Motorcycle Road Trips - Scottish Islands - Part Eleven
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- Heading for the harbour town of Mallaig on the Scottish mainland, the day steadily becomes warmer and warmer. Time to pull over for a swig of water, and to change into my summer riding kit.
Later and after passing yet more white sandy beaches, I stumble by chance upon a charming campsite to spend the night . . .
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In episode 7, when you were leaving the ferry first and said "They recognise a man of sophistication, oh look a Spar shop" had me howling. Great series again Kevin.
Just lovely. The scenery changed so much. Love the big skies. Thank you Kevin
It’s pretty meditative I think. Just watched the last two episodes, greatly enjoying the series. Thank you, again.
Great to hear that, thank you.
Morning Kevin. Thanks for the "escape" that we find whilst watching the beautiful scenery. I would like to add, regarding wind noise on your microphone. We are chuffed that we get to listen to the noises that your hearing, wind, bird song and the sound of your bike. When your on Aslan, there is nothing better than her lovely, comforting and now familiar sound. The biggest plus is your commentary and humour. I guess what I'm saying is, please don't ever get drawn into adding music over the video. All of the above is why we always look forward to your video. We have switched off from others as soon as it starts. Thanks again Kevin, all the best, Floss and Jan.
Cheers to you both. I'm very proud of how the road trip is turning out and being received. 🙂
"Mountains are big" and other insightful tidbits from Kevin this time on Motorcycle road trips, LOL. Wonderful video Kevin, I have enjoyed this whole series and I"m sure Scotland never looked better!
Ha thanks Tom. I'm a font of knowledge. 🤗
Had to chuckle at “left turn Clyde”. Thought I was the only one who still says that. Well…right turn here on this side of the pond.
Every Which Way But Loose & You Can are kinda cult classics over here, Phil. 😎
What does “Left turn Clyde” mean?
Never mind. I just read CHG’s comment. It is from “Every Which Way But Loose!”
Another beautiful rife along. This trip has been a wonderful experience. Thanks for taking us along.
Thank you for watching and enjoying.
Best half an hour of the week.
Well it's took me a while, but I have finally got my self up to date with all you have on CZcams. I have enjoyed every minute of it and look forward to seeing more. I am visiting my pall Richard in a few weeks on his narrow boat Murphy which I do a couple of times a year and this year I really can't wait after watching all your videos. You do a great job and I know that you are inspiring people to try new things and that must make you so proud. Well done mate keep it up👍👍👍👍👍
Fabulous to hear that you have been enjoying the channel and I appreciate your fine words. Cheers,
You Having a great journey across the Scottish Islands look like dam good ride, and good weather to Cheers from NZ
I'm enjoying this trip, but I do miss Aslan and the canals...
Hi Kevin , hope you are well ❤️🩹???
Wow the views up in Scotland are stunning, I bet the air is much better to breath as well, good for my asthma.
The water 💦🌊 is gorgeous in colour unbelievable.
Until next time take care 😘 X X X
Hi Susan and yes thank you, all well here. You're right, the air, if anything, only smells of the sea mostly - unless there's a farmer nearby doing what farmers do. 😳
@@CountryHouseGent phew
Your commment about the smell of engine oil reminded of when I raced superkarts in the late1960s and early 1970s. We always used Castrol "R" and it had the most beautiful smell. Loved that smell so much I would add a little to my car petrol just to get the occasional wift.
Loving the journey mate… It would be nice to see more footage of when you’re parked up and not just driving along on the motorbike 👍
Almost as relaxing as a cruise on Aslan, thanks for great ride. Regards AJ
Great to hear that Alan, thank you. 🙂
Thank you Kevin for another gorgeous view filled episode. The Scottish Ilands are so lovely. It's as if I'm riding through the country myself. Each new area brings a new level of amazement. I'm looking forward to the next one.
Thank you Lisa.
Kevin, we adore Scotland, just returned from Braemar on this last visit. We’ve covered Scotland, but not the islands so you’ve given us some ideas for our next visit. It really is the most wonderful place. Takes your breath away. Cheers & thanks. Oh… love the music on your intro, too.
