If you are off to Scotland, couple of tips - Firstly get practised at getting your wets on fast ! Beautiful twisties and scenic ride all over west roads out to Malaig, then take the ferry across to and tour Skye, it is stunning. I've Been number of times and if you are doing the north make sure you ride on a full tank all the time, fuel stations are few and far apart. You'll find plenty of company in the evenings with plenty German and Dutch riders. I've used Youth Hostels and Bunk Houses, if you don't mind sleeping in a dormitory.