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Happy days! 10 reasons to choose campervan hire Scotland this winter

Posted on: January 30, 2013

Scotland is fast becoming one of the world’s must see destinations. From it’s historic cities, isolated landscapes, famous whisky and Kaylee dancing there is something for everyone! At Bunk Campers, we feel there is no better way than campervan hire Scotland to get connected to all the country’s best bits – and here is our top 10 reasons why!

 

10. Historic Edinburgh is on our doorstep

Edinburgh castle

Imagine stepping back into historic Edinburgh where centuries of history meet a vibrant, cosmopolitan city. Catch the Hogmany festival to bring in the New Year in style! Visit the old and new towns, a UNESCO World Heritage site and climb the hill to Edinburgh castle for magnificent views over the city. Our campervan hire Edinburgh depot makes it really convenient to start and end your journey at Scotland’s most beautiful city.

 

9. Celebrate Rabbi Burns

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Rabbi Burns night may be over for this year but the legend lives on! Hire a campervan from Edinburgh, point it west and bring out your inner poet at the Rabbie Burns museum. Michael Jackson loved him, Coca-cola commemorated him and he’s that good, his poems have even been to outer space!

 

8. Get outdoors and walk, bike or fish the incredible Scottish Highlands

Old packhorse bridge

This year, Scotland is celebrating ‘The Year of Natural Scotland.’ It’s time to get out and discover the great outdoors to a backdrop of beautiful countryside. Scotland is home to Britain’s largest National Park – The Cairngorms and whether you like hiking, mountain biking, fishing or just plain old fresh air, Bunk Campers can get you there. With campervan hire Scotland, park where you please and get closer than ever to the most extensive range of high mountains in the UK. Did we mention the scenery is incredible too?

 

7. Find freedom and discover Wild camping in Scotland

Wild Camping Scotland - Bunk Campers

When you hire a campervan in Scotland, you have the freedom and flexibility to park where you please. Wild camping is completely legal in Scotland and safe if done correctly. What could be better than to discover your own paradise and get back to nature amongst Scotland’s stunning mountainous backdrops? Freedom smells good! So does the dinner you are cooking in your camper..

 

6. Cook traditional Scottish haggis and tatties in your camper

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No trip to a new destination is complete without trying the local food and we have found a delicious recipe for Scotland’s very own Haggis and tatties. With an extensive range of cooking facilities in all our campervans, your campervan is the perfect location to try new culinary delights even if you are on a tight budget. But if cooking doesn’t tickle your fancy, don’t forget you always have the option of driving your camper to the nearest restaurant and sampling the local food!

 

5. Happy days! 7 days for the price of 5 on campervan hire Edinburgh.

Campervan hire discount - Bunk Campers - 7 for 5

Bunk Campers are offering 7 days for the price of 5 on campervan hire from our campervan hire Edinburgh depot until 22nd March! That’s as little as £27 per person per day for your transport and accommodation in one! If you love campervan hire Scotland as much as we do – have 2 free days on us!

 

4. Castle hop at Eilean Donan castle

Bunk Campers - Scotland trip ideas - Eilean Donan castle

History is not always in museums! Visit one of Scotland’s most iconic locations and live like a King for a day! Winter is a great time to visit Eilean Donan castle as the snow makes the scenery even more beautiful. One castle not enough? Campervan hire Scotland means you can jump back in your camper and go straight to visit the next one.

 

3. Follow the Scottish whiskey trail

Bunk Campers - Scotland trip ideas - Scotch whiskey trail

Cruise through Speyside along the Scottish whiskey trail – the only trail of its kind in the world. Stop at all the distilleries along the way in search for the perfect malt and warm up with a delicious hot whisky.

 

2. Tour Scotland on the hunt for Nessie in your bang up to date campervan

Bunk Campers - Scotland trip ideas - Loch ness monster

Set to a backdrop of glorious colour, admire the scenery around the Loch Ness as your tour Scotland in your camper. Visit the discovery centre or take a boat trip across the water if you are brave enough to find out what lurks beneath the mysterious loch! With Bunk Campers, touring anywhere in Scotland is easy and stylish. We have the most modern fleet of campervans in the UK. All our campervans and motorhomes for hire are less than 2 years old – We don’t rent old bangers!

 

1. The spectacular Northern Lights!

Bunk Campers - Northern Lights

As if the other 9 reasons weren’t enough but what about the spectacular Northern Lights? Winter is the best time to see the Northern Lights in Scotland and where better to discover them than isolated northern Scotland far from the interference of street lights. With campervan rental Scotland you can head to the most rural spot, warm up with a cup of tea in your camper and wait for the spectacular Aurora Borealis to appear as natures very own theatre stages centre stage! It doesn’t get much better than that!

 
Feeling inspired? Read more about our 7 for 5 promotion and book campervan hire Scotland online now!

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