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CONTENTS
36 SUSTAINABLE CAMPING
Greg Cherry, Managing Director
Touring and the environment
06 IT’S ALL GOING ON!
40 PERFECT PITCH
What to see at the Show
Welcome to the Vango Village
10 THE JOYS OF TOURING
42 THE HOLIDAY HOME BOOM
The idyllic mobile touring life
Owning a park-based home
15 CHOOSING THE RIGHT VEHICLE
46 ON THE WATER, ON THE TRAIL
The pros, the cons, the essentials
Talking boats and bikes
22 LIVING THE DREAM
48 HANDMADE IN SCOTLAND
On Scotland’s North Coast 500
Artisans at the Farmers’ Market
28 TOWING & MANOUEVRING
54 EXHIBITOR A-Z
6 steps to handling your vehicle
The definitive exhibitor list
32 CLEVER STUFF FOR 2023
64 SHOW MAP
Gear, accessories, innovations
Find your way around
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SHOW GUIDE A warm welcome
WELCOME TO THE SHOW After a very long wait, we’re delighted you could join us at this year’s Scottish Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Home Show. As the largest exhibition of its kind in Scotland, we have all the inspiration and ideas to take you on your next adventure At the show you’ll find the biggest brands, the latest models and the widest selection of caravans, motorhomes and holiday homes from across the country’s leading manufacturers and dealers. Whether you’re an enthusiast or thinking about caravanning for the first time, this is the perfect destination. We’ve put together this show guide full of handy tips, advice, and a list of all the exhibitors for you to discover. Why not book onto the towing and manoeuvring taster sessions run by the Caravan and Motorhome Club, or stroll through the Vango Village for a fantastic range of tents, awnings and camping accessories! Here to plan your next holiday? Discover new places to visit with the major clubs and associations who will be on hand to give you all
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the information you need, together with a number of holiday parks, providing you with details of fantastic locations to holiday at across the country. While wandering the show, make sure you visit the Scottish Farmers & Craft Market (Hall 2), featuring stalls selling a selection of Scottish produce and artisan products. And finally, don’t miss the exclusive showonly offers that our exhibitors have brought just for you. With these fantastic offers only available at the show, an unrivalled choice of products, and the only place to compare and contrast hundreds of models in one place in Scotland, there’s no better time to research and buy your dream leisure vehicle. Enjoy the show! Greg Cherry Managing Director, QD Events
SHOW GUIDE What’s On
IT’S ALL GOING ON! What to look out for at our inspirational and aspirational show celebrating the fabulous touring lifestyle
WORLD ON WHEELS The show is packed full of the biggest caravan and motorhome brands, giving you the opportunity to compare and contrast models and layouts before deciding which is the best one for you. There really is something to suit all tastes and budgets – and look out for great show-only offers from the dealers.
HOMES FROM HOME Step inside your dream holiday home in Halls 4 and 5, where you’ll find a fantastic selection of locations, with options to suit a wide variety of tastes and budgets. Whatever size, design or interior style you favour, rest assured the perfect home from home awaits you at the Show.
CAMPERVANS GALORE
LEARN TO TOW Brush up your towing or manouevring skills with free on-site coaching from the friendly qualified instructors of the Caravan and Motorhome Club, who are offering exclusive 20-minute taster sessions. Visit the Caravan and Motorhome Club to book your session (Stand 4001, Hall 4). A full UK driving licence photocard is required.
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Pop into Hall 4 to view a fantastic range of campervans and conversions – whether you’re looking for a bespoke build to bring your vision to life, or you’re shopping for a ready-to-go spec, we’ve got you covered.
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TAKE THE PLUNGE We’ll have a range of boats and marine accessories on show for our marine enthusiasts. Head to Hall 4 where you’ll find more marine products than ever before – everything you’ll need to cast-off from your campsite!
E-BIKES AND MORE Everything two-wheels is on show, including the latest models of electric bikes that you can test ride in our E-Bike Testing Area. You’ll find dirt bikes and cycles too – don’t miss it.
VANGO VILLAGE Pitch up to our Vango Village and check out the fantastic range of tents, awnings and camping accessories, incorporating innovative features to make sure you have the best holiday possible.
We have everything you need for your leisure touring lifestyle!
FARMERS’ MARKET The Scottish Farmers’ & Craft Market will host more than 15 artisan producers with a wide range of unique, locally produced, award-winning speciality products. Meet the producers and enjoy their creations, from cheese to chocolate, meat to muffins, ice cream to liqueurs, and much more.
KIDS GO FREE Visiting with kids? No problem! This is the show that loves families with children – that’s why under-16s go free. So pop along to the Boisdale, our kids’ activity area that has lots to entertain, including face painting, arts and crafts and loads more.
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SHOW GUIDE Our partners
THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS & SPONSORS The Scottish Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Show is proud to partner with leading organisations in the mobile leisure market
THE MOTORHOME STORE Stand P413 The Motorhome Store is the definitive website for all your UK motorhome needs, being a one-stop portal to a broad range of accredited dealers, aftersales experts and rental providers. Whether you’re buying, selling, renting or maintaining, this easy-to-use platform helps you compare prices, view products, source contact information and list your motorhome for sale. themotorhomestore.co.uk
THE CAMPING & CARAVANNING CLUB Stand 4029 The Camping and Caravanning Club is the world’s oldest club for all forms of camping, with more than 700,000 members enjoying access to nearly 100 Club Sites and more than 1,200 member exclusive campsites. The club offers a warm welcome to all forms of campers, as well as a host of member benefits including discounts on
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pitch fees, ferry crossings, days out, insurance and more. campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk
CARAVAN & MOTORHOME CLUB Stand 4001 The Caravan and Motorhome Club represents more than 1.1 million members, offering access to over 2,700 campsites across the UK and Europe. The Club invests members’ money back into campsite developments (£14m in 2022), and works with outdoor activity partners and high street brands to secure exclusive offers. In 2021, members saved over £3.8m on holiday essentials and great days out. camc.com
BRITISH HOLIDAY & HOME PARKS ASSOCIATION Stand P412 For more than 70 years the BH&HPA has been the influential voice of park business in the UK, representing the interests of those
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SHOW GUIDE Loving mobile leisure
The joys of camping and touring Caroline Mills, editor of Touring Magazine, talks about her love of touring and the mobile leisure lifestyle There cannot be a child who, at some stage in their childhood, hasn’t draped a duvet cover over a couple of chairs and ‘camped’. Who hasn’t created a den in their bedroom or garden, had a picnic – pretend or otherwise – or a midnight feast and devoured an entire packet of Wotsits or Jammie Dodgers by torchlight, or attempted to sleep in a makeshift tent. That was me. That was my children.
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A new camping shop opened close to home when I was six, and my birthday present was a real tent and camping tableware. I already had the sleeping bag. The tent was bright blue with orange doors, and I loved it. It stayed up in the garden all summer and the summer after that, until, when I was ten, I was allowed to go on my first week-long camping holiday with a friend away from home. The tent blew away.
