We FINISHED the NC500 in our JAGUAR ! Epic Road Trip Episode 2.

[@davidclarke7728]

I owned a 5 litre XKR for 8 years , only thing ever went wrong was a leaking water pump , loved it. Now driving 5 litre F Type R AWD , we traversed the Spanish Pyranees from north to south and back again earlier in the year , spectacular scenery on. 23 day tour

[@dstanners8443]

Myself and the wife had planned this trip but was scuppered by Covid. We just haven't got round to re planning the trip but definitely on the list. So glad the weather was kind, it makes such a difference. So we'll done Mr & Mrs LOCs👏👏 and a special well done to your beautiful Jaguar XK🖤.

[@life_on_cars]

@@dstanners8443 thanks 😊

[@philboyce1582]

I was blown away by the weather, you couldn’t have asked for better.

[@paulcharlesworth319]

We did the now known as the NC500 40 yrs ago, when only the locals and sheep knew about this spectacular road trip. We could easily drive for upto an hour without passing another vehicle in either direction. Had a few scary moments wondering if we would reach the next petrol station, coasting down hills hoping not to run out of fuel. Awesome scenery when the weather is fine. Never saw a cop car the whole trip until back in Fort William. Always wanted to do this trip again in the XK8, but still not come to pass.[Yet] Great video Paul ,brings back happy memories.

[@dhdove]

So glad you enjoyed it so much, it’s an epic experience isn’t it? Next time…..you must return via Glencoe, turn right after Beal na Bach and take in Plockton, Kyle of Lochalsh, Eileen Donan and return via Fort William. It’s not on the NC500 but completes a stunning tour perfectly. All of the Highlands are beautiful but for me Glencoe is the most spectacular location.

[@TX200AA]

The first year the North Applecross road was opened, sometime in the 1970's, I drove round The Applecross peninsula in a Bedford CF motor caravan. Not many tourists then, and the only place open in Applecross was the village Post Office & shop. The owner made us beautiful fresh salmon sandwiches for our lunch. We left over the Pass of the Cattle and ran into cloud, emerging after a nervous drive in very limited visibility, into sunlight above Loch Kishorn, where we looked down onto an oil rig being constructed in the deep sea loch.

[@life_on_cars]

@@TX200AA great memories

[@P.J.B.769]

Fastastic trip with spectacular views. That was a good long prowl for the big cat. She sounds amazing purring along. Some of those views remind me of the scenary around our own holiday home in Co.Donegal. i really enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing it.

[@andrewmitchell8859]

It’s a JAAAG ! , Space , Pace And Grace was the Jaguar saying Paul ,and they where very correct 👍🏻

[@martinaeschlimann3364]

Wonderful landscape, great driver and Jag, super channel! Thanks for sharing.

[@peterriggall8409]

Just magnificent scenery. Thanks for sharing Paul and thanks to Mrs. LOC.

[@stevemitchell5517]

Great video. Did the trip from where we live near Coldstream to Pitlochry then Tongue then down the West coast to Plockton then Mallaig then home. Had a great run with weather like you experienced. Beaches and scenery bothstunning

[@matslundstrom7763]

The XK is a proper Grand Tourer! I live in Sweden and do 3-5 week tours in Europa every summer in my convertible. Expect 5 - 8000 km's and 100 euro/day/person staying at hotels and eating in restaurants.

[@life_on_cars]

Fantastic 👌

[@andrewmitchell8859]

On that big bridge the lake is where the SBS trained for the 2 man subs WW2

[@steveperry3954]

Great video, it has given me the desire to undertake this journey in my own XK. Many thanks for sharing.

[@adriannewbold3764]

Great couple of video's mate realy enjoyed them and what a car to do it in. We're doing the route next May 8 nights taking in Loch Ness and Glencoe, also doing it in a Jaaag, although only a Cub an AWD E Pace, can't wait.

[@life_on_cars]

You will love it 😀

[@mr.mistoffelees7188]

Blimey. Towing a fuel tanker 😂 Looks great and a brilliant car to do it in.

[@life_on_cars]

@@mr.mistoffelees7188 😆

[@Tango22052]

Haste ye back big man 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@life_on_cars]

@@Tango22052 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💪

[@andrewmitchell8859]

Eilean Donan Castle is where they filmed the first ever Highlander movie 👍🏻

[@life_on_cars]

@@andrewmitchell8859 cool !

[@NAYF76]

Got to be happy with 31mpg for the trip. 😊

[@paulmarriner5906]

On My Rolls Royce don’t think I’ll ever get to say that Great Video

[@life_on_cars]

@@paulmarriner5906 are you talking about the MPG? I recon it will be low 20s?

[@peterriggall8409]

Yeah not a trip for the RR. It would cost a fortune.

[@TheStobb50]

I’ve done the 500 but I split it into which is much easier for me because I live in Elgin. It’s the greatest drive I’ve ever done apple cross is my favourite especially the pass its very challenging to got up, my friend blow his Austin A35 engine trying it

[@LarryBees]

First Here !! Looks like lucky heather is working !!!

[@jfv65]

Stunning scenery and great driving roads. But i'm curious how the people living there can make a living. I mean, there is likely hardly any tourism in winter.

[@life_on_cars]

True it's very seasonal 🤔

[@richardstarkess7595]

Great trip, I've often wondered about it, you've given me the bug and maybe autumn would be best time, still possible to get good weather with less traffic and no mozzies.

[@grandtrousers]

So you missed Cape Wrath , watching the RAF live firing is quite impressive. Dunnet Head is actually the most northerly point in mainland Britain but the cafe at John o' Groats is excellent. The Applecross is one of the best fish restaurants in the UK👍 and the Bealach na Ba one of the most technical (treacherous) roads. Eilan Donan castle is spectacular and recommended for your next trip north of the border.