I had an EPIC Scottish Motorcycling Adventure!

I had an EPIC Scottish Motorcycling Adventure! A few weeks ago I did a tour on a motorcycle of the Scottish Highlands. We covered Lairg, Ullapool, Glencoe, Aviemore and Durness to name a few places. It was absolutely amazing and I can't recommend it enough. My BMW S1000XR was a great tool for a Scottish adventure!
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[@nikkim5970]

Absolutely beautiful and on our own doorstep so to speak. This is the first tour I plan to do when I finally pass my MOD 1&2 😆.

[@maxflight777]

You aren’t the only one to be baffled by the BMW keyless (fuel cap !) I got stuck with my GS … a guy with a gorgeous V12 Aston Martin wandered over from an adjacent pump to help me … Turned out to be Harry from Harry’s garage (evo fame ) !

[@maccas1krr46]

We go every year, stay in Fort William, put the bikes in the van and drive up from near where you live near Donington park, I take my S1000rr, it's our favourite holiday of the year the Kyle of Lochalsh road is a mega road to have a play on the sports bikes and the view is unreal !

[@-DC-]

Travelled the World and Scotland is still one of the most amazing Countries I've ever visited, Wonderful Channel 💪

[@tmac77]

Thanks! I agree 😎😁

[@prathaps848]

Me too...did the same with wifey in 2012....even visited the same store Green welly store :) and battled weather demons too.... glad to know they found gold...we did too in the beauty of the place

[@Boppa1260]

Why travel abroad, we've got it all here. Stunning scenery and a bit of rain thanks Taylor.🏍🌧👏

[@tmac77]

We definitely do!

[@maxflight777]

You need to do both ! (Home and abroad) Don’t miss Scotland/Norway and Portugal ! (Not all in the same trip !)

[@Conneyfogle]

Excellent stuff Taylor, more of these please.

[@williamlorimer060867]

Scotland is a fantastic place I think you were unlucky with the weather it’s been so dry this year 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@tonymorgan3526]

Well done today at Snetterton mate, crazy racing and some great results 👍👍👍👍😁😁😁

[@tmac77]

Thanks Tony!

[@chriswalker9850]

Great video Taylor, lost count of the amount of times i’ve done them roads over the years, i can imagine the conversation now, “I’m going Scotland with a few mates, Taylor Mackenzie, his dad & a few more” “Oh ok, are they any good”? 😂😂

[@mickangel3945]

Scotland next year for me again. I rode in some biblical weather down the M74 from Glasgow a few years ago into horizontal rain, a gusting south westerly gail and at night. I counter steered into it all the way down as far as Gretna and the arm pump was so bad it was either stop or die basically. A memorable trip.

[@tartantam3405]

Brilliant photography Taylor. Makes the video, short, sharp, snappy and enjoyable. This place is my back garden (and of course your dad’s old stomping ground - Denny), so I’m really glad that you enjoyed it. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏍

[@sallywalsh6012]

Great vid, we were up there in June, loved every minute. The beauty of the place is breath taking. Xxx

[@jammydoughnut]

That trip back on the m6 reminded of one of my Scotland trips a few years back. Pissed it doon all the way frae Callander to Leicestershire, freezing and soaked. But it was still awesome. Nice footage and thanks for the reminder about Lairg... beautiful place

[@usernaame316]

wow that looks magical! great drone shots, really enjoyed this video 😊

[@edwardcole1231]

Sorry, only just caught up with this vid as we were @ Snetterton last Sunday and well done on your 2nd place. Tried to catch your attention on the podium, but think you were more overjoyed with the result, so had a chat with Billy instead. Did the west coast to Torridon in 2018, so did the same roads on the way up, stopped in Tyndrum and filled up at the same station before taking in Glencoe. Such amazing roads. Lucky to catch only one storm all week. Your journey home looked pants. Need to get back up there soon. Nice to see your dad 'borrow' a bike from Redline. A great set-up and always happy with their service.

[@branthurley2285]

Those roads were our w/e escape as Weegie kids. Midges & rain are unavoidable. But the scenery is breathtaking. Tremendous vlog, Taylor.

[@tmac77]

Thanks! They're amazing aren't they 😁

[@tam1381]

Taylor Interesting fact.The train journey from Fort William to Mallaig was voted the most scenic in the world a few years ago,it's amazing. Great couple of days you had there.

