THIS is where DRIVETRIBE should film in 2022 - my MG ZT-T on the Isle of Arran
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- čas přidán 8. 01. 2022
- Just before Christmas, I decided to have some alone time on my favourite place in the world - the Isle of Arran. I decided to vlog the trip, to show you guys everything the island has to offer - top notch roads, amazing scenery and some awesome history.
It was also my first road trip in the car since it got worked on at The Smallest Cog. Check out those new white wheels!
Here is the place I stayed on Arran, the Little Beach House in Corrie: www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/214469...
The greatest complement that I can offer is that I just sat (in Miami) through a 26 min video set on a small, rainy, cold and gloomy island (I know not all year and with full appreciation of its natural beauty) with one guy, searching in the wilderness of Scotland, for relics that don't really interest me at all and I thoroughly enjoyed the entire adventure and living vicariously through the very down to earth host. A wonderful counter to all of the glitz and glamour, fake life, youtube travel junk. Hats off.
What a lovely comment Patrick, thank you, I'll try and keep things as chill as possible!
That's what it looks like in winter. You should see it just now!
@@erroneousbosh I can only imagine, although I have spent some time in Scotland and the UK and let's be honest, it's still bloody freezing in July. Granted, I live in Miami so I freak out when it goes below 15 c. The beauty of Scotland, however, is never in question. That beauty only escalates when it is an island off of the coast. =)
@@patrickdgarez86 The Gulf Stream keeps it warm so it's never much below 5°C and never much above 25°C - t-shirt weather all year round!
I'm glad to find someone else who loves Arran as much as I do!
Its amazing how as soon as you get on the ferry everything seams to slow down. Its been our holiday destination for my family for the last 60 odd years!
I know exactly what you mean, can properly switch off.
15 year old me had the best school trip there. Thank you God for sending that all girls school there for the same week.
Did you manage to get laid? 😉
I got stranded on Arran because the ferry broke down and no regrets. What a fantastic place and what a beautiful sunrise you can witness. Everyone NEEDS to go to the distillery and take a tour!
This is really one of my favourite DriveTribe videos so far. Thank you Mike for showcasing parts of beautiful Scotland, it always brings me so much pride knowing how lucky we are to live here!
Hi, the Barytes mines in glen Sannox have other adits which I have explored, you unfortunately missed them, they are above that first big pond you were at which is actually a collapse, there is also a lot of evidence of the small gauge railway on that side of the glen. I am an Arranach and my grandfather worked in those mines. The crushing/processing plant was water powered and there is still evidence of one of the water wheels which drove it, then the railway took the product down to two hoppers which were near where you were parked at the entrance to the sand quarry, then there was a second railway where the carts were loaded and pushed by hand to the pier on the beach and into Clyde Puffers (small cargo boats) and taken off the island. At half/low tide you can still see the remains of the timber piles on the beach which was the pier. There was a second railway on the south end of the village of Corrie which is where sandstone was cut and moved up to the sandstone harbor by railway and again shipped out by Puffer. Even though I have lived on Arran all my life I enjoy seeing other peoples perspective on it, I think my Hilux and local knowledge might give your island lap record a run for its money ;-)
Sounds like I need to go exploring again! I'll make sure to go past the collapsed section and try and find more railway bits.
I have fond memories of Arran. Went there for GCSE or A-level geography in about ‘99 or 2000, I think.
Too young to visit the distillery, but I bought a bottle 20 years later in Dallas, of all places.
Took me back to the long hikes from the youth hostel where I was the only one to volunteer to carry the supplies bergen.
I absolutely absolutely loved this video. I have said many times before that this guy is amazing at what he does and having some insight into his personal life was nice to see...amazing vid. Hope u guys don't stop making videos
Mike, this video is wholesome and frankly brilliant, one of my favourites! I can’t wait to visit Arran, great work buddy!
Mike! You recommended Arran to me in the past, and after seeing this I definitely will have to go. Thank you for a wonderful video and look at a hidden gem.
Took me 10 minutes to realise this wasn't the main channel. Subbed in the hopes of more Warhammer/railways content.
Looked like a nice break. Liked the bit at the end about going away solo. People seem to react with disbelief when I tell them I go alone. For the reasons you point out, if trip revolves around my interests I often enjoy it more not having to worry if others are happy and enjoining it as much as I am. Can just relax and geek out!
so well said :) very Stig like :)
Amazing vlog Mike. Felt like we came along for the ride with you. Definitely a place I’ll be visiting.
Watched this video whilst having some me time in a bothy in Diabaig, just off the NC500. I liked you before Mike, now I love ya! Have a great 2022 bud.
