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Scotland it is my dream trip. I always put it off due to the rainy weather but this year we will head there at end of September... no matter how capricious the weather will be

qcnr wrote:A bit like Norway, just smaller

And cheaper,easier to get to,very little police presence on the roads and no massive fines if you are caught slightly over our higher speed limit.

always loved Scotland,lived and worked up there for a yr,on the black isle,been hundreds of times and never get bored of going,in fact were going in September for 2 wks. booked two self catering cottages one near kyle of lochalsh and one near tain.both coasts and good bases for touring.cant wait,provided I can bend me knee we will be on the bike otherwise in the car.

great place ..dont get too exited about the north 500 as it is getting over popular,...just pick your own route in fact i would head inland from inverness towards thurso then turn left...west is best .try an island the ferries are quite cheep or go to skye over the bridge ..ergol is a wonderous place.ps .keep away from tartan shops

I must say that my view of scotland was damaged a fair but while i was working in Edinburgh for six months a few years ago.

I was there as the very accurate historical artifact called 'Braveheart' came out. For some weeks afterwards i did not feel safe going out in the evening...and it was MY personal fault the Scotland had been oppressed for so many years.

Thats said outside of the cities i've not had anything but very nice times. I have spent a fair bit of time near Tain and i like it up there.

But as for a biking trip..maybe not. Yes the roads are great but the weather is not and the midges spoil it for me..sorry but it's how i feel.

Mike

Mike101 wrote: I was there as the very accurate historical artifact called 'Braveheart' came out. For some weeks afterwards i did not feel safe going out in the evening...and it was MY personal fault the Scotland had been oppressed for so many years.

I know I'm worried if I see any Aussies north of Hadrian's wall as well:

https://thehande.wordpress.com/2011/12/ ... the-movie/

MIDGES.... My initial thought as well

I've done Scotland 3 times in the last 5 years and havent seen any midges. However Ive never been in the height of summer. I have however seen lots of rain.
As they say, theres no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing and bad preperation..

sprintster wrote:

qcnr wrote:A bit like Norway, just smaller

And cheaper,easier to get to,very little police presence on the roads and no massive fines if you are caught slightly over our higher speed limit.

Depends where you live

qcnr wrote:

sprintster wrote:

qcnr wrote:A bit like Norway, just smaller

And cheaper,easier to get to,very little police presence on the roads and no massive fines if you are caught slightly over our higher speed limit.

Depends where you live

Most of the members of this forum are in the UK so that's where I based my reply. (thumbs)