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At the last meet we discussed the current venue and felt it was about time to mix it up a bit. So we looked at somewhere that was a nicer drive than the current dual carriageway route. It was suggested that the Crown Inn at Humshaugh would fit the bill especially as the owner is a car nut and there’s regularly £1,000,000 worth of exotica parked outside! @Nick - Joint North East AO Knows the owner and has arranged for a reserved parking area for us too. Thus one will be on Tuesday 5th June from 7.30 Looking forward to a good turnout!

Mathew Haynes is only doing the Sunday Lets hope we have good weather then

Sorry, Internet access is sketchy. Struggling to post photos, managed a couple, apologies for quality. Southern softie, beautiful beach SW end of South Uist. Nobody else about, bliss! Where we are currently, Balranald W coast of North Uist Not a bad view from our pitch! Looking inland. CalMac ferries around Outer Hebrides seem reasonable, ~£58 Skye to N Uist, ~£38 N Uist to Harris, and ~£58 Harris back to Skye, didn't think that was bad for a 7.6m motorhome, 2 adults(?), 2 dogs. Certainly a great experience, reminds, me a lot of Iceland. We've had brilliant sunshine, 40mph winds and rain! Now cloudy, with some sunshine, and some drizzle. No snow yet though. Always got waterproofs, and luckily we chucked some thermals in, it's certainly drafty all the time!

Hi Geoffrey I'll be joining for parts of your route around the "Heilan's", but not sure which yet. Depends on work and family commitments, but I'll know nearer the time. The great thing about my job is that I can usually take time off at a moment's notice and make the most of the weather whenever I fancy a drive out somewhere. It's a particularly busy time at the moment though, but I should be ok to meet up with you at some point/s. David

Currently on Outer Hebrides, but did quite a bit of the route to Glencoe (and on to Skye) in our motorhome, last week. Look out out for sizeable potholes, and "ploughed Tarmac" in your Westies! Finding most of the roads north of Glasgow/Edinburgh pretty rough in places to be honest. Still stunning place to visit though. Enjoy your trip!

I ordered something from a certain stores yesterday and it arrived today, wow............... To be continued.

Next its over to the Orkney Islands. These islands just pull you in and do not want to let you go. The Italian Chapel, Skara Brae, Ring of Brodgar, Scapa Flow, Churchill Barriers, Ness Battery, Old Man of Hoy.....The list goes on and on and on.

Whilst around Durness, which is at the top left hand corner of Scotland, we will drive on a number of the roads on this map. There are so many coves and roads that just lead to a bay to explore and its sooooooo relaxing up here. No trees, bushes, people or cars for miles upon miles. Just big sky. Ship wrecks, caves, Maine House, MOD derelict buildings, Cape Wrath, Whales, Seal colonies. You would first think there was nothing to do but there is so, so much if you get out and look. [ I do promise to miss out a certain road this year.]

Here is our route up to Durness. These are stunning roads and once again loads of time to just chill and explore along the way. We have a stop to view the bone caves and if time allows a walk to Sandwood Bay. The beach is stunning and last time I went we had three golden eagles for company. http://www.discoverassynt.co.uk/viewdetails.php?id=54 https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/kinlochbervie/sandwoodbay/index.html

Below is the route for our second day. A nice steady drive on some fantastic roads with plenty of time for stops and a ride on the Skye Ferry. The map wont register the ferry route but we will board the Ferry at Glenelg, ver to Kylerhea and then go Kyleakin before heading back over the Skye Bridge. So hoping the ferry is working this time.

Love the pictures. Thankyou so much for posting them. Those fares look so good. It was working out at well over £300 for me to take Buttercup to the Shetland Isles with an evening meal and breakfast.

Brave, given what you've taken off your car

For n/a power it's easy. If the target is 150-160bhp, stick to the 1.6. It's lighter and sounds better. If the target is higher, the 1.8 will be cheaper. Thanks to the magical powers of boost, they're not too different when aiming for 200bhp or something. The 1.6 will be working a little harder, but won't be stretched and both will cost the same to get there.

If you're looking for a donor, the Facebook group below regularly had bargains popping up that have failed MOTs due to rust. Also good for finding spare parts. Worth joining and keeping an eye out: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1549636505261984/

Big thankyou to the Stoneleigh team. The stand was easily the best in the show. It was good for me to meet some new faces and it was nice to be made so welcome.