GITG 2009
Unfortunately this year we haven't
managed to book the English bank holiday weekend, but we have
secured the same weekend as last year - 21/22/23 August (the
weekend after all the Scottish schools go back - sorry!!! - we did
try for the weekend before but its a busy place!)
As previously, Scott Lodge will be
available from evening on Fri 21st until around noon on Sun 23rd,
with the main event being the Saturday night BBQ (details to
follow)
THE
LOCATION
The Glen
Clova/Glen Doll area is situated bang in the middle of the Angus
Glens and on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park, with Scott
Lodge lying in the shadow of one of the highest points in Angus,
the Munro Driesh. It lies 13 miles from
civilisation
at the
head of Glen Clova. There are around 250 caches already set within
20 miles of the lodge (might manage to squeeze another couple in
for this year!). The caches already in place vary from simple cache
and dashes to ones following ancient drove routes through the
mountains. For hill walkers there is some of the most spectacular
scenery you could ever hope to walk in and for the not so
adventurous some stunning walks along the rivers that once created
the magnificent scenery around you. To reach the glen, you pass
through the lowland plain known as the Vale of Strathmore. The old
market towns of Kirriemuir and Forfar and the picture postcard
village of Glamis are all in this area.
Scott Lodge
is a 30/40minute drive from the A90 Dundee to Aberdeen road. Once
you leave the A90 the roads get narrower and narrower as the
scenery gets more and more stunning! There are a few caches to stop
off at on the way!
SCOTT
LODGE
Scott Lodge was built as, and is
still primarily used as a weekend base for the Boys Brigade. In
recent years it has been refurbished to a high standard with a well
equipped kitchen, showers, drying room etc. The lodge is suitable
for disabled persons with ramps/disabled toilet/shower
etc.
Sleeping accommodation is in a
dormitory with 24 beds, plus we have permission for camping on the
small area behind the building.
Due to the rising
costs of the lodge and the utilities, we have decided to make a
small charge to stay this year. There will be a nominal charge of
£6 per bed in the bunkhouse (or £6 per tent) for the whole weekend.
This should cover all costs with any extra being put towards the
BBQ.
OTHER NEARBY
ACCOMMODATION
..........if you don't fancy roughing
it:-
Please see the "Users Web Page" link
at the top of the page
The campsite marked on the OS map
close to Scott Lodge is no longer open.
Booked into Scott Lodge (please let
us know ASAP of any changes)
|
Name |
Scott Lodge |
Camping |
|
FFB |
|
1 |
| Over
The Fence |
3 |
1 |
|
Hubblegardner/Noobies |
|
3 |
| The
Weston's |
3 |
|
| Brave
Defender |
1 |
|
|
Shunter |
|
1 |
| third
generation |
1 |
1 |
|
Gasman2857 |
|
3 small tents |
|
Stinky Dog |
|
1 |
| Mac
Jenkins Gang |
|
5 |
|
Ronster84/leemc80 |
|
2 |
|
kgb2 |
|
2 |
|
yorkiehunters |
|
2 tents |
|
follieus |
2 |
1 |
|
reaperfish |
3 |
|
|
dazadude |
|
family tent |
|
B.bird |
|
2 |
|
theborderterriers |
2 |
|
|
PYTG |
2 |
|
|
Scottiedogz |
2 |
|
|
Mousey1403 |
|
1 |
|
Nivekpenrith |
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
| BEDS AVAILABLE |
5 |
|
WEEKEND PLAN
FRIDAY:- There will be someone at the lodge
before teatime on Friday. For anyone wishing to cook, there
is a fully equipped kitchen
(fridge/freezer/oven/hob/grill/microwave etc). The
Clova Hotel is just 3 miles along the road and does bar meals
(dogs allowed in the Climbers bar) as well as having a
restaurant ( the chilli burgers on the bar menu are great!)
The Clova Hotel serves until 9pm on Fri and Sat (last orders
8.45) There are several carry outs/chip shops in the centre
of Kirriemuir also.
SATURDAY:-
All day caching!
If there is anyone who is planning on doing any
of the linear walks (Kilbo Path/Ministers Path/Rollercoaster
Ridge) and you require a lift to Glen Prosen to walk
back to the lodge (or your car), please post a note on here
or email us and we can arrange transport. If you want company
on any of the longer walks also post here and someone may
wish to join you!
There are also a variety of new caches for the not so
energetic!!
There will be someone at the lodge all day, so
if you finish caching early and just want to relax for a
bit... Or even to say hello in between
caches
PARKING
There is not enough space at the lodge to park
all the cars we expect. The lodge is just over the bridge to
the Glen Doll car park though (100m) and the head ranger does
not mind us parking there. There is a £2.00 charge for the
car park but the money from there goes back to the brilliant
Ranger service. Can
everyone who parks in the main car park please "sign in"
their car when they get down to the lodge. Part of
the service the rangers provide is checking that everyone has
got off the hills safely at the end of the day so they need
to know which cars are ours!
The
BBQ
The BBQ will run from approx
6pm - 8pm.
Gordon Ramsays protege Ken is supervising the cooking (thanks
Ken) but we need a few volunteers to help out with turning
the burgers and sausages. FFB has been busy catching
trout all summer and we have been stocking up on other BBQ
goodies. Please don't bring any burgers/sausages as we
have more than enough ! If there are any veggies please let
us know!
CHILDREN
They WILL get very wet! The ranger has
planned a game to make sure of that so please bring some
spare clothes for them!
SUNDAY:- The organisers have to clean the lodge
thoroughly before we leave, so can everyone please try to be
out the building by noon. We don't mind sweeping down the
floors and cleaning the kitchen and toilets, but can everyone
please tidy up after themselves! - Thanks. If you are walking
in the area and want to leave your car parked at the lodge or
leave belongings in the entrance hall, we will be there until
late afternoon when we lock the building up and lock the gate
at the top of the road.
ARRIVAL AT THE LODGE
AFTER A COUPLE OF
AHEM....."INCIDENTS" LAST YEAR MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH ROOM TO
TURN YOUR CAR IN THE GATE. Its a lot better to drive past the gate
and turn your car in the turning circle before the bridge and make
a right turn into the lodge. (Its a steeper left turn than it
looks!)
Any
questions/suggestions/help needed either post a note on the
page or email us
using this link or through our profile.
