Hymer C 9. Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Well we are at present on holiday in Scotland on our way up to Lock Lomond booked on to Luss site, what do you do carry on cut short the holiday and hope the fuel does not run out. We were going a lot higher up to the isles but are not so sure now. The knock on affects, to the tourist industry in the next few weeks are bound to be hit, because if we were not already here would have had a change of plan. Hope it sorts itself out soon. What would you do. Carol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Hard to say what you can do Carol. The government insists that there will not be any problem as they have been building up reserves for some time. I should think you need to try to keep at least half a tank and not wander too far north. No doubt they will look after city folk first so I would suggest that you need to be able to get back down to the Clyde area. It's a difficult decision for you as you can never rely on anything the 'authourities' tell you these days, so, whatever you decide, I wish you the best of luck. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohgrandma Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Hello Carol, Was wondering how you are going to cope, It has come at the worst possible time for you, People are panic buying, here in the south which will not help matters at all. I sincerely hope you can continue, as you are now at Loch Lomond, beautiful isn,t it.? and I know how much you were enjoying yourself, What a situation to be in, Good luck to you both, Regards Ria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mco Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Carol. If I were you I would hang fire at Luss for a day or two. If you have a full tank of fuel, if the worst happens you would be able be able to get back down to the Lake District for fuel to get you home. I certainly would not make a hasty decision to come back south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROON Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I struggled in Merseyside yesterday to get diesel. My friend in Lancashire FAILED and has had to garage the 4 x 4. Goodness knows what the situation will be in four weeks' time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J9withdogs Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Isn't it a pity that the strike isn't over the cost of fuel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champstar Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I wouldnt panic too much as the panic seems to have died down a bit around here today...as for up north the west coast gets fuel deliveries from ships and these are still running.....the last fuel blockade a few years ago we were at Skye and did panic but the pumps kept running with no problems. I am heading up north next week but hopefully by then the panic will have dispelled. Check the BBC website for scottish news as it gives a regional breakdown of any fuel shortages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Hopefully now all have panick filled supplies will start to normalise, on teletext apparently there's an unpresentated convoy(sing the song everyone :D ) of tankers coming to the rescue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Tayside Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 We are heading north (of Ullapool) on Tuesday 29th and were worried about having enough fuel for the return trip. I've just had an email from the owner of the site we are heading for to say that supplies are currently okay in the north west. This of course doesn't mean supplies will remain okay, so instead of the big expedition we'd planned we'll curtail it and stay longer on the first site on our planned list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffly16 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 We're due to travel up to Oban on 16th May, then get the ferry to Barra on 17th for 10 days on the Western Isles, then back to Ullapool and a few days on the mainland heading back down to the midlands on 30th May. I know it's a few weeks away but does anyone think this could be problematic (esp. the Islands bit?) Thanks Griff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argyler Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Here on Bute today fuel situation is fairly normal. There are some garages rationing but only 5 out of 1000 in Scotland were actually out of fuel. As usual the gutter press are winding it up and in reality it isn't as bad as it looks from outside. We have a jazz festival here this weekend and our advice is to still come. By all means fill up when you stop for a break. The strike is over tomorrow (Tuesday 28th) and things will get back to normal. Looks like a huge thunderstorm over by Loch Lomond so I hope there aren't many people staying there. www.butejazz.com (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshortcircuit Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Up at Golspie at the weekend. No problems at Altness or Inverness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Tayside Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I phoned the garage in Lochinver this afternoon. There is no shortage there and they are expecting a delivery tomorrow. Noticed that the Esso garage in Edinburgh Road in Perth seems to be out of fuel - barriers were up (this was late this morning). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Blow Scotland! Our local garage has run out of petrol! We filled up the camper last night at Tesco when coming home from Peterborough, no problem. Went to the local garage today to get fuel for the car as it's on reserve and they didn't have any. If we don't get any tomorrow we'll be draining the lawn mower just to get to work!!!!! 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mco Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Agree with you Argyler. I think the press & TV are making matters worse. We were shopping in Dumfries today, no queues at any petrol station, all had petrol. The checkout assistant said they had had no problems. I'm sure one or two petrol stations did run out due to panic buying but it seems everything is under control. We are due to go North any day and don't feel concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffly16 Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Thanks for the replies - all good news then. Trip to Hebrides still on :-D :-D . Can't wait Griff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 griffly16 - 2008-04-29 11:08 AM Thanks for the replies - all good news then. Trip to Hebrides still on :-D :-D . Can't wait Griff Griffly16 Are you aware of the wild camping site at Barra airport ? Water normally available from a tap on the end of the airport building and toilet emptying facilities about a mile away at Eoligarry. Have a good trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffly16 Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Are you aware of the wild camping site at Barra airport ? I am now Malc :-D Thanks. Any such facilities on N/S Uist, Eriskay and Harris/Lewis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 griffly16 - 2008-04-29 1:52 PM Are you aware of the wild camping site at Barra airport ? I am now Malc :-D Thanks. Any such facilities on N/S Uist, Eriskay and Harris/Lewis? Hebrides came up as a subject on 18 April 08 on Motorhome Matters. If you click back to page 3 you will get a lot more info for your trip. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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