Aston Martin N430 on Scotland's greatest driving road

Aston Martin N430 on Scotland's greatest driving road | evo GREAT DRIVES

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9 жыл бұрын

Henry Catchpole takes Aston Martin's driver-centric N430 to Scotland. His mission? To explore one of its most spectacular routes: The Old Military Road

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@HenryCatchpole 9 жыл бұрын

So glad that everyone seems to be enjoying this. A huge amount of credit must go to Sam Riley who wields the cameras with such panache and swishes the editing mouse with such aplomb. We both really love making these films so we'll keep doing them. Thank you for all the suggestions of where we should go next - keep them coming!

@jaykay19772 5 жыл бұрын

This is THE best video in whole KZfaq, hands down! Fantastic job Henry and Sam! Greetings from Finland!

@99jagstype 4 жыл бұрын

Henry Catchpole Truly great videos, really. Congrats! You inspired us: Will be in Scotland with a softtop Jaguar FType in 2020. Very much lookong forward to that experience and to driving the OMR!

@benking9277 4 жыл бұрын

I have followed this route twice now and it has been one of my staple roads trips when I am traveling with others. Driven it both in my Ford Fiesta 1.25 mk7 and my BMW 125i coupe. The fiesta felt a little underpowered for the vastness of lots stretches but was very fun on the tighter sections such as when you turn onto the single track road at Balmoral. With the slightly looser surface and limited sight lines it is very enjoyable in the fiesta. Then I went in the BMW 125i which was a very different experience, partially due to the 3 litre straight 6 and partially because the road was lined with snow. They do a very good job of clearing the road so it was still possible to enjoy pace. Very enjoyable route in a wide variety of cars because it varies so drastically.

@merstrand1 3 жыл бұрын

@Henry absolutely love - sometimes after the Wife and kids are gone to sleep I sit with a glass of single malt - sound cranked up, and its pure Goosebumps ... One af the best car / road video's ever, shortly after I saw it the first time ... I skipped all my Porsche plans - and bought a 2012 Vantage S, modified with handcrafted Öhlins dampers - Race cats, twin clutch - lightend flywheel, manifolds etc. Would love to take it to Scotland, but it's a long way from Denmark 🇩🇰, and you drove on the wrong side ☺️ Love my Aston, thank you for the inspiration ❤️

@Drive.collective 3 жыл бұрын

We really need to bring this series back!

@keanehgz 9 жыл бұрын

This is so poetic, it brought a tear of petrol to my eye... Wish I could do the same someday...

@ErikMartijn 9 жыл бұрын

keanehgz You could! Don't need an Aston to have fun on a road like that... I bet it would still be amazing in my little BMW :)

@AdoIf88HitIer 9 жыл бұрын

You got tears of petrol? Sounds like you need some democracy 2 me.. MURIICAA

@user-hr2zy7ct8h 9 жыл бұрын

AdoIf88HitIer hahahah good one. bring him democracy

@snowcountry322 9 жыл бұрын

keanehgz tear of petrol…LOL

@johnburns2485 8 жыл бұрын

+ErikMartijn I do that road twice a week in an E30 318iS (in summer!), it IS amazing ;-)

@TiagoAndreF 9 жыл бұрын

The walking to the Aston in the end was pretty good.

@snowman01 9 жыл бұрын

Tiago André lol, yes. was just thinking what a great idea and shot that was. whoever came up with that idea deserves a tip of the hat

@Philxtreme 7 жыл бұрын

Anyone know the music at that part?

@tacobelcanon 9 жыл бұрын

I think this is the best episode made by EVO

@yumpbalump 9 жыл бұрын

Tacobelcanon I agree. After all the comparisons, all the numbers, it really is about driving a great car on a great road with some great sounds.

@GTpilotRacer 9 жыл бұрын

Tacobelcanon Came here to find this comment, I second it.

@grifo327 7 жыл бұрын

I live in Australia and saw this video when it came out. I always dreamed to drive this road one day. I am on holidays in Glasgow. Today I hired an Audi V10 R8 and drove it both ways. Can't remember when I've had so much fun. Thanks for the video. Everything you said about the drive is true, plus more.

@Spenny909 11 ай бұрын

Do you have anything, forum, photos, videoes, anywhere to share? I may do this on my own as a little mental detox, just me and the FF.

@oggie1967 5 ай бұрын

Top Job!👏👏👏👏👍

@blazingmaniac100 10 ай бұрын

I am just back from a few days in Scotland and drove these very roads and without question they exceeded every expectation. Sadly I didn't have the luxury of a V8 Aston, just a humble AMG A45 but none the less it was a fabulous experience. Lovely to see was the quote from Henry on the plaque at the Devils Elbow. If you are in 2 minds, go drive this route, it is simply breath-takingly beautiful...

