Stenaline Car Club to Scotland Feb 2020

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Are they not for indication only as awareness unless they've a camera or declare it as a speed camera they can't fine you? Interested to hear.
 

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Aye, but the 5-0 are pretty hot on that road so best just to do 30 odd, even at night.
 

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I've cancelled our trip over tomorrow. Can't be arsed traipsing the family about with all the weather coming in. It may turn out a nice day but really can't be arsed risking it.

FYI cancelled the booking and got a full refund.
 

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Beyond pointless but least I know it was clean 😂. @Bryan the 8th was only run as they cancelled the bikes first time around I think.
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Anyone on this morning, nothing jumping out at me bar an Aston, most of it seems to be family wagons.
 

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I’m over at the minute. Not looking forward to this boat home tonight. I’m in the Blue Golf GTD and am with a Red F56 MINI Cooper S
 

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Glad we sacked it off. The boys who were booked all came to mine instead and we went for a run. Ended up in my local and an afternoons pool tournament 😂.

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Will keep my eye out, @NI_Volvo_Nut i was pulled in as I checked your post as I looked up you drove past. Think you were in the lane beside me on the way home there.
 

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I’m over at the minute. Not looking forward to this boat home tonight. I’m in the Blue Golf GTD and am with a Red F56 MINI Cooper S
seen the Golf to my right in Cairnryan homeward bound. I was the sado taking the pic of the Lada. My Dsd had one identical to it when I was around 9, steering wheel was on the right side though lol
Will keep my eye out, @NI_Volvo_Nut i was pulled in as I checked your post as I looked up you drove past. Think you were in the lane beside me on the way home there.
what you driving?

Seen some nice classic stuff getting off this morning, Mk1 Cortina (possibly Lotus?) Mk2 Escort, Triumph Herald(?)
Apart from some snow coming out of Glasgow this afternoon a great day was had.
Car of the day for me was the Lada!
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Never seen anything fancy this morning apart from the Aston. Blue 4 series coupe I'm on the ass end on the boat this time 😂
 

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@NI_Volvo_Nut I was nearly for bringing the S80 today but decided the golf would be more fun. The V70R that was with the lada is beautiful too!
 

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@NI_Volvo_Nut I was nearly for bringing the S80 today but decided the golf would be more fun. The V70R that was with the lada is beautiful too!
Yes, lovely colour and seems to be well looked after, glad I didnt bring the Volvo on this sailing, my nails would be down to stumps worrying about it on the car deck lol
 

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It is a lovely example indeed. Wonder what’s up with the car that’s just been called over the tannoy?
 

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Overheard someone saying they had dogs in the car if it's the same thing. I'm not in a good place worrying about the car haha.
 

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I walked past just as the owner arrived at the desk, heard something about he left his lights on, doubt that was the only issue though. Jeep of some sort.
 

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Had a great day out in the end. Managed to get some fun driving roads on the way back too where we could enjoy both cars a bit. The crossing home was rough for a bit but given the storm it was to be expected. Bring on the next one, should have my MINI back out by then too.

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Well worth the trip, but these are some of the most depressing towns you will ever encounter. Only got bad weather for an hour or two on the return journey to ferry. Apart from that it was dry and even sunny.

Anyone wishing to do this in future; the road from the ferry to Ayr is fantastic but completely ruined by average speed cameras. I understand why they’re there but your mind is on nothing but your speedo all the time. Very difficult to enjoy. Had to set on cruise and just eat up the miles. Ayr to Dumfries, some lovely roads but a lot of speed camera areas. Not loads of petrol stations so do fill up if you have a car as thirsty as mine. Dumfries to Cairnryan... this made it all worth it. Going through Galloway Forest Park is a MUST. 16-20 miles of incredible roads. We passed 3 cars that whole time, mad! Quick bite in Stranraer at the end before ferry. Recommend this as the ferry food is average at best. Whole day including fuel and some food £125.
 
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Well worth the trip, but these are some of the most depressing towns you will ever encounter. Only got bad weather for an hour or two on the return journey to ferry. Apart from that it was dry and even sunny.

Anyone wishing to do this in future; the road from the ferry to Ayr is fantastic but completely ruined by average speed cameras. I understand why they’re there but your mind is on nothing but your speedo all the time. Very difficult to enjoy. Had to set on cruise and just eat up the miles. Ayr to Dumfries, some lovely roads but a lot of speed camera areas. Not loads of petrol stations so do fill up if you have a car as thirsty as mine. Dumfries to Cairnryan... this made it all worth it. Going through Galloway Forest Park is a MUST. 16-20 miles of incredible roads. We passed 3 cars that whole time, mad! Quick bite in Stranraer at the end before ferry. Recommend this as the ferry food is average at best. Whole day including fuel and some food £125.

it’s a great day out for the money, but to truly appreciate Scotland you need to take a few days and head northwest. The further in the direction you go the better the roads and the scenery get.
 

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Mother's day and Down Royal, not for me this time sadly.

Will be up for a May or June trip though, last June was class.
 

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Going this Sunday and booked the 29th. Sure for £15, even it turns out that I can’t go, it’s nice to have the option...
 
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