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Tank Driving Scotland

Auchter House Country Sports | Auchterhouse, DD3 0QN, Scotland
01382 320476
Ranked #17 of 23 attractions in Angus
3.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Off road/All Terrain Vehicle Trails
Owner description: At the start of the day you’ll meet at the tank driving site near Auchterhouse, Dundee. After a full safety briefing you’ll change into full military...... more » Owner description: At the start of the day you’ll meet at the tank driving site near Auchterhouse, Dundee. After a full safety briefing you’ll change into full military apparel and board the fully armored tank, ready for the fun to begin!Weighing in at 15 tons the FV432 tank saw service in many of the British Military campaigns over the last 30 years. It’s powerful engine allows it to navigate the most taxing of terrain and overland can reach speeds of up to 30mph. As an armored personnel carrier the FV432 can also take passengers in the rear, an experience in itself!You have the opportunity to drive this impressive machine through the custom built tank driving course which includes steep assents, descents, water courses and open tracks where you can open her up overland. You will spend approximately 60 minutes driving the FV432 tank under the supervision of the tank master. « less
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012

This was a present to my other half. The tanks were amazing and the history behind them very interesting. My partner got to drive the tank round an assault course with an instructor and I have never seen him have so much fun. He is very into tanks and their history and thought the fact that the instructor gave him... More

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Edinburgh
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2012
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person found this review helpful

Take 12 clients after a tiring organisation development review in the morning; what could be a better afternoon event – driving a tank… Rod and the team really look after you – it is sufficiently nerve wracking yet comforting when you manage to plunge through one of the huge ditches – and get out again. There is an element of... More

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Dundee, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 15, 2011
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person found this review helpful

I bought the Mini Monster Truck experience for my husband and he finally had the chance today (after it breaking down the first time and then trying to rearrange a suitable time) to enjoy it - or so we thought. 12 minutes from leaving the main site in the "truck" (I don't know cars, but it looked more like a... More

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Scouser in Scotland
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I really enjoyed my time driving a tank - it was actually an armoured troop carrier to be precise. The instructor was very good and the tank was so much fun to drive. It was an awesome feeling surging down a slope into a huge puddle and watching the tidal wave. The general facilities are basic however if having a... More

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Houston, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 19, 2011
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person found this review helpful

We went to Scotland for a bachelor/stag party, and this was definitely one of the highlights! All 8 members of our group enjoyed the experience of driving the tanks, getting mud on our faces and cameras, and hanging out with the instructors. It was awesome! More

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Lincoln, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 19, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Such a great experience for anyone. I did the Major General and it was so cool to do so much driving on such a powerful and impressive bit of kit, something anyone can learn to do and well worth it. The instructors were really enthusiastic, clear and patient. More

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Montrose, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 13, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I ordered 2 Mini Monster truck experiences from Groupon as presents for my Dad and Husband. The "Mini Monster Truck" was actually a Wide wheeled automatic pick up truck. The supposed "45 min experience" is actually 40 mins of standing around and then AT MOST 5 mins of steering the truck around 1 lap of a course (you have very... More

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lmillar2, Public Relations Manager at Tank Driving Scotland, responded to this review
August 18, 2011

The Mini Monster Truck Experience being sold via Groupon, is a grouped experience being held on selected days at selected start times, the 45 minute experience consists of kitting up, safety briefing, drive time and being a passenger in other customers drive time and then dekitting. The Mini Monster Truck is fitted with dual operating controls for the safety of... More

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2011

I booked this as a treat for my 10 yr old son who is army mad. It was a suprise for him and the lads here were great with him. We were slightly late for our slot but they still took him through everything and in fact he got the tank to himself with just the instructor.driver with him and... More

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scotland
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Had the pleasure of a day out at this venue. It was a gift from my daughter. What an experience. The instructor was first class. Would recommend this to anyone. More

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Perth
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2011
5
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I bought four Groupon vouchers at a total cost of £236 on 10/10/10. We were only given one possible date - 3 Dec and this was then cancelled due to bad weather. Fair enough. However, by mid- March Tank Driving were still not up and running and were still not open fro bookings. I asked for a refund and was... More

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lmillar2, Public Relations Manager at Tank Driving Scotland, responded to this review
August 18, 2011

We have tried on several occassions to contact this member regarding this review. We have had no response to any emails posted to the reviewer and have no record of the reviewer registering any complaint with Tank Driving Scotland. Should the reviewer wish to contact us to explain where he feels that Tank Driving Scotland fell short of living up... More

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