The Scottish Islands are highly recommended, and each one is utterly unique.
Loving this series - old bikes were a bonus - and finding inspiration in your travels ... thanks so much Kevin.
Great to hear that and also that you're finding the series inspiring. Thank you,
11 episodes already? Thanks for the rides, Kevin!
You're very welcome and thanks for watching. Plenty more to come.
Another great episode, Kevin! Beautiful scenery and weather! I had to laugh at your comment regarding the Juke driver..."The G force may rip your face off."😂
Kevin, I live in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, USA. This area of the Appalachians, the Blue Ridge Mountains, are known for the Scottish settlers who settled here as it reminded them of Scotland. We actually have a Scottish Museum nearby. The mountains here reach 5,000 to 6,000 feet high. Those mountains you are riding through look about the same, maybe. About 1,500 miles west of here, the Rocky Mountains reach well over 10,000 feet high! Some at least 14,000 feet. Our mountains here in the Blue Ridge are covered with trees everywhere. There is not near as much cleared farmland. The mountains are too steep and the valleys narrow. A little different than what I am seeing in your travels. And, we are 350 miles from the beach!
Sounds magical Richard. I must visit the USA, one day. 🙂
The brilliant blue water looks like the skies here in southern New Mexico. Such a lovely ride today, complete with twisty bits through canopies of trees and glorious mountain views. Does good things for my land-locked heart. Many thanks, Kevin!
thank you for the peaceful quiet scenes like the water lapping onto the rocks in a noisy world!
Thanks for taking us along and all the gorgeous scenery. It makes for a enjoyable lunch here.
Cheers for watching Kevin, thank you.
Hope you get back on your boat soon
Awww another fantastic lots of sea views cheers Kevin you tc now the oldies 👍🤗
YAY! New Kevin! Friday nights viewing sorted once more. ❤️❤️
Another super ride, twisty and turny.
I was hoping you were going to climb a mountain, just to play King of the Hill !
But you went for the Tourist beaches instead !
I'm sure that next week we'll find out what all those bikes were upto ? ? ?
Stay safe !
Stu xx
Kevin, you continuously find the most beautiful scenery. Thank You!
A pleasure and you're very welcome. 🙂
Quite the ride, honey. Thank you! I’m hoping that we learn how your finding the campsite and some food/coffee goes. See you again soon from over here in Portland, Oregon.
Most splendid scenary yet.
I’ve never taken that longer route to Mallaig before so thanks for sharing the stunning scenery. Loving this series
Got up this morning feeling rough and watched part 11. T'was like a dose of painkiller to watch. made my day! Thanks Kevin!
Awesome to hear it sorted you out, Bill. Tune in next Friday for another prescription. 😁
That drive won't pass for the Rockies but you could easily mistake it for California State Route 1 along the CA coast.
🙂 It's how I imagine the Rockies, Jeffrey. It'll have to do until I do it for real.
@@CountryHouseGent The Pacific coast highway might need to be a more immediate goal but the Sierra Nevada and Rockies are worthy destinations too.
@@jeffreymorreale7223 @ContryHouseGent All those are good but, very different from the Blue Ridge Parkway. It's a great ride I do several times a year.
I was thinking the same thing, then I read your post. Telling my wife this looks like back highways in CA.
Once again, a perfectly wonderful jaunt through spectacular vistas! Thanks Kevin! Loving every minute! Peace!
Hi Kevin, Enjoyed today’s ride. Lots of great scenery and beautiful blue waters. The white sandy beaches reminded me of my home country, New Zealand, and our summer holidays. Looking forward to seeing Mallaig, (pronounced, I believe, Mallag) and the ferry crossing to Skye.
Thank you Connie. It's incredible how many places look like Scotland, or is it the other way round. Mallaig was an unexpected delight. Could've stayed longer.
This series is simply awesome. Love every episode.
