With only one video camera working, I decided to save it for our visit to the Rest and be Thankful hillclimb road. This road was used for competitive hillclimbs until around 1970 when it was decided that it was unsafe for that purpose. Since then it has only been opened on occasions with the permission of the landowners and today was one of those days. Although the road has been resurfaced, it was still a great drive on a road that has been driven by many motoring legends.
While we were waiting at the bottom of the hill I was approached by the driver of a GT who had followed us along some great twisty roads. I was surprised and pleased when he asked if my car was modified as he was having trouble keeping up with me. I haven't done any engine mods since I bought the car and nothing was said by the previous owners about any mods so I can only assume I've got a good one.
The Daimler & Lanchester owners were also using the hill and it was a surprise to see this lovely Daimler which used to be owned by a friend of mine.
The Daimler & Lanchester owners were also using the hill and it was a surprise to see this lovely Daimler which used to be owned by a friend of mine.
After a leisurely drive to Callender we had afternoon tea, courtesy of the Caledonian Centre before saying our farewells and heading for home.
On the way back home we had an unplanned detour which took us through Falkirk. This was a bit of a pain but had the bonus of spotting a cheap fuel station so we took advantage of it and filled up.
Hunger caught up with us on the way back and we looked for somewhere to eat. West Woodburn was the first place we came to and The Bay Horse was the first pub. In we went and ordered a 12" pizza to share. Wow! What a pizza. It was absolutely loaded with meat & cheese. We struggled to finish it, but it was so good, we weren't about to leave any. If you're passing West Woodburn and hungry, this is the place to eat.
We arrived home happy, with the windscreen covered in Scottish bugs. Today's mileage was 295. The whole trip was 697 miles. Average fuel consumption was 31 mpg and the old girl used half a pint of oil.
It was a wonderful weekend in good company with a good hotel. What more could you want?
A huge thank you to all those in the Caledonian Centre who made it possible. We plan to be back and would love to do it with the TA if home life permits.
On the way back home we had an unplanned detour which took us through Falkirk. This was a bit of a pain but had the bonus of spotting a cheap fuel station so we took advantage of it and filled up.
Hunger caught up with us on the way back and we looked for somewhere to eat. West Woodburn was the first place we came to and The Bay Horse was the first pub. In we went and ordered a 12" pizza to share. Wow! What a pizza. It was absolutely loaded with meat & cheese. We struggled to finish it, but it was so good, we weren't about to leave any. If you're passing West Woodburn and hungry, this is the place to eat.
We arrived home happy, with the windscreen covered in Scottish bugs. Today's mileage was 295. The whole trip was 697 miles. Average fuel consumption was 31 mpg and the old girl used half a pint of oil.
It was a wonderful weekend in good company with a good hotel. What more could you want?
A huge thank you to all those in the Caledonian Centre who made it possible. We plan to be back and would love to do it with the TA if home life permits.
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