Just arrived home after eight days in Scotland. What cam I say? This was the second time we've had a bit of a tootle up here, but the first on the Trophy. Day1 Wrexham North Wales to Gretna Scotland Via Settle,Kendal, Up the old A6 to penrith, Carlisle, Gretna. Day2 270mile slog fro gretna to Oban via Largs to catch up with old friends and catch the ferry from Mcinroy's point to Dunoon then on to Inverary and Oban. Two nights here because my wife hert her back and the girls said so!

. Oban is such a magical place that we didn't argue. Great food cold beer and brilliant views. My advise is to use Oban as a base to travel from but expect long days(this is a big country).
After a good break, Day4 Oban to Ullapool via Applecross and Gairloch 278miles (mainly single track) and ten hours later we arrived at our destination. Shattered, we managed to book an extra night at our b&b thankfully.
Day5 Ullapool to Durness ( just about the highest point in the UK without getting the bike wet). A very cold bleak place but one to do because you can if you know what I mean.
Day6. Another long day. Ullapool to Glen Eagles golf club via Inverness, Loch Ness, Fort William, Glen coe. What a ride! Big views and big roads.
Day7. Another day off the bike to go to the Blackford Highland games. A really interesting day out and a nice break before our 300 mile drudge home.
A fantastic week with great weather and great company. Thanks to Jules who never complained even though her back was a real problem for her and Derek on his wing, and Karon his wife. The trophy ran perfectly and managed single lane tracks and motorway equally. Awesome bike!