[@tmac77]

I did it a couple of years ago it's amazing!

[@Stu-SB]

The road from Fort Bill to Mallaig is also outstanding.. plus you can get the ferry to Skye, it's only around 30 minutes travel..

[@mitchsteele2927]

Awesome vid, stunning scenery, did a similar trip couple of yrs back and the group that went have very fond memories of that trip, yr before that we did the outer Hebrides on a hopscotch 8 ferry ticket, stunning scenery there too, thank again , Mitch 👍

[@Jamesb944]

Good to see you went from Grantown on Spey over the Lecht. Always a favourite North east Scotland bike run. To be fair there isn't much north of Perth that isn't fun.

[@tmac77]

You're so right, it was all great!

[@neilmurrell281]

Toured Scotland nearly every year for 27 years sometimes 2 or 3 times a year and I never get sick of it. Go over Applecross you'll love it.

[@ladgolf6330]

Stunning scenery matey. I love living in Spain but nothing beats the ruged landscapes you've shown in that video. Mountains, rivers, lochs and ocean - beautiful.

[@tmac77]

Awesome stuff 😎

[@ronniethomson8349]

Been following your channel Taylor really enjoying it, have followed your dad for years coming from Stirling before I went to Canada for 26yrs now living back in Alloa, the mckenzie clan can be proud of all that you have achieved and your dad and mum can be rightly proud of how articulate you are, you have renewed my interest in bike racing

[@RichardOfYork1967]

Brilliant video Taylor, really well made , and shows the rugged scenery 👌

[@tmac77]

Thanks 😊

[@Highlandwolf2sas]

So glad you enjoyed the trip with your old man (Life “Adventures” shared between father & son are priceless ) Thanks for sharing 👍🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@patrickprosser3960]

2022 go to Glasgow, pick up Gordon Grigor & Don Rutherford (West Coast Harley) & Graeme Ferguson (Mickey Oates Suzuki), head down to Campbeltown (whisky capital) via Loch Lomond, Inveraray, Lochgilphead. Then do the islands & more whisky ... Islay, Ghia, Jura. Take a ferry back via Dunoon. This is the best motorcycle road in Scotland.

[@patrickhurst8205]

Awesome. We are blessed to be able to travel to such beautiful scenery. Thanks for bringing us your journey looks like you and your dad had a great time.

[@tmac77]

Thanks Patrick!

[@wheelzwheeler]

Really nice job. Great looking vid, cheers for the ride.

[@retiredpainter259]

Brilliant Taylor love the scenery brings back memories of my working days as a car transporter driver , nowadays I just love to paint the views 👍👍

[@eman19487]

Cracking video although short probably one of your best, will be doing a similar route next week.👍

[@Neelfy01]

Yeah the scenery we have here (as your dad knows) is 2nd to none especially if you get descent weather yeh cannae beat it ;-). Hopefully I'll meet you on the road next year.

[@highlandriders9696]

Glad you enjoyed my stomping ground and the weather stayed mostly favourable.

[@tmac77]

It's awesome!

[@AuProspecting-Scotland]

The river at 9 mins in is the famous river spey , prolific atlantic salmon river, as you went over the river spey and turned right for tomintoul , few miles up the road is famous "Brig O Broon", in songs, then you hit tomintoul and out the backroad to aberdeen, past the ski lift etc awesome video Taylor

[@tmac77]

😁😎 it's a great part of the country!

[@chrisrogers6502]

The landscape was awesome,bit of rain never hurt anyone we are British after all

[@tmac77]

Correct, we're well used to it!

[@practicalplinking6133]

Nothing like the spray of water off the road surface from a huge truck. The rain was comfortable till that !! Excellent video- crazy swimmers are world wide evidently !! And it doesn't get any better than riding with people you don't have to worry about, riding skills that is.

[@akilagun1]

Love the video. Nice tour of upper Scotland. Plenty of miles on a cool Adventure BMW with your Dad and mates. Can't get much better than that. Quality.

[@tmac77]

Definitely not 😎

[@alistairshaw3206]

I'm glad you enjoyed my lovely country, and of course the country your dad grew up in. I've ridden those roads myself in all weathers and always enjoyed it. Modern technology, I have never seen a fuel cap like that on a bike! Well, my newest bike is 1994 and my oldest 1972, so I will stick to using a key. Brilliant video again, Taylor.

