Motorhome Touring Scotland

By Author: Gordon Murray
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Motorhomes in Scotland
For exploring Scotland's out-of-the-way places, a camper van or motorhome provides you with freedom, flexibility and a sense of adventure that is hard to beat. More comfortable than camping, more flexible than caravanning, campervans provide a reliable and affordable way to venture into Scotland's untapped wilderness.
Whether you opt for the comfort of a larger motorhome, the cool retro chic of a VW Camper or one of the new range of compact off-road vehicles, campervan breaks offer you complete flexibility. Choose how best to tour Scotland to suit your own pace and requirements, be it in the friendly atmosphere of organised campsites, the secluded tranquility of the countryside or a mixture of the two.
With many vehicles capable of carrying up to six people, campervan breaks can also be extremely good value if travelling with family or friends and you don't have to compromise on amenities either. Many of today's models are fitted out to an extremely high standard and come fully equipped with a host of extras including stoves, cooking equipment, tables and chairs, additional bedding, ...
... DVD players and satellite TV.
Whether you're looking for a value family holiday, to explore the beautiful Scottish countryside, or simply to get away from it all, a campervan break is well worth considering.

Tour Scotland's regions in a motorhome to retain the comforts of home as you travel. You can either use your own vehicle or rental services are available at various locations throughout Scotland. Motorhomes are the ideal solution for a great holiday, offering the freedom to visit the country at your own pace and enjoy welcoming holiday parks.
Visit Scotland Holiday Parks Quality Assurance scheme now has a requirement that all parks accepting motorhome which have more than 50 touring pitches provide a motor vehicle waste disposal point. Take the hassle out of your trip and stay at one of these sites, safe in the knowledge that you are doing your bit for the environment at the same time.
Head to the east coast for some fantastic smaller sites such as the Sauchope Links Caravan Park in Crail or the Deeside Holiday Park, which is just six miles from the granite city of Aberdeen. Whether you are looking to walk thevarious tracks and paths of Scotland mountains, want to soak up the maritime heritage, or simply wish to enjoy the atractions of the various cities which include the Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums, there is plenty to choose from. The Highlands and islands is a great destination for outdoor activities with walking, cycling and fishing on offer and you can venture to touring parks which include Invernahavon Caravan Site at Newtonmore. Why not visit the Isle of Skye, Mull, Harris and lewis in your Motorhome to absorb the tranquility of island life during your break?
You might find it hard to believe that you can enjoy many great holiday parks within a few miles of Edinburgh Castle and is a great base for exploring Scotland's beautiful capital city with its stately architecture, old cobbled streets and the wonderful Georgian New Town.
Whether you want to enjoy Scotland's scenic landscapes, prefer culture in the city or wish to mix and match, visiting with a motorhome holiday in Scotland couldn't be simpler.
weeks would cost around £700.00 per week meaning the cost would be £2800.00 this means that you would save around £200.00 per year hiring rather than buying, However an older retired couple would probably use the Motorhome a lot more and possibly travel to other parts of Europe and their usage would be at least 8 weeks per year so it obvious that if the Motorhome use is over six weeks per year it would be better to own than hire a Motorhome.

When buying a Motorhome remember it is a bit of a compromise layout wise against the size , some lower fixed double bed motorhomes can only squeeze in a combined shower and washroom rather than a separate washroom those that have both tend to be longer and into being over 3500 kg which then means license restrictions such needing a C1 entitlement to drive these, When hiring it is unlikely that you will get the ideal layout as most of these motorhomes are bought for a multiple of customer layouts.
Remember that the Motorhome you hire is where you will be living in, sleeping in, eating in, and driving in for the period you have hired it for, Therefore it is crucial you have a modern well equipped vehicle of a size which is applicable to the size and age of your party. Motorhome manufacturers tend to build the vehicles as compact as possible A motor home advertised as a 5 Berth would be totally unsuitable for any more than 3 Adults but would probably suit 2 adults and 2 children, A 6 berth motor home would only suit up to 4 adults maximum or 2 adults with 3 to 4 small children. Many 7 berth motorhomes are based on the six berth model but one of the lounge seats converts to a single. A true 7 berth with reasonable space will typically be 7.2 metres or over, Try to hire a Motorhome where every adult or person over 12 has a fixed bed , otherwise you will find yourself very cramped and having to make up beds late at night which in some motorhomes is like flat pack furniture building.
Gordon is a traveller / Writer having travelled all over Europe in the Last 25 years in a Motorhome from
www.scottishtourer.co.uk