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Camping, in all its guises, became a part of my life and has defined many moments. I’ve now racked up a half-century of camping and caravanning, campervan and motorhome road trips, glamping, and the occasional holiday home stay. Why camping and (motor)caravanning? As I write in the introduction to my new book, Camping Road Trips UK: “Camping immerses one into a locale more than any other form of accommodation. The sound of a tent or awning zip echoing into the night, or gently falling rain on the roof of a campervan as you drift off to sleep; the smell of slightly singed marshmallows, oozing with stickiness inside; snuggled in blankets beside the warmth of an autumn campfire with its scent of oak smoke, and mesmerised by the flickers of the flame; contemplating a three-quarter moon and the stars while listening to the babble of a nearby stream in the dark; waking up in a field to morning dew and a blackbird’s song. There is no doubt that camping gives beguiling access to nature, to velvet nights and the harmony of sunrise.” Whenever I step inside my campervan, I can feel the tempo of my heartbeat rising. My little homefrom-home, complete with cosy bed and cooking facilities, is, right now, sat on my driveway waiting
for the soon-to-be next adventure – a camping trip to Paris – and I’ve only ventured in to collect something I’d left inside since my last road trip. Nonetheless, whenever I do step inside, there is a chemical change that flows right through me, a sense of adventure, a sense of longing to be camping. As part of my work as editor of digital Touring Magazine, I (willingly) have to visit camping and motorhome shows, such as the Scottish Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Home Show, stepping in and out of tents, caravans, campervans, motorhomes and holiday homes all day long. I get the same sensation – of excitement and freedom. It’s not a feeling I get when I’m trudging along an infinite corridor to a waiting airline, dragging a suitcase, having sat cramped in an airport lounge along with thousands of other weary holidaymakers. Or the same feeling when fighting with an uncooperative keycard to a hotel bedroom with no opening window and a noisy air-con unit. The campervan, the motorhome, the touring caravan is my escape to independent travel. Just as camping has been a part of my life from an early age, it’s been a part of the lives of my three children, too. For the past 20-plus years, they and
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SHOW GUIDE Loving mobile leisure
I have toured across Europe, from France and Germany to Italy, Slovenia and Croatia, Eastern Europe, Spain and Benelux to Scandinavia, Finland, Russia and the Baltic States, in addition to the UK and Ireland. The road trips have been as mother and son/ daughter(s), with all three children or I alone. Often, we’ve ‘wild camped’ legally, but also stayed in some magnificent campsites and holiday parks. Touring has allowed us so many experiences, as it could for you, from walking on Alpine glaciers to kayaking through gorges, cycling coastlines and cultural and foodie excursions, providing endless options for slow travel. I’m eager to ensure that every child (including the ‘child’ within every grown up!) can experience the excitement that a camping trip or stay in a holiday home can bring. If it’s something you’ve never tried before, you should! Camping is a life skill that every child should have the right to experience. For me, a tent, a campervan, a caravan is an essential piece of parenting (and one day grandparenting) kit, with the opportunity to stop whenever you need while on tour, to have
your own comfortable, private space to feed babies, prepare food, change nappies and place a carrycot. It’s so much easier, especially with multiple kids, than in an airport lounge. It’s a safe, familiar space for children, and that ‘den’ for teenagers. So, while my heartbeat rises when I step inside my – or any – campervan in the anticipation of a new adventure, it’s also the place where I’m most relaxed. I love being so close to nature, waking up to birdsong in the woods or going to sleep against the soothing sound of the ocean. I love the energy and excitement that touring, with or without family, brings. I hope that you enjoy your visit to the Scottish Caravan, Motorhome & Holiday Home Show. If there’s purpose to my words, it’s to encourage you – young families, single parents or solo travellers, as well as couples of all ages – to get out there and explore. Camping, touring and the mobile leisure lifestyle is as much about slowing down, getting to know places and spending time on foot, bike or boat as it is about spending time on the road or on a campsite. Anything is possible. ●
Caroline Mills is the editor of Touring Magazine (touring.co.uk) and an experienced travel writer, writing extensively about camping and campsites, caravanning, campervans and motorhomes, and the mobile leisure lifestyle. She is the author of eight travel guides, including the newly published Camping Road Trips UK, plus Camping Road Trips France & Germany, Cool Caravanning, and The Camping Pocket Bible.
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT TOURING VEHICLE Consider the advantages and differences between caravans, motorhomes and campervans to help you weigh up your 2023 choices If you’re considering buying into the mobile leisure market in 2023, you’re in good company – there are more than half-a-million caravans currently in use on UK roads, and 225,000 motorhomes, and the most recent figures show sales at their highest-ever level. Even before considering your budget, the first question is, what’s the right choice for your needs?
How many people will be touring with you? How often will you travel? Do you want cooking, washing and toilet facilities on board? How much storage will you need? How big a vehicle are you comfortable driving? Once you know the answers, here are a few things to consider about each type of vehicle.
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MOTORHOME ESSENTIALS SIZE & WEIGHT
BEDS & STORAGE
A motorhome can be anything you want it to be, but the ultimate ‘dream’ vehicle will tip over the 7m-length limit, meaning you’ll need a C1 licence to drive it. Smaller van-based motorhomes still offer great flexibility and are cheaper and easier to drive.
Bodyshape is key – high-roof or over-cab coachbuilts offer extra berths above PROS More space the cab. Packaging is than a campervan, amazing, but make better insulation, sure everyone’s happy washing facilities, with the space external and access – it’s storage. pretty snug! insurance, breakdown cover, PARKING security, servicing and annual Few motorhomes will fit in your habitation service (including garage. Parking on the drive is an damp check) – as well as storage option, but check the by-laws, and fees, pitch fees and utilities. go big on security (most driveway MUST-HAVE FEATURES thefts happen during the day). An awning transforms the Bear in mind, if your motorhome experience and most motorhomes is normally parked there, its can accommodate one. absence is a beacon to burglars when you’re away touring.
ENDLESS CONFIGURATIONS A coachbuilt motorhome is created from scratch using an existing chassis and drivetrain, which means everything, even the cockpit, is bespoke. There are fewer compromises to make but also many more packaging options. Choosing takes longer!
COST A top-end A-class coachbuilt could cost more than £100k, but if you can curb your ‘tour bus’ fantasies, there are great options for around half that. Factor in
CONS Price, running costs, licence requirements, manoeuvrability.
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A motorhome is basically a second home. Everything about it is large scale, including fuelling, insuring, cleaning, storing and purchase price. If you’re not going to use it more than two weeks a year, it may not be for you.
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CARAVAN ESSENTIALS SIZE & WEIGHT Are you thinking small and easy to tow or maximum space inside? By law your van must be no longer than 7m and weigh no more than 3500kg. Your van cannot weigh more than 85 per cent of your car’s kerb weight, and also, big vans cost more to take on a ferry.
AXLES Caravans with a single axle are easier to manoeuvre; two axles are more stable for bigger, heavier vans, although trickier to tow.
BEDS & STORAGE Fixed beds tend to be comfier but
Potentially the closest you’ll get to an affordable home-from-home on the road.
take up lots of room – although there is storage underneath and you don’t have to make them up every day. Foldaway beds are more compact. Many vans offer both.
PARKING Your van won’t fit in the garage and some house deeds have restrictions on caravan storage. Safer to store off-site through the Caravan Storage Site Owners’ Association. Factor in the cost!
COST New vans start at around £15k, but a high-end larger van can be more like £35k. Cheaper than any
motorhome or campervan, but you need a tow car, too. Factor in insurance, annual servicing (up to £250 a year), utilities, security devices, storage and pitch fees.
MUST-HAVE FEATURES You’ll need fresh and waste water containers, a rear numberplate, extension mirrors, a 12v leisure battery and at least one security device. A hydraulic levelling system is a good idea, too. Plus, awnings vastly increase the living space and embrace the outdoors.
TOP TIP You need a suitable tow car for the van you want, professionally fitted with a towbar (which counts as a modification, so tell your insurance company). Is your car powerful enough? A caravan halves its CONS power-to-weight ratio. It’s an articulated If it falls below 40bhp/ vehicle, so harder to move around and tonne, you’ll struggle. trickier to store. 18 caravanshowscotland.com
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ALL ABOUT AWNINGS A good awning can transform your caravan or motorhome experience, but what type to choose? Most seasoned caravanners appreciate the extra space, utility and weather protection a good awning adds to their camping life. Types of awning vary from inflatables to pole awnings, and from full-size tents to roll-out cassette canopies. Here are a few things to consider when choosing the kind of awning that best suits your needs.
WHY DO YOU NEED AN AWNING? Space is the caravanner’s most precious resource, and an awning is the easiest and most affordable way to add lots of it. The type of awning depends on use. Will you use it for weekend breaks or just a two-week summer vacation? Will anyone be sleeping in it (including the dog!)? Does it need to accommodate a table and chairs for eating? Will you have someone helping you to put it up? How will you store and transport it?
AWNING SIZES Choose between a porch awning – a bit like your front porch at home, allowing storage of muddy boots, bikes and perhaps
a dog bed – and a full-sized awning in which the family can dine and even sleep. These take much longer to erect, so most weekenders settle for a porch only.
EASE OF USE According to The Camping and Caravanning Club’s 2023 Awning Owner Satisfaction Survey, ease of pitching was the main deciding factor in choosing one (followed by precise fit to the caravan, size, quality of zips and fastenings, method of pitching and fabric).
TYPES OF AWNING
Inflatable awnings are growing in popularity. They are easier to erect and less susceptible to high winds, COST although also heavier to The average price of a caravan attach to your caravan’s porch awning in 2023 was £783 awning rail and more and a full awning averaged £1,084. expensive than pole awnings. As a rule of thumb, air awnings Like anything inflatable, tend to be more expensive than they can also suffer from traditional pole awnings, although punctures. A pole awning that gap closes quite considerably is cheaper but also much if you choose the option of more fiddly to erect. A rollmodern carbon-fibre poles. out cassette awning is the simplest type – it travels in situ and takes minutes to roll-out and secure. But it’s really more of a sunshade TOP TIP (or rain shelter) than a Your chosen awning full awning. won’t work without good pegs and storm straps.
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CAMPERVAN ESSENTIALS SIZE & WEIGHT A campervan is less a second home and more a vehicle you can drive anywhere and sleep in the back of – rather like the original VW campervan. Neither size nor weight should be a problem.
