Places of Interest

[Bibio]

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
Fairy Pools - Skye: http://goo.gl/maps/1L0fJ - Information
Smoo Cave - Durness: http://goo.gl/maps/JhU1d - Information
Croy (electric) Brae - Ayr: http://goo.gl/maps/SzY6r - Information
The Hermitage - Dunkeld: http://goo.gl/maps/wD7oM - Information
The Deil's Cauldron - Comrie: http://goo.gl/maps/zehr5 - Information
The Falls of Dochart - Killin: http://goo.gl/maps/cBtrR - Information
Hopetoun Monument - Haddington: http://goo.gl/maps/jgYTT - Information
Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall - Moffat: http://goo.gl/maps/8wxoI - Information
Dalveen Pass Waterfall - Thornhill: http://goo.gl/maps/KTtgQ - Information
Samyé Ling Monastery - Ettrick Forest: http://goo.gl/maps/GzaId - Information
Drumbeg Loop - Lochinver: http://goo.gl/maps/mnLNJ - Information
Eilean Donan Castle - Dornie: http://goo.gl/maps/EHUQb - Information
Falls Of Shin - Lairg: http://goo.gl/maps/zYYJc - Information
Rest And Be Thankful - Argyll: http://goo.gl/maps/M1F8b - Information
Yester Castle (Goblin Ha') - Gifford: http://goo.gl/maps/pGYz7 - Information
Neptune's Staircase - Fort William: http://goo.gl/maps/gAfv0 - Information
Dunmore Pineapple - Falkirk: http://goo.gl/maps/L6ePC - Information
Falkirk Wheel - Falkirk: http://goo.gl/maps/oB8cR - Information
Rannoch Station - Rannoch Moor: http://goo.gl/maps/wov3U - Information
Ardnamurchan Lighthouse - Ardnamurchan: http://goo.gl/maps/qXx99 - Information
Glenlee (Echo Glen) - New Galloway: http://goo.gl/maps/gwhWW - Information
A Clootie well - Munlochy: http://goo.gl/maps/0znr4 - Information

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]

Great idea mate.
Smoo Cave I've been past twice this year and didn't stop, I will next time.

[SIII]

Had planned to stop at Smoo, as well, but didn't happen, sadly. SV Ecosse run for next year ???

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=ele...+brae&t=h&z=15

[Bibio]

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]

Good shout on setting up

[carelesschucca]

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]

always liked the pineapple house and was a frequent run when i stayed in Edinburgh. not been there in 20+ years.

[Bibio]

Originally Posted by carelesschucca

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.

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!