FILL YOUR BELLY AT THE GREEN WELLY
This brilliant biking stop-off signals the start of Scotland proper
The Green Welly in Tyndrum has been a landmark for more than 50 years and is seen by many as the gateway to the Highlands, Islands and West Coast of Scotland. Since its humble beginnings as a filling station, this staging post has evolved into a bustling crossroads where tourists from all over the world ‘bide-a-wee’ before pushing on to explore this spectacular region. With thousands of visitors arriving by car and coach it’s great to see that motorcyclists get pride of place with dedicated hard standing right at the front of the site. “They’ve got it bang on,” says Kojie, who is a regular along with pal Billy. “There aren’t many places that actively support bikers and they really care about us here.”
The Green Welly has several options for food, depending on how long you want to stop. There’s the filling station shop, a takeaway café and selfservice restaurant. Everything is home-cooked and prepared on the premises, with quality local produce where possible. We plumped for the café’s bacon roll. With just the right amount of crispiness and a freshly baked roll it’s certainly a cut above. It’s a great place to meet interesting people. The Royal Marine Association Riders Branch, for example, dropped by en route to Spean Bridge. “It’s perfectly placed as a ‘wets stop’ before we head up to the Commando Memorial,” spokesman Si Capon told MCN. “With good food and great facilities, it’s a veritable biker’s oasis in a desert of mountains.” “We pride ourselves on offering something for all,” says owner Fiona Robertson. “But being avid bikers, motorcyclists are so important to us.”