If you are looking for the destination for your next camping trip, we recommend Scotland! The perfect combination of nature and adventure. A route between landscapes, stories and legends, full of magic.
Scotland is small but intense. It is one of the most unspoilt parts of Britain and a natural paradise well worth discovering. And there is no better way to explore it than at your own pace and on wheels!
For this reason, in today's post we tell you the keys so that you can explore it by motorhome or van: when is it better to travel to Scotland, the essentials to visit , and where you can spend the night with your camper. Ready to discover Scotland?
Why travel to Scotland by motorhome?
If you are wondering what is so special about Scotland? We get you out of doubt. Scotland is the perfect destination to enjoy castles and unforgettable unspoiled landscapes with lochs and mountains . But it's so much more!
You will be able to enjoy getting to know the history of its main cities: Edinburgh, its capital, and Glasgow, its largest city. Taste exquisite dishes, such as their typical Haggis and try one of their whiskeys. And even see the iconic Loch Ness up close or travel back in time visiting some of its beautiful villages.
However, many of the most incredible corners of Scotland are far from the cities, which makes it difficult to get to know them if you do not have your own vehicle. So if you travel to Scotland by motorhome or campervan, you will have the possibility to visit them all and not miss anything. But also, you will travel at your own pace, deciding at each moment your own route to follow. And the best of all? You will be able to spend the night in places with incredible views.
How to travel to Scotland by motorhome?
There are several ways to travel to Scotland with your own motorhome or camper van. But probably the best option, starting from Spain, is to arrive by plane to Edinburgh or Glasgow, and there rent a motorhome directly.
So, once you're behind the wheel of your rental motorhome, all you have to do is head to the NC 500 road, and you can start touring the most emblematic places in Scotland
What is the best time to see Scotland?
If you are planning your trip to Scotland by motorhome or campervan, it is best that your visit be in spring, specifically between the end of April and June. And it is that, although this is a destination where it is difficult not to encounter rainy days, during these months it is less likely to rain and you can find more pleasant temperatures to explore it.
Of course, if your idea is to be able to enjoy contemplating the northern lights in the sky of Scotland, you must take into account that when there are most likely to see them is between October and March.
What to see in Scotland?
Although it is true that in Scotland there are infinite things to see, there are 5 essential things that you cannot miss
1. Isle of Skye and Neist Point.
A mandatory stop is the Isle of Skye, one of the most famous islands in Scotland, full of castles, valleys and cliffs.
On this Island you cannot miss Dunvegan Castle and Armadale Castle, the incredible
2. Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle.
If there is a famous place in Scotland, it is undoubtedly its Loch Ness, thanks to its legend of the Nessie Monster. So in addition to visiting this lake with its dark waters to discover its mystery, it is worth taking a close look at the ruins of Urquhart Castle located on its shore and entering it to discover its history in depth.
3. Glen Coe
The most beautiful valley in Scotland, Glen Coe, is another essential stop on your motorhome route through Scotland. This spectacular valley, filled with streams and waterfalls, and surrounded by high mountains, will leave you in awe as soon as you see it. But you can enjoy it even more if you dare to explore it doing one of its paths or guided excursions. An authentic experience!
4. Stirling.
Another of the essentials that you have to know during your trip to Scotland is Stirling. A town with a picturesque medieval quarter that you can explore on foot with a relaxing walk, and you can't miss its Castle either! !
5. Edinburgh
During your trip to Scotland you cannot miss out on getting to know some of its cities up close, but especially Edinburgh, where you can visit its incredible Edinburgh Castle, stroll along the Royal Mile and Circus Lane, and enjoy an unforgettable sunset from Calton Hill
Overnight in Scotland
In Scotland you will have no problem finding places to spend the night with your motorhome or campervan. The country has a great camping tradition, so you will have several options to spend the night during your route.
You will find both motorhome areas and campsites with all services. But you can also choose to spend the night in an original way, spending the night in one of the plots of BritStops. These are farms, distilleries and other spaces owned by local people who have decided to make them available to campers.
In addition, free camping is allowed throughout the country, even in National Parks. Of course, as long as the land is not fenced or there are express signs prohibiting overnight stays.
And now that you know everything you need to travel to Scotland in a motorhome, all that remains is for you to enjoy every kilometer of your adventure.
