Travel Information

Park your Motorhome hire on the Waternish peninsular of  Skye in the village of Stein and visit Dandelion Designs. Dandelion Designs offers a treasure trove of local artwork including pyrography. Inspired by the amazing scenery and rich cultural heritage of Skye , local artists and craftspeople offer their work for sale here. The shop and gallery offer, cards, candles, photographs, artwork of all kinds.
Dandelion Designs
Craft Workshop and Images Gallery
Stein
Waternish
Isle of Skye
Scotland
IV55 8GA

Dunvegan Castle should be on your list of places to visit when on the Isle of Skye with your Motorhome Hire. It is the stronghold of the Chiefs of Macleod and for nearly 800 years has been continually inhabited by the family. Hugh Macleod of Macleod is the current inhabitant and is the 30th chief. The magnificent Castle holds unique possessions of beauty and interest that are associated with this grand family home. A stroll around the large gardens is also a joy in itself. Considerable replanting and landscaping has taken place by a dedicated team of horticulturalists. For admission times and prices check the link to Dunvegan Castle website or contact;

Macleod Estate(Dunvegan Castle)
Dunvegan House
Dunvegan
Isle of Skye
Scotland
IV55 8WF
Tel; 01470 521206

If you are in the western Isles on Harris, then visit the home of Harris Tweed in your campervan hire. The village port and main capital of Harris is Tarbert. You may well have arrived here with your Motorhome hire on the ferry from the Isle of Skye. The ferry has been extremely important to this little fishing community. It is here,  in Tarbert you  will find the Harris Tweed and Knitwear Shop and Harris Tweed Warehouse. This is well worth a visit. Weaving demonstrations can be arranged for groups or tours so contact the shop in advance to see what may be happening during your stay on Harris. Harris tweed is world famous, and here the tradition of producing these world famous cloths can be seen at source. As well as the cloth you can find all sorts of gifts and accessories made with Harris tweed.

Harris Tweed and Knitwear
4 Plocropool
Tarbert
Isle of Harris
Scotland
HS3 3EB
Tel; + 44(0)1859502040

Held in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis on thursday 14th , 15th and 16th July 2011. This is the16th Anniversary of the festival at Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides. Expect three days of music featuring top international artists set against the backdrop of the Gaelic culture and Hebridean heritage. This is a truly Gaelic event for all the family to enjoy. The event is expected to attract 15,000 people over 3 days. Many complementary events are also hosted by community groups around Stornaway and the islands of Lewis and Harris catering for a variety of tastes both musical and otherwise. There are also workshops often given by many of the festival’s performers, which includes masterclass sessions. Also included are the ever popular Gaelic language tasters, lectures and children’s entertainment plus numerous pub sessions in Stornoway. The line up includes KT Tunstall, Seth Lakeman, Stornoway, Peatbog Faeries, KAN, Rachel Sermanni, Mànran, Dàimh, Fullsceilidh Spelemannslag, Niteworks, Saltfishforty, Open Day Rotation, The Boy Who Trapped the Sun, Ahab, Kitty the Lion, Woodenbox, Fistful of Fivers, and more. Tickets cost around £65 for a weekend ticket (Thursday to Saturday. Make this part of your holiday in the Western Isles in your Scotland Campervan Hire.

Hebridean Celtic Festival
Stornoway
Isle of Lewis
Outer Hebrides
Scotland

Sitting on a rocky isle,, in the bay just off Barra stands Kisimul Castle. Leave your Motorhome Hire near the pier at Castle Bay and take a short boat trip out to the castle. Until recently a family home you will be visiting a real and lived in castle. Despite the ruin over 200 years this unique place still contains a magic of by gone times. Some of the rooms above the main hall are still used by the MacNeil family. The views from the castle are outstanding and the interiors steeped in history. This lovely place is well worth a visit on your campervan hire tour. Kisimul Castle is open from 1st April till 30th September. Admission Charges include the boat fare.