WHAT ROOF? That’s the main question. A pop-top conversion gives extra headroom, but those extra flexible parts can be unreliable. If you want headroom without worry, go for a high-top fixed roof, but remember it won’t fit in the garage or under height restrictors. Or settle for low headroom and
stick with the standard van roof.
BEDS & STORAGE Consider whether a transverse, island, foldaway or bunk-bed layout best suits your needs. If it’s mainly somewhere to sleep, then sleeping space trumps living space. But if you want to cook, dine, shower, etc, then every inch of space matters.
van could start at around £25k with another £3-4k needed for the conversion, but a new VW Transporter might be £50k+. Factor in insurance, breakdown cover, security, servicing and pitch fees.
MUST-HAVE FEATURES
The joy of a campervan is that it’s no more of a problem to park than any car.
If it’s an everyday driver, you don’t want to be carting around hundreds of kilos of cookers and water tanks. But you do need a dual battery, a fridge, a charging dock, good heating/aircon and decent blackout blinds.
COST
TOP TIP
Heavily dependent on the spec you want and the donor vehicle that lies beneath. A basic small
Storage. Always an issue when touring, but especially so for longer trips. ●
PARKING
CONS Less space, limited layout options, lack of storage.
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Living the Dream Travelling Scotland’s legendary and stunning North Coast 500 epitomises the joy and freedom of caravanning. Touring legend and YouTube star Andrew Ditton guides us, taking in some lovely Caravan and Motorhome Club campsites
A circular route of 516 miles, the North Coast 500 loops around the north of Scotland, taking in the most stunning scenery. The Caravan and Motorhome Club has many campsites dotted close to the route and a slow and relaxed three-week tour with two or three nights at different sites would help make the most of this beautiful region. Let’s start in Inverness, the Gateway to the Highlands, and a few miles out of town you’ll find the popular Culloden Moor Club site. To begin the history trail, we head a couple of miles down the road to Culloden Battlefield, where the final conflict of the 1745 Jacobite rising took place. As well as the battlefield, there’s a visitor centre with an interactive exhibition. Inverness Botanic Gardens is the UK’s most northerly botanic garden and here you’ll discover a satisfying combination of tropical plants in the hot house,
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succulents in the cactus house, and native outdoor plants. Stay another day to visit the organic Black Isle Brewery, a few miles north of the city. Scotland may be famous for whisky, but the tipples here are ‘up there’ on the craft beer scale. Heading clockwise as we roughly trace the NC500 route, be prepared for the most jaw-dropping drive to Kinlochewe Club
Above: Sango Bay in Durness Below: Picturesque John o’ Groats in Caithness
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site – the vistas at each stage of this journey are all impressive. Be sure to take in the scenic drive to the Applecross Peninsula with its incredible views over the water to the islands of Raasay and Skye. If you’re feeling brave, you can always drive over the Bealach na Bà mountain pass — although this is definitely not recommended in a large motorhome or with a caravan! It’s a better idea to immerse yourself in this landscape using your own two feet. Kinlochewe sits on the perimeter of the Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve (NNR), the oldest of its kind in the UK. It was established in 1951 and covers
48 square kilometres, encompassing such celebrities as Loch Maree and Glen Torridon, and a mile from the site lies the Beinn Eighe NNR Visitor Centre. Two eminently achievable strolls depart from the centre itself, but for something a little longer and more rugged, you might need to drive a couple of miles up the road to the trails car park at Loch Maree. With any luck, you’ll catch sight of a red deer, sea eagle or even a golden eagle. For a history fix, take a 40-minute drive to the awardwinning Gairloch Museum, which is set in a former military bunker. Heading around the coast to
Above: Eilean Donan Castle on Loch Duich Below left: Kylesku Bridge along the NC500
GAIRLOCH MUSEUM Kinlochewe Located in a converted nuclear bunker and winner of the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2020.
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Tongue via Durness, take a 10-mile diversion to a campsite at Altnaharra, which enjoys a breathtaking location on the banks of Loch Naver. Make sure you arrive well-stocked, as it’s 25 miles to the nearest shop. Fortunately, The Crask Inn serves food (book ahead for dinner) and is ‘only’ 12 miles away. A drive up to Bettyhill from Altnaharra will lead you to the fascinating Strathnaver Museum, due to relaunch in 2023 after refurbishment. The overriding theme of the museum is the Highland Clearances. On your way back, stop off at the Rosal Clearance Village, where a series of interpretation boards tells the tragic story of this once vibrant village, where the remains of 70 buildings still stand.
Our tour continues in a clockwise direction to Dunnet Bay Club site, a few miles from Thurso in Scotland’s north east. A visit to the Castle of Mey is an absolute must. The Queen Mother bought the castle in 1952 and oversaw renovation of the building and gardens before using it as a holiday residence. It is now open to visitors and the tour is highly recommended. Naturally, you can’t leave the area without a trip to John o’ Groats and a snapshot next to the famous signpost. Beyond the tourism, you’ll find a smart and contemporary village bursting with style and chic design.
Above: Ben Loyal, near Tongue Below left: A motorhome on the causeway across the Kyle of Tongue
SANGO SANDS Durness Steps to the viewpoint offering a panoramic vista of the beach and ocean
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For a little more drama, head east from John o’ Groats to Duncansby Head. Leave the car in the car park by the lighthouse and head south on foot for a few hundred yards. Take your camera for the remarkable view of Thirle Door and the Stacks of Duncansby — beautiful rock formations whose appearance and alignment change with every step you take. Boat tours from John o’ Groats will take you closer during the summer months. Heading south, our route takes us through the village of Helmsdale and on to Brora Club site. In Brora, the local Heritage Centre (clyneheritage. com) focuses on Brora’s industrial past, documenting the time in the late 19th century when the village was known as the ‘Industrial Centre of the North’. Ten miles north of Bora is the Timespan Heritage and Arts Centre in Helmsdale, which presents the
Above left: The history of the Clearances through a coast at Duncansby fascinating blend of artefacts and art. Head The last site on our itinerary is the place Above right: Driving through to spend a few days and digest everything the mountains you have seen and done. Drumbhan CL is a of the Applecross compact, friendly site with sweeping views. Peninsula I recommend a bout of mountain biking in nearby Balblair Forest, although go to 4 forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/ balblair to check if the trails 3 are open. Whatever you do, don’t miss the Falls of Shin. You might be lucky 5 6 enough to catch the thrilling sight 2 of salmon leaping as 1 they try to navigate the INVERNESS tumbling waters. ●
CARAVAN & MOTORHOME CLUB CAMPSITES ALONG THE ROUTE 1: Culloden Moor Club Campsite www.caravanclub.co.uk/ club-sites/scotland/highlands/ culloden-moor-club-campsite/
3: Altnaharra Club Campsite www.caravanclub.co.uk/ club-sites/scotland/highlands/ altnaharra-club-campsite/
5: Brora Club Campsite www.caravanclub.co.uk/ club-sites/scotland/highlands/ brora-club-campsite/
2: Kinlochewe Club Campsite www.caravanclub.co.uk/ club-sites/scotland/highlands/ kinlochewe-club-campsite/
4: Dunnet Bay Club Campsite www.caravanclub.co.uk/ club-sites/scotland/highlands/ dunnet-bay-club-campsite/
6: Drumbhan CL www.caravanclub.co.uk/ certificated-locations/scotland/ highlands/dornoch/drumbhan/
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6 STEPS TO SAFE TOWING AND MANOEUVRING The Caravan and Motorhome Club will be running taster sessions at the show to teach or improve your manoeuvring skills. Club technical manager Martin Spencer shares the formula for getting it right
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Rules about towing with a car changed on 16 December 2021, allowing drivers in England, Scotland or Wales to tow any compatible combination of car and caravan without taking an additional test. For those licensed in Northern Ireland, previous rules still apply, with drivers who got their licence from 1997 onward being limited to a car-caravan combination with a combined maximum weight of 3500kg, unless they take a further test. Those licensed earlier than 1997 can tow any compatible combination of car and caravan. For motorhomes, a standard car licence is all you need for vehicles up to 3500kg maximum weight – which covers most models. Beyond that a C1 licence (or C1E if you also want to tow something bigger than a
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small trailer) is needed. If you passed your car test before 1997, you’ll have these entitlements; if not, you’ll need to take an additional test. Note that further rules apply once you reach 70.
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FIND A SUITABLE AND WELL-MATCHED TOWING VEHICLE
Manufacturers will tell you how heavy a trailer their vehicle can tow. However, guidance for towing caravans can often be more conservative than this, as their boxy shape and frequent use on motorways makes them a little more vulnerable. Getting this fundamental compatibility right is what we call ‘outfit matching’ and it’s the first step to trouble-free towing. The Caravan and Motorhome Club has a car and caravan matching
SHOW GUIDE Towing and manoeuvring
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service for members if you’re in search of a new towcar. Most motorhomes can also tow, opening up their use to support all sorts of other hobby activities such as boating or amateur motorsport.