Great video, Sir! Absolutely loved it. Beautiful island. The MG coming into its own here now that it’s Cog’d up.
I've been to Arran once and as you say, the roads are amazing. If you're planning to go home the same day, be prepared to a possible overnight as the ferry might not go back to the mainland depending on the weather or the currents of the sea. I had to stay overnight and catch the first ferry available the next day. I live in Ayrshire so wherever you go, Arran is always there. I'll deffo go back again.
Thank you for such a great video 🙂
Absolutely wonderful video! I’m from Canada and lived in Edinburgh for 2 years and managed to visit Arran twice! This video made me miss it so much, thank you for reminding us of its beauty. I love the distillery, the brewery, the cheese and the holy isle!
It was simply great to see you being YOU,and taking us to an absolute gem of a place,and i felt like i was with you on the epic hike,as it's THE perfect place to disconnect with the rush and reconnect your mind and soul with nature... Arran looks to be my kinda place... wished i didn't live in Mauritius,as would have loved visiting that stunning lil island... Thank you so much again...
Absolutely beautiful place !!....thank you for sharing another great video.....cheers !
What a stunning part of the world!!
Perfect place for a relaxing few days! Envious!
That was a simply awesome video! Being a bit of a loner myself, albeit a US one, I totally agree with your assessment concerning the freedom "going it alone" provides. I have added Arran to my ever-lengthening list of place to visit in the future.
I’ve seen a couple of your videos in that past and enjoyed them...a bit....lol...this one I loved!
I am now a subscriber...I look forward to seeing more of your content!...thank you...and Cheers!
That's a really nice MG also stunning views makes want to visit now great film overall ! My v6 75 is having some downtime and missed that distict v6 burble they make
What a great video, I had no idea Arran was a haven for the driving arts!
Love Scotland and share all of your hobbies too.
This was a super interesting video! So cool seeing other parts of countries that I had no idea existed. The mine exploration/railway finding was great, as it reminds me of parts of New Zealand which have a similar story/history.
I've lived most my life in the 3 Towns.....and I get to enjoy the view over to Arran daily (weather dependent)....such a beautiful island. Loved the vlog sir, cheers!
Those wheels are OUTRAGEOUS 👍👍👍
Well done Mike! I love Scotland so I watched this but was moved by your openness and sincerity, your honesty about your interests and passions in life - lesson for all of us there. I'm off to Harris and Lewis in February for that 'alone time' you mention at the end, just me and my camera, couldn't agree more with the sentiment. More of the same, please.....
I can see arran from my house and its a stunning view! Especially when it snows.
Nice one. Glad it did you good 👍
Loved this video
Nice one 👍 I've a 2001 ZTT 2.5 V6 190 in silver.. from Irvine ..cracking big motor ...Straightpipe..roars like a monster when you nail it great cars ..
We lived in Ayrshire for 3 years back in late 1990s and could see Arran daily, never thought of visiting. What a beautiful place which doesnt look too different from where we are now in NE Scotland! Great video, thankyou!
Been going to Arran now almost every year for the past 17 years. Family has a static caravan in Lamlash. That sad looking VW that you see in the video has been sitting on the side of the road for months now. I was last over in late August 2021 and I passed it. I live on the west coast, grew up on the isle Mull. Great to see someone enjoying and taking advantage of the insane beauty of this side of the country. If anything it needs to brought up more. Arran really is a real hidden gem and a geologists wet dream. Stunning great memories from here.
Looks like a lovely place, I had to chuckle when you said I'm burned out making videos and need a break so I shall make a video of my break 🙂
I'm looking at booking the same place you did and heading up to Arran for a few days from Cheshire thanks to this video Mike! The roads, the scenary, the walking, the sea, looks perfect!
I have family on the island and vist alot I have one big tip for ye if yer going in summer and that's buy midgie repellant! It's a absolute must they wee buggers will eat ye alive over there. Everyone has there favourite repellent mine is smidge. Enjoy yer holiday
I did that meany years ago in my ZT, when all over Scotland as have family in there. Amazing driving roads, loved it.
Absolutely fantastic film Mike.
Well this is one for the bucket list. See what time I can get in my 75 diesel :D
Well, the pipe playing was unexpected. Nice.
Great video Mike,can't agree more about arran. Been going with my family for 13 years and love it.you should try goatfell next time
I’m heading to Arran next month, stumbled across this video completely by coincidence from the drivetribe channel. This has made me pretty excited for the trip thanks
Update from this first comment: had an amazing week in Arran, this video doesn’t do the roads justice it’s unreasonably good quality tarmac to drive on. The Glen Rosa walk was beautiful and given more time I would have climbed to Goatfell to see the views. Truly brilliant holiday and I would definitely come back by myself to really experience it in full
Loved this, such a stunning place. Over the last 2 years whilst covid has been a thing I’ve done a few solo driving trips and did a bit of hiking as well in Wales, the Peaks and the Lakes and really enjoyed it
I've been to Edinburg, loved it. I will be back to explore Scotland more.