Kisimul Castle
Off Barra
Western Isles
Scotland
HS9 5UZ

If you take your Motorhome hire to the western Isles and travel to Stornoway in Lewis, a visit to the Arts Centre in Stornaway is a must. At Lanntair Arts Centre you can visit the cinema or a live performance, look around the gallery, hear a concert at the auditorium or buy that special hebridean gift at the shop, A wealth of creative local talent can be seen here. Stornaway is the largest town on Lewis . Be aware that Sunday observance is strong on Lewis. The arts centre, all visitor attractions, petrol stations, shops and local transport are closed on Sunday. It is part of the local culture so make sure your Motorhome has everything you need for Sunday on Lewis.

Lanntair Arts Centre
Kenneth Street
Stornaway
Isle of Lewis
HS1 2DS
Scotland

Touring in Skye is best done in a Motorhome as the weather in Scotland is always unpredictable and camping in a tent is a risk. Even if it rains Skye is a wonderful and dramatic place to be and there are many opportunities for walkers, including hikes in the Black and Red Cullin mountain ranges. Take the right equipment with you for any weather conditions and you wont go wrong! This is a fairly new Club Site on the Isle of Skye is right on the shore of Loch Greshornish. Its situated on a working croft, and the Site shares Skye’s stunning scenery and dramatic history with the area’s famous Highland cattle. You may even spot an otter during a loch-side walk. The site has won an AA 4 Pennant, Visit Scotland 4 stars,Scotland category award. Is also won a Loo of the year award in 2011! There is a well stocked shop on Site selling most everyday items including fresh milk, along with duck and chicken eggs (laid on the croft). You can also buy souvenirs and some camping equipment here. Skye is essentially a peaceful rural place and you can expect it to be a quiet and restful stay here. In the evenings the local pubs fill with members of the local community who come together to enjoy a pint. We found the people of Skye very friendly and helpful. Travel to Skye in your Scottish Campervan Hire. For more information regarding facilities and booking the campsite click on the blue text below.

Skye Camping and Caravanning Club Site,
Loch Greshornish
Borve
Arnisort
Edinbane
Portree
Isle of Skye
IV51 9PS
Scotland

Telephone: 01470 582230 (No calls after 8pm please.)

Travel with your Motorhome Hire to the outskirts of Portree on Skye to find the Aros Experience. Here you will find mainstream cinema, concerts, theartre, dance and other events. There is also a large shop with a good selection of gifts, garments and even a Kilt Hire service. Next to the shop is the large restaurant which serves hot meals, snacks etc all with stunning views  out to sea. This is also the location of the acclaimed RSPB Sea-Eagle Exhibition. For more information on the Aros Experience, including an up to date programme of events click the link to the Aros Experience.

The Aros Experience
Viewfield Road
Portree
Isle of Skye
1V51 9EU
Tel; 01478 613649(admin)
01478 613750(box office)

See the dinosaur fossils which were discovered nearby including the fossil leg bones of a large saruopod dinosaur and a thyreophoran dinosaur. Also local social history.

The Staffin Museum
Ellishadder
Trotternish
Isle of Skye
IV51
Scotland

This is certainly one of the remotest lighthouses on land in the British Isles and cannot be reached by road. The lighthouse is situated on the Western Isle of South Uist and can only be found by the fittest of walkers! You cannot drive there but it can be reached by footpath on a four hour walk from Loch Skipport. Bear in mind it’s a four mile walk back as well! If you are fit and well and the weather looks fine this is an adventure worth taking on for ardent walkers. The lighthouse flashes every 20 seconds and the lighthouse tower is approximately twelve metres high. It was automated in 1970 and was one of the first to go ‘automatic’. The flashing light can be seen at night up to nineteen miles away and serves to protect fishermen from the dangerous cliffs and rocks. It was designed by David and Thomas Stevenson in 1857. If you are on South Uist in your Scotland Motorhome Hire, and want to make the walk from Loch Skipport to the lighthouse, contact the Northern Lighthouse Board general enquiries and they may be able to give you further local information. This is an isolated coast line and only experienced walkers, keen to visit this remote spot, should contemplate setting out. Make sure you have all the right equipment and mobile telephones with you.

Enquiries to:
Northern Lighthouse Board
84 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3DA

Telephone: +44(0) 131 473 3100