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LOAD SAFELY AND CORRECTLY
It’s important that you safely load your car and caravan or your motorhome. For comfortable caravan towing, in addition to meeting manufacturers’ limits for the vehicles, it is recommended to aim for a maximum towed load of no more than 85 per cent of the car’s kerb weight for beginners and perhaps up to 90 per cent for those with more towing experience. Never exceed 100 per cent. Weight distribution is as important as the overall weight – avoid exceeding individual axle loads and with caravans keep as much weight as possible central and low down over the
axle(s) rather than at either end. A small bias towards the caravan hitch is essential though (typically 75-100kg of ‘noseweight’ pressing down on the towball), as this really helps with high-speed stability. Watch out for overall weight with motorhomes – for quite large vehicles, these do not always have generous payload capacities. With any car/caravan or motorhome that’s new to you, it’s a really good idea to take it to a weighbridge when loaded as you want to use it, to confirm that it’s within its overall and individual axle limits.
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Lower speed limits apply when towing: 50mph on derestricted single carriageways and 60mph on derestricted dual carriageways and motorways. Motorhomes have the same speed limits as cars
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unless their unladen weight exceeds 3050kg, in which case their limits are 50mph on derestricted single carriageways and 60mph on derestricted dual carriageways (but still 70mph on motorways). Keep to these limits – they’re for your safety and that of other road users. We see more problems when leisure vehicles go too fast than too slow.
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MANOEUVRING TIPS
Many caravans incorporate electric motors to make positioning on a pitch or in a storage area as easy as driving a (rather large) remote control toy. However, there can be times when you need to manoeuvre while hitched up. While initially intimidating, that’s actually not as hard as it looks. Take things slowly and use your mirrors (usually the extended towing mirrors that most outfits will require). A little understanding and a bit of practice is all that’s needed, but if you’re nervous or want to develop your skills quickly, then training (see below) is a great idea. Motorhomes are a little easier because they’re not articulated – it’s
surprising how quickly you adapt from a car to a larger vehicle. The high seating position and big mirrors are beneficial, of course, while a rear-view camera can help where you don’t have through vision. Again, practice is the key, or take a training course for faster adaptation.
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BOOK YOURSELF ON TO A CARAVAN AND MOTORHOME CLUB TRAINING COURSE
The Caravan and Motorhome Club wants to make sure that whether you’re new to touring or a seasoned professional, you feel comfortable driving your outfit safely before you head out on your adventures. Club caravan towing and motorhome manoeuvring courses are open to members and non-members, and suitable for all levels of experience – and you can get a taster session onsite during the show. These are carried out by expert trainers, most of whom are also wellseasoned tourers, so you’ll be in very capable hands and learn a lot from their experience. ●
NEED MORE HELP? Visit www.camc.com. Sometimes you don’t know the answers and if you’re new to this, you might not know the questions either. There’s loads of advice on the website or from the club’s Technical Advice team via webchat (see the live chat and FAQs link), email (technical@ camc.com) or phone (01342 336611, Mon-Fri 08:45am-17:30pm).
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CLEVER STUFF FOR 2023 Rob Ganley, editor-in-chief of Camping & Caravanning Club Magazine, shares a few of the products, accessories and innovations for 2023 that have caught his team’s eye SMART ACCESSORIES FOR 2023 Energy saving and sustainability seem to be at the heart of many innovations in the camping accessories market for 2023. Awning expert Isabella has launched a solar lamp that’s designed to fit on to the spikes at either end of its wind screens. At the end of the day, with the touch of a button, the lamp shines a warm light on to your pitch. As more and more people get into camping and caravanning to pursue a hobby or passion, there’s growing innovation in making accessories more portable. While inflatable SUPs are all the rage, we were also impressed recently by a kayak that folds down to the size of a small suitcase, made from a special UV-treated
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plastic and weighing just 7.7kg (eu.orukayak.com). Space saving is the focus for other accessory makers, too, such as Colapz, which produces a collapsible 2-in-1 water carrier and bucket, portable outdoor shower camping kits and much more (colapz.co.uk). Smart 12V TVs are growing in popularity; they can be operated from your smartphone or tablet and make the best use of the growing availability of campsite WiFi. An alternative to campsite WiFi is a 5G roof-mounted antenna for high-speed internet from makers such as Falcon Technology (falcontechnology.co.uk). Similarly, powerbanks with built-in inverters to charge electrical devices while camping off grid are more widely available than ever,
SHOW GUIDE 2023 innovation
Above left and right: The exterior and interior of the new Knaus Azur, with self-healing FibreFrame technology Left: An Outwell tent fitted with its Nightlight System
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including those with built-in solar regulators to enable them to be topped up using a solar panel.
WHAT’S NEW IN TENTS FOR 2023 Many family tent suppliers are carrying models over into the 2023 season, which may mean there are bargains available. But there are some interesting new developments set to reach the market, too. Cotton tents, in all shapes, sizes and styles – including bell tents and yurts – are growing in popularity and availability. See bo-camp.com Dometic is set to launch a Global Tent range, which includes bush-camping tents with inflatable-tube frames, mesh windows and in-built mattresses. There’s innovation in lighting within tents, such as the Nightlight System from Outwell, which is
integrated into the tent frame and is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. Many tent manufacturers continue to work hard on their sustainability credentials – Regatta is bringing out a range of Evogreen tents made from recycled polyester. They are aimed at the festival market and have an unusual feature – a tag you can scan with the What3words app on your phone to help you locate it. Some tent makers, such as Vango, are beginning to make use of augmented reality – this means campers use a QR code to view a tent virtually in your local surroundings to get a feel for its real-world size.
WHAT’S NEW IN CARAVANS AND MOTORHOMES FOR 2023 There’s been plenty of eye-catching innovation introduced to caravans and motorhomes for 2023.
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SHOW GUIDE 2023 innovations Left and below: The exterior and generous interior space of the Hymer Venture S motorhome, equipped with three 115W solar panels and the Hymer Smart Battery System, enabling total selfsufficiency for up to ten days
Knaus, for example, launched an interesting new feature in its top-of-the-range AZUR caravan – a selfhealing exterior surface. The furniture inside is also set at an angle, an optical illusion designed to make the caravan feel bigger inside. Weinsberg Caravans is the latest manufacturer to offer a fully electric caravan in the CaraCito. So there are no gas bottles on board – an induction hob instead meets all cooking requirements. Micro-caravans seem to be on trend and doing brisk business, with funky new models, such as the Mink camper, Campod and Lion Caravans Cub – new to the market in recent years. The Hymer Venture S is one of the first rugged off-road campervans built by a major European manufacturer. It features an elevating roof
with inflatable insulated sidewalls, and a tailgate that opens at the rear of the van to create a sun deck on site. The Bürstner Playa C 500 is a pop-top camper conversion based on the Renault Trafic that features an elevating roof that fully opens at the front, ideal for a spot of stargazing. Swift has launched three new motorhome ranges, including the Voyager, a four-strong line-up of lowprofile coachbuilt motorhomes, all based on the Ford Transit chassis cab, each with four belted travel seats and sleeping berths. ●
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Making camping sustainable There are many ways for campers to think about helping the environment. Caroline Mills from Touring Magazine explores the options
It makes sense that a lifestyle enjoying outdoor leisure goes hand in hand with being ‘green’, sustainable and having a healthy respect for the natural environment. We hear so much, with just cause, about the need to cut carbon emissions, recycle, avoid air travel, turn off unnecessary lights, give food that has covered more miles than a student backpacker the heave-ho and tell the hotel room service not to change the bath towels daily. After a while, you’ve glazed over and booked that all-inclusive, cheap-flights package holiday to halfway around the
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world before you can say, “Cherries from Chile”. Camping? Not so. Campers and caravanners resident in the UK tend to stay in the UK for camping adventures, with the occasional hop across the Channel to continental Europe. And by the very nature of wanting to ‘live’ outdoors, sustainable outdoor activities are frequently the preferred choice of the camper. Not to mention that campers often use bikes or public transport to get around, leaving their van on site. Here are some tips for considering the environment while touring:
Above: Some campsites create wildflower areas for bees
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PICK YOUR CAMPSITE All businesses are expected to have environmental policies, including campsites and holiday parks. But look out for campsites that have gone the extra mile. Perhaps they’ve created wildflower areas for bees, put up bat boxes, provided educational wildlife trails for children, or installed green energy to heat shower blocks. Look out for places that have signed up to the David Bellamy Blooming Marvellous Pledge for Nature. Launched in 2022, more than 520 sites have made the pledge to help wildlife. Consider staying at a Certificated Location (CL) or Certificated Site (CS). These are small campsites authorised by the Caravan and Motorhome Club and The Camping and Caravanning Club respectively. A maximum of five units are allowed at any one time and facilities are minimal, creating less strain on infrastructure. You must be a member of the respective club to be able to use these sites. If you’re visiting one of the Caravan and Motorhome Club’s own campsites, you might see some new trees planted. The club committed to – and exceeded – planting 2,022 new trees last year as a part of The Queen’s Green Canopy. Or consider joining
Above: Rosemarkie The Greener Camping in Scotland is a Club, which has over 145 Camping and beautiful campsites and Caravanning Club site glamping sites across Left: A bug hotel the UK. Its members are at Camping in passionate about looking the Forest site Postern Hill, after the environment and Marlborough using renewable energy. Below: Campsite Camping in the Forest is the campsite recycling and locally grown tomatoes arm of Forestry England and Forestry and Land Scotland, with the environment and nature at the heart of its operations. There are 16 forest campsites to select. Many campsites also receive accreditation from the Green Tourism Business Scheme, which provides independent assessment of sites that are making a difference to sustainable tourism. You can find a list of FEELING members, from campsites and caravan HUNGRY? parks, glamping sites and visitor Camping and attractions to restaurants and cafes, caravanning is a great on the Green Tourism website. opportunity to buy and taste local produce from nearby farms.
