Wild, Brutal and Breathtaking Scotland

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Wild, Brutal and Breathtaking Scotland | The Applecross Pass

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Күн бұрын

With the weather wetter than ever, it was a close call as to whether we were going to cross the famous Applecross pass (Bealach na Ba).
As the weather cleared, some of the finest scenery and roads on earth was revealed.
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The bikes on the road trip: Royal Enfield Interceptor, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Ducati Scrambler 803, Ducati Diavel, modified Interceptor, BMW 1250.
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- Lunch at the Applecross Walled Garden, IV54 8LR
- Evening: Delay, IV27 0NP
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@GamingGrenade1 Жыл бұрын

As someone who lives in Scotland I am definitely guilty of taking the scenery here for granted. This video is a great reminder of how lucky we are up here.

@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын

I loved it so much, I’m already thinking about a car trip with Monika🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@pauloldenburg Жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs I loved the bike on the single tracks. You'll never get stuck behind a camper or car....

@sexhaver420 Жыл бұрын

@RealPeterAndrewNolanSounds like you got the authentic experience! 😂

@volt8684 Жыл бұрын

@RealPeterAndrewNolangenerally not hard

@sidcrowe7301 Жыл бұрын

@RealPeterAndrewNolanScot not Scott, still didn't learn I see.

@lalotse Жыл бұрын

I know those places well and drove them often during the last 25 years and I am German 😂 But my passion for Scotland, Whisky, Bagpipes and Bikes let me travel every year to Scotland and the Road of the Cattle is amazing. The Applecross Inn always welcomes me. Scottish people are awesome. Now as my own Cask of Whisky from Islay has been delivered to me it’s time to share 371 bottles with friends 🎉😅 Slainte Mhath Freddie from WhiskyPapa. Love that video bringing back memories. Will drive this road in August again😊

@road_king_dude Жыл бұрын

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🍻

@robinwells8879 Жыл бұрын

Without the rain there would be no overwhelmingly luxuriant green beauty but there would be hoards of tourists. Neither would there be that joyous feeling when the clouds part and the sun arrives again. It thrilled me to the core as a child and it still does sixty years later. ❤

@ballaservices9275 Жыл бұрын

That's a good point, that you appreciate the sunshine much more than we do here in Australia - here they're actually happy when it rains!!! As long as it know when to stop that is...

@user-kq9ez8lg4m 29 күн бұрын

Brilliant brilliant video Freddie as a Scot it gets to me every time I watch this.Having done the cattle pass on an Electraglide it was special.Its a different world in the highlands of our lovely country.Thank you again Freddie.

@reinmansmith Жыл бұрын

The West Coast of Scotland truly is one of the most spectacularly beautiful places in this world 🤩

@chromagraphphotoart Жыл бұрын

It is, but it's not just the beauty, it's the history (blood-soaked as it is) the Passion and the Culture.

@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@Alex-mj5dv Жыл бұрын

This just .. looks the best time ever. Ever. Living it vicariously through you Freddie. Scotland is unapologetically wild, stunning and beautiful.

@fonso1961 Жыл бұрын

Another great video Freddie, had to hold my breath for a moment at about 7.20 on the timeline when the rider had left their sidestand down whilst curving around the twisties but it flicked up with no problem 😮

@wotseeschops Жыл бұрын

Freddie, I just want to say that your video production is beyond brilliant. I watch a few bike You Tubers including Itchy Boots and from what I've seen your production is top of the tree. I just love watching your videos, you just seem to have a talent to capture the absolute essence of everything. Just brilliant. 😀

@christophertyacke6019 Жыл бұрын

I concur.

@BigMuz83 Жыл бұрын

And without all the fancy gadgets too 👍

@lalotse Жыл бұрын

Freddie, Itchy and Erik Peters ;)

@magnet2345 Жыл бұрын

I think its Monicas's camera work although she is not on this trip.

@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!🙂

@MrRunner Жыл бұрын

God I am sooooo homesick. I spent my childhood in Glen Muick, Cairngorms and I miss it and my family (all gone now). My first excursion was at 19, put my Honda 90 on the train from Kings X to Perth and went over the Devils Elbow.. It fell down the whole way, thick mist and the bloody sheep were everywhere. Got to my Aunts and the dye had washed out of my leather jacket. I was blue. The family were in fits (Wild manny fae off the hill, a blue). Going back was actually worse, so your video brings it all back. Superbly shot, I can barely watch.. I live in Canada and if I can get my bike over I have to go home. Gu fortanach dha na h-uile. Gum beannaicheadh Dia Alba

@robertdaley1194 Жыл бұрын

The view down to the sea Loch reminds when Frodo leaves Middle Earth on the ship.❤.Thanks Freddie.

