Sorry for the late notice, but anyone interested in training to drive the Cobra let me know. The next session is 6pm on Tuesday 1st July - next tuesday.
cheers
Matt
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Club Autumn Tour to Orkney
Following many requests we are delighted to confirm that the next club trip away will be to Orkney.
These enchanting islands have been attractive for visitors and settlers since the Stone Age. As a result they are home to some of the most amazing archaeological remains in Europe, and offer a fascinating insight into times gone by.
The open landscape and good roads make Orkney easy to explore, with a number of the islands joined by causeways, others easily accessible by ferry or local plane.
The main island (Mainland) boasts a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE which includes the ancient Standing Stones of Stenness and the Neolithic Ring of Brodgar. The 5,000 year old houses at Skara Brae remain remarkably intact, and the Viking runes at Maeshowe prove that graffiti isn’t just a 20th century invention!
In more recent times evocative Scapa Flow contains the melancholy relics of two world wars, and on its banks the beautifully ornate Italian Chapel constructed by Italian Prisoners of War over 50 years ago is well worth a visit.
Given the distance, we are including four nights’ accommodation to allow time to explore. You can also choose to stay just three nights if you prefer.
The Lynnfield Hotel, Kirkwall will be our base for the weekend.
The new owners have put tremendous effort into transforming this hotel, located on the outskirts of Kirkwall. A genuine feel pervades the hotel, which is traditionally furnished, offering you the chance to find out just how comfortable Orkney chairs really are. Fast building a reputation as a destination for locals, the restaurant boasts menus packed with local produce: your chance to try lamb with its distinctive flavour due to the seaweed diet of North Ronaldsay sheep, or to sample local seafood including mouth-watering prawns, succulent salmon and delicious stir-fried squid. And you just must pop round to see the neighbours – the world famous Highland Park distillery is right next door.
Outline itinerary (provisional and subject to change)
Thursday 25th September
Ferry to Orkney. There are two options. For those happy to drive to the far north of Scotland, you can catch the Northlink service from Scrabster (near Thurso) at either 1315 or 1900. This crossing takes 90 minutes.
If you prefer a shorter drive then there’s the longer evening service from Aberdeen, departing 1700, arriving Kirkwall 2300. Dinner is available on the ferry, and cabins can be reserved.
With the likely varied time of arrival, this evening is free to make your own arrangements, with the option of eating at the hotel or locally in Kirkwall.
Friday 26th September
After breakfast tour the east mainland, heading across the Churchill barriers, visiting the Italian Chapel and on south as far as South Ronaldsay.
Return to Kirkwall in the afternoon for a private tour of the Highland Park Distillery, whose 18 year old has been dubbed the “Best Spirit in the World”(a very short walk from the hotel, luckily).
Dinner in Hotel
Saturday 27th September
A day touring the west mainland, to visit Maes Howe, Skara brae and even the chance to follow Billy Connolly’s dance through the Ring of Brodgar – he did it in his birthday suit…but you don’t have to!
Lunch stop arranged and plenty of time to explore as one pleases.
Dinner in hotel followed by live traditional music.
Sunday 28th September
Day free to explore as you wish. Options to take ferries to one of the other islands, Westray, Rousay or Shapinsay – if the latter, we can arrange for an afternoon tea in the wonderful Balfour Castle.
Dinner in hotel/local restaurant
Monday 29th September
Depending on choice of ferry, there is more chance to explore the islands or make a start for home.
The shorter ferry leaves from Stromness at 1100. This crossing takes 90 minutes.
For those who prefer to return to Aberdeen there is an overnight sailing, depart 2345 arrive 0700. Cabins are available on this service.
Pricing
There are eight rooms available for this trip, with a number of options depending on ferry route chosen and standard of room. Standard rooms are at the back of the hotel, and superior at the front with countryside views over the edge of Kirkwall. Rooms will be allocated based on when bookings are made.
