Scottish Holiday Social - 24 to 28 May 2019

[Vorsprung durch Technik]

Erm, now let me see, will I be one of those people...

Lol, think i'll be doing the same.

 

[Darren C]

A little reminder and bump for this great event. There are still a few places left, so if you are interested, get your name down and registered.

I'm certain this will be a cracker - given the beautiful scenery - as per Wales - really looking forward to it.

 

[murdo]

Hello everyone,

Following the great success of the Welsh social 2018, inspiration was drawn and A2Steve laid the gauntlet down for a holiday A2OC social in Scotland for next year . Well - I'd be rude not to accept such a challenge!

A2OC socials are friendly and inclusive events. Very family friendly and all A2s welcome. It's amazing that there's really no two the exact same! So, whether you drive a well lived in daily driver or own a show car, please consider joining us for stunning views, great cruising drives and sociable company. It's testimony to these wee cars that I've no hesitation in proposing a very long trip . Plus if anything untoward happens, we are likely to have an expert or two in attendance!

Outline plans as follows:

Day 1 - Friday 24 May is a travelling day to arrive in Fort William in Lochaber . Home of Ben Nevis Britain's tallest mountain and some stunning scenery on the drive. There's a good Premier Inn here and for those wishing to entertain kids or big kids, I can arrange a fire station visit which is walking distance from the hotel. I'll also post up suggested stop off points up the M6 for breaks and overnight stay on 23rd as I'm aware this is a long drive for most members.

Fort William
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Rannoch Moor
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Day 2 - Saturday 25 May it's an early start and we head from Fort William to Mallaig to catch the Armadale ferry to Skye. En route we will stop off to view the Glenfinnan viaduct (made famous by the Harry Potter movies) and we will stop for a walk along Morar Sands before heading to Mallaig ferry terminal at lunch time.

Glenfinnan viaduct
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Morar Sands
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Anyone who doesn't like the water or ferry travel can take an alternate route and cross the Skye Bridge at Kyleakin. We will then meet up in Broadford on the island.

Those taking the ferry (40 minutes and about £20 one way for car plus 2) will take in the views of South Skye, prior to a food stop at Armadale Castle visitor centre, followed by a beautiful drive to meet up with any road travellers in Broadford.
From here we drive North on the A87 to Portree to stock up on supplies before reaching our overnight stopping point at Uig where we will have exclusive occupancy of the Cowshed Boutique Bunkhouse. http://www.skyecowshed.co.uk

Cowshed
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Portree Bay
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Day 3 - Sunday 26 May we travel south and over the Bealach road to Staffin to see the stunning Quirang Ridge and experience the winding single track road. We will visit Kilt Rock, Lealt Falls, the Old man of Storr and Storr Lochs for short breaks and photos.

Kilt Rock
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The Old man of Storr and Storr Lochs
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We will then tour the West of the island taking in the views at Carbost (where the Talisker Distillery is), Glenbrittle and Elgol to experience the views and the sight of the majestic Cuillins.

Elgol and the mountains
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We return to the Cowshed for a second night or at this point people may wish to end the tour and head for home. It will be a suitable breaking point at this stage.

Fancy an adventure next May . Check out the photos in this post. Great company, fantastic cars and guaranteed scenery to die for.

 

[THEAUDISTALKER]

Hi folks,

Teresa just told me about this 'wee' social as some of you know I am already in Scotland so this will be great to come along too and join in catch up with some of you that I met at last years AITP, hopefully some new members too I will be bringing my new A2 'Lyra'.

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[A2Sam]

Gorgeous!! Look forward to seeing her in the flesh!!

 

[Sheila]

Day 4 - Monday 27 May will start early with a visit to the Fairy Glen in Uig very close to our digs. We will then drive South through the island again, cross the bridge and visit Dornie and Eilean Donan castle before heading to Applecross via the famous Bealach na Ba road . This is a Mecca for car enthusiasts and rightly so. It's breathtaking! We stop in Applecross for food and at this stage it will be a break point of people starting to head for home (suggest Fort William for overnight again) or do their own thing and stay longer in the North if desired. It's an opportunity to make a longer holiday of the break. For those who wish to stay on another night, there is the option of the Applecross Campsite. http://www.applecross.uk.com/campsite/tariffs.html

Bealach na Ba road
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Eilean Donan castle
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Applecross
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Day 5 - Tuesday 28 May will be the journey home after a wonderful action-packed 4 day break in the beautiful Skye.

