NC500 Scotland Trip Day 6// Riding BMW GS Motorcycles // The Cairngorms to Glenshee (Part 1)

Hi People! 🙌🏼
Here is Day 6 of our Scottish trip! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
This day was cracking, so good I've split it into 2 parts.
The day started with a SUPER early alarm clock in the form of a VERY loud family above us, teamed with the paper thin walls at the Glenavon in the Cairngorms!
We then rode to the Tea at the Shee where Mike discovered a cracked screen on the GoPro.
Nightmare!!!!!
Anyway, I hope you enjoy the vlog!
Thanks!
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[@chrishubner-zp7cj]

We have just watched your 5 day trip on the NC500. My wife and I did this in June last year on a new K1600 GTL. You showed so many places we went to and so many happy memories. Even the boat trip at Ullapool with the extremely knowledgeable guide on the boat. Sorry your review of the in Kinlockbervie wasn't brilliant. We thought the hotel was a bit tired but the food was lovely. Keep up the good work. Chris & Helen

[@Chris-vq5vr]

Big thumbs up. What a bummer with that GoPro 😔😔. Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

[@antonyallen8677]

Loved this video, some absolutely epic roads and scenery, also fab commentary from Kate as always.😊

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks Antony! Means a lot!

[@neilchristie7637]

My local roads, the squares are where they burn the heather, this is where the grouse tend to feed on the new growth.

[@UsernameKate]

Ah no way! Thanks for that info Neil, interesting!

[@dylanrichards9984]

Great vid guys 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@craigmiddleton1767]

Hi Kate When on the side stand on your bikes, turn the bars away from you as you take it off the side stand. You should find it easier to push up.

[@UsernameKate]

Hey Craig, I wish I'd seen that video before July last year 🤣 it defo works but on certain slopes/ hills when you're a shirt arse, there's no saving you 😅 speaking from experience 🤣

[@TheBez1965]

We always stop there in that lay-by just after Lecht ski centre .brilliant view

[@mikepye86]

i seen the groove in the road youve made through doing it so many times 😂😂

[@TheBez1965]

@@mikepye86 there was a van in its roof last Saturday just at that bit

[@stephentams8940]

Lovely video the scenery breathtaking again and has already been said Mike has a good eye for a photo opportunity ( and road kill😅). I also like to follow I’m like a shepherd herding his flock (of 1) 😅. Have good day. See ya soon.

[@UsernameKate]

Love that haha shepard heading the flock! Even if it is a flock of 1 🤣 glad glad enjoyed it!

[@andrewprice1189]

Used to live in Aberdeen but now a long way away in Melbourne, Australia. Miss that road but loving your spontaneous commentary & that dead sexeh accent. Awesome channel!!

[@nigeltankard6977]

Another great vlog of the Kate and Mikes version of the NC500. Some amazing photos

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks Nigel!! ❤

[@ayookusanya5437]

Great filming, We need more. Thank you!

[@UsernameKate]

Thank you for your kind words!! More on the way!

[@stevieeplea5611]

A fantastic vlog as always Kate ride safe lovely 🙂

[@AndyTheBadgerBarton]

Another awesome film Kate. What a pair of characters you are 👍🏻🥰

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks Badger!! 😊

[@LickyDischarge]

Bloody loved this upload Kate!! 😎👍🏻👌🏼

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks James! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@jezontwo142]

Just binging through your videos and I'm absolutely loving them! I've just bought my first bike, hoping to do my das next year and get some miles in!

[@UsernameKate]

Yes Jez!! What have you bought yourself? I'm excited for your journey!! Glad you're loving the videos ❤️

[@jezontwo142]

@@UsernameKate I've bought a cb125f! Enjoying it so much! Me and my husband are planning on doing the nc500 once I've a bigger bike! Thank you 🤗

[@tripitaka1]

got to say thought that bmw bike no good the speedo only showing 5 mph thats crap then when you went by the speed van i see it had tape over the speedo doh!!!! nice ride keep up good work

[@trevormartin5459]

I think that is the best of your Scottish videos so far.Some great photos.

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks Trevor!! 😊

[@MadGingerCat]

My old stomping ground. Have to revisit this year. Thanks for the stroll down amnesia lane Kate.

