Campervan Rental Scotland - Tarbert and Loch Fyne

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The delightful fishing village of Tarbert on scenic East Loch Tarbert, an inlet of Loch Fyne plays host to several festivals this season that celebrate its rich heritage in music, sport, food and literature. This lovely spot in Argyll is perfect for those who wish enjoy the best of Highland hospitality, culture and outdoors, but don’t care for the crowds that you find at many places in Scotland in summer. In your campervan rental Scotland from Roseisle, you can take it all in while ensconced in luxury every mile of the journey.

The Seafood Festival July 4-5 gives visitors the opportunity to sample the culinary delights of Scotland. The harbour bustles with food stalls and a fisherman’s market, with cookery demonstrations and tastings on offer. Get some of the bounty from the pier to cook up yourself in your campervan rental Scotland! A highlight of the weekend is the crowning of the Seafood Festival Queen and her princesses, who arrive in a flourish by sea and parade through the village led by the Mid Argyll Pipe Band. Live music and kids’ activities round out this family-friendly festival, so load everyone up in a campervan rental Scotland and hit the road!

The Tarbert Traditional Boat Festival draws beautiful vessels of all kinds from across Scotland and Ireland the weekend from July 30-August 2, providing a spectacle in the harbour for on-lookers. Enjoy boat tours, stalls, live music, demonstrations and family activities.

Tarbert Music Festival & Campervan Rental Scotland

One of the longest running music festivals in Scotland, the Tarbert Music Festival has been celebrating song and food for 27 years. Held the weekend of September 18-20, it features kids’ activities and a full program of concerts by local talent, turning out everything from rock to reggae to traditional music. Impromptu sessions are encouraged and attract musicians from far and wide. Visitors will enjoy the fantastic local seafood and the relaxed vibe.

Rounding out the festival season are the Tarbert Fair, which as been running since 1705 on the last Thursday of July, and the Book Festival, which runs September 18-20.

Explore Robert the Bruce’s castle, and take scenic walks along the adjacent Kintyre Trail. Tarbert is an ideal destination for the whole family, so get in a campervan rental Scotland and come along to Tarbert, deep in the heart of Scotland!

Campervan Rental Scotland - Tarbert and Loch Fyne

Campervan Hire Edinburgh - the Seafood Trail P3

St Andrews Castle

The East of Scotland Seafood Trail- Fife and Angus in a campervan hire Edinburgh.

Stunning coastlines, historic cities, old-world fishing villages and, of course, the spiritual home of golf- Fife and Angus in Scotland offer all of this, but did you know they proffer some of the country’s finest seafood? That’s what we are talking about in Part 3 of our Seafood Trail itineraries, this time on the east coast of Scotland.

Spend time strolling the cobblestone streets of St Andrews, where old world charm meets a vibrant university culture, and tour the castle and cathedral. Enjoy local ales in traditional pubs. Then head out into the countryside in your campervan hire Edinburgh toward villages such as Pittenweem or Crail, where you can land some fresh seafood to cook yourself, or try one of the area’s famous fish and chips- maybe the best in Britain! Or enjoy prawns, crabs or lobsters if you’re feeling more peckish.

Take in the Scottish Fisheries Museum in Anstruther for a glimpse of the fishing life behind the scenes. If you’re lucky you can catch the Cupar Farmer’s Market, a bustling affair featuring dozens of locally produced delights. Get a bottle or two of the local craft cider, fresh baked bread and a selection of cheeses to enjoy later in your comfortable campervan hire Edinburgh dining area…yum!

Campervan Hire Edinburgh – Fife

Choose to play some golf or spend more time exploring Fife. Or, take the hour drive in your campervan hire Edinburgh and spend the day in Angus. You’ll smell it before you arrive- the mouth-watering scent of smoking fish. Arbroath is home to the world famous Arbroath Smokie- a haddock smoked in hardwood over barrels covered with jute sacks named one of Britain’s Top 50 Foods.

Scotland is a foodie’s paradise, all ripe for discovering in a motorhome hire. Don’t care for surf? Don’t worry, there is plenty of turf to enjoy as well, from fine Scottish beef and game to local cheeses and ice creams. Prepare to eat your way across the East of Scotland Seafood Trail in a luxury campervan from Roseisle, Scotland’s only 5 star service campervan and motorhome hire company.

