Sportcross Holiday To Scotland. Wife Traveling As Well. . .

[Stuart Aspey]

I have driven nearly 800 miles from South Wales, all the way up England to the North of Scotland! I'll get it cleaned at some point. :-)

[petayV8]

I was actually thinking how clean it looked considering the driving youve been doing :)

I know this sounds silly, but i take it youve had no issues with the car so far on the trip?

[Stuart Aspey]

[Silversalmon]

Did you meet Mr Midge on Skye? I gather they've appeared now to ruin the summer. Jealous of your road trip.

[Stuart Aspey]

The car has been behaving impeccably and economically. No midges seen yet, but we are currently experiencing temperatures between 9-12c.

Really enjoying the roads.

[Raymond.]

I managed to get 25mpg out of my four litre Jeep on a run out to the BMW meet.....Problem was it took me so long to get there everyone else had gone home...

We're taking the IS on a road trip to the Czech Republic in September so I might give it a wash..

Nice one! Picking up passengers from Rotherham on the way? I like it there!

Didn't make it to the meet. Carries grandad just died before..... We'll have to meet up for a beer another time again mate.

I'm sorry for your loss Ray..

We'll be starting off from Bradfordistan so will be going past Rotherham, if you can find space in the car after Tanya has packed it then you are welcome to come with us.....It's funny how a bloke can go away for two weeks with a wallet, mobile phone, a pen and a small flight bag yet the car will be packed to the gunnels with stuff.....Most of which the average bloke couldn't even begin to identify..

Tell me about it..... they pack 100 pairs of shoes before they even know they're going away!

Drop by next time you're near this sh!thole for a beer mate.

[Raymond.]

The car has been behaving impeccably and economically. No midges seen yet, but we are currently experiencing temperatures between 9-12c.

Really enjoying the roads.

I'm not going to mention the OBC read 24ºC in my car earlier then.....

Enjoy the rest of your trip mate. Looks rather pretty from previous pictures B)

[ChrisIS200SportTTE]

The car has been behaving impeccably and economically. No midges seen yet, but we are currently experiencing temperatures between 9-12c.

Really enjoying the roads.

I love the roads in the highlands... Some really amazing driving roads as I'm sure your discovering Stuart. Long long straights then twisty up and down the mountains!

[The Transporter]

Tell me about it..... they pack 100 pairs of shoes before they even know they're going away!

Drop by next time you're near this sh!thole for a beer mate.

Now you're talking my language......

[Stuart Aspey]

The low fuel light came on at 481.1 miles, but as we were about to leave the Isle Of Skye and head to Fort William, we decided to stop early, as it was a Sunday as well, and fill up.

492 on the odometer and only 61.01 litres went in. 36.7 MPG. My 'ownership average' is now at 31.0 MPG. Yes, I am filling to the brim everytime, when the pump clicks, I keep putting more in until it won't let me put any more in, so I have a rough idea that I am filling up completely everytime.

[Stuart Aspey]

This photo was taken as we waited for the ferry from Kylerhea in the Isle Of Skye.

[Raymond.]

Scenery is beautiful. Note down for not cleaning the thing though!!!!

I recon you have more scenery picts that you really ought to share. I've never been up there.

[ChrisIS200SportTTE]

You gotta go Ray, especially if you love proper driving roads!! :)

[Raymond.]

I went to Wales last time Chris. I thought they had beautiful roads down there.... Remember I'm from Holland and the longest stretch is on the motorway which is like the M25 so never had a proper drive apart from the German Autobahn every other week

[petayV8]

I was just behind a IS200 in your colour Stu, sooo nice. never seen one in that colour in the flesh

[Stuart Aspey]

Just about to leave Glasgow and head to Annbank in Ayrshire.

[Stuart Aspey]

Stopped off at Ayr to enjoy the beach while the sun is out. It's been a great holiday.

[bob3]

hope your enjoying Ayrshire . ayr beach park was very busy today , nice pic of car with arran in the distance . :)

[Stuart Aspey]

Ayrshire was amazing. My wife booked a night at Enterkine House. The car has been brilliant and there are many photos. We're currently in Blackpool and with 430 miles completed, only just on the last quarter notch, 500 miles will be achieved this time!

[Stuart Aspey]

This is a pic of the car and Bothy we stayed in at Enterkine House.

[Stuart Aspey]

Just leaving Blackpool for the last leg of the journey back to Wales.

[Stuart Aspey]

I filled up at stafford services. The fuel light came on at 491.8 miles and I stopped at 506.0 miles as I wasn't entirely sure how far away the next services were. 62.37 litres went in. There was still nearly 8 litres left in the tank. I could've gone a further 50 miles.

MPG was 36.9 for that journey.

[danbobnix]

Where in Blackpool did you stay? You must have brought the weather with you because it's been glorious round here for a few days now!

[Bluesbreaker]

Hey stoo_pee,

Whereabouts in Ayrshire you from?

I visit Family and friends in Three Towns area,(Ardrossan/Saltcoats) also got pals on Arran.

[Stuart Aspey]

We stayed at the Big Blue by the South Pier. It was only for the one night and, yeah, the weather in South Wales is fantastic too.

I cleaned the car today.