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Above: An electric campervan rental from Green Tourism member JP Orkney, on the Orkney Isles
CONSTRUCTION AND MANUFACTURE
Caravanning can be considered as a British manufacturing success story with more than 95 per cent of touring caravans and approximately 60 per cent of motorhomes owned in the UK manufactured here. Many of the parts are, unfortunately, not. Manufacturers are aiming to play their part in the environmental debate. Examples include Hillside Leisure, who launched the world’s first all-electric campervan, the Dalbury E. Sussex Campervans has taken up the mantle, producing a campervan conversion on the Nissan eNV200, while Wellhouse Leisure produces a small allelectric campervan, the DFSK EC35 Piccolo. More electric campervans are gradually coming on to the market. RECYCLE As for production facilities, many OLD CAMPING KIT van makers are thinking Camping Recycled green. Recent examples refurbishes tents or, if in the UK include beyond repair, strips Auto-Trail, whose components that can be used in other new production repairs. building in Grimsby
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has a rainwater harvesting system that reuses water from the plant roof to flush toilets, a biomass heating boiler fed by wood waste from the manufacturing process, and a system to recycle sawdust for industrial fertiliser. Another example is Bailey of Bristol, whose carbon energy reduction initiatives include covering much of the plant rooftop with solar panels and using renewable materials such as FSC-certified timber sourced from sustainable forests, water-based solvent-free adhesives in the bodyshell panel construction process and recycled/recyclable materials elsewhere within the manufacturing process. It’s deemed that, at end of life, a Bailey caravan or motorhome body is 75 per cent recyclable – and the chassis is recyclable too. These are just two of many examples to be found in the UK caravan manufacturing industry. Make it one of the questions you ask when choosing which van is for you, but also beware of ‘greenwashing‘, where
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“MOST CARAVANS AND MOTORHOMES ARE AWARDED WITH GRADE 3 CLASSIFICATION FOR HEATING AND THERMAL INSULATION, THE HIGHEST INDUSTRY STANDARD” companies claim environmental credentials falsely. Don’t forget that it makes practical business sense for all companies to reduce overheads by reducing energy consumption! Caravan and motorhome design can also play a big part in reducing carbon emissions. As construction materials and methods improve, manufacturers can reduce the overall weight of motorhomes and caravans, create greater aerodynamic efficiency when driving (such as lower-profile coachbuilts aided by the introduction of drop-down beds) and, thanks to towing a lighter caravan, remove the need for a gasguzzling tow vehicle. Improved insulation also prevents the need for additional heating. Most caravans and motorhomes are now awarded with Grade 3 classification for heating and thermal insulation, the highest industry standard, helping to prevent heat loss into the atmosphere.
With limited supply on board a caravan or motorhome, go easy on water usage. That way, you won’t be back and forth filling up your water canisters. Use your on-board facilities rather than dishwashing rooms at the site – guaranteed you’ll be more careful about the amount you use. Stay off-grid and use the leisure battery, topping it up with the solar panel that’s fixed to the roof of your van or while you’re travelling. Then there’s no need to use an electric hook-up (EHU). If you are attached to an EHU, go easy on your usage; if you have multiple appliances on full blast, you’ll overdose on the amperage and your neighbours won’t thank you. The same goes for using electrics on site – do you really need to use the hairdryers in the amenity block? You’re camping!
SELECT THE RIGHT PRODUCT We campers and caravanners can also do our bit. Aside from buying local produce, easing up on the throttle when towing and minimising water usage, it’s possible to select greener camping products. It’s difficult to get away from the use of cassette toilets when you’re on the move, but you can select the ‘greener’ chemicals. These satisfy the highest environmental standards and are safe to use with septic tanks or biological systems. Some campsites insist upon the use of these environmentally conscious fluids. You can also opt for vans that include environmental benefits such as solar panels, lithium leisure batteries, LED lighting and shower heads that reduce the amount of water required (and thus the amount of energy required to heat the water). If you purchase a new tent, look out for products that are made using recycled materials (as an example, Vango’s Earth Collection tents, camping chairs, sleeping bags and rucksacks are made from recycled single-use plastics). ●
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SHOW GUIDE Choose the right tent
PERFECT PITCH Don’t even think about pitching a tent until you’ve pitched up to the show’s Vango Village for inspiration and all the latest camping equipment
For those planning a holiday under canvas there’s really only one place you need to visit. Our Vango Village features a fantastic range of tents, awnings and the latest must-have camping accessories. There are many innovative options to consider from leading camping brand Vango, but to GROUNDSHEET get the most from a trip you need to get the basics Most tents have a right. According to Touring Magazine, whatever sewn-in groundsheet you choose, a modern tent is based on nine key (SIG), good for warmth components that will define your experience… and bug protection. But
INNER TENT Usually made from Polyamide or polyester mesh fabric (of varying density, depending on the climate you plan to camp in), it’s designed to minimise condensation and maximise privacy.
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you can get a separate sheet for very wet locations.
OUTER TENT
On a double-skin tent it protects the inner tent from rain and wind. Better than a single-skin tent, though obviously heavier and bulkier to carry. Bear in mind that waterproofing capability is measured as a hydrostatic head rating (HH), from 1,000mm to 10,000mm, and overall weather durability is measured in Seasons from 1-4 (roughly meaning from beach shelter to Arctic weather).
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Come see for yourself! The Vango Village is located in the Lomond Suite and the Alsh room
PORCH & DOORS It’s a porch if it’s just big enough for two pairs of muddy shoes or a bit of extra kit. Any bigger and it’s more like an awning. Doors have two layers, the secondary layer allowing bug-free ventilation and light.
POLES
AIR VENTS All modern tents have them, often small triangular panels in the walls. It’s all about reducing condensation – caused by breathing, wet gear and just-washed pots. Maximise them by pinching them from the outside to form a pyramid shape.
PEGS The harder the pitch, the thinner the peg you need. Usually, you’ll get a combination of small round steel pegs and v-shaped guy pegs. Plastic pegs are lighter and thicker, alloy pegs are light but prone to bending, and titanium are brilliant but costly. Either way, invest in a peg-puller to get them out again!
ZIPS There are two types of zip – a coil zip, which is more flexible on curved doorways, and a tooth zip, which is tougher but less flexible. The stronger the tent material, the stronger the weight of zip.
Made from fibreglass, steel, alloy or air (in the case of inflatables). The easiest to pitch are snap-in, knuckle-jointed, sewn-in poles, but more common are poles linked with elasticated cords, which are easy unless they come apart inside the seam!
GUY ROPES Made from synthetic cord and attached to the flysheet, they anchor the tent and distribute stress from the poles. If you get a chance to choose hi-vis reflective cords, do so. You’ll thank us.
