It's beginning to feel like Summer and we all know that means touring season in our Z's
Took the Z3 on It's first tour and she didn't let me down. Glad i took the decision to buy the little car back in December as she did not disapoint on the roads. 700 mile round trip and never missed a beat. A pleasure to drive as she handled fantastic on even some of the toughest roads in the wilderness of Scotland.
The route was a figure of 8 from my home town in Glasgow to the Isle of Skye and returning south via the port town of Oban.
The route from Glasgow, north via the A82 which passes alongside the banks of Loch Lommond & Trossachs National Park. The scenery here is beautiful in its self, driving through winding, woodland roads and the mist covered Loch Lommond itself. From Loch Lommond, heading towards the Scottish Highlands through the dramatic munros, valleys and moorlands of Glencoe. The A82 contintues waterside to Fort William which acts as a gateway town to the Highlands and Islands. From Fort William to the Isle of Skye via the ferry from Mallaig. Mallaig is a great spot to have lunch before the short ferry sets off for Skye. Great seafood is available all up the west coast in pretty much every restaurant. Scallops, langostines, oysters, mussles and plentiful varities of the freshest fish. If you find yourself to be a bit of a foodie, the trip is worth it alone for the cuisine available.
The Isle of Skye is a playground of fantastic driving roads, stunning dramatic scenery found no where else, crystal clear waters and amazing hill walking and treking. Managed to catch a few sunny days too. With the top down, the Z felt like the perfect car to be driving. These little cars were made to take on these sorts of trips. My little M44 was plenty fast for myself around these roads. Word of warning for those with firmer or lower suspension on their cars, as you can imagine, the roads aren't all nice a smooth and some A and B roads around Skye can give you quite a bump and are best avoided if at all possible.
After a few nights in Skye, the return to the mainland via the Skye bridge and back to Fort William via the A87 passing through the valleys and the Snow peaked mountains of the Nevis Range.
The coastal road from Fort William to Oban is a beautiful run to a pleasant little port town with some great places to eat, pubs to drink in and otters to spot in the bay. Quaint and lovely.
Couldn't recommend this little tour route enough. Had a blast. Hope you all enjoy the pictures and suggestions for future Scottish Tours would be lovely.
Took the Z3 on It's first tour and she didn't let me down. Glad i took the decision to buy the little car back in December as she did not disapoint on the roads. 700 mile round trip and never missed a beat. A pleasure to drive as she handled fantastic on even some of the toughest roads in the wilderness of Scotland.
The route was a figure of 8 from my home town in Glasgow to the Isle of Skye and returning south via the port town of Oban.
The route from Glasgow, north via the A82 which passes alongside the banks of Loch Lommond & Trossachs National Park. The scenery here is beautiful in its self, driving through winding, woodland roads and the mist covered Loch Lommond itself. From Loch Lommond, heading towards the Scottish Highlands through the dramatic munros, valleys and moorlands of Glencoe. The A82 contintues waterside to Fort William which acts as a gateway town to the Highlands and Islands. From Fort William to the Isle of Skye via the ferry from Mallaig. Mallaig is a great spot to have lunch before the short ferry sets off for Skye. Great seafood is available all up the west coast in pretty much every restaurant. Scallops, langostines, oysters, mussles and plentiful varities of the freshest fish. If you find yourself to be a bit of a foodie, the trip is worth it alone for the cuisine available.
The Isle of Skye is a playground of fantastic driving roads, stunning dramatic scenery found no where else, crystal clear waters and amazing hill walking and treking. Managed to catch a few sunny days too. With the top down, the Z felt like the perfect car to be driving. These little cars were made to take on these sorts of trips. My little M44 was plenty fast for myself around these roads. Word of warning for those with firmer or lower suspension on their cars, as you can imagine, the roads aren't all nice a smooth and some A and B roads around Skye can give you quite a bump and are best avoided if at all possible.
After a few nights in Skye, the return to the mainland via the Skye bridge and back to Fort William via the A87 passing through the valleys and the Snow peaked mountains of the Nevis Range.
The coastal road from Fort William to Oban is a beautiful run to a pleasant little port town with some great places to eat, pubs to drink in and otters to spot in the bay. Quaint and lovely.
Couldn't recommend this little tour route enough. Had a blast. Hope you all enjoy the pictures and suggestions for future Scottish Tours would be lovely.