[@colmanmurphy963]

Great to be back on board those GSs again. Those roads in Scotland look great. Makes one look forward to spring and getting out on the bike again. God bless you on the sneezes.

[@UsernameKate]

Nearly knocked me out 🤣🤣🤣

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Nice video 📹...what a fab place to ride 👌. And the usual food reviews too!!. Great scenery...Cheers, Steve

[@UsernameKate]

Glad you enjoyed it Stephen! 😊👍

[@Hebhansen]

Great bikes and such a pleasing voice Kate. Love it

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks 😊

[@stevie150365]

As always a great vlog kate, i cant wait go back up there

[@UsernameKate]

Glad you enjoyed it Stevie! I can't wait to go back up there either!

[@2Bob_Rocket]

Another lovely video, used to ski the Lecht and Glenshee in my younger days 😀 the road and scenery from Tomintoul to Coatbridge is fabulous in whichever direction you travel. That’s a shame about the lens getting cracked.

[@christopher54179]

Awesome roads. Love the way you ride. You get up it.

[@UsernameKate]

I give it a go!

[@bigal5895]

Lovin this NC500 series of vlogs. Great to see you riding in my backyard too...I live up in Forres so often ride down through Grantown to Tomintoul and over the Lecht..stunning! Always stopped at the Firestation Cafe at Tomintoul for a brew and bacon buttie but sadly its closed. Have to find somewhere else for this year.

[@UsernameKate]

Oh no! It's a shame when good places close! If you find a good replacement, you'll have to report back 😊👍

[@SenditSteph]

Ride looks fun and the scenery is so pretty!

[@UsernameKate]

Cheers Steph! It's stunning in Scotland and I can't wait to return!

[@SenditSteph]

@@UsernameKate for sure!!

[@johncourt9580]

I really enjoyed this trip with great roads and beautiful scenic views at every turn, and the beautiful hum from the GS's, and some great shots on the photo shoot mid way. So sad to see the cracked lens at the end.💑

[@UsernameKate]

Hey John, I was gutted when the lenses cracked too 😭 not ideal! But thank you for tuning in 😊

[@lynsmith1096]

Another good episode Kate

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks lyn!

[@derekgray7716]

Nice one, often go for a blast from Aberdeenshire to Glenshee

[@UsernameKate]

Very jealous!

[@alexandersmith8241]

Brilliant to see that road on film, there is a loop from my place that only takes a couple hours where Braemar is half way, they have an ice cream shop there that sometimes do whisky ice cream, right across from the chip shop. Loving the easy commentary, and the atchoos lol. Your making me realise how lucky we are here. Its easy to take it all for granted when you live here.

[@UsernameKate]

Oooh no way! If they do an Irish liqueur type whiskey, you may have my attention 😍 yeah, you are super super lucky to have the roads you have. Absolutely insane 🤌🏼

[@gavinfraser7784]

Awesome video and you were right on my doorstep ride Glenshee often. But I hate to say it but it’s not easy to get great accommodations in Scotland simply the best that are at a decent price disappear quickly I usually grade my hotels on how great the showers are 😂🏍🏍🏍🏍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@UsernameKate]

Omg that is totally my criteria too! Love a warm shower 🥰

[@stuipooey1]

Local roads for me Kate, we are blessed around here The Lecht is a stunning road on a bike but Glenshee and Glen Isla are even better. It's snowing heavily here so hopefully some skiing and Tee at the Shee in the next couple of days.

[@UsernameKate]

Wow! Love the fact you can just go skiing ⛷ whenever it snows! Take care in this storm!! We've got wheelie bins flying around and trees collapsing here!

[@OnlyToolsAndBoxes]

How powerful was that sneeze that it cracked a GoPro lens 😲😂 Great vlog, I’m taking lots of notes for my hopefully soon NC500 blast.

[@UsernameKate]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 too powerful it would seem!

[@matthewharmer1656]

Decent weather!!

[@UsernameKate]

Not too shabby!