[@RoseangleWarrior]

Absolutely superb to see you oot we yer auld man enjoying our stunning country.

[@nobass_stub1394]

:) Brought back so many memories of my 5 day 4000 km trip around the SE coastline of Australia (three day of which it was non stop rain) and wouldn't have changed a second of it. Glad to see you and ya Dad had a great time. :)

[@greggan100]

Your video editing is coming along nicely. What a ride and brilliant memories with your dad and friends. Keep the vlogs coming absolutely love them👌👍

[@tmac77]

Thanks 😊😎

[@jamesallen4050]

I've just done that journey myself, and it was just what I needed to shake the lockdown out of me. I grew up in Ross-shire and the Hebrides, and for some reason we moved to Norfolk ffs! (bonus: Snett)

[@tmac77]

😂😂

[@TheHead9999]

You can go back if you want. The English do send loads of English tax money up there to keep you in a manner that Scotland cannot provide.

[@jamesallen4050]

@@TheHead9999 Is that really your best effort to communicate with others? 😂 🤣

[@TheHead9999]

@@jamesallen4050 I should have said North Britain ffs

[@neilr6372]

You can’t beat a good road trip with your Dad. Epic🤩🤩🤩

[@Bigyin600]

Good video, well put together Taylor. Done a lot of those roads myself in the past but time for another visit back home methinks after a John O Groats trip 2 years ago. Moved to Norfolk years ago and still miss the mountains and the fantastic riding choices.

[@tmac77]

Thanks Rob, it's a great part of the world!

[@Team-fabulous]

I would be in the Highlands 5 times a year on the bike. Tyndrum Inn is a great place to stay... Scotland never fails to surprise me with its beauty... Is it any wonder Scotland can provide so many fantastic road racers as the roads are fantastic.... The road from Inverness down to Fort William which hugs Loch Ness is scratchers paradise... Scotland the brave. Scotland the beautiful..

[@tmac77]

It's fantastic isn't it!

[@jeg569]

Great video, must have been special to be on the trip with your dad too.

[@Liz25.91]

Looks amazing, especially the views 😍

[@daleevans402]

, Great vid as always Taylor. I did the nc500 early June and loved it. Scotland is so scenic.

[@tmac77]

Thanks Dale!

[@Banditmanuk]

We were there just last week. MT10 and Street Triple on those roads were just amazing. We had no rain!! Great vid, it really is stunning and for us we'll worth the journey from Ashby. Cheers

[@tmac77]

Awesome stuff!!

[@kevo8013]

Who needs Spain etc when we have this beautiful scenery on our doorsteps, good vid bud

[@martiniv8924]

Enjoyed that, plenty of gold in Scotland in more ways than one 👌🏻

[@tmac77]

Most definitely!

[@carlfoster5381]

We had our second year trip to do NC500 east to west. Leicester to moffat via the dales to devils bridge before getting on the M6, ullapool, durness, gairloch, john o groats, thurso, bettyhill, aviemore, balmoral, inverness, moffat, home. stunning roads, scenery and people

[@tmac77]

Great roads aren't they! I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@EpicMotorcycleAdventures]

Dude, reminded me of my last trip on the NC500. It pissed it down every day except one. On that one dry day I was heading through Wester Ross, the weather was just perfect. Blue skies, a couple clouds dotted here and there. Empty roads.And every corner was painted a beautiful image of why the north of Scotland is truly a world class destination. That is, if you can ignore the figgin midges 😀

[@Lochwood92]

Just caught this Taylor. Why haven't I come across your channel before 😲.. Did some of this route couple of weeks ago when going around Skye.. Some gorgeous roads and your drone footage was awesome. 👌👍

[@SouthWest-jj8yu]

Enjoyed your video, hadn’t heard of you as I don’t follow bike racing now but did recognise your dad although not straight away. Have a photo with him and my dad along with an autograph when I met him at the Scottish Motorcycle show many years ago, he was always the person I looked out for in racing then👍

[@grahamx8623]

Done that and run into the sea at exactly the same point on the same beach. It’s one of the best places ever. I had a 400 mile trip home in the rain aqua planing past Arctic’s etc but would do it again in a heartbeat.