@jappieboersma143 Жыл бұрын

Dangerous! moment at 7:18 in the video !!! The Ducati Diavel`s kick stand was down, and hit the road when making the left turn😱 Ride safe! Greetings from Friesland

@MaaZeus Жыл бұрын

Someone has a modified bike with an important safety switch bypassed... 😱

@MikeFL52 Жыл бұрын

55 years ago when I was school (6th form) we used to call them Royal Oilfields for a reason!

@splodge5714 Жыл бұрын

The local RE dealers old wooden floor was always awash with oil. Worst British bike of the 60's.

@ianmoney2449 Жыл бұрын

oh the memories! rode it many years ago on XT500, with clothes in rucksac on my back. Also took in outer hebrides as well.

@MillieonaVespa Жыл бұрын

That wasn’t a video ! …….it was a work of art ! …thank you Freddie for such wonderful content….stunning and the music was wonderful👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын

Thank you🙂🙌🏻🙌🏻

@anjahadicke4849 3 ай бұрын

Scotland ❤ nothing to add. Safe ride always!

@chriskiwi2601 Жыл бұрын

Wow what lovely scenery and great choice of music Freddie. Cheers from New Zealand.

@glendahill Жыл бұрын

what a brilliant video to watch on a saturday night. fantastic scenery, but hey, it's Scotland, what else did you expect. think I will be watching more of your vids

@ericlips2420 Жыл бұрын

The weather adds to the drama. Good job filming in spite of the adverse conditions. Hats off! Keep it up.

@MarkSmith-hl7tw Жыл бұрын

Spectacular I am from Canada, Ontario but will definitely make the trip thanks so much!!!

@SQTierHog Жыл бұрын

Finally getting to see this one... Thank you Freddie.

@GW1957-SY Жыл бұрын

What an amazing visual feast! You have a good eye Freddie!

@WiltshireMan Жыл бұрын

My Himalayan hasn't used a drop of oil and now has almost 16K miles on the clock. Having said that I rarely ride the bike above 60mph. Great series of videos Freddie, I rode some of those roads in recent years

@laurielyon7740 8 ай бұрын

I’m 75, a Canadian and have been to Scotland 3 times beginning in 1997. The scenery is beyond spectacular. The highlands are magnificent but so is the rest of the country and I’ve done much of it. We drove the Applecross Road (Bealach Na Ba) in ‘99 in bright sunshine, as luck would have it, and it was stunning. Would have loved to have done it on my ‘01 GL1800 or my ‘07 Triumph Tiger Triple. If you’re heading to Scotland, don’t miss this road! You’ll never forget the experience.

@bobtaheyna7487 Жыл бұрын

Hi Freddie, Just watched your latest video and I was overjoyed to see you passed through my village of shieldaig! I have been following you for a while and if I had known I would have made you all a mug of coffee..keep up the great content you share. Cheers

@Ben-qz4gh Жыл бұрын

7:21 feared the worst when i seen that side stand down, every bike needs a sidestand kill switch! B Amazing video as always though Freddie!

@engrcumins9809 Жыл бұрын

I've dreeamed of seeing my motherland by motorcycle, preferably my own but, this will do for now. Thank you.

@RobLittleuk Жыл бұрын

Brilliant Freddie BUT…..imagine being over 20 stone, 70 years old and doing this Pass on a 35 year old 100cc 2-stroke !! Worried me that I wouldn’t make it but the little YB100 didn’t miss a beat!

@ballaservices9275 Жыл бұрын

Scotland, and NI were exactly like this when we went to the NW200 in May last year. I went to the races with some mates then did a ride around NW Scotland afterwards - it was diabolical weather. So bad in fact that I cut the ride short and fled south to my mates place for the rest of my trip over (I live in Australia). The weather is SUCH a crying shame because the countryside is just fabulous for bikes.

