Campervan Hire Scotland - Great Glen of Scotland

Great Glen Way – view of Loch Ness from Fort Augustus

From Glencoe to the Highland capital of Inverness in a campervan hire Scotland.

From Glencoe to Fort William in the south to Inverness in the north, the Great Glen (An Gleann Mor) is a natural fault line that snakes across the Highlands dividing Scotland. Running through bucolic towns and villages, among ancient oak and conifer forests, and along scenic lochs, this glen is one of the most popular in Scotland for touring in a campervan hire Scotland.

The Great Glen way and the Caledonian Canal were a much used shipping links in the 19th and earlier 20th century allowing trade to avoid the Pentland Firth and the French privateers during the Napoleonic Wars. In addition to beautiful drives in your campervan hire Scotland along A82 studded with waymarked trails that just invite a picnic, you can traverse any part of its 80 miles by boot, bike or boat, so bring along your hiking boots, cycles or paddles!

Campervan Hire Scotland & The Great Glen Way

The Great Glen Way is one of beloved National Long Distance Walking Routes in Scotland, running 73 miles along the Caledonian Canal. It starts at lovely Loch Linnhe, goes along famous Loch Ness and ends at Inverness. From the comfort of your campervan hire Scotland, you can choose to tackle the entire trail, or hit bits and pieces. Paddlers can take to the canal in a canoe or sea kayak on the Great Glen Canoe Trail for a memorable outdoor experience. A visit to the Caledonian Canal Visitor Centre is a must for the keen sailor. The canal, built by Thomas Telford, is an engineering marvel, linking the glen’s lochs and creating a route from the Atlantic seaboard to the Moray Firth.

There are a range of fine services and accommodation for those in a campervan hire Scotland in the towns and villages of the Great Glen, including Fort William, Inverness, Gairlochy, Fort Augustus and Drumnadrochit. Culture and history are not lacking in the Great Glen, with highlights such as the Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, the Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition and Urquhart Castle, one of the most popular in all of Scotland.

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Campervan Hire Scotland - Great Glen of Scotland

Motorhome hire Scotland - Isle of Skye

Old Man of Storr in Isle of Skye

The largest of the Inner Hebrides, the Isle of Skye in Scotland is named from the Norse ‘sky-a’, which means ‘cloud island.’ With the Cuillin Hills often shrouded in mist, it’s an appropriate name, but it could also be called simply magical. Verdant moors, rugged cliffs and mountains, glistening lochs and stunning coastline- Skye truly has it all in the nature department, and the best way to discover it is in a motorhome hire Scotland. Add to that enchanting castles, interesting museums, lively pubs and fine restaurants, no wonder it’s one of Scotland’s top holiday destinations!

Though it has been a popular destination for visitors for centuries, the opening of the Skye Bridge in 1995, and the end of the tolls a decade later, had a profound effect on the island, boosting trade and tourism and making it easy to reach it in a motorhome hire Scotland.

Though there is plenty to do in the inhabited parts, the most profound rewards come from close encounters with the seascapes and landscapes, from little Talisker Bay – which shares its name with the island-produced Talisker whisky – to the Trotternish Ridge, guarded by the imposing rock tower of the Old Man of Stoor.

Motorhome Hire Scotland – Culture & Scenery

Those seeking culture in a motorhome hire Scotland will find lots to love in Skye. Charming Portree is the capital, but there are plenty of other quaint villages to explore, such as Dunvegan, Edinbane, Staffin and Armadale. History buffs can’t miss Dunvegan Castle and Gardens, the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland- it’s been the ancestral home of the Chiefs of Clan MacLeod for 800 years. The magnificent 20,000 acre Clan Donald Skye estate offers a memorable experience, with historic gardens, woodland trails, a castle and museum. The brooding ruins of Knock Castle on the east coast of Sleat are one of the lovliests spots in Scotland for a picnic and photo op while out in your motorhome hire Scotland.

Skye is most famous for its natural scenery, with plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife and get out in the pristine air throughout your motorhome hire Scotland adventure. White tailed sea eagles, whales, dolphins, otters, seals and red deer are just some of the species that can be viewed on the island. Those eager to walk and climb will find Skye to be a world class destination. The Cuillin Range and Trotternish Ridge offers challenging scrambles. For those who prefer to enjoy a stroll, there are many great walks.

The famous Fairy Pools are at the foot of the Black Cuillins near Glenbrittle. These crystal clear azure pools attract brave swimmers (the water is cold!) and photographers from around the world. From dynamic culture to bucolic tranquility, the Isle of Skye promises the holiday of a lifetime in a motorhome hire Scotland!

Get in touch today, plan your adventure and enjoy a 5 Star motorhome hire Scotland from Roseisle Luxury Campervans.

Motorhome hire Scotland - Isle of Skye