[@tojj29]

We've just come back from Scotland. Amazing place, amazing people, scenery and roads. We had 9 days of England , Scotland & Wales. Can't wait to go back. Good video, thank you

[@tmac77]

So much good riding up there! 😁😁

[@roygregory1250]

All the best to you both for the weekend 👍🏍️

[@cmcc3721]

9:54 been there. While it might not be particularly pleasant at the time, the end result is usually a stomach full of food and a few pints of beer. What memories are made of.

[@6arethevan5]

Absolutely epic, can't fault you Taylor it's amazing up there, rode around the Cairngorms 6 weeks ago with the Mrs, stayed in the middle of nowhere just outside of Edzell, heading to Dumfries in 2 weeks (annual trip for a bunch of us) for the weekend, and yeah......the rain, all part of it pal 😂😂 cheers for sharing appreciated as always 🙂👍

[@tmac77]

Thanks for watching as always 😁😎

[@wallabybob3020]

What a wonderful upload! I lived in Australia for twenty years. The only things I really missed about the U.K.? A decent pint and Scotland. Thanks Taylor.👍🏻

[@tmac77]

Can't beat it 😎

[@adrianmanson2147]

Another top video, Glad you enjoyed the tour.

[@tmac77]

😎😁

[@malcolmwatton4323]

Great video Taylor-Thank you.

[@tmac77]

Glad you enjoyed it Malcolm!

[@81craw]

I also visited that castle this year on a bike tour . I’m up that way a lot in fact but first time to Castle Tioram. Cracking views . The single track road along the river is a bit sketchy.

[@richardross932]

1300 miles and it rained in England !! Some great roads up here Taylor glad you enjoyed it 🏍

[@tmac77]

I know what are the chances 😂

[@nigelcopestake3618]

Awesome, done most of the roads you did and more. Scotland is the place to be 👍👍👍

[@tmac77]

100%!

[@leebattams8002]

Fantastic I’ve just returned from the north coast 500. 1800 miles in six days absolutely fantastic can’t wait to go again👌✌️

[@tmac77]

Awesome isn't it!

[@bazwax77]

That stretch not long after the ‘green welly’ bottom of the glen with a loch on the left 🤯🔥🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@dodger132]

Brilliant trip Taylor, thanks for sharing.

[@tmac77]

Cheers Roger!

[@amarjeetpanesar2261]

Was up in Glencoe this summer, place is stunning , need to get up there on my bike 🏍. Great video mate 👍

[@gordonwood608]

brilliant. been up there a few times love it .

[@allyp6646]

I'm just back from travelling the west coast on my motorbike. What a beautiful country it is. You will have to do the Applecross Pass lol.

[@tmac77]

You can't beat it!

[@blairhenderson1476]

Wow, what an amazing trip. Some lovely shots in there, looks brilliant 👍

[@tmac77]

Thanks 😁

[@triggermoto1683]

Wow absolutely beautiful what a lovely road trip loved it

[@richardsimpson3792]

Great film Taylor...nice to see that motorcycles mean more to you than racing alone. Your Dad never ceases to amaze and amuse.

[@tmac77]

They're a massive part of our lives in a lot of different ways!

[@P38Aaron]

Nice video, we did Scotland some years ago but unfortunately it was in a car, lovely scenery. Thanks for sharing.

[@tmac77]

Thanks Aaron 😁👍🏼

[@garthmctavish7335]

Looks beautiful! We got to get there some day! Thanks 😎👍

[@tmac77]

Definitely!

[@jeffdavies688]

Loved that one Taylor!......would love to see more travel videos....shame that's too far away from Mexico where I am!

[@edwinnobbs2687]

Me and a mate are heading up there for a very similar trip this week, been up once before and its incredible!!! I didn't need anything else to get me even more excited for this trip and then days before we leave you pump this video out....awesome!!! 👍🏻

[@tmac77]

You'll love it!!

[@edwinnobbs2687]

@@tmac77 You bloody legend!!! I tried to find you at cadwell so you can reimburse me for all the advertisements I've watched 🤣 Joking aside, so glad your still out on track man and your channel is awesome 👍🏻

[@alexpage7292]

You can’t beat a road trip! Great vid Taylor

[@johnwiffen6655]

Looks like a wonderful trip. About ten years ago couple of us rode up to watch the six day trial around Fort William. Wettest place in the UK. Filled up with petrol at the Green Welly for the return trip. Only the second time I’d been past Hadrian’s wall!