Always great to hear from you Kent and all the best,
Thanks Kevin, it looked like you had the very best of weather to ride around that very beautiful part of the world on the Mighty Beemer, only to end up in a lovely bakers shop, brilliant. Take care and all the best. Stevie
Enjoyed that again . thankyou. Take care
Fabulous views 🎉. Reminds me of our highway 101 that goes up the entire length of California along the water like this. ❤
I don’t know sir ….I love Aslan but I’m leaning toward the bike video. What a trip awesome! Cheers from South Jersey!
Thank you so much Jim - and Aslan's enjoying the rest. 🤗
Well, I thought another channel had stolen your thunder when, on Weds, The Scottish Isle (population 2) put out a road trip of the Lady of the Isle returning from Stirling to their place, the Isle of Shona, which you passed in this episode. No worries, she came back via the Corran ferry to Salen and then showed practically nothing of the final stretch, which you filmed. So, your channel still reigns supreme, and what a supremely beautiful stretch it was.
Cheers Liz, I'll have to check that out.
@@CountryHouseGent An unusual and enterprising couple ....!
Neglected to comment on last week's episode, but loved it just as much as this week's. Thanks much!
Great to hear that and thank you so much for watching.
those beaches though 😍
Wonderful, heart warming . Thanks again.
Thank you Deborah.
cheers Kev, another great trip. Keep them coming.
What a beautiful country that is . Thanks for touring it for us . Ride Safe .
Another great video Kevin and the weather nice for you again thank you 👍🏽👍🏽
You're welcome Ian and cheers for watching.
That Nissan drove like a Yank in a Rental Car....ten years ago that could've been me... But I was in something much worst...a Micra, thanks to a very enterprising rental company.
HI Kevin, Elaine and I are addicted to your motorcycle trip and Aslan, Thank you for great video again.
Dave and Elaine.
Thank you as always Dave and Elaine and thank you also for the coffee. Yum ☕
Thanks!
Many thanks to you. I appreciate that. 🙂
That looked like some fun riding. I envy you!
Beautiful but a bit nerve-wracking. The opening. So very pretty. I want to walk on the beach. Gorgeous
Another great vlog Kevin.You just don't want to come off on that road gravel.😄
The "Munroe" - Mountain is called Galvain.
Great ride, lots of trees open road and plenty of room. It must of been nice to open the Beamer up on those straights and let it stretch it's legs. It's what we would call God's country.
Thank you Wayne. Yes it's always nice to get the engine performing in the rev range it runs most efficiently at. 😎
@@CountryHouseGent Yah, the open road as far as the eyes will take you, the sound of the motor and the expectation awaiting you around the next bend.
Man, what a pretty ride!!!
incredible views again, you never disappoint Kevin. Some of those roads are so narrow, OMG!
Many thanks 🙂
Stunning views
Amazing how quickly the road changed from 2 lanes to cattle grid
Yes it is very sudden.
Wow, scenery is so beautiful & you look vibrant!
Thank you so much Candy. 🤗
That water sure did look nice.
great vid on travels thanks for the vlogs you do on channel thanks lee
Just had a binge watch of last 3 ... Great viewing lovely scenery, just a great watch.. cheers CGH oh and can I ask what it the music you use at the start?
Thank you Ian, great to hear that. The theme tune is from the CZcams Creator Library. czcams.com/video/mosFzR0BP50/video.html
Well found good little tune thanks for the link CHG
Great video, weather and scenery lovely.
Thank you Dougie.
Hi Kevin. Those white sandy beaches were spectacular. Really enjoying this series. Take care. Nick
Yes Nick, the white sands and clarity of the water are the biggest surprises for me on this trip. Who'd have thought it 🙂
Kevin, I had some thoughts about riding motorcycle again but I’m more comfortable watching you, love it. Take care,Charlie from Pennsylvania 😊
Best wishes and thank you Charlie.
Enjoying the scenery! I hope life is treating you well.
Thank you and yes, no complaints, as they say. 🙂
This has been the most beautiful island you’ve been to! I only wish at the beginning before the intro you had put it on the map for me. Living in the states and never have gone to the Scottish islands it would have been nice. Yes I know at the beginning of this season you put the map up. I’m not really complaining but it’s such a beautiful island.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience.