Loved it!! Reminds me of when i was over last being an aussie with a pommie dad❤
What a fantastic location that I had never heard about. Now I feel like I need a vacation for some reason…
Thanks Mike. Arran looks really beautiful, even in the Scottish weather.
Dude..next time you go let me know ill tag along..😀😀😀😀 great episode
So sad Drivetribe has gone, I hope you are all well and I am sure you will continue your motor journalism.
Wow, what a great video. I too love narrow gauge , modelling, hiking and fast cars but age is now against me and with it health. Enjoy whilst you can. 😃
I've just driven from Dunoon to Glasgow on the A83. Absolutely stunning drive. 🏴
I've travelled the world but my heart and home is in Scotland.
Another huge fan of the Isle! I was lucky enough to get over there with work a handful of times last year, so I got to see every season.
Did the ring road lap at 6am and got to watch the sun rise over Goat Fell.
The twisties around Lagg are fun regardless of what you’re driving!
Fairly sure I saw you just before Christmas on the bypass heading to the ferry, car sparked a whole conversation, haven’t seen a nice clean one for a long time. Also ashamed to say iv only been to arran once despite living just across the water , definitely inspired me to get over for a few days sooner rather than later.
This wasn't the video i was looking for, but it is certainly the one i needed! I was really hoping you'd find a length of narrow gauge track or some rolling stock, but not to be. Maybe on some other far away isle!
Fantastic Video
Mike, get a little Arran-ring sticker for your car
::us based:: already getting my passport in order to visit Arran. I smiled the entire video and can't wait to see that island in person. Thank you for the tour and inspiration.
It's great you are into railways :)
Great call - I love a nice CalMac tour.
Just booked my summer holiday: the Outer Hebrides, North to South. To add a twist - we’re doing it by electric car.
I'm from Perth Western Australia but live in Scotland near the Clyde Valley and it is gorgeous here. The people that live here have no idea at all what they are missing out on.
At any time of year Scotland is beautiful and there is no place else I'd rather be.
A other great video Mike.
As I watched this, I wished I could have been at your shoulder experiencing this at the same time. Thanks to your videography, I was.
Lochranza in the rutt is fantastic. Also getting air in a facelift Disco 2 (& breaking a spring) on those roads!
Ok, having complained about the flipped video I should say that having put that aside I actually loved the content.
I am in complete agreement with you about getting some alone time (I usually do mine on two wheels) and what a stunning place. 👌
Just me and my phone, selfie cam 🙂
@@mikedrivetribe8314 you are aware that you can turn it the right way round in the edit…? 🤷♂️
Well Mike Iv lived in Ardrossan for 20 years and elsewhere around the three towns for another 9 years and Iv yet to have an overnight in arran. Been up goat fell more times than I can remember and this has motivated me to book the same place. Take my Partner (soon to be wife) and our Mini Clubman and spend a few days on the island. Brilliant video mate
Great video ,and Arran looks wonderful , but deeply impressive piping skills, I had a colleague at work who was teaching himself to play and I knowhow difficult it is ,
I’d love to see you do some railway content. Whole group of people on CZcams would love that.
Could call it Railtribe.
So glad your Island recharge was amazing!
*Oh my gosh, I'm a "Hans Solo" lol, and love it...
so happy to see that you paint warhammer, what's your favorite Citadel Paint color?
(mine: Blood for the Blood God & Nurgle's Rot)
Mike, that cliff you climbed to, reset you...you could see it ! Wow, it is absolutely like Hawaii there.
That road is so perfect, thanks for taking us along in the MG, looks soooo good!
The car looks Great!..
Great video
that time seems decent , done same route in a mk5 vdub golf 1.4tsi gt sport ,was a foggy day with mist rolling off the hills onto the “track”
A fun idea, there must be some kind of "TG-esque" race that could be set-up from Glasgow to Cambletown (or to the "Mull of Kintyre") with one going round Loch Fyne and one going via the two ferries and Arran. Fantastic roads and scenery like "Rest and be Thankful". Or have the final leg as over to Islay and "collect 8 bottles of Whisky from their distillery" and end it at somewhere like Port Wemyss.
