The article in your last edition, January 19th, reminds me of an early motor-cycling adventure I had, some 60 years ago. Inspired by the works of DK Broster, I decided to explore the road to the Isles, and en route, I stayed overnight at Fort William.
Whilst there I visited the West Highland Museum, where there was, on display, a full set of photographs showing the whole Model T enterprise in detail. It was clear that all the necessary gear for bridging the gullies was carried in and on the long suffering Model T itself; also, I am sure a good supply of petrol, for the Model T was not renowned for economy.
I recollect it was said that the intrepid vehicle and driver had been shipped back to the States with a few rocks from the summit of the Ben as a thin sort of proof of the success of the venture and, of course, a good sales gimmick for Ford. I continued my way along the Road to the Isles, from Fort William towards Mallaig. The 'Road' turned out to be two strips of crumbling tarmac with a deep gully between them largely brim-ful of cattle slurry. Not an easy ride!
Anyway, at the end of all that I was able to enjoy a dish of Mallaig kippers straight from the smoke house - delicious!
H?D?Byers, Aston Ingham