BRENDA1 Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Afternoon all, there is a group of TRs going to Scotland week starting Saturday 4sept for 12 days from the Redrose group and we are stopping at kyleakin on Skye, for 4 nights we have a couple of free days does anyone have any suggestions of places we could visit or good roads/Lanes we could try out? We have some places to visit but up May know off some we have missed. Mike Redrose Group Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimcwestie Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 You could drive to Applecross and drive on the cattle pass and have lunch at the Applecross Inn. Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveB66 Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Mike I suggest the road up to Staffin and on through Uig, stopping off at the Old Man of Storr and Quirang. A visit to the Talisker Distillery at Carbost, picking up some oysters as well as a bottle or two. You could also drive down to Elgol and take the boat trip up to Loch Curuisk and have a closer look at the Cuillin ridge Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) +1 for Applecross - excellent food and beer - hmmmmmm beer. Plockton is worth a visit for lunch. Nice looking harbour and more beer - hmmmmm Eilean Donan Castle is worth a look but very touristy - Get there early or very late and get your car in the right place for a super pic. If you can get the ferry to Mallaig you could do the Jacobite railway in reverse. There is the Cuillin brewery up the top of the island in Uig. Roger Edited August 26, 2021 by RogerH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bleednipple Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) A really nice alternative route on/off Skye is the little Kylerhea ferry which links to some lovely roads around Glenelg and on to Arnisdale on Loch Hourn (great little cafe on the loch shore at Corran). Watch out for seals and probably a sea eagle during the short ferry crossing. Be prepared for Applecross to be extremely busy. In some ways Plockton (as Roger mentioned) is a better bet for a lunch stop. (Watch out for the Highland Thistle Rally which will be on and off Skye over that weekend. We won't be in our TR on this one - wave nicely if you see our Alfa - but there is a well-campaigned 3A and a 4 in the field of 38 cars.) Don't forget your midge repellent! Nigel Edited August 30, 2021 by Bleednipple Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 3 hours ago, Bleednipple said: Don't forget your midge repellent! Nigel midges in September !!! hardy little buggers Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bleednipple Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 50 minutes ago, RogerH said: midges in September !!! hardy little buggers Of course they may be in decline by then, so only 50 gazillion per cubic metre rather than 100 gaz/m3 in June/Jul. Or you may see... none at all. Gotta love 'em. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ntc Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Made me laugh when Henry Cole camped there in a clamping pod he said sleeps four and 4000 midges Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuzanneH Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 5 hours ago, RogerH said: midges in September !!! hardy little buggers Roger Drink plenty of Gin and Tonic ( the Gin is not really necessary but the Tonic is. Plenty of Quinine none of the Avon Skin so Soft rubbish, it doesn’t work! Don't ask me how I know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alfrom Posted August 31, 2021 Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 the Kylerhea ferry is a must do experience. If you're loaded , be prepared to ground the exhaust a little when getting on /off - may depend on the tide I suspect. the road on Skye to the ferry is very 'interesting', with some interesting views for the passenger that as a driver you will probably miss, unless you stop. The Skye motor rally is an impressive event. The roads are closed to the public but nobody tells that to the sheep or occasional goat! Have a great stay there. And yes, it rained a bit, but no midges . . . . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenda Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 All parked up at our hotel for tonight, Seamill Hydro early start tomorrow to catch the ferry to Rothesay and visit Rothesay Castle. Mike Redrose group Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenda Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 Had a lovely drive today from last nights Hotel along the B470 stoping at Crawick Multiverse. Then onto the Seamill Hydro to meet up with the rest of the group. Mike Redrose group Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard71 Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 I'll be visiting Kishorn tomorrow with work, I'll keep an eye out for your group. Richard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenda Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 Morning ferry to Bute, visiting Mount Stuart House and the Castle, back to the mainland on the small ferry and a nice run using the logging roads. This evening we are at Cairndow. Mike Redrose group Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Les Millington Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 Current visibility in North-west Skye - 600 metres. Should improve for Wednesday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 16 hours ago, brenda said: Morning ferry to Bute, visiting Mount Stuart House and the Castle, back to the mainland on the small ferry and a nice run using the logging roads. I must need an eye test - I misread that as dogging roads. Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenda Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 Well another great day lovely weather, we had a few stops today, Kilchurn Castle, Saint Conans Kirk, Castle Stalker and a lovely walk at Glencoe Lochan before heading to Isles of Glenco at Ballacholish. Tomorrow we head for Skye. Mike Redrose group Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenda Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 Lovely Breakfast this morning then a short drive to the Corran ferry, with some wonderful roads to Mallaig. With a few stops to admire the views, as we got to Mallaig ferry for our journey to Skye the Steam train had just arrived. We now have four days on Skye. Mike Redrose group Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenda Posted September 9, 2021 Report Share Posted September 9, 2021 Well a little wet this morning but that will not stop us. First thing we had a group visit to Castle Dunvegan and gardens, then a short drive to Sligachan for a walk and late lunch. Mike Redrose group Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenda Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 Today we started our drive today at Portree and drove the A855 around the Trotternish area with a few stops. Mike Redrose group Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 26 minutes ago, brenda said: Ha ha great picture. They will be queuing up for that one !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted September 10, 2021 Report Share Posted September 10, 2021 Thanks for the photos! Make you feel as if you're there yourself threading your way in KST 277 through these amazing places and scenery! Keep clicking please please please Ciao, David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brenda Posted September 11, 2021 Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 Another nice day today this morning we had a drive to Plockton lovely little village for a walk round, we then had a short drive to Eilean Dunon Castle, nice and we picked up cake for later, we then dropped the ladies off and then we had a lovely drive to Kyleakin ferry witch was not running. Mike Redrose group Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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brenda Posted September 13, 2021 Report Share Posted September 13, 2021 Morning all only only two days left of our holiday. We left Skye yesterday and had a lovely run down the A82 to Ben more lodges, we stopped offal Cluanie dam, Spean bridge for coffee and cake, The Commando Memorial, and Glenco visitors centre. Then final job before the evening meal plot the next days run. Mike Redrose group Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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