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Admin Team
Hello everyone,
Following the great success of the Welsh social 2018, inspiration was drawn and A2Steve laid the gauntlet down for a holiday A2OC social in Scotland for next year . Well - I'd be rude not to accept such a challenge!
A2OC socials are friendly and inclusive events. Very family friendly and all A2s welcome. It's amazing that there's really no two the exact same! So, whether you drive a well lived in daily driver or own a show car, please consider joining us for stunning views, great cruising drives and sociable company. It's testimony to these wee cars that I've no hesitation in proposing a very long trip . Plus if anything untoward happens, we are likely to have an expert or two in attendance!
Outline plans as follows:
Day 1 - Friday 24 May is a travelling day to arrive in Fort William in Lochaber . Home of Ben Nevis Britain's tallest mountain and some stunning scenery on the drive. There's a good Premier Inn here and for those wishing to entertain kids or big kids, I can arrange a fire station visit which is walking distance from the hotel. I'll also post up suggested stop off points up the M6 for breaks and overnight stay on 23rd as I'm aware this is a long drive for most members.
Fort William
Rannoch Moor
Day 2 - Saturday 25 May it's an early start and we head from Fort William to Mallaig to catch the Armadale ferry to Skye. En route we will stop off to view the Glenfinnan viaduct (made famous by the Harry Potter movies) and we will stop for a walk along Morar Sands before heading to Mallaig ferry terminal at lunch time.
Glenfinnan viaduct
Morar Sands
Anyone who doesn't like the water or ferry travel can take an alternate route and cross the Skye Bridge at Kyleakin. We will then meet up in Broadford on the island.
Those taking the ferry (40 minutes and about £20 one way for car plus 2) will take in the views of South Skye, prior to a food stop at Armadale Castle visitor centre, followed by a beautiful drive to meet up with any road travellers in Broadford.
From here we drive North on the A87 to Portree to stock up on supplies before reaching our overnight stopping point at Uig where we will have exclusive occupancy of the Cowshed Boutique Bunkhouse. http://www.skyecowshed.co.uk
Cowshed
Portree Bay
Day 3 - Sunday 26 May we travel south and over the Bealach road to Staffin to see the stunning Quirang Ridge and experience the winding single track road. We will visit Kilt Rock, Lealt Falls, the Old man of Storr and Storr Lochs for short breaks and photos.
Kilt Rock
The Old man of Storr and Storr Lochs
We will then tour the West of the island taking in the views at Carbost (where the Talisker Distillery is), Glenbrittle and Elgol to experience the views and the sight of the majestic Cuillins.
Elgol and the mountains
We return to the Cowshed for a second night or at this point people may wish to end the tour and head for home. It will be a suitable breaking point at this stage.
Following the great success of the Welsh social 2018, inspiration was drawn and A2Steve laid the gauntlet down for a holiday A2OC social in Scotland for next year . Well - I'd be rude not to accept such a challenge!
A2OC socials are friendly and inclusive events. Very family friendly and all A2s welcome. It's amazing that there's really no two the exact same! So, whether you drive a well lived in daily driver or own a show car, please consider joining us for stunning views, great cruising drives and sociable company. It's testimony to these wee cars that I've no hesitation in proposing a very long trip . Plus if anything untoward happens, we are likely to have an expert or two in attendance!
Outline plans as follows:
Day 1 - Friday 24 May is a travelling day to arrive in Fort William in Lochaber . Home of Ben Nevis Britain's tallest mountain and some stunning scenery on the drive. There's a good Premier Inn here and for those wishing to entertain kids or big kids, I can arrange a fire station visit which is walking distance from the hotel. I'll also post up suggested stop off points up the M6 for breaks and overnight stay on 23rd as I'm aware this is a long drive for most members.
Fort William
Rannoch Moor
Day 2 - Saturday 25 May it's an early start and we head from Fort William to Mallaig to catch the Armadale ferry to Skye. En route we will stop off to view the Glenfinnan viaduct (made famous by the Harry Potter movies) and we will stop for a walk along Morar Sands before heading to Mallaig ferry terminal at lunch time.
Glenfinnan viaduct
Morar Sands
Anyone who doesn't like the water or ferry travel can take an alternate route and cross the Skye Bridge at Kyleakin. We will then meet up in Broadford on the island.
Those taking the ferry (40 minutes and about £20 one way for car plus 2) will take in the views of South Skye, prior to a food stop at Armadale Castle visitor centre, followed by a beautiful drive to meet up with any road travellers in Broadford.
From here we drive North on the A87 to Portree to stock up on supplies before reaching our overnight stopping point at Uig where we will have exclusive occupancy of the Cowshed Boutique Bunkhouse. http://www.skyecowshed.co.uk
Cowshed
Portree Bay
Day 3 - Sunday 26 May we travel south and over the Bealach road to Staffin to see the stunning Quirang Ridge and experience the winding single track road. We will visit Kilt Rock, Lealt Falls, the Old man of Storr and Storr Lochs for short breaks and photos.
Kilt Rock
The Old man of Storr and Storr Lochs
We will then tour the West of the island taking in the views at Carbost (where the Talisker Distillery is), Glenbrittle and Elgol to experience the views and the sight of the majestic Cuillins.
Elgol and the mountains
We return to the Cowshed for a second night or at this point people may wish to end the tour and head for home. It will be a suitable breaking point at this stage.
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