Scottish Highland Solstice Fling 18 to 21 June 2010

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Scottish  Highland Solstice Fling
18 to 21 June 2010 -   NOTE PROGRAM NOW ADDED AT THE END OF POST

 

This
years event will be based out of Ullapool
(http://www.ullapool.co.uk/)
on the west coast of Scotland thus ample choice of accommodation http://www.riversideullapool.com and
better placed to explore the lessor know roads of the area and to
take in the popular “White Lillie Fling” experienced last year.





Routes are “Flings” and participants are “Flingers”. Over
four days, with the first and last the drive in and out, the main
events taking place on the Saturday and Sunday to include a late
evening or “night”, drive if it gets dark enough !, over this
weekend culminating in the longest day of the year. If you’re looking
for a drive this weekend, happen to be in the area, even if for just
one of the days then come and share the experience of the roads made
for the MX-5… with benefits, in this beauty country.

 

- wester ross - Flickr: Search http://snurl.com/ullapool


http://www.riversideullapool.com/gallery/

 


 

 

I have provisionally booked accommodation 2x twin 2x double rooms at Droman 4 * Guest House:

http://dromnan.com/facilities.htm

Also 3 x double 1 x twin at the  Riverside 3 * Guest House:

http://www.riversideullapool.com/

PLEASE STATE YOU ARE WITH MX-5 GROUP when booking.

Note these rooms cannot be held indefinately and can only be secured with payment/credit card details.

These only as a suggestion, but please let me know if you make a booking.

Budget accommodation is available for as little as £18 per night including continental breakfast at the Glenfield

http://www.activehotels.com/hotel/brochure/en/30554?subid=PPCOV1g1776en#description

 

For up to
date information or to register  your interest on this forum

or email:
ghkeates@gmail.com

 

SCOTTISH HIGHLAND SOLSTICE FLING – 2010

             FLING AND SETS PROGRAM 

 

DAY 1 - FRIDAY 18 JUNE

Clan Charge Fling - Route to Ullapool meeting, timing as agreed but not later than 4pm,  a Balmoral. ETA  9-10pm

DAY 2 - SATURDAY 19 JUNE

Haggis Hunt Fling - Route to Torridon

Torridon Inn lunch and Haggis Hunt Competition - Archery & Clay Shoot which requires booking at £45/person. Interested, then please advise so a booking can be made.

Chomraich Fling - Route to Applecross

Dinner at the Applecross Inn…  This requires to be booked for 6pm or 8pm. I propose to book for 8pm as the next run takes in the night sun.

Solstice Fling - Return route to Ullapool ETA 


DAY 3 - SUNDAY 20 JUNE

White Lille Fling - Classic route as enjoyed at last  years event with stops on the way with coffee/lunch at the Summer Isles Inn and tea/dinner at the Kylesk Inn. 

Ullapool for a supper and entertainment at the Ceilidh Place. (dependent on demand approx. 8-10pm. please advise as may need a booking)

 

DAY 4 - MONDAY 21 JUNE

Clan Retreat Fling - Route back to the south taking in Fort Augustus and ending in Pitlochory. Aiming for a 8am start time.


Notes:

1. Timings to be confirmed but will be flexible out with bookings.

2. Please advise if you want to take part in the Haggis Hunt Competition £45/person.

3. Routes may be modified.

4. Any suggestions or questions are welcome.

5. http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=103997633704376743413.000481d8a123fa3ce3014&z=8

  

 

Regards,

 

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 We like this area of Scotland but we have only been there in late May and September time.  What are the midgey’s like in mid June time? Will we need anything to keep them off, as for some particular reason they like to bite me more than my wife.

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Midges are not a problem at this time of the year. Levels are much
lower as it only late Spring. Wetter warmer summer weather of late July
August is when they become a problem. Anyway, with the top down they
can’t keep a good hold!!!  Hope that helps.

 

 

 

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As Graham says you would have to be unlucky to encounter midges then, however if you do Avon ‘Skin So Soft’ is remarkably effective in combatting them.

Alternative Insect Repellant

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Thank you for the tip Ian.

