"Fall" in love with Scotland in a campervan hire

Lonely Planet voted Scotland one of the greatest places in the world to view Mother Nature’s autumn show, and the best way to catch all of this beauty is in a motorhome from Roseisle.

The show goes on through October, and paints an already breathtaking landscape in eye-popping golds, reds, bronzes and oranges. And the best part about exploring Scotland in a campervan hire in the autumn? You’ll miss the throngs of holiday makers and other campervans and get to enjoy it with a bit of breathing space this fall!

Top Spots in Scotland in a campervan hire

Discover Galloway Forest Park’s 300 miles of gorgeous fall scenery in a campervan and enjoy top rate touring parks, stunning hikes, sweeping mountain ranges and more. As a Dark Skies Park, a visit to Galloway in the autumn affords an outstanding opportunity to view the night sky in all it’s glory- you might even catch the Northern Lights if you are lucky!

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs are so near the central belt that it’s easy to explore in a campervan. Whether water sports or trail walking is your pleasure, there are so many ways to get back to nature here. Don’t miss the Drum Wood trail, or, for a more adventurous trek, there is the Mell Circuit, where you will be rewarded with an absolutely fantastic view.

Queen’s View at Loch Tummel is a must for any nature lover’s bucket list, especially in autumn. It is said to be a favourite spot of Queen Isabella, wife of Robert the Bruce, as well as Queen Victoria, who loved to picnic here. Hike or cycle the waymarked trails through the autumn display- we especially love St Mary’s Walk, the Knock and Glen Lednock.

More to come in a campervan hire

Next week we will continue our exploration of the best autumn leaves displays in Scotland to explore in a campervan hire from Roseisle.

"Fall" in love with Scotland in a campervan hire

Experience a true Highland Games in an automatic motorhome rental

It’s that time again, when dancers and pipers are rehearsing their hearts out and athletes are stepping up their training.

Highland games are an icon in Scotland, a traditional remnant of days past, when kings and clan chiefs held contests to choose the most talented members of their entourages. Today, games are held all over the world, but only in Scotland will you experience authentic Highland games! In your automatic motorhome rental, you won’t miss a moment of the fun- and you will have all the comforts of home with you.

Here are a few of our favourite games to inspire your motorhome Highland holiday…

Travel to games in an automatic motorhome rental

Helensburgh Highland Games

Saturday June 3

Traditional competitions here such as the dancing and athletics are on show, with the Heavies events such as caber tossing attract competitors from all around the UK. The spectators can even get in the act by competing in race events for old and young alike, with prize money in play.

Bute Highland Games

Saturday August 19

Head ‘doon the water’…Bute Highland Games always has a reputation for a good turn out of bands and drum majors, with a 10K road race being the highlight.

Glenfinnan Gathering

Saturday August 19

Said to be the site where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard in 1745, you can join in the games at the annual Glenfinnan Gathering. As well as being able to watch all the events in the main ring, visitors can browse a variety of stall holders offering refreshments, local food and traditional crafts. Glenfinnan is also a lovely area to explore in an automatic motorhome rental!

Argyllshire Gathering Oban Games

Thursday August 24

The Argyllshire Gathering (Oban Games) is one of the grandest Highland Games held in Scotland. The event includes some of the biggest dancing, track, field and piping competitions around. Park your automatic motorhome rental at one of the area’s welcoming touring parks, and set aside a day or two to do some island hopping from Oban- we love Mull!

 

Cowal Highland Gathering

August 24-26

World Highland Dancing Championships & automatic motorhome rental

Welcoming over 23,000 people each year to one of Scotland’s premier cultural events, Cowal Highland Gathering showcases Scotland’s great traditions and sports such as pipe band competitions and heavy athletics as well as playing home to the World Highland Dancing Championships.

Experience a true Highland Games in an automatic motorhome rental

Seas the day in an automatic campervan rental - Part 3

This week we look at more brilliant beaches to inspire you to plan your own summer holiday. Our destination in the automatic campervan rental today is Kintyre, home to some of the most remote and stunning beaches on mainland Scotland.

Kintyre-Southend Beach in an automatic campervan rental

Southend Beach in Kintyre is steeped in natural beauty and history. Whether you prefer sunbathing or surfing, there is something for every taste at Southend’s beautiful beaches, all without the crowds you might find at other spots. From the comfort of your luxury automatic campervan rental, you can spot oyster catchers, dolphins and the resident seal colony from Keil shore and explore Neolithic caves. Or, for the more adventurous, choose to hike on the nearby Kintyre Way, which has its terminus here. Dunaverty Castle overlooks Southend, and several important historical sites are nearby, including the ruins of Keil School and St. Ciaran’s Cave, which is said to hold relics of the Irish saint. Be sure to get a taste of the local seafood, served pier to plate- it doesn’t get any fresher! Look for ‘St Columba’s Footsteps’ etched in rock centuries ago to show where Christianity was first brought from Ireland to Scotland.

From Oban on the A83, pick up the A83 in Lochgilphead all the way down to Southend on the tip of Kintyre.

Automatic campervan rental and Kintyre- Carradale Beach

Located south of the charming wee village of the same name, Carradale Beach boasts one of the most delightful harbours in Scotland. On Carradale Bay, the broad sandy beach faces south, making it a lovely spot to paddle, sunbathe or beachcomb. From your campervan rental, you will enjoy the panoramic views across the Sound of Arran, and look for the wild goats that inhabit a Scottish Wildlife Trust nature reserve on the east side of the beach on Carradale Point. Torrisdale Castle overlooks the bay, and while it is run as a private lodge, there is the organic Tannery and Craft Shop on site. Paul McCartney found inspiration from Kintyre’s gorgeous coastal scenery- it’s where the ‘Long and Winding Road’ is, and you will too when you visit Carradale Beach in an automatic campervan rental.

From Lochgilphead on the A83, five miles south of Tarbert take the B842 to Carradale. Or go by ferry from Adrossan to Arran, then drive to Lochranza for the Claonaig ferry to Kintyre and down the B842 to Carradale.

Get in touch today and book your 5 star holiday with an automatic campervan rental from Roseisle Luxury Campervans!

Seas the day in an automatic campervan rental - Part 3