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2017 North Scotland tour... #1581544
02/08/2016 15:14
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Well it seems that casual quips and mutterings are angling for another of these odysseys laugh

I'm a bit tied up for the next week or so but in the trusty hands of Dante Giacosa there is to be found a MAP and a PENCIL ....


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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1581545
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That would be great Simon. I wont be as excited next time & I wont put you through the ordeal of sharing a room..... hehe


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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1581552
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Ultra-north this time onto pastures new sounds good to me smile


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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1581562
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Aye Simon, Kylesku bridge & beyond on the A894, stunning scenery again. If anyone saw the last episode of Top Gear that bit of road was filmed by a drone when they were driving a Mustang.

Note to Jim......start practising with drone camera....... laugh


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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1581575
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Alright then.

"Roll up, roll up..!"

Conceptual planning starts here.

I'm thinking of a first night at Ullapool. (Where Rosso & I nearly ended up after our wrong turn on Day 1 of the West Coast Tour!).

It's not far from where we started this year.

And then upwards, 'along a bit' and then back down. If that makes sense?

When, how far, how long for and who- is up to YOU!

Discuss...

Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1581621
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Yep Jim with you on that Ullapool for first stop.

Achmelvich beach campsite we camped at many years ago. Would love to visit again.

Would we go as far sat John o groats?


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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1581623
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Ullapool isn't much further than Poolewe so count me in as ok with that.

Personally I'd be angling for 3 overnight stays.....


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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1581624
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Hey Rosso, I think I might be aware of Achmelvich- although I've never stayed there. Is that the one 'in the village', but round the corner towards the sea, so to speak?
I've always fancied that!

We can go as far, or for as long for, as everyone is comfortable with.

Have you been to John O'Groats before yourselves, Rosso..?

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Aye great area. Ullapool for starters is a good shout. Just up the road you have lochinver & all the mountains, sulliven for example. Old man of stoer sea stack, then you've got kylesku bridge & beyond, the hotel is meant to very good indeed. I'm only suggesting..... smile Soo much to choose from.


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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: dante giacosa] #1581715
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Originally Posted By: dante giacosa
Hey Rosso, I think I might be aware of Achmelvich- although I've never stayed there. Is that the one 'in the village', but round the corner towards the sea, so to speak?
I've always fancied that!

We can go as far, or for as long for, as everyone is comfortable with.

Have you been to John O'Groats before yourselves, Rosso..?


Achmelvich is the beach with the campsite just by the side and then you have the wee village of Lochinver. Beautiful beach it is too. I took Pauline camping there one of first camping trips some years ago.

Nope. I'd love to put John O'Groats on the list if everyone was happy with that as stop. What about you Jim have you been?


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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1581860
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SORRY for the delay there...!

That's sounds great - we could get more of a camping ethic on the go this time- if the weather gets bad- we can always sleep in the cars!

I have been to John O'Groats actually- I was there only a couple of years ago. As a place itself- it seems to be a photo opportunity, rather than a location as such.
The most Northerly part of the mainland is actually nearby and called Dunnett Head. There's a great light house there and not much else and this is a lovely spot.

Thurso is quite nice too
There might be a good curry house there!

Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: dante giacosa] #1581869
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We have a gig in Thurso at the end of October.....


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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1581914
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That'll be terrific

What's the venue?

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Originally Posted By: dante giacosa
That'll be terrific

What's the venue?



Thurso West Church, which is apparently warm and has a quality Steinway smile



Hmm, might send a flier to Dianne idea


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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1582424
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HELLO, yes, Dunnet Head is definitely a beautiful place and the most northerly point of the mainland Uk. There is a lovely walk along the cliffs and you can see Orkney, the No 1 place to visit for cruise ships and folk who love archaeology, amazing scenery, rare birds, good food,drink,music and tiffin.

JOG has had a major facelift, not been there since. It used to be pretty grim, but I'm sure it's better now.

Mey is a good stop, in between JOG and Dunnet. Queen mum had her castle there and the grounds and gardens are lovely. Will have to check when it's open.