@mudplugging 3 жыл бұрын

I just can't stop myself from repeatedly watching this video. It completely empties my head of everything else.

@NikoBell12 8 жыл бұрын

This is everything I want from a car video. I wish there were more like this.

@aumkar2 8 жыл бұрын

I don't think there would be any better feeling than being behind the wheel of an Manual Aston on that road, Evo terrific as always.

@CockatooDude 8 жыл бұрын

I think the only thing that would beat it (for me at least) is going into space or being in a modern jet fighter.

@damianhonegger9731 7 жыл бұрын

the ending at 11:10 almost got me to tears... easily the best and most beautiful video i've seen so far - it's the stuff dreams are made of. well done evo, thank you!

@merstrand1 3 жыл бұрын

That ending is epic... Can't explain it....

@F3ARL388 9 жыл бұрын

Who knew driving could get this relaxing. Breathtaking views.

@JamesFHarrison 7 жыл бұрын

I'm so lucky to live in Scotland... Amazing driving roads.

@paulelverstone8677 8 жыл бұрын

What an incredible piece of motoring journalism. Seriously. The greatest trick of a journalist is to make the viewer/reader 'feel' the piece or subject that they're reviewing. The choice of words, the mannerisms, the emotion of it, not to mention the video production. No-one needs to hear 'costume change' when referring to the differing conditions but it helps put us there when you do and that is very admirable indeed. Tomalin used to do this - this is like Tomalin's work. It's the best compliment that I think I can give...

@PipeOPhile Жыл бұрын

I keep coming back to this one. Wonderfully done

@SeoAnndra 9 жыл бұрын

I've been saying for years that this is the best road in Scotland. The scenery coming down from the Lecht at sunset is other-worldly. I thought Henry caught the mood of the road and the setting beautifully.

@dustinnewport9382 8 жыл бұрын

This video is a work of art. Watched it at least 10 times. By far one of the best car videos ever. I WILL do that drive one day in a Vantage.

@joshwesson4829 5 жыл бұрын

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@joylightclub 6 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favourite vids.... I was lucky enough to make this journey in 2011 in a V12 Vantage, but heading in the opposite direction to Henry’s route, and what an epic road it is. This video captures the essence of that run so well....great job Henry.

@baguette273 2 жыл бұрын

The ending gave me goosebumps. Well done Evo.

@yumpbalump 9 жыл бұрын

Car video doesn't get any better than this. Catchpole is my kind of enthusiast. The photography and sound were incredible. I could imagine the off road trekking it took to get some of those shots. Thanks guys!

@MARKCHAPLE 8 жыл бұрын

A drop dead gorgeous rip roaring N430 Aston martin in the beautiful mountains of Scotland wow brilliant

@JasonWaterfalls13 9 жыл бұрын

The quality of these videos is just staggering...amazing work guys and thanks!! Scotland is such a beautiful magical country, I need to go there someday. Scotland, Ireland, Iceland, Greenland, and the Scandinavian countries are some of the most beautiful parts of the world. Basically anything that ends in "land" is probably a gorgeous place. The most beautiful place in the world to me though, and the next place I think Evo should film at, is New Zealand. New Zealand is the crowning jewel of planet Earth. Go to the South Island and take whatever vehicle you wish (something with a V-12's is encouraged) and film it- it would be pure gold.

@HandsomeAlex25 9 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love these videos. Driving for the sake of driving. Beautiful cars, beautiful locations, beautiful description. Thanks guys, for always inspiring me to drive a little further.

@lumivox9690 9 жыл бұрын

When i was a boy and someone asked me, what country i wanted to visit, i always respond Scotland, the feel, the desire, the conection was there. Now im 33 years old and life caught up to me, Scotland was far, but not forgoten, its a dream i have. Awsome video!! Thank u EVO to keep me dreaming, maybe 1 day...

@AntoineMardhel 9 жыл бұрын

Stunning. Superb. Mesmerizing. This is Evo.

@user-dr3sc6kl1i Жыл бұрын

I keep revisiting this video and I never get bored,the best car video ever.

@conjondy 3 жыл бұрын

Can't believe I'm discovering this now, nothing looks better than an Aston driving though the Highlands

@mrcompatable 9 жыл бұрын

I got serious goosebumps during the closing sequence. What an unbelievably great ending to that video. Thanks for some great feelings :)

@mcyoon77 3 жыл бұрын

What a great piece of film. It’s faulty local to me so I know it well and I’ve sang it’s praises to many. To continue, the 25 miles from Granton on Spey to Forres is spectacularly enjoyable.