[@drzero9360]

great scenery

[@UsernameKate]

It was gorgeous up there 😍

[@ChrisSmart1]

Nice one Kate. :)

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks Chris! 😊

[@ollierai2198]

what a fantastic episode, Mike really knows how to handle a bike, i need to be more like him #belikemike (500th like :) )

[@UsernameKate]

🙌 everyone needs a Mike is my literal motto, but I like your take on it 🤣

[@MotoTvWoodsFarm]

📺🏁

[@daveo9844]

It is tough on tour picking eateries as you don’t have the local knowledge. Enjoying the scenery and roads 😎

[@UsernameKate]

Honestly, so much of this trip involved terrible terrible food 😭

[@stevenyoung2420]

This looks more like the NE250 section rather than the NC500, all the same good vid👍🏻

[@UsernameKate]

There's 8 parts, I can assure you we did the loop 😅

[@stevenyoung2420]

I enjoyed the gs trophy 🏆 vid , I’m a novice off-road but just got a pair of AX41,s so it’s time to dent the GSA 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@X-OutLander-GT]

That Sneeze just killed 70% of my bluetooth earphones and Go Pro Lens it was Cute But,.......... Quick Photos! Beautiful Ride!

[@UsernameKate]

Omg I'm so sorry 😫🤣

[@56Spookdog]

I don’t like being the lead I’m always checking my mirrors to look where the other person is. You guys make a good team Mike has an eye for good photos you can hold the camera nice and steady and don’t seem like the gals I know who take five minutes to take a picture. I’m a bit surprised you didn’t get a shot of the bikes on the bridge. Your subtle senses of humor 👍.

[@martinlewis8225]

Great series thank you Kate and Mike! Will you be publishing the route you took?

[@UsernameKate]

I hadn't planned to but I might just do that! 🙌

[@robertlee8042]

Great video. I like your extemporaneous commentary and stories. Also your accent. Also a woman on a bike. Been on these roads! That area of Scotland and the northwest are like two different continents. How do you do your audio? It’s perfect.

[@UsernameKate]

Hey Robert, thanks for the lovely words! My audio is achieved with a purple panda lapel external microphone, plugged into a Go Pro media mod and my Go Pro is a 9 😊

[@Jean-de-lune]

This trip was probably substantially better weather than we're getting just now not just in Scotland but the whole of the UK is affected by storm force winds and snow. Catering was a bit of a disappointment, which has no doubt been affected by various lockdowns and lack of staff. Nice to get a coffee at Tea @ the Shee. Look forward to the next part assuming you have the cracked lens fixed....

[@UsernameKate]

Hey John! Disappointing news I'm afraid! We didn't have a spare len as we didn't think it was interchangeable (like the previous generation of go pro) so it's cracked lens onwards on the vlogs :( however, it's not too bad which im grateful for! Yea, this was filmed back in July. The weather is horrid today 👎 thanks for your comment John 😊

[@richardgiles2484]

Done the same roads last year and lovely to ride on. As for service and accommodation I Scotland over the covid period it hasn't been as good as on previous years. Think this is down to having a captive supply of holiday makers but this is soon going to end and a lot of people won't go back after being ripped off which is sad for the good people up north

[@UsernameKate]

Yep it's defo a shame! I'm sure that the roads alone will be enough to coax people back ❤ hopefully!

[@patchthesinclair5896]

In a group I used to be fastest ( I don't do road anymore) but the tail end was always best place to be. No leading others into trouble. Hang back and catch up!

[@UsernameKate]

It's my favourite place to be!

[@keitht3055]

Another entertaining vlog, really enjoyable. It was a shame about the cracked camera,i would blame Mike if I was you as, it was obviously his fault for for flicking grit up. Perhaps it's not always a good idea to a follower? As for the noisy people in the hotel, I had a similar experience in a place in Fort William, the couple in the room next to me were shall we say 'entertaining' each other! Fortunately it didn't last long. Lol 🤣. As least you didn't get that!

[@UsernameKate]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 nightmare!!!!

[@keitht3055]

He must have been very enthusiastic, as it only lasted five minutes or so? 😂.

[@Sharpey76.]

At the start that looked like that shite road surface they throw down thats just loose stones for weeks after lol i hate that stuff, You said thanks mike for being a responsible adult like it shocked you haha. Those tyres scare the what out of you the video kind of cut away there ;) you been so lucky with the weather i cant believe it hasnt chucked it down for days

[@UsernameKate]

Haha been very lucky! And yeah, I half expect Mike to do something mad, and semi illegal most times 😅 but he's been behaving recently!

