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Bibio
24-09-13, 05:20 PM
thought i would start a thread of places to see in Scotland.

all places must be accompanied with a link so people know exactly where to go.

Caerlaverock Castle - Dumfries & Galloway: http://goo.gl/maps/V9hFV - Information (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caerlaverock_Castle)
Fairy Pools - Skye: http://goo.gl/maps/1L0fJ - Information
(http://expatior.com/the-isle-of-skyes-fairy-pools-a-multicoloured-hike/) Smoo Cave - Durness: http://goo.gl/maps/JhU1d - Information (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoo_Cave)
Croy (electric) Brae - Ayr: http://goo.gl/maps/SzY6r - Information (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_Brae)
The Hermitage - Dunkeld: http://goo.gl/maps/wD7oM - Information (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hermitage_%28Scotland%29)
The Deil's Cauldron - Comrie: http://goo.gl/maps/zehr5 - Information (http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/perthshire/deils-cauldron.shtml)
The Falls of Dochart - Killin: http://goo.gl/maps/cBtrR - Information (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falls_of_Dochart)
Hopetoun Monument - Haddington: http://goo.gl/maps/jgYTT - Information (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hopetoun_Monument)
Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall - Moffat: http://goo.gl/maps/8wxoI - Information (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_Mare%27s_Tail)
Dalveen Pass Waterfall - Thornhill: http://goo.gl/maps/KTtgQ - Information (http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/668419)
Samyé Ling Monastery - Ettrick Forest: http://goo.gl/maps/GzaId - Information (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kagyu_Samy%C3%A9_Ling_Monastery_and_Tibetan_Centre )
Drumbeg Loop - Lochinver: http://goo.gl/maps/mnLNJ - Information (http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g319813-d519829-Reviews-Drumbeg_Loop-Lochinver_Caithness_and_Sutherland_Scottish_Highla nds_Scotland.html)
Eilean Donan Castle - Dornie: http://goo.gl/maps/EHUQb - Information (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eilean_Donan)
Falls Of Shin - Lairg: http://goo.gl/maps/zYYJc - Information (http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g635690-d1184169-Reviews-Falls_of_Shin-Lairg_Caithness_and_Sutherland_Scottish_Highlands_ Scotland.html)
Rest And Be Thankful - Argyll: http://goo.gl/maps/M1F8b - Information (http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/index.php/Secrets/RestAndBeThankful)
Yester Castle (Goblin Ha') - Gifford: http://goo.gl/maps/pGYz7 - Information (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yester_Castle)
Neptune's Staircase - Fort William: http://goo.gl/maps/gAfv0 - Information (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neptune%27s_Staircase)
Dunmore Pineapple - Falkirk: http://goo.gl/maps/L6ePC - Information (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunmore_Pineapple)
Falkirk Wheel - Falkirk: http://goo.gl/maps/oB8cR - Information (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falkirk_Wheel)
Rannoch Station - Rannoch Moor: http://goo.gl/maps/wov3U - Information (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rannoch_railway_station)
Ardnamurchan Lighthouse - Ardnamurchan: http://goo.gl/maps/qXx99 - Information (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ardnamurchan_Point)
Glenlee (Echo Glen) - New Galloway: http://goo.gl/maps/gwhWW - Information (http://forums.sv650.org/showpost.php?p=2906904&postcount=11)
A Clootie well - Munlochy: http://goo.gl/maps/0znr4 - Information (http://www.beachcottageinverness.co.uk/clootie-well-munlochy)

Hangouts & Eating

Bikers Cove - South Queensferry: http://goo.gl/maps/mU8B8
Typical biker place run by bikers for bikers.

Glen Ogle Burger Van - Glen Ogle: http://goo.gl/maps/q7hRx
usual burgers inc venison.

Green Welly - Tyndrum: http://goo.gl/maps/z1F7p
Stop point with a dedicated Motorcycle park, very busy during the summer.

Inveraray Harbour - Inveraray: http://goo.gl/maps/mIKTh
Stop point gets very busy during the weekends in summer.

Pit Stop - Arrochar: http://goo.gl/maps/yBtcx
Great cafe, not that busy with bikes.