Very pleased to hear you've enjoyed this one, though I must point out this isn't an island but part of the Scottish mainland.
@@CountryHouseGent
Hahaha
See? I don’t know anything about your area 🤣
Hello Kevin, loving every episode from the beginning! Kinda missing the gentle sound of Aslyn, but the purr of your BMW is close! We are wondering where you have moored Aslyn?
Cheers and thank you for watching. Aslan is safe and sound on a secure mooring. 😎
@@CountryHouseGent thanks for answering back, Kevin! Safe travels!
Love that part of Scotland. Have been there many times. Seems to be too many camper vans now - not keen!!!
Loving the trip... very inspiring. It's official, a friend of mine from Louisianna... and I... have agreed to a road trip this Fall on our bikes. I credit you for motivating me to seek this kind of touring pleasure. Thanks Kevin! I do enjoy the motorcycle tour you have been on... but I also truly hope, one day, to see and hear you back on Aslan. "Tug tug tug tug tug tug....."
I envy you sir. A road trip with a good friend, and who knows what's in store. Perfect. Enjoy 🙂
South Dakota’s Black Hills district is primo, especially Needles Highway.
Wait a minute! That seemed like too short a ride. I was just getting into the groove watching the scenery and it's camp ground time. LOL. I guess you do have to take a break from time to time. Looking forward to Skye.
Cheers Carol. Yes I have to take a breather once in a while. 🙂 Skye is the next island coming up.
Hey, Kevin, haven't posted for a few weeks, got behind, had technical issues, ended up buying a new computer -- have watched all the episodes of the Scottish road trip, never seen such gorgeous scenery!!!!
Welcome back Larry and from experience, I know what a relief it is to get a new computer finally set up the way you like it. 🙂
That vehicle at 25 minutes had all the hallmarks of a hire car driver. When I was up in north west Scotland last year they were easy to spot as nearly all of them were driving MG HS cars.
The white sandy beaches are where many scenes of the film 'Local Hero' were shot, even though the actual village used was Pennan in Aberdeenshire.
Ha yes Oliver. I remember it used to be Volvo drivers, then Peugeot. So it's now MG 🙄😆 Didn't know that about Local Hero. Great film and can see why they picked it as one of the locations.
This is the best ride of the series 😂have a coffee on me badgerbob
Thank you so much for that, will do. Cheers,
Nice one Kevin.
Thank you Martin.
Q: CHG What's on tap for today?
A: Mallaig
Q: Your leg?...hope it's not bothering you?
A: No Mallaig!!!! Now you owe me a cup of coffee!
Ah yes, that's a goodun. :D
Nooo don't fund corporate food outlets Kevin! Great video once again!
Agreed James but unavoidable in this day and age.
@14:28 as if you'll see a fuzzy wuzzy out there with a radar gun 😄
When you stood up the view was much better without the windscreen obscuring it. I used to mount the cam on top of my helmet, but perhaps that's not allowed there.
Yes top mounted cameras are allowed, like a GoPro, but this camera is designed to be side mounted.
And… even more bikers to nod and wave at 😆 How many episodes in this series Kevin? I don’t want it to end!
To be honest, I've no idea yet. Way too much video to work it out. 🤗
@@CountryHouseGent Excellent!! That'll keep us all entertained for a while then!
Got me wondering if the BMW needs a top up of oil now and again on these rides? I'm enjoying these trips with you Kevin! 👀👍
Hi Barry. Generally these engines will use about 500ml (half a quart) between services (6000 miles), though I check it at each fuel fill and add accordingly to keep it at the right spot.
This is a fabulous series, Kevin. I can only wonder how hard it was to adjust back to narrowboat speed upon return:)
Cheers. It was very easy to slip back into - a complete change of scene and pace. 🙂
@@CountryHouseGent Glad to hear it! Looking forward to your future narrowboat adventures:)
I do hope your selling the series to apple again like the first travels by narrowboat
I haven't this time round. Wanted to keep it on CZcams but who knows what the future holds.