@grahamblackshaw7113 Жыл бұрын

That was a was a wonderful trip. As a teenager in the mid 1960's I did a spell at an adventure school in Applecross and I will always remember the trip over top. There was no coast road way back then so you could either get into or out of Applecross over the top or by sea. I always wanted to go back and cycle that road but never got around to it so thanks for the journey.

@artistonamotorbike Жыл бұрын

To quote Jeremy Clarkson "Scotland is europes greatest race track". Fantastic trip Freddie, loving this adventure

@markrobertson5305 Жыл бұрын

Once the Himalayan has a few miles on it and beds in it looses no oil at all. Enjoyed the video. A trip ive made on my Himalayan. Great fun.

@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын

This is very good to know

@c0583094 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video again Freddie. Thanks .

@mozdickson Жыл бұрын

Thank you Freddy. Beautifully crafted mate - from a Bonny (riding) Kiwi lad, with links to Clan McLeod, Isle of Skye.

@pauloldenburg Жыл бұрын

Was there 24 years ago with my Africa Twin. Love Scotland!

@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын

I’m very happy to say that it’s probably barely changed since you were last there🙂🤘🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏍️

@pauloldenburg Жыл бұрын

Thank you @@FreddieDobbs for bringing back memories! I will have to come back and brave again the trillions of midgets on the camping ground right above Applecross village!

@mrlongtree Жыл бұрын

I love my country and as a Scot I spend as much time as I can out riding. Scotland is made for motorcycling and you don't need to go to Skye and the north west. The whole of Scotland is spectacular. I suppose that is why we have so many bikers coming over from mainland Europe.

@petewebb6952 Жыл бұрын

The long wheel base Land-rover with the pizza oven made me smile 😊 I expect your Bonneville would have liked that journey…

@stevenrobinson5035 Жыл бұрын

Wow! You got the holy trinity! Beautiful scenery, a Defender and some motorcycles in one shot! Good work Sir👍

@lordgibbness Жыл бұрын

I just did the applecross pass on my route from the nc500 into Skye! It was a great ride! I had changeable weather, but generally it was really good! One thing I would say, for touring get some goretex pro kit (e.g. rukka) and you can ride through anything without even feeling it...

@teneretraveller8980 Жыл бұрын

If the weather doesn't ruin your tour, everything's else must be great. Fortunately, Scotland has everything else and does it better than most. Great footage. Really enjoyed this one. Safe, happy travels 👍

@stewy62 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the all too brief shot of the Alliss-Chalmers tractor in their classic Persian Orange 🇬🇧

@GwendalAria Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us along for the ride freddy

@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын

100% my pleasure, thank you Aria!

@depechemoto Жыл бұрын

Stunning Freddie, thank you for that.

@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын

Thanks🙌🏻

@mantarayal Жыл бұрын

What a brilliant vid Freddie. Thanks. Ride safe everyone and ❤ from NZ. I have been lucky enough to ride through Scotland many moons ago, and it is as stunning now, as it was then.

@stevezodiac491 Жыл бұрын

Loch Marie in the background from where you parked at the top. Been there numerous times, wonderful ! Carry on down that road past Ben Eighe.

@twowheelsoneleg5672 Жыл бұрын

That's fairly typical weather for Scotland tbf, treat the rain as normal and the dry days as a bonus

@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын

Best attitude

@Thelastoxonian Жыл бұрын

Just had a quick view before work. Will catch the full episode this evening. Great production by the way. A quick observation. At 7’19” into the production I believe the last rider has their side stand down. With the grace of good fortune, the stand flicks up into place on the slight left bend rather than throws the rider. Lucky rider.

@jgordoncooper7112 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for persevering through the weather to give us this stunning series of videos so the rest of us can enjoy them while we relax in the comfort of our homes. Aint life great?

@jamiecleeves7921 Жыл бұрын

nightmare with the weather thankgod for france greece and spain thanks freddie

@heleti0000 Жыл бұрын

Loved the Gentleman with the “garbage bag inner liner” 🤣. Reminded me of a time I was working overseas and during a very big concrete pour, a cold front with strong wind and some rain (enough to keep you wet and shivering) came through hours before it was forecast. To keep everyone “dry” and working to finish the pour, I bought a big roll of garbage bags and we all wore one. The Management crew thought it was hilarious but the workers wore them happily and even brought them to work the next day (I keep a couple rolled up in my Himalayan’s panniers “just in case” - they take up no room and are very effective at keeping your “core” dry). Love this tour - I spent a week touring Scotland in an open TR2 back in the 70’s. Stunning, rugged and beautiful country - much like the tough and resilient people it has bred.