Glenshee Ski Centre - GlenShee: http://goo.gl/maps/it2iy
Getting popular with bikers due to Braemar not being the same as it was.

Hungry Highlander - Braemar: http://goo.gl/maps/SQJyn
not what it used to be but still busy.

Old Fassioned Tea Room - Tomintoul: http://goo.gl/maps/o80yY
Nice owners but fairly expensive.

Drovers Restaurant - Crieff: http://goo.gl/maps/8RciW
Not well known but it should be as its a cracking place to stop and eat. park round the back. Helmet Rack on left as you enter the main cafe.

Buchlyvie Burger Van - Buchlyvie: http://goo.gl/maps/440fY
Public toilets and a burger van. what more do you need.

Living The Dream Burger Van - Stoer Lighthouse: http://goo.gl/maps/oiASw
Never been but only a small detour on one of the most scenic roads in Scotland.

Glen Cafe - St Marys Loch: http://goo.gl/maps/t8TAC
Can get very busy. public toilets at the side of cafe.

Applecross Inn - Applecross: http://goo.gl/maps/AZkXb
A biking must do, the road up to Applecross is tight and twisty with stunning views. Treat yourself for the achievement with a meal at the Inn with friendly staff and great food.

Fletchers Cafe - Selkirk: http://goo.gl/maps/j4F0s
Good food, friendly staff and a petrol station next door.

Kitty's Tearoom - New Galloway: http://goo.gl/maps/xy8rr
Olde Worlde Tearoom with excellent service and fabulous cakes.
littleoldman2
24-09-13, 06:04 PM
Great idea mate.
Smoo Cave I've been past twice this year and didn't stop, I will next time.
SIII
24-09-13, 06:11 PM
Had planned to stop at Smoo, as well, but didn't happen, sadly. SV Ecosse run for next year ???
AJC
24-09-13, 06:17 PM
I saw Smoo cave when doing a tour of Scotland with my Dad when younger. We had randomly decided to camp nearby and found it by accident. While out for a walk we saw the blow hole/stream entrance first and were confused by the "Do not drop coins, people below" sign when on the bridge... Quite surprised to find a mahoosive cave when we crossed the road and descended toward the beach!

Only one I can think of just now, love this (Electric Brae): https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=electric+brae&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hq=electric+brae&t=h&z=15
Bibio
24-09-13, 07:34 PM
not a national monument or anything like that but i found it funny and it gave me a smile. i'm calling it the Christmas Tree (till someone steals it i suppose) http://goo.gl/maps/uV8P3 yes someone has dressed up a pine tree in the middle of feckin nowhere. :-) cant see it on googlemaps but it is dressed up in glittery balls and all sorts.
andrewsmith
24-09-13, 08:14 PM
Good shout on setting up
carelesschucca
25-09-13, 04:08 PM
Dunmore Pineapple always makes me smile. Hardly a destination but we could always stop in and say hello to Andy when we're there. Could start a run from there though. Get the tea on Guru!
Bibio
25-09-13, 04:30 PM
always liked the pineapple house and was a frequent run when i stayed in Edinburgh. not been there in 20+ years.
Bibio
25-09-13, 04:43 PM
Dunmore Pineapple always makes me smile. Hardly a destination

no but it's a place of interest and that's what this thread is about.

i'm also thinking of adding 'bikers gathering places' in as well.

i have been thinking about it a bit more and i might just split everything up into districts so members can use the list as a reference while planning a day out or visiting Scotland.

anything goes and if you think it should be included in the list then tell us about it.
cheesypeeps
25-09-13, 05:10 PM
Hey! Thanks bibs! This is looking to being a good thread!
Sometimes I wanna go a ride but want a purpose... A destination... Think I might find myself using this thread... And maybe even adding to it! :)
Now to pick somewhere to go on ph Monday! :)
SIII
25-09-13, 07:03 PM
Bibs has put his xmas tree in so I would like to suggest echo glen, not a proper name, but kind gives you an idea why to go here. It has the finest echo's of anywhere i have ever been, quite well known by locals but not many others.