Nice video hey where are you storing aslan i hope shes taken care of
Cheers. Yes she's safe and sound.
@@CountryHouseGent Obviously top secret! 🤣🤣
Beautiful. I didn't notice any police so was wondering if there are many that patrol the roads checking for speeders and such? Thanks,
Hi Roger. Nowadays traffic enforcement in the UK tends to be through revenue, sorry, speed cameras. As for actual patrol cars, these are fairly scarce, except in large towns and cities.
@@CountryHouseGent Not sure which is worse, speed cameras or having actual patrol cars all over. We have our share of speed traps as well, usually in smaller towns where the main revenue for police is traffic citations... a great motivator to find any reason to pull you over... 🙄. Although it is a problem over here, with YT and the internet in general, it can make it seem as if it's much worse than it really is.
The police generally stay close towns where there is a police station. I.e you can get patrol cars from Tyndrum all the way to Fort william on A82. Either with speed gun or just patrolling. The one to watch for is the unmarked police bikes and cars , especially on stretches where there is a lot of overtaking, like the approach into Glencoe. The B roads see a lot less police activity.
It's Friday!! Another beautiful ride! Speaking of ridiculous sums of money, my brother lives in Germany and bought himself a Ducati. 💲💲Stay safe out there. -Cheers from Seattle!
Ooh eck, a Ducati is like a piece of fine Italian sculpture. A beautiful machine - a Panigale V2 ?
Hello Kevin. I've heard you use the terms "camper van" and "motor home". Are they interchangeable or is camper van used only for specific vehicles?
Edit: I just did a Google search and found my answer. Cheers kevin!
My brother drives a Nissan Juke, he frightens me when I'm a passenger because he's so detached from the task. And there always happens to be a Norman (that's what they're all named I reckon) who sits at 38 mph in front of me on a twisty national.
Pleased to hear it's a global epidemic Bren, and not just over here. What bugs me is they happily take the 30 or 40 mph limit of towns with them out onto the main roads. 🙄
@@CountryHouseGent I'm over here as well a short wander away from Anderton boat lift.
My road atlas spells its placenames in English, which means they are pronounceable - Kinlochmoidart. I think that this craze (in Scotland) for Gaelic spellings is just silly, since almost nobody speaks the language. The big lump of rock you passed before the junction was Rois-Bheinn, 877 metres. The anonymous railway you were latterly riding alongside stars in the Harry Potter movies.
Wales has the same problem - Welsh first on road signs, English second. Quite dangerous in my opinion. Thanks for the name of the 'rock'. Didn't know parts of Harry Potter were filmed in Scotland.
@@CountryHouseGent You just missed seeing the Glenfinnan viaduct!!
How many giant bugs have died a horrible death slamming into your helmet during the filming of this epic journey?
A few I imagine but not as many as with a car's windscreen. 🤗
Xx
Why are the roads so narrow? And, how many hours do you ride each day?
-Martin
Most of the roads I'm travelling on this trip are very remote and are essentially the original tracks and routes from centuries ago, merely tarmacked for modern traffic. On this trip I was riding between 2 and 4 hours per day.
Hum, the need for speed, how ironic.
Do you have a FAQ page somewhere? I'm sure someone has asked, but I'm curious about your helmet and headset. They seem very quiet, not much wind noise.
Hi Jonathan. Please check out this video here where I discuss all the equipment I've taken on the trip. czcams.com/video/cWMzyMb6o6w/video.html
I have the same helmet but I don't find it the quietest of the helmets I have, but on the plus side there is zero noise in the place where the mic sits in the chin bar. Not noisy enough to stop me giving it 5 stars because a modular (flip front) will always be a bit noisier than a full face.
@@CountryHouseGent Thanks!
The latter part of this weeks journey is very revealing ☹️
I can’t figure out how to send you $ on PayPal. Go to your link, but it doesn’t take me to your page/account.
Hi Martin. Just checked, all working fine. Cheers, 🙂
Hi Kevin. You're having another fun adventure! Are you going to Shetland in this series?
Yes Shetland is the final island. Checkout Part One for the full route.