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SHOW GUIDE Holiday homes
Boom time for holiday homes More and more families are counting the benefits of owning a park-based holiday home. Jon Boston of the British Holiday and Home Parks Association explains Over the past few years, many of Scotland’s 200plus holiday parks have been seeing a rise in visitor numbers. Whether glamping, camping, arriving in a motorhome or renting a luxury lodge, their experience has clearly been a positive one, as the volume of repeat bookings shows. But BH&HPA-member parks in Scotland have also noticed something else. What they are seeing is a marked increase in families and couples enquiring about holiday home ownership. And it makes a lot of sense. After all, owning your own holiday caravan or lodge means being able to take short breaks and
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holidays right throughout the four seasons, subject to the opening season of the park. You get to enjoy the glorious Scottish countryside in all its changing colours and benefit from quieter roads and less busy attractions outside summer. Don’t be concerned about staying snug. Modern holiday homes are extremely well insulated, and often include double glazing and highly efficient central heating systems, which will provide cosy, warm surroundings within minutes of your arrival. If you really want to push the boat out, there are even models with a private hot tub on the veranda! Plus, of
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“Owning your own holiday caravan or lodge means being able to take short breaks and holidays right throughout the four seasons” course, all your home-from-home comforts will be waiting, so no need to pack a suitcase when the batteries need recharging or you just fancy a change of scenery – and no advance booking needed, either. In order to make the most of your leisure home, it’s often suggested that you buy on a park no more than a couple of hours’ drive away. That means you can just take off whenever you choose, for instance on a Friday afternoon if the weather forecast is suddenly
looking good for the weekend, and not have to factor in a long journey. Coast or countryside? Both have their appeals, and BH&HPA-member parks can be found in some of Scotland’s loveliest locations. Having narrowed down your choice, it can be an idea to get a fuller picture of a park’s character by staying there for a few nights in a rented holiday home if this is possible, or by visiting at different times of the week, including a weekend.
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FIVE QUICK TIPS BEFORE YOU BUY 1 Most parks will have a
“Letting your holiday home out when you are not using it could create an additional income that might mean a larger or more high-spec holiday home is affordable” That will allow you to experience facilities and features in greater depth and to take a closer look at the surrounding area before you make a final decision. When deciding what you can afford, remember to factor in the annual pitch fees and other running costs, which will be fully explained to you in advance. You may also wish to consider letting your holiday home out at times when you are not using it, as this could create an additional income that might mean a larger or more high-spec holiday home is affordable. Many parks that do permit letting also provide a lettings service that takes care of all admin jobs such as advertising, taking bookings, collecting payments, cleaning and changeovers. But whatever you decide, your holiday home will bring an exciting new dimension to your life – and perhaps also to that of relatives and friends. Here’s to the 2023 lifestyle you’ve always dreamt of! ●
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closed season each year, ranging from a couple of weeks to two months or more. Remember to check what that period is, and if any extensions are planned.
2 Annual pitch fees are payable, and certain additional charges – such as for electricity – may apply. Check if any increases are in the pipeline for the future. 3 Ascertain how long your holiday home will be permitted to occupy its pitch on the park. This is typically 10-12 years for a holiday caravan, and often 30 years plus for a holiday lodge.
4 You will be given a copy of the park rules before you agree to purchase. Check if any apply to you, such as those concerning pets, or if external structures such as a shed are permitted.
5 Ask if the park is planning any new developments in the future. Additional facilities coming on stream may affect your decision.
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ON THE WATER… Boats, accessories, marine gear… visit Hall 4 to find everything you need for stepping out of your mobile home and taking to the water
BOATS Here at the Scottish Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Show we know that camping and watersports go hand-in-hand, so we’ve created a marine section featuring everything to do with boats. Electric power is to the fore, and we’re delighted to host the launch of a new electric range from Highlander Boats. You’ll also be able to check out a wide range of marine accessories.
…ON THE TRAIL We’ve got life on two wheels covered E-BIKES Electric bicycles are the perfect way to get around during your camping holiday. They’re popular because they’re relatively affordable, easily transported and good for the environment, and there are an increasing number of models to choose from. Take a test ride on some of the latest bikes in our E-Bike Testing Area in Hall 5.
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HANDMADE IN SCOTLAND Some of our finest artisan producers will be offering a wide range of unique, locally produced speciality products at the Scottish Farmers’ & Craft Market in Hall 2
The Scottish Caravan, non-edibles, too, including Motorhome & Holiday Home unique soaps, bespoke Show celebrates much more than ladies’ fashion, handmade the joys of touring leisure – it’s scented products and also a showcase for local artisan even dog treats! talent. There are more than 15 You will be able to meet producers in our Farmers’ & Craft the producers and ask Market, all of whom regularly them about their produce, trade their award-winning where they are based, how produce at local farmers’ markets, they source their ingredients, food festivals, fayres and many why their produce is unique, how other signature events in and it’s made, and in most cases, taste around west-central Scotland. or try their products before you The variety on show is buy. You will also be able to find mesmerising, ranging from cheese out where else you can find these to chocolate, meat to muffins, ice traders, so that you can find and cream to liqueurs, Scotch buy your favourite products pies to coffee, and again and again after much more. The the show. Come and Visit the Food & Craft eclectic mix features say hello! ● Market to sample some of the best Scottish produce available
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PRODUCERS AT THE MARKET INCLUDE: The Caurnie Soaperie Cedar Cottage Country Foods Designers-Direct Dimwicks Candle Co Ellis Scottish Gin Funky Fudge The Inverloch Cheese Company Leather Wax Treatment The Leith Liqueur Company Little Doone Foods McKay Pet Supplies Muffin Break Pure Roasters Coffee The Little Bakery Thorntonhall Farmhouse Ice Cream Threepwood Fayre
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253, Blairtummock Road, Glasgow. G33 4ED
Telephone: 0141 773 1212
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The Premier Touring Park in North West England 01253 763767
Peel Road Blackpool FY45JT
www.pipersheight.co.uk
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LET YOUR ADVENTURES BEGIN WITH Campervan House, 582 Glasgow Road, Clydebank, Dunbartonshire, G81 1NH www.caledoniancampers.co.uk
Pod Camping Scotland Made in Scotland. Bespoke to you.
Eco-friendly & sustainable Our pods are built locally at the edge of Loch Leven in the Kinrosshire countryside by expert craftsmen.
Podcampingscotland.co.uk / 07769340524 / Info@podcampingscotland.co.uk
Live in the Scottish countryside with Kingdom Park Homes. Residential and Holiday Homes available to buy NOW.
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EXHIBITOR A-Z 4015 A M Phillip Trucktech
P468 Angels Dare Cocktails
amphillip.co.uk
angelsdarecocktails.co.uk
P246 A.S. Bikes
HP24 Argyll Caravan Park
asbikes.co.uk
argyllcaravanpark.com
P411, P417 Arkay Sales UK arkayuk.co.uk
P404 Adjustamatic Beds Sleep in pressure-free comfort in a position that works for you, soothe pain with NHC Cyclo-Therapy® massage technology. @Adjustablebedsuk @Adjustablebeduk niagarahealthcare.co.uk adjustablebeds.co.uk 0800689984 maria@niagarahealthcare.co.uk
5006, 5010 Atlas Leisure Homes For 50 years Atlas has led the way in holiday home design. The new 2023 leisure home and lodge collection builds on our longestablished reputation for offering the highest build atlaslh atlasleisurehomes atlasleisurehomes.co.uk 01482562101 enquiries@atlaslh.co.uk
tatlaslh
4034 Adventure Leisure Vehicles We are an official UK dealership for the following brands: ERIBA, HYMER Camper Vans, Buccaneer, Coachman, Landseer, Hero Camper, Knaus, T@B & Mooble House… Inspiring adventure since 2005... Providing new and pre-loved innovative and luxurious Leisure Vehicles to customers far and wide, based just off Jct 38 – M6 adventureleisurevehicles adventureleisurevehicles adventurelv.com 01539624141
2001 Alpenkreuzer alpenkreuzer.com
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4007, 4013, P426 BC Motorhomes BC Motorhomes are proud to be a family run business based in Ayrshire, Scotland. Our biggest passion is motorhomes and with our extensive experience and knowledge in both Sales and Aftersales. Our vison is to provide our customers with an outstanding and personal service. bcmotorhomes bc_motorhomes bcmotorhomes.co.uk 01292262233 sales@bcmotorhomes.co.uk
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2016 Borders Leisure Come and see our vast selection of accessories at amazing prices. 01835201013 bordersleisure23@gmail.com
4008 Caledonian Campers
P412 British Holiday & Home Parks Association BH&HPA is the trade association for parks and provides Show visitors with the opportunity to pick up a variety of holiday and residential park brochures in one location. @bhhpa bhhpa.org.uk 01316671229 enquiries@bhhpa.org.uk
Caledonian Campers is Scotland’s leading campervan and motorhome manufacturer. We provide high-quality campervans, motorhomes, hires and campervan conversions at an affordable price. Come and meet us; get up close to our campervans; learn about our industry leading five year warranties; enter our prize draw to win a campervan rental and enjoy more offers at the show. Let your adventures begin with Caledonian Campers. Caledonian Campers caledonian_campers_ conversions scotlandcampers caledoniancampers.co.uk 01419525399 info@caledoniancampers.co.uk
4022B Camperlife
2014 Burnhouse Caravans
camperlife.uk
halleycaravans.co.uk
4029 The Camping and Caravanning Club
P449 CADAC Dometic Inspiring creative cooking outdoors, CADAC barbecues are easy to build, use, clean and stow, with a range of modular, interchangeable tops to offer unlimited cooking freedom. From grilling and roasting to baking and paella-pan cooking, break the boundaries of conventional outdoor cooking. @CADACUK @CADACUK cadacuk.com 03332000363 hello@cadacuk.com
4033 Calder Campers caldercampers.co.uk
Whether you’ve never slept a night under canvas or you’re a seasoned tourer still yearning for adventure, you’ll get more from the great outdoors with the UK’s friendliest camping Club. thefriendlyclub campandcaravan campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk 024 7647 5448
@CADACUK
4001 Caravan and Motorhome Club Whether you’re a tourer, glamper or camper, the Caravan and Motorhome Club will help you get the most out of the great outdoors. camc.com
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4022A Caravans North caravansnorth.com
4021C Central Scotland Motorhome Hire centralscotlandmotorhomehire.co.uk
P443 Charles Taylor Garden Furniture charlestaylortrading.com
P419 Conservatory Insulations Insulating Conservatory Roofs keeping them warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer conservatoryinsulations.com 08001804000 enquiries@conservatoryinsulations.com
P403 Costco costco.co.uk
HP26 Cots Castle Park Homes cotscastleparkhomesltd.co.uk
HP31 Cove UK cove.co.uk
HP30 Craigtoun Meadows Holiday Park Craigtoun Meadows is a 5 star Holiday Park, 1.5 miles from the centre of St Andrews and the ideal location for a family holiday with lots to see and do. Our beautiful, peaceful woodland Park offers excellent facilities for Touring, hire caravans and lodges plus glamping pods CraigtounMeadowsHolidayPark @CMeadowsHP craigtounmeadows.co.uk 01334475959 info@craigtounmeadows.co.uk
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P422 Cyclo-ssage cyclo-ssage.com
P517 Dogs Trust dogstrustfundraising.co.uk
2009 Dometic UK Awnings Dometic.com
P424 Donna Bella donnabella.co.uk
2021 Dorema UK dorema.co.uk
P500 Duncans Caravans Duncans Caravans is a family run company based between Glasgow and Edinburgh. Their aim is to provide the one stop shop in central Scotland for all your touring adventures. duncancaravans.co.uk
4002 Duncan Yacht Chandlers duncanyacht.co.uk
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4021A, CON2 Durham Caravans
P519 Holidaycottages.co.uk
Durham caravans have over 40 years experience in the leisure industry. New and Used Caravans, Motorhomes, campervans, and Inflatable campers. Kick back and relax with Durham caravans.