@maxtorque2277 9 жыл бұрын

I'm suddenly not missing TopGear as much now........ ;-) Brilliant, well done Evo team!

@MrSoundgoodizerz 3 жыл бұрын

After all these years this is still one of the most incredible films caputerd about the essence of driving. No other piece of video captures the spirit of adventure and the beauty of driving quite like this one does... Bravo!

@merstrand1 3 жыл бұрын

Fully agree... I pushed me to buy my current Vantage S

@stewartmurray4658 9 жыл бұрын

This is it Evo, you've really done it. The perfect driving video. Some of my friends don't get, cars and driving for the sake of it, this is the video I will show them to try and make them understand. Also what I road, I've been lucky enough to drive it a few times. On, longer than they should be, drives back from RAF Lossiemouth to Edinburgh. What a car, what a place. Keep up the good work.

@andrewbrockman8538 9 жыл бұрын

Drive these roads a countless number of times a year. In summer and winter. It is truely beautiful. Thanks for reminding me of that!

@horlixuk 5 жыл бұрын

I'm parting with a substantial amount of money and collecting the keys to a 2016 V8 Vantage in 3 hours. This video played a very large part in shaping my decision, and looks set to form the basis of my next road trip. Thank you Henry, Sam and the rest of the EVO team.

@christopherayre4284 2 жыл бұрын

Massive thankyou to Henry Catchpole & the Evo team for highlighting this route on this epic video. We did the exact route last year as part of a 1500 mile autumnal road trip in 2021, it was the highlight of our year on roads that will live in the memory forever.

@jennyfromjapan 9 жыл бұрын

henry, this has to be the very best video i've seen from you. there's the information as always, but the story, the descriptions, the emotional investment as well as the emotional return. thank you. thank you for all of this.

@zakarioze 9 жыл бұрын

Best Evo video yet. Henry also proves he is the best Evo host with this piece of pure class

@ianferguson5128 6 жыл бұрын

Inspired by this video, I was lucky enough to take a DB9 on this route in perfect conditions. Truly awesome, thanks Henry Catchpole, great job Sir.

@willcrzy17 5 ай бұрын

I love watching this even now and I’ve watched this video well over 25 times now I imagine. It is my absolute dream car and at 23 it’s my goal to own one by the time I’m 30

@zakelwe 9 жыл бұрын

Great driver/presenter, great filming editing, great road. Wish I was there and not behind my keyboard. Which is what the film was made for. Epic car video, well done.

@ExtremeBogom 9 жыл бұрын

That was epic and one of the best EVO videos I've seen!

@stevenjkirk 9 жыл бұрын

Love coming back and watching this video! Scotland is amazing.

@matthausmann 9 жыл бұрын

Beautifully written, narrated and shot. Driving this road has been added to my bucket list. Thank you Evo and Henry. Brilliant!

@Electrobilia 9 жыл бұрын

Happy to give my finite time to EVO when the content is this satisfying.

@sumotherdude 9 жыл бұрын

this is an amazing piece of motoring journalism. henry is the man, the aston seems like the real deal and, well, scotland is simply beautiful.

@SHMIBLY 9 жыл бұрын

Beautifully written, beautifully narrated, beautiful car.

@allosaurusfragilis7782 Жыл бұрын

As a scot, sometimes it's good to watch others' reactions to where we live. It's a reminder not to take a beautiful place for granted. The view out our front door is stunning....and half the time I jump in the car and don't even look at it! This probably applies to locals all around the world. Some cities are amazing as well. Appreciate!

@xyrod 9 жыл бұрын

What an amazing Video! Thanks for uploading this great footage. That last shot was breathtakingly beautiful.

@thbe566 9 жыл бұрын

The filmmaker who is shooting and editing these "best driving road" bits is exceptionally talented... my hat goes off to him.

@CCFerrariF1 9 жыл бұрын

I love Evo and love when Henry is driving. Do this more please.

@josipmajdak2001 9 жыл бұрын

Scotland, Aston, this video... just beautiful! Thank you Henry for this poetry in motion!!

@ethanmiller1050 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Henry and greater Evo for this absolutely majestic video. It's honestly very refreshing to hear about the drive as the most important part of what is motoring. Opposed to a clip all about laptimes to the thousandth of a second, how many milliseconds a shift takes and other non essential factoids. Scotland seems like such an extraordinary place, one that is definitely on my bucket list to drive in my lifetime.

