Scottish Region - 2011 Proposals - Page 5

derekosb · 23rd January 2011, 18:04

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Originally Posted by Halcyon

If the general consensus is that a run up this way would be a good idea, I can makes some enquiries if Derek wants me to. I know the folk who run both of the Oban campsites, though I don't think either of them would permit open fires. For those who don't wish to camp, Oban is full of b&b's and hotels - though I'd advise booking. The people who run the Ayres Guest House (really a hotel) on the Esplanade in Oban are good friends of mine too, so I can enquire there as well if people want, or if people want to stay a bit further south there's always the Cuilfail Hotel in Kilmelford itself - nice place, good ale/grub, penty of parking - though I have to declare a vested interest here because I know the owners very well and I live next door!

I'm going away to Englandshire for a few days but I'm quite willing to ask around if it's wanted - let me know, Derek.

All the best, folks
Steve

Hi Steve,

As Regional Secretary I am not here to "tell" the members what meets to arrange

. It is always my aim to arrange meets the members are interested in attending or that they ask for

. It looks like there are a few members who like the idea of a run to Oban so if you don't mind doing some leg work then I would be very grateful if you were able to make some enquiries.

Many thanks Steve.

Any other members fancy this idea of a run to the Oban area, probably sometime in the summer? Pop your opinions on this thread, that what its here for!

All suggestions welcome guys (and gals).

Derek

Brush 1 · 23rd January 2011, 18:41

I,d be up for an oban trip but it to far for a day trip therefor its an overnighter, if memory serves me right there no free parking within oban and only hotel with free parking was the town house hotel

Thomas · 23rd January 2011, 18:44

I think there is free parking up near the sports centre? Been a while since I was there though

pab · 23rd January 2011, 19:14

the idea sounds good..as long tents and camping is not involved,i like my creature comforts.

incidentally er indoors and myself tried this camping on the north east side of loch lomond,it took several bottles of merlot to even get the slightest bit of sleep

FLYER · 24th January 2011, 19:06

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Originally Posted by Simondi

Whoa, steady on. Camping

i.m free .

Halcyon · 24th January 2011, 21:37

Hi, Folks

OK - it appears that some people want to do a run to Oban and that of those, most would prefer to stay in a hotel though some may want to camp. I'll have a look at hotels with parking available (there is a free car park near the Tesco store but it's s short walk from the hotels and is often full) and I'll see the people at the campsite near the shore. (Let me know if anyone would prefer to stay in Kilmelford at the Cuilfail.) It'd help if I knew how many might be coming and when the preferred weekend is, so if folk can at least give me a rough idea that'd be great. I dunno about a starting point for the run - somewhere in Glasgow, or perhaps the Luss services?

I'll be away now for a few days but I'll get onto it when I get back.

(Cheers for your apparent confidence in me, Derek - I hope it's not misplaced!)

All the best
Steve

Graham1961 · 25th January 2011, 19:46

I would be interested in a run to Oban, and the surrounding area, if it's a overnighter i would stay in Guest House or Hotel, like the idea very much. Would this be the summer ? Another place that is a favourite of mine is Grantown-on-Spey, and would certainly be worth a run, beautiful area and places to park, eat, and sleep. The idea of "wee mini meets" appeals to me as well, be it a run somewhere, but i'm up for anything really.

francoh20 · 25th January 2011, 21:52

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Originally Posted by WeeMan

A weekend "tour" would be nice, maybe camping overnight somewhere with a bbq and campfire!... oh i hope it's hot this summer.

oh now we re talking!!! better get the front end finished fast on h20fra

Brush 1 · 26th January 2011, 19:13

thots on an oban trip, wouldnt it be better if all going stayed in the one hotel eg town house hotel then all the cars would be in hotel car park (to the rear and off the road) and maybe try for bit discount for group booking. save bit cash and evreyone scattered around town.

Garaidh · 27th January 2011, 21:10

A trip up to Argyll would be great.

Loch Melfort Hotel is excellent and is next to Arduaine Gardens. Oban's just a few miles away. http://www.lochmelfort.co.uk

Also if anyone has a dog they have rooms with french doors so they're ideal.

Lots of safe parking, too.

Roll on summer!

ps a shame IMHO the All Rover Rally is at the Falkirk Wheel again, we much preferred the castle.........

25th January 2011, 19:46	#47
Graham1961 Moderator / RS East Scotland Rover 75 1.8 Conn Se saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Berwick, East Lothian Posts: 4,738 Thanks: 4,143 Thanked 753 Times in 563 Posts	Scottish Region 2011 proposals I would be interested in a run to Oban, and the surrounding area, if it's a overnighter i would stay in Guest House or Hotel, like the idea very much. Would this be the summer ? Another place that is a favourite of mine is Grantown-on-Spey, and would certainly be worth a run, beautiful area and places to park, eat, and sleep. The idea of "wee mini meets" appeals to me as well, be it a run somewhere, but i'm up for anything really. __________________ Graham.

27th January 2011, 21:10	#50
Garaidh Regular poster '99 Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE HL auto Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	A trip up to Argyll would be great. Loch Melfort Hotel is excellent and is next to Arduaine Gardens. Oban's just a few miles away. http://www.lochmelfort.co.uk Also if anyone has a dog they have rooms with french doors so they're ideal. Lots of safe parking, too. Roll on summer! ps a shame IMHO the All Rover Rally is at the Falkirk Wheel again, we much preferred the castle......... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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Brush 1 Passed Away rover 75 club se Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Berwick Posts: 507 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I,d be up for an oban trip but it to far for a day trip therefor its an overnighter, if memory serves me right there no free parking within oban and only hotel with free parking was the town house hotel

23rd January 2011, 18:44	#43
Thomas This is my second home MG6 1.8T GT SE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falkirk Posts: 9,510 Thanks: 106 Thanked 173 Times in 128 Posts	I think there is free parking up near the sports centre? Been a while since I was there though

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pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	the idea sounds good..as long tents and camping is not involved,i like my creature comforts. incidentally er indoors and myself tried this camping on the north east side of loch lomond,it took several bottles of merlot to even get the slightest bit of sleep

24th January 2011, 21:37	#46
Halcyon Regular poster Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kilmelford Posts: 50 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi, Folks OK - it appears that some people want to do a run to Oban and that of those, most would prefer to stay in a hotel though some may want to camp. I'll have a look at hotels with parking available (there is a free car park near the Tesco store but it's s short walk from the hotels and is often full) and I'll see the people at the campsite near the shore. (Let me know if anyone would prefer to stay in Kilmelford at the Cuilfail.) It'd help if I knew how many might be coming and when the preferred weekend is, so if folk can at least give me a rough idea that'd be great. I dunno about a starting point for the run - somewhere in Glasgow, or perhaps the Luss services? I'll be away now for a few days but I'll get onto it when I get back. (Cheers for your apparent confidence in me, Derek - I hope it's not misplaced!) All the best Steve

26th January 2011, 19:13	#49
Brush 1 Passed Away rover 75 club se Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Berwick Posts: 507 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	thots on an oban trip, wouldnt it be better if all going stayed in the one hotel eg town house hotel then all the cars would be in hotel car park (to the rear and off the road) and maybe try for bit discount for group booking. save bit cash and evreyone scattered around town.