holidaycottages.co.uk is home to the finest collection of selfcatering holiday accommodation in stunning rural and coastal locations across the UK.
DurhamCaravans durhamcaravans.com 0191 3830142 info@durhamcaravans.com
P208 Falcon Technical falcontechnical.co.uk
holidaycottages.co.uk holidaycottages.co.uk holcottagesuk travelchapter.com holidaycottages.co.uk 01237459991 joinus@holidaycottages.co.uk
P477 Hydropool Scotland hydropoolscotland.com
P427 Furniture For Life Furniture For Life is a leading retailer of furnishings designed to look good in your home, improve your comfort and enhance your health and wellness. FurnitureForLifeUK furnitureforlifeuk FFL_UK restmore.co.uk furnitureforlife.co.uk 01691655194 hello@furnitureforlife.co.uk
4003 Highlander Boats
P425 IDS Coachworks We are your one-stop shop for all things towbar and now we are offering Caravan servicing and motorhome habitation checks, bespoke vehicle conversions carried out too. IDS Coachworks @IDScoachworks idscoachworks.com 01236897121 ian@idscoachworks.com
2005 Isabella International Camping isabella.co.uk
highlanderboats.co.uk
4027 Jobl Design jobldesign.co.uk
HP12 Hoddom Castle Caravan Park Situated in a convenient location in the heart of south west Scotland, Hoddom Castle Caravan Park can be found in wooded parkland, in the grounds of a 16th Century Castle. The caravan park also forms part of the 10,000 acre Hoddom & Kinmount Estate. hoddomcastle hoddomcastle.co.uk 01576300251 enquiries@hoddomcastle.co.uk
HP18 Keltie Bridge Caravan Park Keltie Bridge Caravan Park is situated within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. Offering pitches for touring caravans, motorhomes and small backpack tents. keltiebridgecaravanpark keltiebridge.co.uk 01877330606 stay@keltiebridge.co.uk
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4020 Logspan Scotland’s largest supplier of quality Glamping Pods, BBQ Huts & Log Cabins. Find your perfect outdoor space. Come & get a great show deal.
4009 Kimberley Caravan Centre Over 40 years, Kimberley have grown to be one of the largest caravan and motorhome dealerships in the North East, Midlands and Derbyshire which strives to deliver the best value and customer experience in the industry. KimberleyCaravans KimCaravansandMotorhomes @KimCaravans Kimberleycaravans.co.uk 01325 383 333 sales.darlington@kimberleycarvans.co.uk
HP2 Kingdom Park Homes A luxury development of residential and holiday homes situated in the Scottish countryside. kingdomparkhome kingdomparkhomes kingdomparkhomes.co.uk 07483310842 hello@kingdomparkhomes.co.uk
4005, P418 Kirkcaldy Caravans
Logspan logspan logspan.com 01389734572 info@logspan.com
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P405, P457 The London China Company londonchina.co.uk
HP4 Luss Caravan and Campsite P448 M Lifestyle We sell luxury bamboo gazebos. All our gazebos comes with infrared heater, waterproof blinds and seatpads, table, delivery, installation and warranty. Price from £3999 - £4999. mlifestyle.co.uk 07783943449 info@mlifestyle.co.uk
P429 Macmillan Cancer Support
kirkcaldycaravans.com
Cancer is not going anywhere and neither are we. Macmillan is needed now more than ever. Your support means we can continue to be there for people living with cancer. brc-uk.com macmillan.org.uk 03001000200
4031 Knowepark Caravans & Motorhomes
P466 Magnetic Health
Knowepark Caravans and Motorhomes in Scotland are a family owned and run business with over 60 years of experience. We are one of the largest retail touring caravan centres in the UK. Based just on the outskirts of Edinburgh, our caravan and motorhome showroom is open 7 days a week.
5012 Maguires Country Parks
KnoweparkCaravan knowepark.com 01506 411827 sales@knowepark.com
maguires.org.uk
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P414 Mann Island mannisland.co.uk
HP6 Laird Estates Group lairdestates.com
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P463, P464 MGR Retail
4032 Motorhome Escapes
Demonstrations of great innovations! Wash Matik Cleaning System, LED Pull Cord Lights and Magic Pens! Come visit us for great show offers.
motorhomeescapes.co.uk
mgrretail.com 07976389972 mgrretail@aol.com
P402 Mighty Spice themightyspice.com
P200 MK Sales
P413, CON1 The Motorhome Store The Motorhome Store is a new online platform to serve all the needs of private motorhome owners and the dealer community alike. From selling your vehicle to aftersales or just getting some advice – they cover it all. themotorhomestore.co.uk
P415 Mobile Caravan Engineers Associates MCEA are the UK’s leading network of independent motorhome & caravan engineers, able to service & repair at your home, storage or pitch. Accessories fitted. Fully insured. Engineer training provider.