Campervan Hire Edinburgh - the Seafood Trail P3

Campervan Rental Edinburgh - Festival time

Spring and summer is festival season in Scotland, and there is no better way to take on the full festival experience than in a campervan rental Edinburgh. The best music, food and family entertainment that the country has to offer is waiting for you, so hit the road in luxury and style when you choose our 5 stars campervan rental Edinburgh.

The fun starts May 20-28 the Islay Music and Malt Festival in the Western Hebrides. Gaelic music flows like the fine whisky at these popular yet remote festivals- these wee islands sure know how to put on big party! In May, the Shetlands –April 28-May1- and Orkney- May 26-29- roll out the red carpet to welcome visitors for two of the most celebrated folk festivals in the world. Accommodation fills up quickly, so choosing our luxury campervan rental Edinburgh is the way to go.

June sees the Pop & Rock Festival in Inverness, the Kirkcudbright Jazz Festival June 9th – 12th and the Glasgow International Jazz Festival June 22nd – 26th.  It’s easy to pick up your campervan rental Edinburgh and cruise a mere few hours to where the action is.

It’s back to the islands for Mendelssohn on Mull the 4th – 9^th of July and the festival scene really kicks into high gear, with the Stonehaven Folk Festival 7th – 10th, 13th – 16^th, the Hebridean Celtic Festival on the Isle of Lewis, and the Scotland’s most famous festival, T in the Park at Strahallan Castle in Auchterarder the 8th – 10th.

And for those who are ready to let their hair down, don’t miss the Wickerman Festival in Dundrennan July 21-22. Hang out in your campervan rental Edinburgh, so you and your family never have to sleep or sit in a muddy wet tent- after all, there might always be a passing shower in Scotland. And to make your campervan easy to find amongst the others, tie a balloon to it so you can spot it from far away.

August holds lots of festival fun in store. A favourite for music fans is the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival in Beauly August 4th – 6th Get your tickets early for this one. Linlithgow Palace hosts Party at the Palace with the best rock and pop music in the country. The Innerleithen Music Festival has lots of variety, with something for every taste in the family. Classical music isn’t left out of the festival scene, with the Isle of Cumbrae hosting the Summer Music Festival.

So pack your glow sticks, bubbles and hula hoop- you are self-contained and ready to roll wherever the party takes you on the festival scene in Scotland -in your campervan rental Edinburgh.

In the coming weeks we’ll take a look at one or two of our favourite festivals- and here’s a hint…we like some of them more far flung and adventurous ones in Scotland, which are perfect for enjoying in a campervan rental Edinburgh.

Campervan Rental Edinburgh - Festival time

Motorhome Rental Scotland - Argyll’s Secret Coast Part 2

Tarbert Waterfront

More fabulous scenery and seafood on Argyll’s Secret Coast in a motorhome rental Scotland.

The Secret Coast of Scotland is all about the outdoors- from woodland trails to coastal paths brimming with wildlife such as otters, golden eagles and red squirrels, some of the country’s best walks are here. But there are also historic sites such as primordial cairns and the ancient churchyard of Kilmodan near Glendaruel, with its beautifully carved grave slabs. Explore it all from your motorhome rental Scotland and experience the best of Scotland’s easy coastal life. A favourite past time here is hanging out on the patio at Royal an Lochan in Tighnabruaich enjoying a locally brewed ale and the sea views- don’t be surprised if a musician or two show up for a tune. If you are feeling more adventurous, try your sea legs at the sailing school.  Catch a céilidh- that’s the Gaelic word for a dance party- at the Kames Village Hall, and lift those knees with the friendly locals, who always love a party.

Tarbert & motorhome rental Scotland

Catch the Calmac ferry in Tighnabruaich (it’s best to make reservations) and head to Tarbert in your motorhome rental Scotland. Spend some time in this delightful fishing village, where any summer weekend you may find yourself at one of Tarbert’s many festivals, celebrating everything from seafood to boats to Vikings. Otherwise, it’s a sleepy wee place with welcoming locals, interesting shops and several eateries from which to choose for lunch. Enjoy an award winning seafood dinner at Dunvalanree Restaurant, which sits at the end of “The long and winding Road” that inspired Paul McCartney’s song- truly a memorable spot and a bucket list item for any Beatles fan visiting Scotland. At the end of a relaxing day, retire to your luxury motorhome for a restful night’s sleep, ready for more adventures tomorrow.

You’ll feel as if you are at the edge of the world when you escape in your motorhome rental Scotland to the Secret Coast of Scotland!

Motorhome Rental Scotland - Argyll’s Secret Coast Part 2