Mike - greetings from New York ... I'm enjoying your videos, but this one struck a delightful chord, taking me back to '86 ... I had picked up a terrific '82 Audi Coupe, whose 5 speed, 5 cylinder configurtion just blew away my previous 4 cyl/4 spd Fox and 4000 models ... I knew I wanted a driving vacation and instead of going north to Ottawa (featuring some great small town and mountain roads from Albany to Ogdensburg) like I had done a few summers previous, I decided to veer northeast thru New England up US1 ... while on Campobello Island where FDR's summer home was located I looked at my map and saw Nova Scotia and what appeared to be great roadway system encircling the island: "That's it!" was my reaction ... not interested in setting any speed records for the route (as that would be impractical), I was rewarded with a very satisfying drive, both car-wise and eye-wise ... the Audi Coupe was fabulous for the whole outing
thanks again for great content (and seeing your tan Yankee hat at the beginning!)
Great Vlog Mike, lovely intro to Arran. Maybe check out Eskdale for another break? Narrow gauge railway - tick, awesome roads (Hardknott, Wrynose passes, birker fell… Duddon valley…… I could go on) - tick, Golf - tick, castles - tick…. There’s also great places to eat and drink, plenty of accommodation including my wee place - The Coachhouse.
Another area to explore would be Snowdonia and the Welsh Highland Railway.
I just read the news about the website shutting down, does that mean it will also affect the CZcams channel at all?
Next time your over make sure to call by the local bakers called Wooleys of Arran! Can’t wait to see yous guys come over soon
Some parts of Scotland do remind me of parts of Tasmania, Arran is no exception.
Alone time. Good. 👍🏻🍻
I really like the music that was playing in this video
This is what I imagine my home mountains of New Hampshire USA would look like if all the trees were gone. It's the same geological range but split by the sea.
Mike! More Golf!!! 🏌️♂️
That looks like a nice place to relax!
My first thought was that a bike or quad/atv would be the best for those roads, but then I remembered the british weather...
For those narrow roads a sporty Key-Car like the Suzuki Cappuccino would be a good choice (if you fit in one of these).
But I don't like the idea of going for laptimes on public roads, at least you mentioned the risks.
Also a vacation alone is a good thing to calm down, especially if you just want to enjoy the countryside and the roads.
something from bowler needs to do that route around the island with those road surfaces ;)
I'd live to see Mike go around to different remote areas in Scotland and show us the beauty of the country. I'm a Laird btw 😁
Watched all of this. I am gob smacked. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Shame about the harsh weather. My single visit to Scotland many moons ago was in high summer.
Yes, gob smacked. There's a lot more to this Man of Scotland than just being a petrol head. I have seen an Adder in the wild. More than one. The UK's only venomous snake. However so far missed out on seeing a Golden Eagle in the Highlands. A wish list tick I'm now unlikely to see out.
Keep this good stuff coming Mike and well done with the ZT-T. They are nice cars and worth some TLC saving. Here I've done my bit saving a few.
Be off with you now Mike and hunt the wild Haggis in the Trossachs.
Good luck with that.... 😉
Cool video
I'm a fan of Mike doing video archeology 🙂
Nice area - I've done the NC500 & if I'd known about the island, I'd have stopped off there too.
Och, lad? Pipes? You really are the real deal
2022 Subaru WRX. With it's new chassis and suspension mounting points may make it a nice option. Subaru has made it like the BRZ to have very useable daily driver type horsepower.
Also, great vid. Very nice to see some cool unknown scenery in a very chill format.
I once had an adder in our kitchen. We have heated floors maybe that’s why. Put it outside. Not a bit fan of snakes not normally a problem in Scotland.
Mike is awesome.
Mike, if you love snakes, you have to come to Oz mate. You will get your fill for sure! Awesome film, stunning scenery, well done!
I might take my Honda Monkey over , I can see it from my window right now as I type. probably the perfect bike to take there :D
I'd like to bring an old Saab Turbo there, maybe a 99 or a 900i. Seems like a ton of fun!
Lap record you say? I’m adding this to my bucket list.
For future reference, most phones allow you to switch the mirroring of the selfie camera in the settings. Saves having to mess around in edit.
Subaru Impreza WRC!
Doooooo it! 😄
Take a selection of cars over and see which one works best. Modern , classic , variety would be cool 👍
I notice they never go to the West Coast (TGT/TG). They have never gone up past Loch Lomond and all the amazing scenery and roads there. I can't understand that. I also think they avoid Glasgow. I suspect some English people think the once "2nd City of the Empire" is some kind of Rab C Nesbitt slumland. Even Edinburgh gets a bad deal. In Lochdown they did that lame meme of tiny cobbled streets etc
ngl you pulling out a miniature sprew and start painting was the last thing I was expecting
If you fancy driving that across the world, to Phuket, I'd love it! Ain't gonna happen, right? 😂