@unixnerd23 9 жыл бұрын

That road is my commute to work :-) Aviemore to Aberdeen and back once a week over the Lecht. Great in summer, like the Arctic in winter. I've honestly seen 8 foot walls of snow up there with the road carved in between.

@BahnstormerUK 4 жыл бұрын

Just rewatching this, what a sublime piece of video journalism on an equally sublime road

@kjosh3151 9 жыл бұрын

10:03 That scenery, that view alone made me have goosebumps.... Amazing road, amazing video, amazing country. I want to go there!

@aquabrush1172 9 жыл бұрын

Evo seems to be the best at harmonising cars with the emotions that they give to drivers. Properly brilliant video. BIG thumbs up!

@TheFfm2 7 жыл бұрын

Will never get tired of watching this video. A beauty.

@99jagstype 4 жыл бұрын

I have seen the video so many times and it always amazes me again. Great job, guys! I always wanted to go back to Scotland, but when I saw this video for the first time about two years ago, I knew I had a reason. Looking forward to driving the OMR next year in a Jaguar FType S.

@rembrantro 9 жыл бұрын

Great capture, great music accompanying , great places, great car..

@oggie1967 5 ай бұрын

Those roads have been my playground for the last 40 years! Glad you enjoyed it! Wonderful film!❤️👍👏👏👏

@davidnimmo5115 2 жыл бұрын

I have watched this episode so meany times it is the best EVO magazine episode I think I just love it so thank you.

@christiannoack9967 9 жыл бұрын

Wow, that video. That car, the stunning nature and the calm soundtrack next to the lovely engine sound. Simply a wonderful piece of art, thanks EVO :)

@davidnimmo5115 2 жыл бұрын

Got to be one of best episode on KZfaq thank you I am going to watch this again 👍

@joshb3929 9 жыл бұрын

Best evo video I've seen yet. Properly excellent. I could watch a whole series about the best roads in Scotland!

@xXbackcountryXx 9 жыл бұрын

Absolutely refreshing. A wonderfully produced film

@MegaDan991 9 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love these videos made by EVO. The sounds, scenery, and the narrative provides a chilling vision.

@Calaghi 9 жыл бұрын

Another sublime video Henry, and stunning editing as well! Driving those roads in an Aston Martin DBS is still on my bucket list.. who knows it might become reality some time.

@zc33s_hazo 9 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant, very emotive work. One of your best Evo, love it!

@stevewight2000 5 жыл бұрын

This video is so good I keep coming back to it every 6 months or so. A moveable feast, it is

@captainwre 9 жыл бұрын

The Dream Sequence at the end gave me goosebumps... Catchpole is the man...

@JhurtadoOo 7 жыл бұрын

probably one of the most beautiful videos with an aston martin ive seen honestly

@bennyboy599 8 жыл бұрын

I've just come back from Scotland driving this road and I can honestly say it's the best driving experience I've ever had. The excitement of the drive is matched, if not bettered by the simply stunning scenery, and that's not something you often find

@NAD3068 9 жыл бұрын

How romantic, how accurate, how right. Came back to Scotland from Melbourne 3 weeks ago and did the same drive with my wife. The scenery was wild and raw yet stirring and beautiful. Henry, you ask where else in the world can you find roads as good, my personal answer in the the South Island of New Zealand, not as raw, but quite beautiful and empty with mighty panoramas, charging rivers, ever changing scenery and well engineered tarmac. See you there

@eddiefara 9 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car, scenery and most importably film. This is of incredible quality - it lives up to the incredibly high standard we've come to expect from evo. Thank you.

@kraenk12 9 жыл бұрын

Haha nice montage at 7:02. Great shots in general, especially the ending or seing you grin. I am honestly thinking about my big UK tour in my Berlin registered MX-5 now :) Great video, thank you Henry

@gazzas28 5 жыл бұрын

Just done this road yesterday after coming across this video. Everything in this video about the road is spot on. I don't drive a car so I did it by motorbike. Amazing.

@minimatan 9 жыл бұрын

What a really brilliant and relevant video. Reminds me of being at Stirling uni in my mini. Well done Henry and thanks!

@Calz2006 8 жыл бұрын

I dont normally comment on videos but I just had to on this: I'm just back from spending a week in Tomintoul and this video is 100% spot on. I followed these twisty's all the way up and going home and it is definitely the best driving road I've been on (even in the lashing rain). This being despite the fact I only had a 1.2L Polo to go about in; I can only imagine how fun you had in the Aston!

@350zvince 6 жыл бұрын

Because of this amazing video, a collegue and I rented a Jaguar F-Type S and did the same route through Cairngorms and further. Absolutely amazing. Thanks Henry!

