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Post by Alan on May 21, 2012 20:25:38 GMT
It's back!
'HIGHLANDER 2013'  After much debate, consideration and canvassing the regulars I have been persuaded that for 2013 the HIGHLANDER will go west. Argyll and the West Highlands have amazing scenery and great roads but tends to feature a damper climate so you have been warned! The Date: Friday 3rd May to Monday 6th May 2013
The Venue: The Arrochar Hotel, located unsurprisingly in Arrochar at the top of Loch Long.
Sat Nav info. Arrochar Hotel, Loch Lomond, Arrochar, Argyll and Bute, G83 7AU. Tel: 08444 146 514 Fax: 08444 146 513 www.oxfordhotelsandinns.com/OurHotels/ArrocharThe Location: g.co/maps/4668wThe Cost:45GBP per person per night for dinner, bed & breakfast. (single room supplement 15GBP) NB: there is a reservation deposit of 25GBP per room payable upon booking. When booking, mention MG Car Club.Please book early to avoid disappointment and it also helps us to plan & promote the event. Arrochar in 'streetview' with the hotel on the left. goo.gl/maps/wJjhEArrochar has a Petrol Station. (MacTavish Petrol Station 01301 702244). The nearest Petrol Station from Arrochar is in Helensburgh (14 miles) and The Green Welly Stop (17 Miles). Arrochar does not have a Bank. The Routes:Saturday AM; goo.gl/maps/4EExB The Clan Campbell Run. From Arrochar to Campbelltown, through Argyle, the ancestral home of Clan Campbell.
Saturday PM; goo.gl/maps/w3zBh The Clan Campbell Run. Returning to Arrochar via a different route. Sunday AM; goo.gl/maps/CylLu The Atlantic Crossing Run. Via Loch Awe, over the Atlantic via the Clachan Bridge onto the Isle of Seil.
Sunday PMl; goo.gl/maps/nvICf The Atlantic Crossing Run. Retuning via Oban and Loch Lomond. REGISTRATION . . .
You need to register at the MGF Register web site. Complete the details at the bottom of the REGISTRATION page. A link to 'REGISTRATION' can be found in this thread . . . www.mgfregister.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=10867
Application cost for this event is 15GBP per car for MG Car Club (MGCC) members & 20GBP per car for non MGCC members. Application fee covers the MSA exemption certificate, rally plaque and route book for the runs.  Booked are; 1. Glenn and Susan Neilson (No hotel) 2. John and Lyn Ponting HOTEL BOOKED 3. Lucie Bond and David MGTF HOTEL BOOKED 4. David Hughes and Lucie MGF 5. Jamie & Tina Proudfoot (No Hotel) 6. Alan Dunlop and Andrew McCulloch HOTEL BOOKED 7. John and Julia Hewitson HOTEL BOOKED 8. Dennis Murphy and Linda HOTEL BOOKED 9. Jim and Libby Garstang HOTEL BOOKED 10. Neil and Katie Sutton HOTEL BOOKED 11. Alan Dunstan and Janet landauer HOTEL BOOKED 12. Karl and Angie Whittle HOTEL BOOKED 13. Iain and Jayne Adamson. HOTEL BOOKED 14. Steve and June Duxbury HOTEL BOOKED 15. James Brown (No Hotel) 16. Terry and Lynn Garnick. HOTEL BOOKED 17. Crockett and mrs Crockett? HOTEL BOOKED 18. Iain and Anne Mitchell 19. Eddie & Sandra Hutton.  |
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Post by Silvershadow on May 21, 2012 20:42:30 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2012 9:47:48 GMT
Just booked the hotel  Im the first to book so the hotel was slightly confused. They advise you mention the MG Car Club when booking. I love the west coast  |
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Post by johnp on May 22, 2012 18:02:53 GMT
we've booked our hotel room ... now need to start saving my pension groats.
John & Lyn Ponting
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Post by ltbond66 on Jul 13, 2012 18:42:57 GMT
lucie and david are now booked.
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Post by Jamie on Jul 13, 2012 19:54:28 GMT
Sign us up... but no hotel booking required for us, finally something on our doorstep!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2012 19:00:24 GMT
Sign us up... but no hotel booking required for us, finally something on our doorstep! You'll be doing the 'Arrochar Bumps' every day! |
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Post by nightfire on Jul 20, 2012 20:49:24 GMT
john and julia hewitson booked in hotel,looking forward to meeting you all again as we did the 2011 run
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Post by southoftheborder on Aug 16, 2012 21:56:56 GMT
OK the OXFORD hotels web page gets our official vote as the worst web page in the world. May have to sleep in the car at this rate!
