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Scotland 2005?

Discussion in 'Europe' started by hedge, Feb 23, 2004.

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  1. hedge

    hedge Formula 3

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    #1 hedge, Feb 23, 2004
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    Sirs,

    Just came back from a fab week in Scotland. I collected lots of information about Whiskey distilleries and the roads between them! Thinking that May/June next year would be a good time for the f-tour we have talked about..don't want it to be too close to the Swiss trip and much before = not enough time, much after = summer's over. Thoughts?

    Here's a few pics to whet the appetite in the meantime:

    Doing my bit for the f-chat name on the slopes..
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  2. hedge

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    The first three pics are taken at the very top of the Cairngorm range..like, take the railway as far up as you can, then hike up for an hour or so..amazing up there, like being on the moon.
     
  3. Wolfgang

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    Marc,

    WONDEFRUL pics & an AMAZING surrounding!!!!!
    Yes, I would definitely like to go there!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    But your winter pics doesn`t looks very Ferrari friendly;) For sure, we should drive there in summer!

    Wolfarossa
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  4. Rod

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    Guys

    If You would like to have a trip to Scotland I would be more than happy to help organise routes etc... I live near Stirling which is between Edinburgh & Glasgow. There are some fantastic roads that take you up to the North of Scotland via some spectacular Loch's etc.. It's well worth the effort!!!!

    Rod
     
  5. Wolfgang

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    Rod,

    this are wonderful news!!!!
    Please get in touch with hedge/Marc he is already planing something for 2005.
    Yes, we would like to travell thru Scotland and your help is very appreciated!

    Wolfarossa
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  6. Malfark

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    Hi Rod, Stirling's a cool place! I remember a castle, a pub....and it's all a blank thereafter! :D Cheers, MARK
     
  7. matkat

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    If any further help is required please let me know,I live on the East coast approx 8km from St.Andrews.
    Best regards
    Dave McGuire
     
  8. Wolfgang

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    WOW, this sounds fantastic!!!!!
    A real Scotish dude with the "Mc" in his name:D
    I`m sure we will have a great Scotland trip next year. Visiting "Nessie" and the famous distileries;)

    Wolfarossa
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  9. hedge

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    McWolfgang doesn't really work..McHedge on the other hand..

    Dave, sounds cool and closer to the time we should definately chat this through and plan something. I am a huge Scotland fan, spending one great week a year there.
     
  10. Wolfgang

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    Hi Marc,

    seems like we have now a group of Scotland experts togehter.
    Marc, Dace Mc...bow thats soooo cool, Rod

    Yes, please go togehter for it and work something out for us, the dudes from the continent;)

    Wolfa[size=+2]Mc[/size]rossa
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  11. Rod

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    The Malt Classic Car run takes place every year in Scotland, I will try and find out which roads they have access too. The West coast run is Fab, drive up the A82 first thing in the morning ( zero traffic) and a cracking road with long straights, swooping bends & glorious scenery... And not a speed camera in sight!!!!

    Hedge did you have any route's planned?

    Rod
     
  12. Rod

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    Beautiful photo's.. Its such a stunning place to visit...

    Rod
     
  13. Rod

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    Hi Mark

    Was it in that order? Or was it a blank then you found a pub and ended up in a Castle!!!

    Did you tour Scotland?

    Rod
     
  14. Wolfgang

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    Mhmmm, don`t want to talk for Mark. But after he has found at least THE PUB...the rest is history:D

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  15. Malfark

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    Hey-Hey-Hey! Let's avoid confusion here....Hedge = Marc and MAlfaRK = Mark! I don't touch the stuff!! ;) Cheers, MARK
     
  16. matkat

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    Gentlemen,I am sure that I talk for all of our British "chatter"s" and Scottish ones in particular in that we look forward to your visit next year Rod is correct in that the West coast is the better driving/scenic area however the east side also has it"s merits.Incidentally are you all aware that there is a ferry which leaves on a daily basis from Zeebrugge to Rosyth?Rosyth is in Fife just North of Edinburgh and very close to Rod in Stirling and myself by St Andrews it is also a relatively short drive to the Highlands from there.Any further info required please do not hesitate to ask.
    Best regards
    Dave McGuire
    p.s.Rosyth is also only 35ks from the only Ferrari main dealer in Scotland
     
  17. Wolfgang

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    Wow!!!!
    A Ferrari Dealer in Scotland?!?!?!?
    Are you serious and not kidding:confused:
    Isn`t this the same as a refrigerator sales man in arctic:D:D

    Sorry, excuse me still all the scotish jokes in my ears;)

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  18. matkat

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    Wolfie,would I lie to you?But do remember the reputation us Scots have and don"t expect anyhting cheap!!!
    Dave
     
  19. Wolfgang

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    Dave, I was just kidding and for sure its good to see a Ferrari dealer in Scotland. Hope we don`t need his help on our trip;) But if his store is on our route it would be nice to stop by for a coffee...ääääh sorry tea or whatever the scotish dudes are drinking beside whiskey:D

    Wolfarossa
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  20. matkat

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    Wolfie,they are in the oposite direction,and you must get things right it is Whisky,no "E" that is Irish whiskey,knew you were joking, us Scots have a good sense of humour.
    All the best
    Dave Mc.
     
  21. Wolfgang

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    Hi Dave,

    oh I love to learn. Man I`m drinking this stuff since many years but never have had a closer look to the letters...no time;)

    Its time to travell over to you and your beautiful Scotland! I`m hungry to see & learn more about it.

    Serious question...please don`t laugh; sometimes I`m realy serious:
    About the ferries!!!!!!!
    Have you (or anbody else) ever had any problems to go with the Ferrari on a FERRY???? I can`t drive in any subterranean garage! My testa is stock original and no lower kit but its impossible. Front spoiler is always scratching or I just run aground.....
    you know what I`m talking about?
    I don`t want to hang around on a ferry with my Ferrari for the rest of my life:D

    Hope this is not a stupid question?

    Wolfarossa
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  22. Malfark

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    Testagang,

    I have had no problems with my 328 on the Dover-Calais ferry. I have dopne the trip twice and there was no serious incline to worry about. However, I am scared about the underground parking in my new building. Oh well - I will have to check it out in May when we move!

    The cross-channel ferry should not be a problem for you....I hope!

    Cheers, MARK
     
  23. Wolfgang

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    thanks buddy, but is there a serious way to proof it B4 on THIS route we will take (its not Calais/Dover!)? Maybe buy our scotish friends?

    Wolfarossa
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  24. matkat

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    Wolfgang,I have used the Rosyth-Zeebrugge ferry only once and had a porsche boxster,I had no problems with this and there is no serious inclines on the ferry it is a brand new ship and has none of the problems of ferries years ago.
    Hope this addresses your concerns on this issue.
    Best regards
    Dave Mc
     
  25. Wolfgang

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    Mc Dave Mc,

    thanks buddy!
    Maybe and as usual something got lost in my poor translation;)
    No problem with the ferry, no problem if its sinking (all risk insurance:D)...
    I`m only thinking about the drive in - out of the ferry. The big difference, level, high..mhmm between the ferry and the land. 10cm difference could be a big problem. But if its both one one level - no problem.
    Don`t know if my question is now understandable enough;) Oh my god I wish I could speak a better, fluent and understandable English:(

    Wolfarossa
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