Helmsdale Scotland

Gate Keeper · 27th March 2017, 06:01

Out of the blue, we have been offered a riverside cottage in Helmsdale for free in June. I am thinking about a fly drive London to Inverness/Edinburgh or taking the Caledonian Sleeper. The other option is to drive the V6 up. Has anyone done the drive or taken the sleeper? Thanks for helping

lady zed · 27th March 2017, 06:29

It would be a fabulous drive BUT a long one. You could always stop off overnight along the way and make the journey part of your adventure?

murphyv310 · 27th March 2017, 07:07

Do the drive Phil. I'm 100% with Anna, brilliant drive in a beautiful country....... Enjoy.

Rooney · 27th March 2017, 07:15

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Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

. Has anyone done the drive or taken the sleeper?

Swmbo's family live in Alness so we've done the drive regularly, albeit with a slightly different starting point.

I took the sleeper once, swore I'd never do it again.

The drive however is a different thing - especially if you can break it up with a night in a bed and breakfast or hotel. Thoroughly enjoyable, just watch out for deer

kbonney88 · 27th March 2017, 07:34

having just looked at the map I think that would be a fab drive and one that I would love to do at sometime.. always wanted to go up to that area and around the top.

anyway - saying that - I agree it will be a long one.. but - if you are not planning on going back - may be worth it??

kev

Ravinder · 27th March 2017, 07:44

Definitely worth stopping over a night or two and breaking it up a bit and enjoy it properly without rushing around.

windrush · 27th March 2017, 07:45

Sounds ideal Phil if it were me I would do the drive while I am able

coolcat · 27th March 2017, 08:45

Sounds like a Grand Tour Phil

Went up to Scotland twice last year, first time in the car and the second time we flew.......I'd take the car and enjoy the journey........lot less stress than the airport

FLYING BANANA · 27th March 2017, 08:59

Drive. You just have to drive, do a stopover.
I drove up this year in Banana. Loved it. Going up again September.

murphyv310 · 27th March 2017, 09:35

All the Scottish lads will be knocking at your door for a wee dram or even some Irn Bru or both

27th March 2017, 06:01	#1
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,069 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	Helmsdale Scotland Out of the blue, we have been offered a riverside cottage in Helmsdale for free in June. I am thinking about a fly drive London to Inverness/Edinburgh or taking the Caledonian Sleeper. The other option is to drive the V6 up. Has anyone done the drive or taken the sleeper? Thanks for helping

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lady zed This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the edge Posts: 6,659 Thanks: 1,354 Thanked 1,210 Times in 716 Posts	It would be a fabulous drive BUT a long one. You could always stop off overnight along the way and make the journey part of your adventure? __________________ it's all about the first person you want to tell good news to

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murphyv310 This is my second home Hyundai i10 998cc Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 6,602 Thanks: 2,088 Thanked 2,298 Times in 1,349 Posts	Do the drive Phil. I'm 100% with Anna, brilliant drive in a beautiful country....... Enjoy. __________________ Cheers from Trevor MM0KJJ

27th March 2017, 07:34	#5
kbonney88 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Tourer & 75 Saloons Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Perth/Glasgow Scotland Posts: 2,313 Thanks: 804 Thanked 656 Times in 512 Posts	having just looked at the map I think that would be a fab drive and one that I would love to do at sometime.. always wanted to go up to that area and around the top. anyway - saying that - I agree it will be a long one.. but - if you are not planning on going back - may be worth it?? kev Last edited by kbonney88; 27th March 2017 at 07:47..

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