@OldGinger 2 жыл бұрын

I watch this film whenever I feel like dreaming about bombing down a country lane. All of it is brilliant, and I'll watch this video for the rest of my life.

@sjwdhtp3009 9 жыл бұрын

What an amazing film. Beautifully shot. I agree the shot at the end where you are walking to the car....emotional. I have just suggested to my mates we do an Evo weekend on this road. Keep em coming!!

@wandering_not_lost 3 жыл бұрын

What an absolutely superb video. Thank you for making it, lovely road and a great car. I added this route to my 'Drive before I die' list. Thank you.

@jackwhorton6826 9 жыл бұрын

Cracking vid Henry. Always enjoyed your 'Great Drives' section in the mag (I have a spreadsheet detailing every single one in order that I can easily find the right issue...), some much appreciated inspiration for a few drives this summer.

@richardbeaumont5358 8 жыл бұрын

A truly breathtaking, beautiful video. Henry thank you!

@Finkjam Жыл бұрын

I've driven this in my Exige and it's an incredible stretch of road. We drove the Inverness to Balmoral stretch last Saturday morning with the roof off, driving heaven.

@stevehall99 9 жыл бұрын

That might be the best EVO video I've watched. Superbly written, well narrated, beautifully shot & edited. Brilliant work chap!

@ratodoesgato 9 жыл бұрын

Stunning vid. I was actually just as impressed by how well Henry conveyed the experience of driving this Aston within such a short time actually focusing on the car

@ConBroHermano 9 жыл бұрын

Henry - I'd love to see you and the evo team come stateside and tackle "Tail of the Dragon" One of the best we have to offer!

@ConBroHermano 9 жыл бұрын

ConBroHermano Or "Going to the Sun Road" in Montana. Breathtaking Views!

@EvanMoon 9 жыл бұрын

Drive the brand new 'Vette. Doesn't the base model have > 430 hp and weigh less than this Aston Martin? Not nearly as refined but this it represents our States well. Loud, a bit wild, and unashamedly American. He could drive the Blue Ridge Parkway, a beautiful road he would not expect, and then the Dragon's Tail, a wickedly curvy road, then find some air strip to hit 200 mph and a drag strip to race against a few locals.

@ConBroHermano 9 жыл бұрын

Evan Moon Top gear did blue ridge and the speed limit is HEAVILY enforced at like 35mph. Tail of the dragon is a better choice for sure!

@EvanMoon 9 жыл бұрын

You are correct. There are some roads in he NC mountains with "resume safe speed" signs that I much enjoy but the blue ridge parkway is a snails raceway. Maybe they could race a 2CV or some one cylinder cars. The parkway would be great for helicopter shots of the car showing that we have some beautiful roads, and then drive the Tail to ruin some tires trying to stay on the road.

@logwind 9 жыл бұрын

Beautiful in every way. Thank you Henry and Evo.

@paulcrofford2602 7 жыл бұрын

Astonishing Scenery. Beautiful Car. Amazing Camerawork. Gorgeous Country. = Incredible Video.

@johndargiesimpson 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliantly worded ending...perfect. I replayed those words again and again. The whole video was so well done nice commentary but not too much. Beautiful scenery and the rumble of the Aston. Almost as rejuvenating as really driving it. Thank you.

@theflyingmikey 5 ай бұрын

This is my Roman Empire, I come back to this video every so often just to remind myself how much of a masterpiece it is

@ThePopolou 9 жыл бұрын

Timeless Henry, thanks for the moments.

@suren01 9 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video. I can definitely see the love and passion that went into making it.

@just_some_internet_guy 9 жыл бұрын

Henry, you and your team at EVO have provided me, thanks to HD and a 24" computer screen, just a whisper into the fabulous journey you experienced. Being able to see and feel what you describe about the scenery, and your experience, was a masterful piece of filmmaking. The car, bug splattered and all, was truly a perfect choice to take us on this adventure.

@AlexSami-qw4qu 4 жыл бұрын

A bucket list of a drive. Thanks for this.

@BahnstormerUK 9 жыл бұрын

Henry, a superb drive and film.Brilliantly evocative . I'm going .......SOON !

@michaeltee9351 4 жыл бұрын

I cannot help revisiting this video par excellence as the years pass on by.

@samuelbutler4114 9 жыл бұрын

Watching this video makes me think that if I ever get to drive this road, I would burst into tears with joy.

@thebossisheretostay 9 жыл бұрын

EVO, you make the best videos. Celebrating driving is something most other channels forget getting held up on numbers in every single video, even on something as mundane as a ford focus. Keep it up!