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 Is anyone from South of the border thinking about going in June apart from me and my wife?

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I have some time off work booked either side of that weekend with no firm plans for what to do so have been toying with the idea of a highland adventure.

Even though I am only just south of the border it is quite a trek to the north west coast (7 hours according to Autoroute). Any distilleries in the locality ?

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It is quite a drive in from what ever direction but need not be a laborious part of the weekend. The Friday is the drive in for all of us and I propose a common meeting point for all coming from the south and group drive from that RV. Last year it was Balmoral followed by an enjoyble drive across the mountain roads. Balmoral would be a good starting place for this year as well or possibly somewhere like Pitlochory which would be a good rest stop for those that have travelled from further south, further on route RV’s could be agreed as necessary. With the long daylight hours the drive up together becomes part of the whole event. Possibly including an evening meal stop on route.  Oh… there are lots of distilleries. Both Balmoral and Pitlochory have their own. So come along for a good fling!!

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 We’re having a close look at it - sounds good but think we may have to start out on Tuesday to get there to meet the rest of you on Friday!!!

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Good to see you are considering joining us. The drive from South Wales is motorway most of the way and if you can share the driving it is not too bad. With a break, joining the group for the drive though the highlands to Ullapool will then fuel you with energy helped by the longer hours of daylight as you progress north. That said, if you have time a good night stop would be in the Northern Lake District area or somewhere like Kendal. From here it is a very easy drive north.

 

 

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I have provisionally booked accommodation 2x twin 2x double rooms at Droman 4 * Guest House:

http://dromnan.com/facilities.htm

Also 3 x double 1 x twin at the  Riverside 3 * Guest House:

http://www.riversideullapool.com/

Please state you are MX-5 Group when booking.

These only as a suggestion, but please let me know if you make a booking.

Note these rooms cannot be held indefinitely so book sooner than later please.

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 Central Scotland are staying in Ullapool at Easter, but we are at

http://www.royalhotel-ullapool.com/rooms.php

 

if anyone wants a bit more luxury

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 Have booked two doubles at the Riverside Guest House.  We hope to travel up to Scotland on the Thursday and stay around the Glasgow area.  Husband Philip and I have visited Scotland on many occasions so are quite familiar with the country.  Actually stayed in Ullapool some years ago.  Await further details of the trip in due course and look forward to meeting you.<o:p></o:p>

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A Royal welcome to you both. Great, are there others? 2x double?  Detail on routes and program nearer the time and please would email all your details, car, reg, mobile etc. That will be 5/6? cars at the moment.

Look forward to meeting you both. Welcome to the “Flingers”…Beer

 

 

 

 

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Budget accommodation is available for as little as £18 per night including continental breakfast at the Glenfield

http://www.activehotels.com/hotel/brochure/en/30554?subid=PPCOV1g1776en#description

 

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Graham

Have you put this up on the mx5scotland.co.uk websites too?

Maybe a few more takers up there too?

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Hi Iainf,

Thank you for asking.

I made the request, a good while back of my AC and the AC in whom’s
area the event will take place, for the event to be put on the Scottish
forum events calander but nothing has happened. This despite the fact that there is no conflict with any events in the Northern Scotland areas as presently shown on the calander. The date of the event is dependant on the longest day of the year which is the 21 June and part of the idea of the event is to attract members from far and wide to experience the fantastic environment at this time of the year here in the far north.

I have also requested  that it is included in this coming issue of STHT and as far as I now this will happen.

If you are interested in joining us, please let me know.

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I am  working on a proposed  program for this event  which I will put up here once complete and details of routes and other documentation which will be available to those joining us.


In the meantime if anyone has any questions or suggests please post here, PM or email me direct. I am presently mobile for the next 3 weeks so may take time to respond.

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 Hi Graham

We’re starting our journey North on the Wednesday and have booked into a hotel in Carnforth for the Wednesday night. On Thursday night we are staying in Dunkeld so that we are not too far away (hopefully) from your meeting point on the Friday.  We also intend to add a few days at the end of the ‘Fling’ to make the most of our sightseeing trip.

Look forward to the itinery.  Do we know how many cars there are yet?

Glenis