Sassenachs doing the NC500.

[Figaro]

If someone gets too close to you just mention you’ve got Covid symptoms, you’ll soon see them moving then .

I don't think that's helpful advice to be giving out.

 

[bigtwin]

Oh Sweaties don't understand Irony then.

Oh Sassenachs don’t understand humour then.

Ian

 

[jockaneezer]

Just a heads up, the filling station at Dingwall has no lpg, but they have just taken a fresh delivery of pitchforks and torches.

 

[Dan and Jan]

Oh Sassenachs don’t understand humour then.

Ian

We understand humour fine enough.

 

[Potty]

You won't be going that far though Sandra or for that long, that is a huge difference compared to those travelling up from goodness knows how far down in England.
Right or wrong they are ignoring the rules that are still in place up here.

Also disobeying the rules in the rest of UK. Staying overnight is not allowed, unless in a “bubble“.

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[Mrsambulancekidd]

Also disobeying the rules in the rest of UK. Staying overnight is not allowed, unless in a “bubble“.

I would say that for a very short break it would be fine, you would be 'in your own bubble'.....it would be longer breaks that could cause problems because you need to empty your loo/grey water, fill with fresh and visit shops.

 

[BusyBuilder]

As someone who lives on the NC500, do you think the huge increase in rental motorhomes is more of an issue than experienced motorhome owners?

Definitely, as most haven't a clue how to navigate single track roads. And some don't care what they do with their rubbish, I'm fed up going out on the motorbike and seeing bags of rubbish left in laybys and side of the road. Not to mention any other sort of waste.

 

[BusyBuilder]

Just a heads up, the filling station at Dingwall has no lpg, but they have just taken a fresh delivery of pitchforks and torches.

Took it out last year, Tore roundabout is nearest going south or Skiach Filling station going north.

 

[ambulancekidd]

If nothing else the midges will hopefully change their minds They are after all wee kranky's first line of defence against the sassenach invasion, they sure dont take any prisoners, when roamin in the gloamin.
LES

The midges had been conspicuous by their absence this year Les.
A very dry sunny spring put paid to them for a while.
However, during this recent muggy thundery weather there has been very little breeze & boy did they get going again, I was bitten alive just moving from the motorhome to the back door, a distance of 15ft, I can't walk quickly now so the little beggars certainly ate their fill.

 

[TinaLes]

Hi Robert, I think unless people have experienced the midges for themselves, they really are in for a shock.
Brings back memories of camping on The Isle Of Sky on a secluded beach, at 5PM one evening seeing a cloud of what we thought was smoke coming along the beach toward us. It wasn't smoke of course it was midges,millions of them! we had to retreat to inside the cars and close all windows, they eat my the SIL to bits being fair skinned and the aftermath ruined the rest of her holiday.

When I had the caravan, I read of so many caravaners touring the highlands,being held "Hostage" inside their vans, they didnt dare go outside as they knew they would be eaten alive. I knew they were not joking.
I always asked myself, how anyone up there gets any work done, if its not raining, snowing or blowing a gale, the midges are out after the early spring, turns toward summer.
Then of course there are the Ticks to worry about also, walking through the bracken especially.
No way would I like to experience those conditions again, so its either early or late in the year for us to even consider going up there.
Cheers
LES

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[EssexBoy]

Definitely, as most haven't a clue how to navigate single track roads. And some don't care what they do with their rubbish, I'm fed up going out on the motorbike and seeing bags of rubbish left in laybys and side of the road. Not to mention any other sort of waste.

You're not suggesting the authorities encouraged mass tourism, but didn't actually cater for their needs once they arrived are you? Never, I say, never... shocked...

 

[EuroTrotters]

If you had seen the sh1t me and Mrs. TM have had to endure during lockdown, motorhomes heading out would be your last gripe.

So if you see me heading to the Tunnel or Brittany Ferries in a few weeks, no doubt you will be having a go at that.

 

[irnbru]

Also disobeying the rules in the rest of UK. Staying overnight is not allowed, unless in a “bubble“.

Can you show me where it says that in the scottish lockdown latest phase plan.

 

[Puddleduck]

Sassenach
/ (ˈsæsəˌnæk, Scottish -næx) /
noun
Scot : Irish an English person or a Lowland Scot

I am not offended when referred to as such - it's like calling someone born within sight / smell of the River Tyne a Geordie.

 

[bigtwin]

Hi Robert, I think unless people have experienced the midges for themselves, they really are in for a shock.

Yes, some folks think they’re just mossies; boy are they in for a shock!

Ian

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[ginscot]

Definitely, as most haven't a clue how to navigate single track roads. And some don't care what they do with their rubbish, I'm fed up going out on the motorbike and seeing bags of rubbish left in laybys and side of the road. Not to mention any other sort of waste.

I thought that might be the case - 50% tax on motorhome rental charges?

 

[scousebird]

I would say that for a very short break it would be fine, you would be 'in your own bubble'.....it would be longer breaks that could cause problems because you need to empty your loo/grey water, fill with fresh and visit shops.

In England overnighting is still not allowed otherwise we'd all be doing it.

 

[TinaLes]

According to this map, you can drive it in just under 13 and a half hours, so technically they are just day trippers ?
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Reading some car and motorbike forums gives me the impression that everyone and their friends will be in Scotland this year..

When we drove the NC500 from East to West last spring, seeing the narrow parts, many, many blind corners, plus the undulations with the blind crests, I remember thinking if I had my fast car up here, I could never use its power or speed if I wanted to, as it would be far too dangerous, not just for me but everyone else also.
We then met a couple of mature chaps from the east end of London at a beauty spot, they were touring in their Turbo Porsche 911's. When they approached me and said they like our MH, I said yea its great, but then I asked them what was the point of doing The NC500 in their very fast cars, as I hadn't noticed any part that you really use the speed, plus its illegal, and many get injured by coming off the road every year, miles away from any medical assistance.
I will never forget the to me very surprising answer they gave me......

"Nah! mate! you can use the speed if you have a mate with you and a decent walkie talkie, we take it in turns, one goes ahead to check out the lie of the land,make sure its clear, then if all OK, radio's back and says yea its clear mate go for it!"

There will be hundreds doing it on high powered bikes, and fast cars, they even post on you tube I believe.
Surely a track day, would test the the cars and the driver ability much better, and for them the Nuremberg Ring, although they have probably done that one.
LES

 

[g3cwi]

When is the worst possible time to do the NC500? That's the time I will do it I think.