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highlander

highlander

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In maryburgh, dingwall roundabout en route to ullapool or via dingwall to east coast part of 500 but so many good roads around here not on the 500 neither myself nor @Needamaser need to stick to the tourist sections to have a blast!
 
davy83

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highlander said:
In maryburgh, dingwall roundabout en route to ullapool or via dingwall to east coast part of 500 but so many good roads around here not on the 500 neither myself nor @Needamaser need to stick to the tourist sections to have a blast!
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I have holiday rental place in Avoch, i am up there often, must get my 3200 back on the road and meet up?
 
MarkMas

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Zep said:
There was one created by a third party, but the link failed. There are, annoyingly, data protection issues around storing this stuff. Thats why the forum no longer requests or stores protected information like D.O.B.
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There was a map, but it is dead. I wish it wasn't.


There really is no barrier to people adding their own locations to a map, or to the forum generating a map based on (fairly general) location information provided in member profiles.

Data protections is a challenge, but my reading of the regulations makes it clear to me that you can store most kinds of information (including location and date of birth) if you (a) document why you are keeping it (b) tell people you are keeping it (c) give them the opportunity to opt out. Some information is more tricky to hold, such as medical, financial or legal stuff or information about children.
 
joered

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MarkMas said:
There was a map, but it is dead. I wish it wasn't.


There really is no barrier to people adding their own locations to a map, or to the forum generating a map based on (fairly general) location information provided in member profiles.

Data protections is a challenge, but my reading of the regulations makes it clear to me that you can store most kinds of information (including location and date of birth) if you (a) document why you are keeping it (b) tell people you are keeping it (c) give them the opportunity to opt out. Some information is more tricky to hold, such as medical, financial or legal stuff or information about children.
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Why would we want anything personal? I think the Idea (And i may be wrong) was to get a general layout of where we are all based in Scotland. There are a few venues/Car shows, I mentioned one at Glen Isla for instance where it would be possible for a few cars from the Central belt and those up North to meet,That was what I thought would be a possibility
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allandwf said:
I'm in Kirkcaldy Fife now.
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Thats quite a jump Allan! So you are now a Fly Fifer! (Ps I have heard that there is an indi mecanic that deals with Maserati I am waiting to get his address, When I do I will pass it on to you)
 
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joered said:
Thats quite a jump Allan! So you are now a Fly Fifer! (Ps I have heard that there is an indi mecanic that deals with Maserati I am waiting to get his address, When I do I will pass it on to you)
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I always was, just back to the shire :)
 
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davy83 said:
I wonder how a map would work? could we apply an overlay to google maps or something? If i had any spare time I would look into this. I am in Newmachar just north of Aberdeen and I don't think there are any 3200's up here, a few QP's and Ghibli I think.
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Hi Davy,
Add me and my Granturismo S to you list, I live very close to you but a little nearer to the coast. Then there’s Stuart who is also not too far away and who has a 3200. There’s also a Granturismo Stradale living in Inverurie and a Grecale over near St John’s Wells so perhaps we’re in “Secret Maserati” country
 
Needamaser

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Ebenezer said:
I'm doing the NC500 - West and North coast and then diagonally down to Granton-on-Spey in May in the QP. May need some good Samaritans en route!


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Personally I don’t like the stretch on A9 from Inverness to John O’Groats and would cut off at Helmsdale and go to Melvich. That link is an improvement on the official NC500.
Sadly the road is now swamped with motor homes that struggle to navigate single track roads and as Highlander says we find other roads that are fun to drive. Hope the weather improves for you between now and then.
 
Zep

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MarkMas said:
There was a map, but it is dead. I wish it wasn't.


There really is no barrier to people adding their own locations to a map, or to the forum generating a map based on (fairly general) location information provided in member profiles.

Data protections is a challenge, but my reading of the regulations makes it clear to me that you can store most kinds of information (including location and date of birth) if you (a) document why you are keeping it (b) tell people you are keeping it (c) give them the opportunity to opt out. Some information is more tricky to hold, such as medical, financial or legal stuff or information about children.
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Yep, I understand the requirements. The complexity of implementation is the barrier.

I saw your DM, let’s work out what we can do.
 
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Needamaser said:
Personally I don’t like the stretch on A9 from Inverness to John O’Groats and would cut off at Helmsdale and go to Melvich. That link is an improvement on the official NC500.
Sadly the road is now swamped with motor homes that struggle to navigate single track roads and as Highlander says we find other roads that are fun to drive. Hope the weather improves for you between now and then.
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I'm going clockwise and getting as far as Tongue and then heading South to Granton-on-Spey, as the received wisdom is that JoG and the East coast is not so good
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MarkMas

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Ebenezer said:
Is there a map of petrol stations around the NC500?
Eb
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LMGTFY

www.scotlandsroute66.co.uk

Petrol Stations Map

Discover convenient petrol stations along Scotland's Route 66 for a smooth and uninterrupted journey. Ensure you have fuel for your adventures as you explore the stunning landscapes and charming towns along the route. Find reliable petrol stations to refuel your vehicle and keep your adventure...
www.scotlandsroute66.co.uk www.scotlandsroute66.co.uk

www.thecruachanstoer.com

NC500 Fuel Stations

Make sure you have enough fuel when driving in The Highlands, the average rule you can stick to is fill up when your tank is still half full.
www.thecruachanstoer.com

nc500bymotorhome.blogspot.com

Fuel Stops on the NC500

A lot of people ask about petrol stations on the route. It is a worry for people who are new to the Highlands and they are unsure what to...
nc500bymotorhome.blogspot.com nc500bymotorhome.blogspot.com
 
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