Glenshee Bike Run 17/06/17

Since the weather was braw and our new front bike tyres ( thanks to Strathearn Tyres in Crieff, first class service ) were needing a run, we headed up to Glenshee, on the way up via Kirriemuir and Glenisla, on the way back via Blairgowrie. Loads of bikes on the road in various groups, foreign adventure bikes, loonies on race reps riding within a couple of metres of each other and some out just enjoying the run and the scenery.

Looking out over Folda

Forter Castle with a wedding taking place as we passed

James Ogilivy, the 5th Lord of Airlie, built Forter castle in 1560 to protect the Balloch Pass route to Glenshee from intrusion.
James Ogilvy’s grandson James Ogilvy, the 7th Lord of Airlie, was created the 1st Earl of Airlie by Charles II in 1639. In 1650, James refused to sign the National Covenant, so Fortar castle was burnt down by the Duke of Argyll, Archibald Campbell. The Ogilvys moved to Cortachy Castle. In 1988, the castle was rebuilt by Robert Pooley.

Photo opportunity

Nice looking Norton Commando parked up at Glenshee Ski Centre

Fed and watered, it was time to head home

Stunning scenery on the A93 Old Military Road