That's a whistle stop tour folks and a flavour of the proposed adventure. All very flexible so you can tag along doing as much or as little of the itinerary as you wish.

Please add your name to the thread and confirm if you wish to attend!

I can assist with accommodation bookings and more detail will be posted as we progress. I've block booked the Cowshed for the Saturday and Sunday so we have opportunity to be together as a group and the costs are very reasonable. Skye hotels and B&B are considerably more expensive and early booking will be a must. It is am extremely popular destination for its natural beauty and much besides.

Enough for now - enjoy the photos, hope they inspire a good attendance and I'd love to host you in my spiritual home of Skye! Thanks for reading and I look forward to seeing you on what will be a fun-filled A2OC social!

Any questions just post on the thread and I'll do my best to help out.

Would there be any space for Barry and us two?
Only just spotted this.
Is there an idea of costs?
Thanks. Sheila and John.

 

[Dave M]

There are spaces available and the costs will be around £70 a night for the Cowshed. You may wish to stagger your journey and book accomodation on the route up from Lincolnshire. Fort William is where we are all staying and it is advisable to book there as soon as possible as it gets very busy at that time of the year....hope you can make it !.

Cheers Dave (on behalf of Murdo).

 

[Teresa]

Would there be any space for Barry and us two?
Only just spotted this.
Is there an idea of costs?
Thanks. Sheila and John.

There are a few of us staying at the Premier Inn in Carlisie (M6 J 42) on the Thursday (23rd) to break the journey up. In Fort William, we are in different places. Some are Premier inn I think and I'm in the Alexandra Hotel Fort William on the 24th and 27th (will probably stop on the way back down too but haven't completely decided yet)

 

[chubbybrown]

Best Book if you are having Food at the applecross Inn judith is always busy and the Walled Garden is Busy too.
There is a travel lodge in fort will I am at the other end of the town centrencompared to the premier and the Alex,easily walkable if not raining

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[Sheila]

There are spaces available and the costs will be around £70 a night for the Cowshed. You may wish to stagger your journey and book accomodation on the route up from Lincolnshire. Fort William is where we are all staying and it is advisable to book there as soon as possible as it gets very busy at that time of the year....hope you can make it !.

Cheers Dave (on behalf of Murdo).

Thanks.
We have sent a message to Murdo re confirming our booking.
In the 2019 diary.
Thank you for your help.
Sheila, John and Barry.

 

[Sheila]

Best Book if you are having Food at the applecross Inn judith is always busy and the Walled Garden is Busy too.
There is a travel lodge in fort will I am at the other end of the town centrencompared to the premier and the Alex,easily walkable if not raining

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Thanks.

 

[murdo]

Hello everyone,

Following the great success of the Welsh social 2018, inspiration was drawn and A2Steve laid the gauntlet down for a holiday A2OC social in Scotland for next year . Well - I'd be rude not to accept such a challenge!

A2OC socials are friendly and inclusive events. Very family friendly and all A2s welcome. It's amazing that there's really no two the exact same! So, whether you drive a well lived in daily driver or own a show car, please consider joining us for stunning views, great cruising drives and sociable company. It's testimony to these wee cars that I've no hesitation in proposing a very long trip . Plus if anything untoward happens, we are likely to have an expert or two in attendance!

Outline plans as follows:

Day 1 - Friday 24 May is a travelling day to arrive in Fort William in Lochaber . Home of Ben Nevis Britain's tallest mountain and some stunning scenery on the drive. There's a good Premier Inn here and for those wishing to entertain kids or big kids, I can arrange a fire station visit which is walking distance from the hotel. I'll also post up suggested stop off points up the M6 for breaks and overnight stay on 23rd as I'm aware this is a long drive for most members.