[@Sharpey76.]

@@UsernameKate haha hes getting old poor thing ;) what hit the camera lens?

[@UsernameKate]

@@Sharpey76. just a stone I think!

[@Sharpey76.]

@@UsernameKate blame mike when he was wheel spinning to turn the bike around one flew up ;)

[@matt-zr6zs]

Nice to see ya back on the gs , woosh

[@UsernameKate]

Love ittt! This footage is from July last year lol now i'm YouTubing full time, I can actually edit videos! 🤣

[@matt-zr6zs]

@@UsernameKate cool good luck with it full time ,look forward to more adventures 😀

[@tonyholmes5412]

Loving the videos Kate I noticed you are wearing the oxford mondial jackets, would you recommend? Cheers

[@UsernameKate]

Hi Tony, yes! I would genuinely recommend the Oxford Mondial Suit. Never leaked on me, comfy and just great around 👌

[@tonyholmes5412]

Many Thanx

[@mikep.9371]

What a surprise Kate, throwing us a cure with the NC500 and not Green Lane part four. Did you watch the most dangerous road video? Not technical but don't loose concentration for a second. Glad you got photo's of my good side only .... lol Amazing scenery and good roads to drive / opps ride.

[@UsernameKate]

I did! It was bloody mental! And yea, I thought i'll keep Mike P on his toes haha 👍😊

[@mikep.9371]

@@UsernameKate Hope you got to watch part two also. Couldn't believe Rosie raced her husband on that road coming back. Hope she puts that video up also.

[@patchthesinclair5896]

That looked like Grantown on Spey where you spent the night before starting out.

[@UsernameKate]

I believe it is!

[@m30fek]

Tomintoul surely!

[@patchthesinclair5896]

@@m30fek not if she went over the Lecht after that?

[@UsernameKate]

@@m30fek go take it up with Google, it suggests both 🤣🤣🤣

[@m30fek]

@@UsernameKate Google never lies - great video anyway!

[@robertlee8042]

I am married to the BMW dealer who sold me my first BMW, in 1973. No, i am not a woman. She is. She was also a pilot. She was five other things too incl several academic degrees. But now we are 75 and 74 and I have a 2018 GSA in America and a T700 Tenere in France and she wants very little of either anymore. She grew up, apparently. Now I’m alone. I need to ride more than I need to be with her to the exclusion of riding. She’s okay with that. I’m away a lot-never not wishing she were with me to share the adventure of the constant thrill and revelation of passage making on a motorcycle, but resigned to it. I’m not sure how I feel about either of our decisions! Life is complex.

[@UsernameKate]

Life is indeed complex Robert. Thanks for sharing and I hope you are doing well 😊

[@vacoasrebel6729]

Trade the GoPro housing for a GoPro Puluz brand aluminium housing with UV filter. You'll get better video and lens protection. You can also swap the Puluz UV filter for an Unbreakable UV filter! The iPhone style Portrait photo's and video's are so so LAME 😉😀 Would you film a trip in portrait mode? NO, I thought not😁

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks for the tips on the lens. People seem to like the insert of pics and vids so sorry you didn't like them. I usually get them portrait if it's going on my Instagram stories you see 👍

[@janetcoertzen7439]

Bless you twice🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@UsernameKate]

Haha nightmare when you're trying to ride!

[@janetcoertzen7439]

@@UsernameKate 🤧🤧🤧🤧

[@BeanieBiker_AutisticRider]

nice to see the speedos covered lol I keep forgetting to do this, then realise I can't use the vids lol not tech savvy enough, at getting the blur to stay over my speedo....

[@UsernameKate]

Nice to see a comment where I'm not getting 💩 for it 🤣 honestly, it makes editing so much easier!! Horrific otherwise as if you go over even 3mph, someone will say something somewhere! 😬

[@BeanieBiker_AutisticRider]

@@UsernameKate I keep meaning to do it it to mine in the top corner of the TFT as I have my music playing when riding lol

[@HippoDrones]

Awesome roads, shame about the food and customer service... I hate being treated badly in restaurants, and noisy neighbours... but I'm old so am earning my grumpy old man boots!: D Gutted about the camera, that really sucks. What time of year did you guys do this trip? It def don't look wintery! :D

[@UsernameKate]

Early July 😊 and yup! So annoying!! On all counts 🤣

[@HippoDrones]

@@UsernameKate Ahh that explains why it wasn't raining sideways! :D

[@BibtheBoulder]

Kate, do you think an NC750 would be up to this trip one-up?

