A weekend in April/early May '16.....?





Yes, the Italian Car Day.


I'm thinking maybe MattB, jimboy, MRS....even one or two "hardys" from doon 'ere. Don't know if I'd be doing Orkney unless Mrs Ed was keen on coming along - but then tbh she's probably not that keen on our "meets"

Would make more sense to drive north (scenically) on a Saturday, book dinner and accommodation and return Sunday p.m.. How far up would 4 hrs driving each way take us?

I'm interested. Will depend on my rotation. I'd guess 4 hours from Edinburgh isn't going to get you much beyond Inverness (allowing for traffic). Is Aberdeen the target area?

It's a rough shot in the dark to be a bit more attractive a proposition for the Teuchters

okay, well, as you are asking;

during the day, 4 hours would get us to just beyond Inverness.

Recently, on the return trip from some work, I drove Scrabster (far North coast) to Edinburgh in 5 and a half hours dead. Non stop, not much naughtiness and NOTHING on the road.

Traffic is a big factor on this route. The earlier/later, the better.

an overnight Highland tour, might be more achievable. Maybe we should have a conversation about this at the weekend Ed..?

Ok team...

How does everybody feel about this?

http://www.northcoast500.com/home.aspx

I will be doing this in the Spring. Hands up those who can get away for two or three nights..

Depending how it falls with my rotation then most definitely yes I'd love to do this. Will post my spring time leave periods in the near future.

Wow.

Would depend on a few factors over which I don't have a lot of influence right now....

That's more like it!
Great choice Jim. I've been dying to drive these roads with the Coop.
May would be better for me.

I'll definitely do this with you .
I've driven the route to Gairloch several times as my sister lives there. From Inverness it is a truly fantastic drive . Did it in my legacy Turbo estate in 3 hours 15 mins from Linlithgow one quiet summer evening. Nobody believed me apart from those in the car .
I've also driven the route to Ullapool- Lochinver -Durness and back the same way . Fantastic open, hedge-free driving roads where you can see the road and any other vehicle well in advance, and all accompanied with truly spectacular scenery. You see so few cars that you feel inclined to wave when you see another one. More than happy to drive this route. Stunning visuals and exhilarating driving. Truly memorable.

She's not alone there Simon. I myself - never mind Mrs Lego and my family - find paying to park your car in a field alongside other Italian cars ( most of which are still in production) of little or no interest, especially when there is barely to anything else to do or see at them. There are far better events we can arrange ourselves or attend, that have significantly better facilities and entertainment than the Scottish Italian Car day.

Aye some truly stunning scenery up here. I could be in the offering all things going well. Will not be totally sure until nearer the time.

oh, this is great- i thought this topic had totally died a death in the first week...

so, we'll pencil in the sky; "May" and let that hang and see what happens

Hey jimboy it'd be great to see you- where abouts- "abouts", you based..? I was hoping to pick up a few folk for certain bits of the route local to them...

I've PM'd you DG. Wester Ross is a must for the views/roads. Applecross & the famous pass has to be done.

Hope this comes off as I've said roads/scenery stunning.

If this is after the first week of May after final exams then I'm interested

A big nod for the Applecross pass

How many nights away because the West coast food is to die for & of course refreshments Applecross Inn for starters, the sea food has to be tried. There are soo many stop off places to savour.

I know of some hidden gems, off the beaten track, such as Mellon Udrigle a beach that's just amazing, reminds you of a deserted tropical Island. The water colour is that jade greeny blue.

I have a feeling this could turn into a big event in the coupe calendar!

I have a feeling we may be able to draw upon a few members' local knowledge to assemble a truly stunning itinerary!

This could be really amazing. More amazing than just the 'standard' Northcoast 500.

So, tentatively, I think we are steering into the 2nd half of May...?

2nd half of May would suit me better and spring should have started by then, adding colour to the scenery and longer daylight hours.

The snowball has started to roll!!

Will be in UK April & June but away for all of May so I'm out of this already.
Shall keep watching this thread. Keen to see details of all the best locations because the Scotland 500 has been on my radar for a while now. Best of luck to all involved.

rats!

hangon then- This is why this is a tentative early thread...


April or June- I take it you can't make April, Ed?

Marko what you prefer yourself?

Jimboy- any preferences?

are we moving to June?

I can do May or June. Not keen on April as weather can be iffy(snow) and spring often not quite sprung at that time that far north.

okay, thanks for that, right enough..

more feedback, guys!

I'm pretty easy. I know we Scots get all starry eyed about our scenery, but if you've never been in my neck of the woods, you're in for a real treat....

Oh yes can we add sanna bay in ardnamurchan and then cambusdarch in arisaig... please but if not then its still my 2 secret places

Sanna bay/beach most western part of mainland Britain, lovely place, but if you take this in & further up west, it'll take a few days to cram it all in. Worth seeing that's for sure but a time scale needs to be in place to suit all.

Not preaching, just pointing out the scale/time of said journey.

Hey Rosso!

Welcome aboard!

Can you make it out for a bit next June?

Weekends of 28th/29th May and 11th/12th June would be ok for me if that helps Barney....

Oh count me in... maybe the coupe will be presentable by then

Don't worry Rosso, as long as the Coop can run. My Coop is suffering very badly with lacquer peel & this is not going to be put right any time soon. My beasty has had a lot of money thrown at it lately, the paint job will have to wait...

No need to change anything for me guys but if June works for most people that's fantastic news!
@ Simon. Yeah those dates work for me! In June I should be available between 01/06/2016 - 27/06/2016.