SCOTLAND MOTORBIKE TOURS FAQs

1. What are the Passport / Visa Requirements? For Travel to Scotland you do not need a visa. You must have a valid passport with an expiry date of no less than 6 months from your date of entry if travelling from abroad.

2. What Documents do I Need? You will need your full motor cycle driving licence, an international driving licence & valid passport if travelloing from abroad, personal and vehicle insurance documents, your motoring association or equivalent breakdown numbers.

3. Will my motorbike insurance cover me for travel in Scotland? If travelling from abroad you must give your insurance company a call to tell them of your destination(s) and duration of stay. Your insurance company will issue a green card or amend your insurance policy to provide cover if necessary.

4. Will I be carrying my luggage? Yes. Tours in Scotland are NOT vehicle supported.

5. What if I get sick while on tour? You must ensure that you have sufficient insurance cover to have you and your motorcycle repatriated to your country of residence should you be unable to ride at all due to illness.

6. Do we ride as a group? We do not ride in a convoy but rather in small groups with each group establishing their own pace and style of riding. You may ride alone, in small groups, or decide to ride with the guide.

7. How much experience is required? Experience in touring abroad is not required – your guide will ensure that you are given the correct advice and care. It is essential that you are comfortable riding your motorbike and that you ride your own style and pace – we’ll take care of the rest.

8. What sort of distance do we cover each day? Distances will vary from day to day and the terrain and weather is factored in our route selection. Our days vary between 100 and 250 miles.

9. Will my bike be secure at night? All our accommodations are selected with bike security in mind. We do however recommend that you bring your disc locks or security chains.

10. What tools / spares do I need to bring? It is advisable that you bring your bike’s tool kit. We recommend that you bring spares such as bulbs, fuses, tube, puncture repair kit etc.

11. What happens if my bike breaks down? AA or RAC will provide emergency breakdown and recovery in Scotland. It is therefore essential that you obtain the cover prior to starting the tour. The client is responsible for all recovery/repair and associated costs incurred including accommodation, meals, telephone charges, etc. if they do not have AA or RAC cover.

12. What range should my fuel tank have? You should be familiar with your fuel tank range. Each day we will provide you with details on the distances to the filling stations. N.B. It is not necessary to carry additional fuel cans/jerry cans on your bike.

13. Will I have access to cash machines / banks? Money is easily obtained at most ATM machines, banks or currency exchange offices. Traveller’s cheques can be exchanged at most banks.

14. What are the accommodations like? All our accommodations we have selected are clean, comfortable, have secure bike areas, and serve excellent food. We use small traditional highland hotels, and guesthouses.

15. What if I must cancel and cannot join the tour? We do have BOOKING CONDITIONS which we provide with all bookings. Your deposit secures a space on the tour and is non-refundable.

16. What if Wildcat Adventures cancels the tour? We will use our best endeavours to ensure that there are no cancellations but reserve the right to cancel the tour should the minimum number of person stipulated within the tour details not be met. In this case all monies will be refunded minus a small administration charge. Please refer to our booking conditions for full details.

17. What about my payment protection? All eligible payments are held in trust in accordance with the EU package holiday directive.

18. What if we get delayed in the Ferry crossings? We cannot be responsible for any unforeseen delays in ferry crossings. In the event of a delay you will be responsible for providing your own meals and accommodations.

19. Do I need travel and holiday insurance? It is a condition of our holidays that you have full travel insurance including medical insurance, repatriation, and cancellation cover, including recovery for your motorcycle.

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