Clanadonia, tribal drummers, were there again, joined by a second piper, playing at Grantown and also in the main arena, along with other bands of various genres and a rock opera. Sunday was a wash out, with relentless rain all day and no bikes moved other than those who were heading off home. Some of the trade stands packed up and left early. There was a large contingent from Baden Chapter, Germany, several Chapters from Scandinavia, most of those in UK, as far south as Plymouth, all proving how popular this rally has become. Rolling Hills, Cheltenham, had over 90 at the rally, although most had travelled to and from Aviemore in smaller groups. It must be near capacity for the hotels locally and it was reported as a sell-out, but quite a few camp. If only the rain could stay away!
A prompt start after breakfast saw us on the road south to Perth and over the Forth Road Bridge in showery weather, around Edinburgh to Selkirk, where we stayed at a lovely Best Western, the Philipburn Hotel. It's a small place but has a very pleasant setting on the outskirts of Selkirk, large well finished rooms, with very good food and service.
The route home was mostly motorway after Carlisle, but we had only the odd shower to contend with and made good time. It was a good rally, although the overall trip was just 7 days and 6 nights, but we weren't pushed for miles and time and were able to enjoy all the bits that deserved it.
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