Prices include four nights’ accommodation bed & breakfast, plus dinner for two nights, distillery tour, evening entertainment, route plan, map of Orkney, and return ferries for car and passengers as specified, plus Robert’s Recommendations on what to see and do.
Holiday based on a double or twin room and ferry Scrabster-Stromness ferry return, £400 per person sharing.
Holiday based on a double or twin room, with ferry Aberdeen – Kirkwall one way, Scrabster-Stromness one way, £440 per person sharing.
Holiday based on a standard double or twin room, Aberdeen- Kirkwall ferry return, £468 per person sharing.
Please ask for a quotation if you would like to return on the Sunday to Scrabster.
Cabins available for the Aberdeen route from around £40 per person sharing an “Outer two berth.”
Single occupancy of a double room – please ask for a quotation.
How to book
Call McKinlay Kidd on 08707 606027 or email robert@mckinlaykidd.co.uk to book your place.
&
call Matt on 0131 553 2000 to reserve your choice of car.
These enchanting islands have been attractive for visitors and settlers since the Stone Age. As a result they are home to some of the most amazing archaeological remains in Europe, and offer a fascinating insight into times gone by.
The open landscape and good roads make Orkney easy to explore, with a number of the islands joined by causeways, others easily accessible by ferry or local plane.
The main island (Mainland) boasts a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE which includes the ancient Standing Stones of Stenness and the Neolithic Ring of Brodgar. The 5,000 year old houses at Skara Brae remain remarkably intact, and the Viking runes at Maeshowe prove that graffiti isn’t just a 20th century invention!
In more recent times evocative Scapa Flow contains the melancholy relics of two world wars, and on its banks the beautifully ornate Italian Chapel constructed by Italian Prisoners of War over 50 years ago is well worth a visit.
Given the distance, we are including four nights’ accommodation to allow time to explore. You can also choose to stay just three nights if you prefer.
The Lynnfield Hotel, Kirkwall will be our base for the weekend.
The new owners have put tremendous effort into transforming this hotel, located on the outskirts of Kirkwall. A genuine feel pervades the hotel, which is traditionally furnished, offering you the chance to find out just how comfortable Orkney chairs really are. Fast building a reputation as a destination for locals, the restaurant boasts menus packed with local produce: your chance to try lamb with its distinctive flavour due to the seaweed diet of North Ronaldsay sheep, or to sample local seafood including mouth-watering prawns, succulent salmon and delicious stir-fried squid. And you just must pop round to see the neighbours – the world famous Highland Park distillery is right next door.
Outline itinerary (provisional and subject to change)
Thursday 25th September
Ferry to Orkney. There are two options. For those happy to drive to the far north of Scotland, you can catch the Northlink service from Scrabster (near Thurso) at either 1315 or 1900. This crossing takes 90 minutes.
If you prefer a shorter drive then there’s the longer evening service from Aberdeen, departing 1700, arriving Kirkwall 2300. Dinner is available on the ferry, and cabins can be reserved.
With the likely varied time of arrival, this evening is free to make your own arrangements, with the option of eating at the hotel or locally in Kirkwall.
Friday 26th September
After breakfast tour the east mainland, heading across the Churchill barriers, visiting the Italian Chapel and on south as far as South Ronaldsay.
Return to Kirkwall in the afternoon for a private tour of the Highland Park Distillery, whose 18 year old has been dubbed the “Best Spirit in the World”(a very short walk from the hotel, luckily).
Dinner in Hotel
Saturday 27th September
A day touring the west mainland, to visit Maes Howe, Skara brae and even the chance to follow Billy Connolly’s dance through the Ring of Brodgar – he did it in his birthday suit…but you don’t have to!
Lunch stop arranged and plenty of time to explore as one pleases.
Dinner in hotel followed by live traditional music.
Sunday 28th September
Day free to explore as you wish. Options to take ferries to one of the other islands, Westray, Rousay or Shapinsay – if the latter, we can arrange for an afternoon tea in the wonderful Balfour Castle.
Dinner in hotel/local restaurant
Monday 29th September
Depending on choice of ferry, there is more chance to explore the islands or make a start for home.