@splodge5714 Жыл бұрын

Half a litre of oil in 500 miles! That's much worse than my 1960 British bike😂 Great ride through some beautiful scenery, cheers.

@dgbourdon1325 Жыл бұрын

Nice Freddie, nice!

@stevef8763 Жыл бұрын

Spectacular, the deer... wonderful really good. Thanks Freddie.

@stevefleming4450 Жыл бұрын

Well.. I've been away so long that I actually got a lump in my throat at 8mins 30secs. I sat in that very spot one day for over an hour.. maybe half a dozen cars passed.. it is truly God's country. Glad your enjoying it Freddie. 😊

@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын

It’s a really special place- it makes you feel lucky to be alive. And I can almost guarantee it’s still exactly the same as when you last visited😍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@noLuckyStrike09 Жыл бұрын

These episodes have been one of your finest.

@antonoat Жыл бұрын

Really enjoying this Freddie, thanks for making the effort to film and share it with us, no mean feat that's for sure. Cheers!

@rick6738 Жыл бұрын

Look what a youtube channel i've found! The atmosphere, the music, the filming.. Perfect, enjoyed this one! You've got a new subscriber

@steve1962 Жыл бұрын

Done that a few yrs back on my BMW 1200RT with my 12 yr old son on the back…. The most dangerous part….. the bloody midges when we parked up😅😅😅

@namanpadha2038 Жыл бұрын

fabulous

@jjcale1976 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful typical Scottish weather💪

@michaelalexanderkroiss5600 Жыл бұрын

Beauty certainly lies in the eye of the beholder, but there´s no denying the grass cannot be much greener somewhere else.

@stephenbrown321 Жыл бұрын

Even when it rains Scotland is beautiful!

@antyest Жыл бұрын

Refreshing presentation & breathtaking beauty...

@theshepherd9382 Жыл бұрын

I have no idea how you stayed so positive through all that rain! Another fantastic video Freddie keep up the good work!

@colincolquhoun3973 Жыл бұрын

I seem to remember telling you to come to Scotland a while back..I knew you would love it!! There's nowhere like it, even when the weather is shit it's still awesome 😅😅

@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын

This is very true: crappy weather= Lord of the Rings style moodiness, and blue sky=stunning views. It’s win/win

@EnglishVeteran Жыл бұрын

When the weather is sh**? 😂😂

@mikerider58 Жыл бұрын

I'm very proud to say l come from Dalriada or the North East Antrim coast of Northern Ireland. The Kingdom of Dalriada includes the West Coast of Scotland. My tribesmen originally came from the South West Coast of Ireland. My Grandmother was Scottish and my Grandfather was Irish and l was born in Dalriada, an incredibly beautiful spiritual timeless part of the world, full of folklore and a magic that even the greatest poet's and songwriters in the world struggle to describe. Enjoy your magic trip Freddie, we'll be watchin ye....

@lensmann100 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful scenery, arguably made all the better if you aren't part of an organised tour.

@utube999ify Жыл бұрын

I did Applecross pass in April. My weather was better, yet Imstill had cloud at the top. Probably had a better view on the way down the North side than you would have.

@110adventures7 Жыл бұрын

Im lucky enough to have Scottish in laws and have toured round Scotland many times. I've done the Applecross pass 4 times only ever managed to actually see the view once due to the weather.

@walidhendrix7495 Жыл бұрын

I want the "So Glorious" t shirt Freddie 😂 ✌

@goose3973 Жыл бұрын

Ah Freddie, That was a great episode. You really are a very good story teller. We have in these Islands (UK & IRELAND) some of the best scenery & roads to be had in Europe. Well done. You must fo a trip to the West of Ireland sometime, "WildAtlantic Way"

@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much🙌🏻 The Wild Atlantic Way is right up at the top of my list for a next adventure🇮🇪

@goose3973 Жыл бұрын

@@FreddieDobbs Our visit to Kilarney 5 weeks ago... Stunning roads kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ra-jlNybq7HHqac.html

@DJackson0210 Жыл бұрын

Positively epic, Freddy! Thanks for taking us along!

