

[blacktiger]

Just wondering what's best.........................can you get midges AND rain at the same time?

[Sin_Tiger]

I hope Lonely Planet (50 best secret destinations) have not jinxed the Sat evening dinner run  I hope we don't get bus loads of tourists as it's only a locally known place normally.

- Loch Ness, Scotland - 'While tour coaches pour down the west side of Loch Ness, the eastern shore is relatively peaceful. Here you will find Dores Inn, a beautifully restored country pub with a garden that even has its own Loch-Ness-Monster-spotting point. The menu specialises in quality Scottish produce,' according to the guide.

The Dores Inn

Can't trust anybody to keep a secret these days 

[chairhead]

I am confirmed 

I hope to start my trip on Weds after work, who knows how far I'll get, hopefully bring some local brew up too, oh i'll be on the solo so I can try to keep up with you hooligans   

[Sin_Tiger]

I am confirmed 

I hope to start my trip on Weds after work, who knows how far I'll get, hopefully bring some local brew up too, oh i'll be on the solo so I can try to keep up with you hooligans   

We've seen your video's with the chair, don't think you would have a problem and you can get more ale in the chair   

Look forward to catching up with you, kind regards Captain Slow  :icon_wink:

[fraser j ross]

And more whisky for return journey 

[mat-tiger1]

Just thinking, has anyone actually warned Nessie yet?   
Those Haggis had better watch out as well!  (Is it hunting season for those little blighters yet?)