RTG Highland Thistle Daily Dispatch - electronic - Flipbook - Page 7
RESCHEDULED TO 2021
2 to 7 September 2021
Day 3
Skeabost to Achnagairn (200.3 miles)
5 September 2021
It was a dull and damp start to the day and the low cloud which hung from the mountains surrounding
the hotel meant that the impressive view of the Cuillin Ridge, which we’d glimpsed last night, was this
morning hidden from view.
From the MTC hotel to the first Regularity at Bracadale was a mere 2 miles, so the crews didn’t have to wait long for some
early morning action to put a smile on their faces. And this section did not disappoint as it cut a swathe south westwards
across Vaternish to the coast at Loch Harport. Almost 12 miles of remote and rugged roads demanding the full attention
of both crew members. When there was a chance to look up though, the rally was treated to some of the best scenery
anywhere in the world. Tony Brooks was perhaps relishing his (new) role as a driver most of all. More used to sitting with
his head in a road book and giving the orders, circumstances have dictated that, for this event at least, he’s the man in the
driving seat and is now more able to savour what he’s driving through.
Photos: gerardbrown.co.uk
The 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 of Colin and Veronica Weekley
Car 10, John and Nicole Whitelock, 1938 Ford Coupe
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