@palmyrarameikiene827 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting vlog, beautiful country, the scenery really stunning, thanks for showing this😊

@mr.145 Жыл бұрын

Scottish biker here,gloves tip for the rain,i use padded cycling gloves,covered by rubber large,black marigolds .dry hands for safety,and they dont take up much room.

@neilurquhart8622 8 ай бұрын

My tip….get some decent 100%waterproof gear🌧️🌧️🌧️

@neilurquhart8622 8 ай бұрын

Not surprised you got soaked through; looked as though you were dressed for a walk to your local coffee bar!! Might be an idea to invest in some 100% waterproof gear eh?

@roadwarrior8560 2 ай бұрын

Using oil is not a quirk, it's a sign of a bad engine. Went over Applecross Pass last month, beautiful weather when we were there.

@road_king_dude Жыл бұрын

Epic footage!

@leftymadrid Жыл бұрын

Definitely a bucket list item!! Scotland is unique in many ways. The people are special in my mind. Gosh, I'd even pray for a Scottish girlfriend!

@Getting-On Жыл бұрын

The rain looked rally bad alright?? But that makes the journey even more rememberable. Low clouds - bikes in the mist.

@DeiseRebel Жыл бұрын

Adventure lights the soul ❤

@open_water2411 Жыл бұрын

Stunning as ever! And just one of the many reasons I live in Scotland.

@jacobjanluth4893 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic thanks!

@gypsyjessye Жыл бұрын

Glorious! ❤😍

@sanatandharma4435 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Freddie, many thanks indeed!

@MOTOUK1 Жыл бұрын

Crazy to think the week before this was crazy hot and clear skies

@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын

Ahhhh I know!

@jezza1421 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done Freddie; very watchable and inspiring

@rustynail9007 Жыл бұрын

Another gorgeous road mr dobbs. Very interesting. The mobile pizza truck was one hell of a idea

@701Adventures Жыл бұрын

I thought you might have included more footage of the Applecross Pass, in particular the two switchbacks. I was riding over it once when I had to give way to a coach coming towards me, I didn’t think vehicles of that size were permitted on it and I’ve no idea how it got round the two hairpin bends. 👍

@cristophmeyenburg4745 Жыл бұрын

Excellent footage, stunning landscapes. Thank you very much.

@joshuajames1720 Жыл бұрын

8:30 - your piece to camera, what top quality stuff! Keep perfecting it, and I can see you being offered some tv contracts! Good stuff Freddie, love the passion! 💪

@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын

That’s really kind of you to say so, thank you Joshua🙂🙌🏻

@MalcolmStaines Жыл бұрын

SPECTACULAR

@eddiemizen3703 Жыл бұрын

Lovely looking place, nice video 📹

@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын

Thanks Eddie, really glad you enjoyed it!

@Bob-ts2tu Жыл бұрын

i was lucky enough to do the pass end may about 8am in brilliant sunshine without having many of the dreaded campervans on the road as part of the nc500. it's certainly a lovely biking road and i didn't watch any vids beforehand as i didnt wanna spoil the surprise, but was still a little worried it might have been a bit awkward in places, but not a bit of it, and the western part of the nc500 is by far the best of the route. GL and thanks for the vid

@darrenhall6509 Жыл бұрын

I must have been just unlucky I guess. Went for a weeks bike tour of Scotland in 2015, the weather was awful every day and most of the people I meet were grumpy or just plain rude. Glade to get out of the place to be honest !

@KimmoJaskari Жыл бұрын

Yep. Rain gear, well tested before the trip, so the skin stays dry. If I hadn't had that when I did 8 hours in Norwegian icy downpour I don't know what I'd have done. Vistas on this trip are spectacular though.

@FreddieDobbs Жыл бұрын

Once you’re soaked through, it’s hard to recover on the same day!

@MrNeilRoberts Жыл бұрын

almost a replay of our bike trip around Tasmania .... especially the weather !⛈🌦☔

@stevenbolik2343 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful....

@volt8684 Жыл бұрын

Please will someone in TV give Freddie and Monica a sponsored free rein to make a series about anything!!! It knocks tv series off the park. Thanks both. Also Fred it’s not unusual for new (older) type engines to burn oil as the tolerances are much bigger than ultra modern engines. As the rings and bores bed in likely oil consumption reduce or eliminated