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Post by ronk on Oct 4, 2012 21:06:53 GMT
Seriously considering doing this run-out next year. Coming up from Maidstone in Kent, will likely stop off in the Lake District for a few days before and after the event, to split the journey up. Have you looked at the routes yet - keen to see just how far you intend to go each day, as we want to have a good look at the beautiful countryside and the chance to stop and take pics!  HOW FAR?  Ron |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2012 7:56:46 GMT
Seriously considering doing this run-out next year. Coming up from Maidstone in Kent, will likely stop off in the Lake District for a few days before and after the event, to split the journey up. Have you looked at the routes yet - keen to see just how far you intend to go each day, as we want to have a good look at the beautiful countryside and the chance to stop and take pics! HOW FAR? Ron Hi, the routes dont get looked at until the beginning of February. Have a look at the HIGHLANDER 2012 routes below. These will give you an idea of distance etc. SAT AM g.co/maps/5b3uaSAT PM g.co/maps/a83bnSUN AM g.co/maps/erstgSUN PM g.co/maps/5y99rMON AM g.co/maps/a8m2s |
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Post by dennis2011 on Oct 11, 2012 15:42:23 GMT
hi im in for the Highlander 2012
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Post by dennis2011 on Oct 11, 2012 16:18:20 GMT
ha 2013
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Post by dennis2011 on Dec 9, 2012 15:25:29 GMT
hi wots the news on highhander 2013
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2012 16:48:20 GMT
hi wots the news on highhander 2013 Nothing really happens until February - March. People will book the hotel etc throughout the year, routes are sorted February - March. All you need to do is turn up in May. |
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Post by jimgarstang on Jan 4, 2013 14:50:50 GMT
Jim&Libby booked into hotel and on ferry,Look forward to seeing you all again on the wonderful Highlander weekend.
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Post by WR Blue on Jan 26, 2013 12:17:36 GMT
Hotel have confirmed our booking for Friday and Saturday night, so we're coming :-)
N&K
PS: Hopefully no cringe worthy Highland Dancing this year, otherwise we'll have to go to "The Village Inn" and drink their excellent Real Ales....,
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Post by Alan on Feb 8, 2013 11:00:35 GMT
Hi Everyone,
Just a wee chase up! I've spoken to the hotel this morning and they had only 6 rooms booked under the group booking. We managed to round up a few that were booked seperately but still have only 10 rooms booked. Can the rest of you who are going please book as soon as possible as the cut off is the 1st of March.
James, I'm sure you told me you'd booked.
Lucie, they don't seem to have yours.
Iain, get your finger out!
Terry, did you get through in the end?
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Post by buster11e on Feb 8, 2013 20:36:31 GMT
Hi Everyone, Just a wee chase up! I've spoken to the hotel this morning and they had only 6 rooms booked under the group booking. We managed to round up a few that were booked seperately but still have only 10 rooms booked. Can the rest of you who are going please book as soon as possible as the cut off is the 1st of March. James, I'm sure you told me you'd booked. Lucie, they don't seem to have yours. Iain, get your finger out! Terry, did you get through in the end? Alan, am going to this but I will not be staying at the hotel. Will be staying at my summer villa, you know, the one with the razor wire, fences and my own bodyguards........... |
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Post by Alan on Feb 9, 2013 10:33:20 GMT
Ok. Lol
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Post by mightydux on Feb 11, 2013 10:14:43 GMT
We are booked in for Fri & Sat ;D
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Post by southoftheborder on Feb 13, 2013 20:25:06 GMT
Almost lost the will to live, have tried 3 phone numbers, the pathetic on line system (see my post from Aug 2012) and the web page. How are you guys managing to book this? Is it just me? I have given up trying to book, so will not see you all this year, 12 highlanders is a record that will take some catching, please enjoy the chase. And do remember it was me that suggested this area for runs and this hotel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Alan on Feb 13, 2013 21:19:59 GMT
On no! Come on Terry, try again. It won't be a Highlander without you two!
I dont understand why you cant get through but I'll phone them for you if you like.
Alan
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Post by WR Blue on Feb 14, 2013 11:38:41 GMT
We emailed them, took about a week for them to get back to us though...
If at first you don't succeed!!!
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Post by jimgarstang on Feb 14, 2013 15:24:21 GMT
I telephoned the hotel and booked with a person called Caroline Logan who agreed the booking and e-mailed confirmation to me within the hour.
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