Definitely on for the tour, not sure about camping, sleeping in the coupe ???????????

Hey Simon, do send me a flier.

Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: driley] #1582427
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Originally Posted By: driley
sleeping in the coupe ??????????
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If you have a sunroof... click to enlarge



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Hey Simon, do send me a flier.

I'll forward your "enquiries" address to Susanne the concert organiser Dianne and she can send you details smile


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Originally Posted By: driley
sleeping in the coupe ??????????
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If you have a sunroof... click to enlarge



Originally Posted By: driley


Hey Simon, do send me a flier.

I'll forward your "enquiries" address to Susanne the concert organiser Dianne and she can send you details smile



Well, look at that, enough to change my mind about camping, ......... Not rotate rotate wobble

Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1582767
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Couple of good pointers there, Dianne- thanks for that.

Time to get the big map out again and get the felt tip pens at the ready...

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Have been watching some of the 2016 dash cam footage this evening. Great memories. Do hope the 2017 tour goes every bit as well for you all. Any update on plans?

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hello Bernard,

as it happens, I have been talking about this a lot recently.

However, the unavailability of another key-planning member, who shall remain nameless, but who drives a yellow car with a black roof, has prevented any evolution of the core concept.

However, as Simon has just driven right up the A9 to Thurso, I expect when I see him next week, enthusiasm will be to-notch for planning...!

watch this space...

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Originally Posted By: dante giacosa
hello Bernard,

as it happens, I have been talking about this a lot recently.

However, the unavailability of another key-planning member, who shall remain nameless, but who drives a yellow car with a black roof, has prevented any evolution of the core concept.

However, as Simon has just driven right up the A9 to Thurso, I expect when I see him next week, enthusiasm will be to-notch for planning...!

watch this space...



Oi shout can you hear me?!

I heard that laugh

Indeed we should get on the case just as soon as I've hauled myself and Mrs Ed back up the cliff-face onto the mainland .....key-planning eh? - saw what you did there wink


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Re: 2017 North Scotland tour... [Re: Edinburgh] #1587928
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I'm going to be really contentious here.

It happens that FCSS 10th anniversary event is down in the diary for 17th June, which has the potential to coincide with another North of Scotland Tour if last year's dates are anything to go by.

Would anyone consider postponing our Scottish-based meet to the following year in order to attend what is looking like the biggest UK event to happen for a long time, with scores of coupes and folk even coming from abroad?

We can break the journey on the way there and back anywhere to enjoy great drives/scenery, e.g. Horseshoe Pass near Llangollen or Cat and Fiddle near Macclesfield.......

I'm thinking it makes sense!

Edit: the downside of this of course is that it's less likely to appeal to the northern-most of coupe-owners .....Dianne, jimboy... frown

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Well after 12 hours and 60 views I'm getting the impression that this idea is going down like the proverbial ton of....... frown


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Give 'em time, Simon; it's probably those nosey southern types that have been looking so far.


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Originally Posted By: Edinburgh
Well after 12 hours and 60 views I'm getting the impression that this idea is going down like the proverbial ton of....... frown


I'd be interested in the Scotland tour, dependant on dates cool


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The FCSS event will be brilliant. Gutted I'll be at work for that one.
Any reason not to do a Scottish run later in the year? Fleeting possibility I could join in myself if it happens a week or two into September.

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I'd be interested as well since I'm originally from as north as north can go on the mainland. Just need to get my act together and get the LE on the road. Only been garaged for the last 13 years.

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I'd be up for both-

I think we should maybe offset the Northern Tour to make it possible to do both and allow everyone who wants to attend, to attend...

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Ok then, let's leave this thread as titled and anyone who's interested in the FCSS event can declare their own interest smile


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I expressed interest in the FCSS thread already, but realistically I'd be Coopless if I were to go. I was waiting to see how many Scottish Coopsters would be going. I would certainly split costs if someone was brave enough to have me as a passenger... laugh driving

Again I was waiting to see how the Scottish tour would pan out. Personally I feel this could go ahead as well, obviously at a later date. Just my thoughts.... smile


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