Fort William
View attachment 40209

Rannoch Moor
View attachment 40210

Day 2 - Saturday 25 May it's an early start and we head from Fort William to Mallaig to catch the Armadale ferry to Skye. En route we will stop off to view the Glenfinnan viaduct (made famous by the Harry Potter movies) and we will stop for a walk along Morar Sands before heading to Mallaig ferry terminal at lunch time.

Glenfinnan viaduct
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Morar Sands
View attachment 40201

Anyone who doesn't like the water or ferry travel can take an alternate route and cross the Skye Bridge at Kyleakin. We will then meet up in Broadford on the island.

Those taking the ferry (40 minutes and about £20 one way for car plus 2) will take in the views of South Skye, prior to a food stop at Armadale Castle visitor centre, followed by a beautiful drive to meet up with any road travellers in Broadford.
From here we drive North on the A87 to Portree to stock up on supplies before reaching our overnight stopping point at Uig where we will have exclusive occupancy of the Cowshed Boutique Bunkhouse. http://www.skyecowshed.co.uk

Cowshed
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Portree Bay
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Day 3 - Sunday 26 May we travel south and over the Bealach road to Staffin to see the stunning Quirang Ridge and experience the winding single track road. We will visit Kilt Rock, Lealt Falls, the Old man of Storr and Storr Lochs for short breaks and photos.

Kilt Rock
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The Old man of Storr and Storr Lochs
View attachment 40213

We will then tour the West of the island taking in the views at Carbost (where the Talisker Distillery is), Glenbrittle and Elgol to experience the views and the sight of the majestic Cuillins.

Elgol and the mountains
View attachment 40208

We return to the Cowshed for a second night or at this point people may wish to end the tour and head for home. It will be a suitable breaking point at this stage.

Hi folks . A weekend bump for our Scottish adventure if anyone would like to join us.

For those signed up already can I advise that bookings for the Mallaig to Armadale ferry which we are planning to travel over to Skye on 25 May open tomorrow morning at 0700.

I'll update specifics after I've made my own booking however the plan will be to sail on the 1330 crossing ( it's approx 30 minutes) and cost for a car and 2 passengers I'd about 15 pounds.

Please let me know when you make a booking on www.calmac.co.uk so I can keep track of numbers.

If you'd like to join us places are still available and we have a WhatsApp group for the holiday set up for quick communication. Let me know as well if you want to join this.

Best wishes folks .

Murdo

 

[murdo]

Merry Christmas everyone. Still a few places available if anyone else would like to join us on the Scottish adventure in May . Not long now ! Best wishes everyone

 

[A2Steve]

A Christmas week bump up for anyone who's missed this. Come and join us, it's going to be fantastic.

 

[A2Steve]

If you are in two minds about attending then have a 'wee' look at this video.

 

[murdo]

Hi everyone. The accomodation in Skye has requested a 20% deposit payable this month with the balance 4 weeks before the event. I'll be in touch with attendees to make the arrangements. Thank you

 

[Seb_Gurkyh]

Hello there - just wondering if participation in the sightseeing trip is exclusive to Club Members or otherwise restricted?

While planning a holiday trip to Scotland for this year, I stumbled upon this thread, feel rather drawn to what sights you're planning to visit, and thought it might be cool to meet some more fans of the A2.

 

[A2Steve]

If you are posting here then you are a club member

I'm sure Murdo will reply soon.

 

[murdo]

Hello there - just wondering if participation in the sightseeing trip is exclusive to Club Members or otherwise restricted?

While planning a holiday trip to Scotland for this year, I stumbled upon this thread, feel rather drawn to what sights you're planning to visit, and thought it might be cool to meet some more fans of the A2.

Hi there . As Steve says you are a club member and you would be very welcome to be part of this adventure. Post on here or private message me with any questions you may have.

 

[murdo]

Great to have Seb now joining us on the trip all the way from Germany. The response to our holiday in north Scotland has been amazing thank you.
I'm now in reciept of an invoice requesting a 20% deposit for the weekend accomodation on Skye so I will be in touch directly to request the pennies from attendees. We have exclusive use of a 6 bedroom self catering boutique bunk house with 8 glamping pods.

http://www.skyecowshed.co.uk

There's still spaces available if anyone else is tempted just let me know or post / drop me a line with any questions you may have.