Toscaig, Applecross peninsula, NW Scotland

[xoxoxoBruce]

Wow, watch that full screen, sitting close. I can see why Hadrian said, screw it, build a wall.

The pull outs (lay bys?) are on both sides of the road, wherever there was room I suppose. So do you have a choice of pulling into one if it's on your side or stopping next to one if it's on the other side, so the oncoming driver can use it to get around you? I suppose the natives have an understood protocall, probably unwritten, but how does a tourist know the proper etiquette?

[DanaC]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Wo but how does a tourist know the proper etiquette?

Quickly, unless they want to end up in a wicker man.

[Sundae]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Wow, watch that full screen, sitting close. I can see why Hadrian said, screw it, build a wall.

The pull outs (lay bys?) are on both sides of the road, wherever there was room I suppose. So do you have a choice of pulling into one if it's on your side or stopping next to one if it's on the other side, so the oncoming driver can use it to get around you? I suppose the natives have an understood protocall, probably unwritten, but how does a tourist know the proper etiquette?

You may only pull into the passing point on your side of the road, but yes, if you see another vehicle approaching and the passing point is on their side, it would be sensible to stop opposite it. Depending on the terrain (line of sight)and the observation skills of the other driver, they will already have spotted you and be looking for a place to pass.
If you both value your paintwork and wing mirrors anyway.
(I haven't bothered to look it up in the Highway Code, but I'm fairly confident about it from my driving days)

Limes may disagree, because she lives in a place descended on by tourists, but I've always found visitors to be more careful drivers. They don't know the roads, and they know they don't know the roads. So they don't hammer their cars around blind bends or assume everyone else knows where the passing points are.

Limey, that's a wonderful place for holibags. But in October? Really?
You and Mr Limes must need to have some really house-shaking sex in order to go to such a remote place...