I fully understood where you were coming from Barney...night time courses.....

Yeah 4 days Brian thanks to the kind peeps on here. Simon booked me a room in Poolewe. Marko did the same for Plockton and Glenfinnan. All systems go!
@ Jim, might have to put some Glencadam 15 in my hip flask.

I've got "3 hours" from FRB to Beauly...

Add 1 hour for coffee stop and linking with jimbob13 and mattB...

Realistically lunch at 1.30 if folk can wait that long?

Would you be ok with that Brian as you've got the longest haul?

Means FRB 0915 for 0930...


Edit.....there's definitely a voice missing here

Marko !!

We can come across the Pentland Firth on the 15 th stay the night in Inverness so can join the group from there on the morning of the 16th. Then onto Beauly and Poolewe if that's the agreed route. Just where and when to meet in Inverness? Good to see that brain cell is moving round quickly now boys

Still waiting on MOT and service, my mechanic got stuck wrong side of the Firth by bad weather. He did send his tech to collect the car from off the Stronsay ferry, with instructions to take it to his home garage, too special to leave in the workshop. That's proper appreciation

Simon you wont ever hear me complain about driving the coupe

Yes where is Marko? maybe in his man cave!

That's the spirit!

I was on the boat myself on Momday morning Dianne- it was pretty heavy! They cancelled the later one in the day...

I'll probably meet you in Inverness first then...

Why don't you meet us in Beauly Dianne, can't see any reason to tackle Inverness! Jimboy will give us directions to the diner

Point taken

Knowing Marko he has a cunning plan which he will spring upon us all of a sudden........

Does he know we're leaving a day earlier

Maybe he's leaving a a day later to give us all a chance.

That sounds a good idea Simon, will meet you and others in Beauly and join up with Jim in Inverness as he will be there like us.

Right chaps & chapesses, when you hit Inverness you want to head for the A862 hugging the Beauly firth, quite a pleasant scenic road. A good starter for your eyes....

It's apparent from my last few posts I've lost touch somewhat.

Beauly lunch at 13:30 sounds just right, as does a muck-breakfast at the bridge.
Re a nothbound coffee stop, how about The House Of Bruar? Roughly halfway, pleasant and with a generous number of parking spaces.

Revised Google map: Highland Coup Day 1
Includes Jim's A862 suggestion and I'd really like to enter Poolewe via Dundonnell / A832 to see Little Loch Broom.

Already looking like a long first day for Rosso!

The House Of Bruar is fine with me

Oh the more miles the merrier... maybe P can drive for a spell if she can reach the pedals.

One essential via point -> 36 Old Perth Rd, Inverness, IV2 3RH.

Could be the last opportunity to get decent fuel until Sunday afternoon!!!
We might also be able to get Tesco Momentum in Dingwall just off the A862.

Is Tesco Momentum; super plus??

Tesco's Momentum is supposedly 99 RON, as is Shell Nitro +. They're the only fuels heartily recommended by the legendary Tweenie Rob who remapped my car.

Ooh! 'Full thrust'!

We won't be driving 'like that' on this trip though, will we?

Only to catch Marko!!! . Quite right though, going slow means I can spend more time appreciating my car and the scenery.

In the hope this helps someone with their sat nav, Highland Coup Day 1 locations are:
- McDonalds @ Forth Bridge: EH30 9YJ.
- The House Of Bruar: PH18 5TW.
- Shell (Inverness): 36 OLD PERTH ROAD, IV2 3RH.
- The Priory Hotel (Beauly): The Square, IV4 7BX.
- Poolewe Hotel: IV22 2JX

Oh, that's terrific Barney!

Well done- Thankyou for sorting that out...

OK, Beauly filling station sells Gulf premium, probably your last chance of petrol of your choice of any spec. So that's it as far as I know. Again I'm like a wee boy again, heading out in my motor car.... Here's to the combustion engine, her's to the roads, here's to our Coops.....ach I'm getting a wee bit carried away. Friday & me & the wife have started early... Emotionally my job can be draining at times. I'm honestly looking forward to meeting you all.....

Pssst guys! We're going to have to keep jimboy away from the bar....

Oh Simon, you have no idea what to expect....

That's a bit far from the back seat Brian

Looks good Bern

at "muck-breafast"

So perhaps we could after all meet DG and Driley at that Inverness filling station ......

Jimboy, how do fuel prices in Beauly compare with Inverness, and is the Gulf premium 97 or 99, or higher?

Simon the petrol is home made I will venture into the back woods & risk my life regarding how volatile & price. If you don't hear from me tomorrow, you will know I've paid the ultimate price....

Absolutely Simon, the Shell station would be a great meeting point. I noticed on street view it's right next to the Raigmore Motel which has parking spaces aplenty.

OK Simon I'm back, whew! I had to stop the locals drinking the stuff to get the information you require.............Kidding Can't help self at the moment.

Right, Gulf super unleaded 98 ron £1.14.9 per litre.

Thanks Jim, it sounds like any further out we'd be paying silly money for that sort of grade. I tend to put 97 in mine so I'd see what Inverness Shell that Barney suggests are offering in comparison.

Where's the smiley for 'tight-fisted' when you need it

Inverness shell v power is currently £1.17.9 Simon.

They're giving it away!
Just taken delivery of my new Dod Tech LS470W dash cam to record the journey.