[@tmac77]

I'd love to go have a look at the trial some time!

[@mattlightfoot3079]

Decent trip that Taylor, I live not far from Inverness and I go to Ullapool for a ride out a lot, still never gets boring. Great footage with the drone.

[@tmac77]

I already can't wait to go back 😎

[@984francis]

Helmet hair, the best and simplest way. Seriously, these roads and scenery are a revelation. It's best to take time to walk some of the mountains though.

[@maxflight777]

Taylor … we love you and your dad ! 👍👍👍. Good filming. Great men.

[@NooBiker]

Great touring video. Looked like a lot of fun 👍

[@tmac77]

Thanks! It was really good fun.

[@bikerboy7126]

Great vlog Taylor, thanks. 👍

[@tmac77]

Cheers 👍🏼

[@johnrice2198]

Good to see you out and about in scotland 🏍🏍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍👍

[@tmac77]

The best place in the world!

[@verdeboyo]

Wow Taylor, that was awesome!! We have so many great places to visit on our Island. It must be so cool having a dad like your's, he is loved by us fans. Yeah do lots more with your pops cos he is cool AF! Hey and you are too Sir! Oh and superb video editing👍🏻

[@paulthompson8613]

And so say all of us .nice on mate

[@tmac77]

Thanks Gio!

[@ericmcdonald7313]

Just did a 1000 mile cris cross of the highlands back in May. Amazing trip. One day of driving rain and fog on the west coast but weather was awesome otherwise. Great video

[@tmac77]

Amazing!

[@louiseprice46]

Awesome video. We have done some of that journey but in a car as we took our dog

[@ramboracing702]

Legend!! Great result today 🤘✌️

[@blackhillbiker5469]

Great watch Taylor,i was about your age when i got into bikes,after a few years on sports bikes i bought a touring bike with all the panniers and stuff,changed my life forever and also me as a person.Looks like you did a lot of the places and roads i did back then and it was great seeing it and its not a true bike trip unless you get a good soaking at some point,good to see you smiling again and back in the BSB,if your ever touring around Durham or Northumberland stop by and i'll buy you a brew and a brekkie. 👍

[@tmac77]

Awesome thanks!

[@williambergin3943]

Love it mate. Beautiful Scotland. Great video. 👍🙌

[@tmac77]

Cheers mate!

[@davidhardstaff8110]

Welcome to my backyard glad you enjoyed it.

[@tmac77]

😎🤩 it was awesome!

[@Blahshog]

Hi Taylor, good to see that you had a great time up in Scotland, it's a fantastic part of the Country for a holiday (if the weather holds!). Rather you than me in that flippin rain on the way home.

[@tmac77]

I've only just dried out 😂😂

[@Shinysideup]

I really need to tour Scotland, excellent video, well done a good result at Snetterton today

[@tmac77]

Thanks Ian!

[@R1_norm]

I need too do this next summer loving the channel Taylor 👌

[@tmac77]

I can't recommend it enough!

[@shirleyboy8859]

I have been to Scotland many times over the years. Unfortunately I was in a truck, so not able to go on those roads...... Even met your Dad, in a pub of course.... I follow a guy called "Steve Marsh" He does some beautiful road trips around Scotland.. Well worth a look.... This looked like a fantastic trip... Take care and stay safe.... :-)))))

[@fredscratchet1355]

Amazing video. So glad you and your dad had time to chill out and enjoy yourselves. I wouldn't be able to do that, I'm too old and stiff to cock my leg up that high over the saddle🤣

[@Big88Country]

I hope to one day Ride a Harley through the Highlands of Scotland, bucket list item. I'm a retired Marine living in North Carolina, it's gonna happen, God willing!

[@nhhammer8782]

Lovely stuff, parts of New Hampshire remind me of Scotland, I was a bit surprised that Mad Mark didna wheelie up with his kilt on to embrace the weather a bit but you can’t have everything. Perhaps in the future he will enlighten us with some touring tips. Keep up the good work.

[@tmac77]

😂 maybe one day!

[@TheMilkybarkid69]

Cracking video, was up there myself in June.

[@tmac77]

Thanks! It's so much fun isn't it