Gordon R Posted May 3, 2020 Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 I am sure that when some people send in their cert renewals, they address it to The Revenue Rats. Keyboard warriors. I worry that such people actually have a cert. That said, a good friend and his wife had planned to do the 500 this summer, but they other way round - so they tell me. Some really nice roads in Scotland and some great scenery. Leisurely touring and a different pace of motoring life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db135 Posted May 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2020 Thanks for all the reply’s guys loads good points 👍 and definitely no speeding “Bert” my old series 3 petrol landy he’s about done at 45mph on a good day 😂 but as said that’s the key slowly does it and enjoy the scenery and will definitely be up for eating out in pubs and cafes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51/50 Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 A recommendation for anyone doing the NC500,pull in to the 'La Mirage' chippy in Helmsdale & treat yourself to one of their legendary haddock suppers,you will not be disappointed & i challenge anyone to actually finish it,you pay for a fish supper & believe me you get a fish supper!,you can easily access the Helmsdale river bank from the end of the street,a nice spot to enjoy your chippy IF there's enough breeze to keep the midgies on the ground,failing that the harbour is just along through the village & is usually midgie free.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 On 03/05/2020 at 11:34, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, that sounds a nice thing to do, never been to Scotland, i did see channel 5 scenic train journeys in Scotland, good luck if you give it a go You sir should be whipped at dawn, flayed with a rose bush etc. never been to Scotland! Shame on you sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 27 minutes ago, 51/50 said: A recommendation for anyone doing the NC500,pull in to the 'La Mirage' chippy in Helmsdale & treat yourself to one of their legendary haddock suppers,you will not be disappointed & i challenge anyone to actually finish it,you pay for a fish supper & believe me you get a fish supper!,you can easily access the Helmsdale river bank from the end of the street,a nice spot to enjoy your chippy IF there's enough breeze to keep the midgies on the ground,failing that the harbour is just along through the village & is usually midgie free.......... That looks delicious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51/50 Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 They most certainly are,the only downside is that there's often a long queue outside the takeway,there's a small restaruant aside the takeaway but seating is very limited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonker Posted May 4, 2020 Report Share Posted May 4, 2020 Did the 500 and some,.did the coast road all around Scotland in a camper. I took a month over it and loved every minute of it. I have a mate has a farm just past Aros bridge on Mull. Must have had twenty holidays up there over the years. (I prefer the west coast). If you can avoid June, July and August they're the worst midge months. Smidge works and anything containing bog myrtle extract keeps them at bay but nothing will keep them all away. But then that's part of Scotland. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wb123 Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 I did the east coast, orkneys, and back wildcamping over a few days a couple of years ago. Lands end to John’o’groats via the outer Hebrides, and a week touring with a car, fifteen years ago. Its a cracking part of the world and worth taking some time to see. On the last trip we went in late October early November from Yorkshire to St. Andrews, St Andrews to the Orkneys, a day and a bit on the Orkneys then went back over two days. It would have been possible to get up and down in a day if need be but we took more scenic routes and didn’t push too hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 My brother has it booked up for the end of June for his 60th in his Porsche. But he’s not sure it Will happen with corona as he lives in Dubai at the moment. got a mate who did iron his motorbike and saiditwasreally good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouser Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 going to have a go in my transit van in early sept, going up the east coast first, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 On 03/05/2020 at 17:53, greylag said: Are there plenty of camp sites along the route or is it best to go B/B. Excellent camp site at Durness, good cafe on site and in JUne at least never met a midge. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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