The shorter ferry leaves from Stromness at 1100. This crossing takes 90 minutes.
For those who prefer to return to Aberdeen there is an overnight sailing, depart 2345 arrive 0700. Cabins are available on this service.
Pricing
There are eight rooms available for this trip, with a number of options depending on ferry route chosen and standard of room. Standard rooms are at the back of the hotel, and superior at the front with countryside views over the edge of Kirkwall. Rooms will be allocated based on when bookings are made.
Prices include four nights’ accommodation bed & breakfast, plus dinner for two nights, distillery tour, evening entertainment, route plan, map of Orkney, and return ferries for car and passengers as specified, plus Robert’s Recommendations on what to see and do.
Holiday based on a double or twin room and ferry Scrabster-Stromness ferry return, £400 per person sharing.
Holiday based on a double or twin room, with ferry Aberdeen – Kirkwall one way, Scrabster-Stromness one way, £440 per person sharing.
Holiday based on a standard double or twin room, Aberdeen- Kirkwall ferry return, £468 per person sharing.
Please ask for a quotation if you would like to return on the Sunday to Scrabster.
Cabins available for the Aberdeen route from around £40 per person sharing an “Outer two berth.”
Single occupancy of a double room – please ask for a quotation.
How to book
Call McKinlay Kidd on 08707 606027 or email robert@mckinlaykidd.co.uk to book your place.
&
call Matt on 0131 553 2000 to reserve your choice of car.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
New in today!
The engine that will ultimately power the MK2 has just arrived. It's now off to our master engine builder - it's in safe hands as he also rebuilt the E-type engine - before being slotted into the Mk2 in July......
MN
Friday, June 13, 2008
Back to the Future
Dunno if anyone has the Delorean out this weekend, but BttF is being shown on the big outdoor screen at the foot of the Mound on Saturday night at 21:30. (Part of the promotion of the Film Festival "Under the Stars"). Might be fun to drive by before or after?
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
A whole new fleet?
As some of you know, we've spent the last 2-3 months thinking up our dream fleet. The cars as we have just now have become overly needing of maintenance and can disappoint members through their non-availability. So, we've put together a fleet that should be much more reliable and hence available more of the time, but equally should be much more desirable. Both these factors will make membership even more fun! Here's my starter for 10. Note that some of the cars may appear to be similar to those we currently have, they will be 10 or so years newer (911, S600, Bentley). I also have a reserve list of cars to be swapped in and out as opportunities arise - but would love to see this topic stimulate some real discussion as to the sort of cars you guys would like to see in the club!
2000 Ferrari 456M GT
2002 Maserati 4200 GTA
1999 Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage
1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (996)
1966 Jaguar E-type s1 Roadster (with new seats and roof)
1995 Honda NSX
1995 Bentley Turbo RL
1995 AC Cobra
1974 Rolls Royce Corniche Coupe (with some bodywork)
2002 TVR Tamora
1960 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD (with new engine)
2000 Honda S2000
1997 Lotus Elise Sport160
2001 Mercedes S600L
2002 Caterham Super Seven SV
1958 Porsche 550A Spyder
This is no idle fantasy - keep watching this spot for news of how we intend to get this fleet! Comments most welcome!
MN
2000 Ferrari 456M GT
2002 Maserati 4200 GTA
1999 Aston Martin DB7 V12 Vantage
1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (996)
1966 Jaguar E-type s1 Roadster (with new seats and roof)
1995 Honda NSX
1995 Bentley Turbo RL
1995 AC Cobra
1974 Rolls Royce Corniche Coupe (with some bodywork)
2002 TVR Tamora
1960 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD (with new engine)
2000 Honda S2000
1997 Lotus Elise Sport160
2001 Mercedes S600L
2002 Caterham Super Seven SV
1958 Porsche 550A Spyder
This is no idle fantasy - keep watching this spot for news of how we intend to get this fleet! Comments most welcome!
MN
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