[@UsernameKate]

Absolutely!

[@borks30]

Kate can you please tell me what seat is this? Aftermarket? It looks so comfy. They say flat seats are the best option. I have pain in tailbone that is why I'm asking. I tried already aftermarket one. Didn't do it for me. Now I'm waiting for costum solution and at the same time already looking for otherways ... Thank you.

[@UsernameKate]

The seat on the 1200 is a standard seat and the seat on the 1250 is a heated seat. A genuine BMW heated seat cannot be retro fitted though. Hope this helps!

[@borks30]

@@UsernameKate Oh ok, didn't know this was standard on 1200. I have 1250... Thank you for your kindness.

[@BobCollings]

All of your videos have really good sound..Do you run your mic into the mic adaptor or media mod, then change the batteries every hour?

[@UsernameKate]

Yea, I use a purple panda lapel mic plugged into a media mod and I have lots of spare batteries and SD cards handy 😊

[@BobCollings]

@@UsernameKate Many Thanks! After 4 cancelled tries it looks like I can finally fly to Scotland in May and ride the NC500++…I’m thinking of an external power supply for the camera, and a wireless mic with power bank into a portable audio recorder in the tankbag.

[@UsernameKate]

@@BobCollings oh that sounds good!!! Let me know how you get on with it!

[@BobCollings]

@@UsernameKate here’s a test I did, purple panda mic…. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH25c6p8iLl_p6s

[@BobCollings]

Here’s where I usually get to ride….. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h529mnudl7Rpbqc

[@kevinwestwood6668]

Is that black tape on your dash a BMW optional extra 😂😂😂😂😂

[@UsernameKate]

Yes, £40 with discount 🤣

[@Arryhall]

I have to ask, how come you and Mike don't use communicators? In fact, that would be an awesomely useful video (or series) where you can compare different budget units, such as the Lexin ET and the Fodsports M1S Pro. Most of the other channels use the Cardo or Senna units, but you tour like me an me mate; just 2 of you needing to discuss where you are heading so the expensive units are overkill, but a pair for of bluetooth units for £80? That would be great to see, because there are so few reviews of the cheap units (even fewer if you want them in English) and you and Mike could get lost much easily together. Just a question and an idea. Love your videos.

[@UsernameKate]

Haha, it's a good idea! We don't use comms because he thinks I chat rubbish and it drives him insane hahahahhaa we do both have cardos which we will be using more this year but I'm certainly not against the idea of getting some cheapo ones to see if they're any good! Thanks Arry!

[@justmejohn773]

Obviously your mega sneezes broke the lens 🐊.

[@UsernameKate]

🤣🤣🤣

[@chema1546]

hello good morning 🌅 Kate can I ask you a favor I don't know why your videos can't be translated and I tried anyway on my mobile but I don't know if I can see if when the public ones I change something like everyone I follow on KZbin does 😃 that the translation is automatic to Spanish take care of yourself 💓 kisses Kate

[@UsernameKate]

Hi Chema, I thought I had Spanish translation set on here, is it not working for you? 😪

[@UsernameKate]

I've sent you a video on Instagram 👍

[@chema1546]

thank you Kate but the rest works for me car but only yours and Antonio what other KZbin cannot be translated best regards

[@brianmorse8811]

You know your in Scotland the sheep run cross the road more often than squirrels or rabbit. 🐑🐿🐇

[@UsernameKate]

🤣🤣🤣 either you're in Scotland or Wales LOL

[@RogierYou]

So you quickly switches from the small bikes to full size BMW ?-)

[@UsernameKate]

This trip was back in July but working a full time hectic job, I never had the time to edit the Scotland trip. Now I can 😊 yeah my preference are the bigger bikes but will never turn down the offer to ride any size bike, its all a laugh 😁

[@bren106]

Now we'll all be looking out for a shitty comment about the video from the owners of that hotel.

[@UsernameKate]

🤣🤣🤣 I'm ready for a scrap haha