Scotland Road Trip

[ChrisHGTV]

Here you go

Kielder

Of course it’s always going to be hit and miss whether you get good conditions, but worst case scenario they apparently show virtual images etc.

One point to note, it can be very cold! I wore about 5 layers including a jumper, insulated gilet and my Paramo (plus hat and gloves) and I was still cold. Wear/take the warmest clothes you have! If I’d realised how cold it was going to be I’d have taken my bigger belay jacket! Hopefully by June though it should be warmer.

Just saw ToeKnee already replied!

The trip sparked my interest again so i ‘borrowed’ the telescope I bought my dad a while back in the hope for some clear skies. You can get a perfectly decent scope for not that much. I bought dad a SkyWatcher 130P with a few extra bits (moon filter, collimating lens etc) for about £300.

I’m thinking of buying a ‘goto’ motorised mount as actually finding what you’re looking for in the sky seems the hardest part!

These folk are very good
Flo

 

[ToeKnee]

Here you go

Kielder

Of course it’s always going to be hit and miss whether you get good conditions, but worst case scenario they apparently show virtual images etc.

One point to note, it can be very cold! I wore about 5 layers including a jumper, insulated gilet and my Paramo (plus hat and gloves) and I was still cold. Wear/take the warmest clothes you have! If I’d realised how cold it was going to be I’d have taken my bigger belay jacket! Hopefully by June though it should be warmer.

Although they did make some very good hot chocolate when I went!

 

[Pontoneer]

Hopefully a bit early for the dreaded midge, hopefully......

They were out yesterday in Barshaw Park , Paisley , where I was driving the miniature railway , go near the trees and they are swarming .

 

[Pontoneer]

I understand that well hard military types use an Avon product to repel midges.

My father used to chain smoke whilst fishing as he reckoned that kept them away . Alas the smoking was his undoing ...

 

[Ted]

Off to Plockton for a few days next week.
Can’t wait

 

[KennyN]

They were out yesterday in Barshaw Park , Paisley , where I was driving the miniature railway , go near the trees and they are swarming .

You could have popped in for a cuppa , i am just around the corner from the park.

K

 

[geoffus]

They were out yesterday in Barshaw Park , Paisley , where I was driving the miniature railway , go near the trees and they are swarming .

Oh no, hope it’s windy then, and cold, maybe touch of snow ?

 

[Pontoneer]

You could have popped in for a cuppa , i am just around the corner from the park.

K

I'm there 2 or 3 Saturdays a month helping with the trains , pop round if you want a shot on it .

 

[KennyN]

I'm there 2 or 3 Saturdays a month helping with the trains , pop round if you want a shot on it .

I think i may exceed the SWL.

K

 

[Neiltodd]

Off to Plockton for a few days next week.
Can’t wait View attachment 156137

The pub has just been refurbished and is now back open again.

 

[Dippo]

Don't forget to send us photos of all the fuel stations with empty pumps.

 

[BoristheBounce]

We are off on the NC500 on Wednesday, hoping for good weather. Unfortunately not in my car or motorbike but a brand new hired motorhome with fixed bed, luxury.
Applecross here we come.

Applecross in a motorhome, I hope, you don't meet something coming in the other direction....enjoy!

 

[Pontoneer]

Don't forget to send us photos of all the fuel stations with empty pumps.

that's what jerrycans are for !

 

[Pontoneer]

Applecross in a motorhome, I hope, you don't meet something coming in the other direction....enjoy!

Seen that movie with Robin Williams ... RV ?

 

[Neiltodd]

Applecross in a motorhome, I hope, you don't meet something coming in the other direction....enjoy!

There is a caravan site in Applecross, but people are expected to access it from the north side and not via the pass with a caravan or motorhome.

 

[BoristheBounce]

Seen that movie with Robin Williams ... RV ?

No I haven't actually

 

[BoristheBounce]

There is a caravan site in Applecross, but people are expected to access it from the north side and not via the pass with a caravan or motorhome.

I know that's why I commented, even the North route is tight for a wide vehicle in places I've done both ways many times both on Motorbike and car.

 

[Neiltodd]

I know that's why I commented, even the North route is tight for a wide vehicle in places I've done both ways many times both on Motorbike and car.

It's a nice drive there for us for a lunch in the pub then home again.

 

[Pontoneer]

No I haven't actually

It's worth watching ; it's VERY funny : Williams at his best .


For your entertainment

To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.

Accept third party cookies

To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.

Accept third party cookies

 

[Rayny]

Very similar total mileage to my trip in 2010 - I assume that you were in a diesel engined vehicle.