http://goo.gl/maps/IvWwU (http://goo.gl/maps/cJdBx)

Stop just up from the cattle grid.
Bibio
25-09-13, 07:18 PM
superb. a bunch of v-twins going up that road must sound blooody marvellous :-)
Bibio
25-09-13, 07:32 PM
been doing a bit of googlefoo and i think its proper name is Glenlee but cant find any information about it apart from the hydro plant.
Fordward
26-09-13, 08:31 PM
Bibios local - Kirkcaldy http://goo.gl/maps/04PsV

;-)
Bibio
26-09-13, 08:59 PM
your well out of date. it's now a chippy :-)
haggis
30-09-13, 07:59 PM
Great thread subject Bibs!
haggis
30-09-13, 08:55 PM
Another weird tree, passed this a couple of times but no idea what it's about. Looks like someone's undies drying off lol, but it's been 'decorated' like this for many years. Possibly a Pagan site?

It's not far off the A9 at the Tore roundabout.

http://goo.gl/maps/93Vpv http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clootie_well


[EDIT] Ah yes, a clootie well. I vaguely remember hearing that before.
Bibio
30-09-13, 10:40 PM
Another weird tree, passed this a couple of times but no idea what it's about. Looks like someone's undies drying off lol, but it's been 'decorated' like this for many years. Possibly a Pagan site?

It's not far off the A9 at the Tore roundabout.

http://goo.gl/maps/93Vpv

more googlefoo needed for this and it turns out that its a Clootie well.

added to list
SIII
01-10-13, 09:03 AM
Kitty's tea room in New Galloway.

Like a trip back in time, and the panelled ceiling is fantastic. Service is excellent, cakes are amazing and all served in fine china. My mum is actually donating her china tea service just so it is used instead of sat in her loft. Open sunday, nowt else is in New Galloway. Then ride down west side of loch ken to Ringford.

Not cheap, but worth it.

KITTY'S TEA ROOM (http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g1076950-d2252224-Reviews-Kitty_s_Tearoom-New_Galloway_Dumfries_and_Galloway_Scotland.html)
punyXpress
01-10-13, 09:54 AM
Another weird tree, passed this a couple of times but no idea what it's about. Looks like someone's undies drying off lol, but it's been 'decorated' like this for many years. Possibly a Pagan site?

It's not far off the A9 at the Tore roundabout.

http://goo.gl/maps/93Vpv http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clootie_well


[EDIT] Ah yes, a clootie well. I vaguely remember hearing that before.

Knew I'd lost some of my luggage returning from Applecross? ;)
Bibio
02-10-13, 09:14 PM
Kitty's tea room in New Galloway.

Like a trip back in time, and the panelled ceiling is fantastic. Service is excellent, cakes are amazing and all served in fine china. My mum is actually donating her china tea service just so it is used instead of sat in her loft. Open sunday, nowt else is in New Galloway. Then ride down west side of loch ken to Ringford.

Not cheap, but worth it.

KITTY'S TEA ROOM (http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g1076950-d2252224-Reviews-Kitty_s_Tearoom-New_Galloway_Dumfries_and_Galloway_Scotland.html)

sounds a bit limp wristed but will go on the list :rolleyes: :)
carelesschucca
16-10-13, 11:47 AM
On Sunday going to the start of the Autumnal Adventure. I came past these bad boys.

The Kelpies, at the River Forth entrance to the Forth and Clyde Cannal.

Dunno if they're a visit thing or a be impressed as you ride by, but they are going to be amazing when their finished (not far off at the moment) to be honest they're amazing already.

http://www.thehelix.co.uk/media/309605/1218x910_kelpieplaza.jpg
The Guru
16-10-13, 12:20 PM
Naw.. they're a pain in the t!ts.

Everyone slows down on the motorway to look at them which causes more than usual traffic build up at rush hour.. Plus I've seen idiots trying to drive and take photos at the same time.
Bibio
16-10-13, 12:45 PM
it will only be like that for the first year till people get used to them then business as usual.

i love art structures and brightens my day when i see new ones.
carelesschucca
16-10-13, 01:50 PM
I didn't slow first thought was getting to them off the Mway.