P418 Mudbuster mb14.co.uk
themceapage mcea.co.uk mobilecaravanengineers.co.uk 01249651036 services@mcea.co.uk
5009 Modway modwayscotland.co.uk
HP20 Morris Leslie Villages morrisleslie.co.uk
5005 Newbridge Country Park / Riverview Holiday Park Newbridge Country Park is a brand new family owned development in the heart of Dumfries. We have boutique Brand NEW luxury Lodges For Sale from £49,995. At Newbridge Country Park we have holiday home accommodation to suit everyone’s budget, requirements and style. Unlock the beauty of Dumfries & Galloway, choose a luxurious Holiday Home in a desirable Dumfries location newbridgecountrypark.co.uk 01387217032 info@newbridgecountrypark.co.uk
4014 Motorhome Centre Scotland’s premier motorhome repair & service centre. For servicing, bodyshop work, mechanical repairs, maintenance & MOTs on all types of Campervans, motorhomes and caravans, look no further than the Motorhome Centre. We are approved by the NCC and are proud to be a member of their Approved Workshop Scheme. @MotorhomeCentre motorhomecentrescotland.com 0141 773 1212 info@motorhomecentrrescotland.com
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P452 North Coast Campers High quality campervan / racevan conversions, part conversions, furniture, pop top roofs, diesel heaters and more. Try before you buy with our campervan hire service. northcoastcampers.co.uk northcoastcampers northcoastcampers.co.uk 01419460200 info@northcoastcampers.co.uk
5011 Pemberton Leisure Homes Pemberton Park & Leisure Homes are a premium manufacturer of luxury lodges, caravan holiday homes and park homes, offering Residential Specification BS3632 on every single model within our range. Suitable for every season; our latest collection raises the bar to a new level of quality, design and style. Pembertonlh pembertonleisurewigan pembertonlh.co.uk 01942321221 info@pembertonlh.co.uk
P401 Once Upon a Time Textiles We are a Family run Business selling a wide range of Pillows, Duvets, Mattress Toppers and Protectors, Throws, Bedding etc 07946323344 Onceuponatimetextiles@gmail.com
4018 OPUS Camper OPUS is an Award Winning Inflatable Folding Camper. It is compact and easy to tow while also being spacious and superbly equipped. OPUS.folding.camper opuscamper purpleline.co.uk opuscamper.co.uk 0147601200 enquiries@opuscamper.co.uk
P203 The Original Beauty Glow beauty-glow.net
1003 Outdoor Revolution
HP16 Pipers Height Caravan Park Pipers Height welcomes touring caravans and motorhomes whether you choose to stay with us as a nightly tourer or pitch up with us for the full season, we can guarantee you a warm welcome and a relaxing stay! pipersheight pipersheight.co.uk 01253763767 reception@pipersheight.co.uk
1006, 1007, 2015, ALSH, LOMOND1, LOMOND2, LOMOND3 PJ Camping PJ Camping are delighted to be displaying a great range of Vango Tents, Awnings and Accessories at this year’s show. pjoutdoors.co.uk 01727850901 info@pjoutdoors.co.uk
5008 Podz R Us Podz R Us are a long established brand in the leisure industry with over 10 years experience in the design, manufacture and supply of glamping pods. podzrus podzruspodzrus.com 07767733044 sales@podzrus.com
4012, 4017 Preston Caravan and Motorhome Centre prestoncm.co.uk
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P201 Pure Pet Food
P470 Scottish Wildlife Trust
purepetfood.co.uk
scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
P416 Reich Gmbh
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As a well-established manufacturer of caravan movers for 20 years and having the Easydriver range since 2014 we now have a new top of the range Infinity model. reich-web.com reich-easydriver.com 01543459243 infouk@reich-web.com
sleepmastertherapyuk.co.uk
P420 Solar Green Tech
P421 Renapur Caring, cleaning and restoring leather. The best range of leather care products used by millions of people around the world since 1988. Renapuruk renapur renapur.com 01903893990 info@renapur.com
P434 Sleepmaster Therapy
UKRenapur
Solar Powered 240v Generator The All new 240v Solar Green Tech NATO listed power station Developed and built in the UK 120w folding solar panel. profile.php?id=100083557471178 pjcamping.co.uk | Solargreentech.co.uk 07957934746 Solargreentech1@yahoo.com
5000 Static World
P518 Retreat Homes & Lodges
staticworld.co.uk
Contemporary, intelligent & rigidly constructed, conceived as meeting the aspirations of a house yet complying with the Caravan Act. One of the few, truly bespoke manufacturers.
P462 Stirlings Marine
RetreatHomes retreathomes.co.uk 01697352033 mail@retreathomes.co.uk
stirlingsmarine.co.uk
P520 Root EV Our mission is to provide the roots for a sustainable transportation revolution. We want to change YOUR habits by introducing the best electric bikes to the UK market. profile.php?id=100089593025680 rootev.com 07835134466 hello@rootev..com
rootevbikes
HP22 Scottish Caravan Services Mobile caravan annual service & repairs. Motorhome habitations. Valeting service. Emergency call out. NCC Approved.
P406 Sykes Holiday Cottages Ready to Discover? We’re an independent holiday cottage rental agency offering over 22,000 holiday homes throughout the UK, Ireland and New Zealand - from cosy Shepherds Huts for two to larger properties sleeping 20+. Wanting to take the next step into holiday letting, speak to our experts – visit stand P406. sykescottages.co.uk sykescottages sykescottages.co.uk 01244500579 propertyexperts@sykescottages.co.uk
Scottish Caravan Services scottishcaravanservices.com 07931426335 Info@scottishcaravanservices.com
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P430 The Tartan Campervan Company Your Tartan Campervan adventure starts here! Celebrating over a decade in business, at the famous Tartan Campervan Company, we specialise in campervan rentals, conversions, upholstery and now franchising! A friendly welcome and expert service guaranteed whether it’s a full conversion, upholstery upgrade or your first ever campervan rental! @thetartancamper @thetartancamper thetartancamper.com 01563852507 stuart@thetartancamper.com
P450 Thomas Bradley & Co Protect your loved ones. We offer a free will writing service and half price power of attorney. We also offer a free legal advice service. Thomas Bradley & Co thomasbradleylegal.co.uk 03303909200 info@thomasbradleylegal.co.uk
P408, P456 Totalcool totalcool.co.uk
P212 Transcool iiequii Transcool is celebrating 21 years of portable cooling. SmartIce range of portable fridge freezers 12/24 volt & mains. For off grid see our portable power & solar options at iiequii.
3015 Tyne Valley Motorhomes New and Exclusive to Tyne Valley Motorhomes are our ‘Classic Range’ and upgraded ‘Signature Ranges’ from manufacturer ROCK n ROLL. All Models are available with a Ford or VW power option and all come with either a Tailgate or Barndoor conversions to rear doors. Every model boasts an array of internal features to make both driving and living a delight tynevalleymotorhomes tynevalleymotorhomes.com 01207 272777 sales@tynevalleymotorhomes.co.uk
P407 UKcaravans4hire.com We are UKcaravans4hire, the UK’s leading static caravan booking platform. Since 2008, we’ve provided the widest choice of privately owned static caravans that are available for hire. We’re very proud of our British Travel Award for “Best Company for UK Holiday Home Rentals” and our industry leading 5 star Trustpilot rating. ukcaravans4hire ukcaravans4hire.com 0330 390 4333 email@ukcaravans4hire.com
1001 Vagabond vagabondcaravans.co.uk
suzytranscool and iiequii iiequii.com 07767262477 sales@iiequii.com
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4019 Victory Leisure Homes
twobarefeet.co.uk
At Victory, we design and build the best - so that your holiday home can truly stand apart from the rest. We know that holiday homes can be better. We get up every day to make that a reality. VictoryLeisureHomes victoryleisurehomes VictoryLeisure victoryleisurehomes.co.uk 01430 471200 marketing@victoryleisurehomes.co.uk
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P442 West End Outdoors
4010 Your Camper
westendadventure.co.uk
We carry one of the largest stocks of Volkswagen Transporter Campervans in Scotland at various price points; have a look through our website to explore the diverse range.
HP28 Whitecairn Country Lodge
5007 Willerby Willerby are the UK’s largest manufacturer of holiday homes and lodges. Founded more than 75 years ago, they have an unrivaled reputation for quality, design, and innovation. Whether you are looking for a sanctuary from everyday life or a base to create family memories, Willerby has the perfect holiday home or lodge for you. willerby willerby Willerby whh.co.uk willerby.com 01482717599 marketing@willerby.com
P471 Wineomania wineomania.co.uk
HP08 Woodside Luxury Lodges Woodside is a new development of 19 holiday home lodges for sale, situated just 4 miles from St. Andrews in the beautiful countryside with breath taking views. Woodside Luxury Lodges woodside_luxurylodges woodsideluxurylodges.co.uk 0141 942 9090 linda@woodsideluxurylodges.co.uk
P441 WWF Founded in 1961, WWF is the world’s leading independent conservation organization working in more than 100 countries to create solutions to the most important environmental challenges facing the planet.working4wildlife.org wwf.org.uk 08000355929 supportercare@wwf.org.uk
YourCamper.co.uk yourcamper.co.uk yourvwcamper yourcamper.co.uk 01414110080 sales@yourcamper.co.uk
P216 – FARMERS MARKET The Caurnie Soaperie Cedar Cottage Country Foods Designers-Direct Dimwicks Candle Co Ellis Scottish Gin Funky Fudge The Inverloch Cheese Company Leather Wax Treatment The Leith Liqueur Company Little Doone Foods McKay Pet Supplies Muffin Break Pure Roasters Coffee The Little Bakery Thorntonhall Farmhouse Ice Cream Threepwood Fayre Threepwood Quality Hot Dogs ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY PARKS We also have a range of holiday parks who will be represented on holiday home manufacturers’ stands – you can speak to representatives from: Wood Leisure DM Decking Redgates Caravan Park Comrie Holiday Park Crofthead Holiday Park Culzean Holiday Park
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4032 4034 1003, 4009 4012, 4017 P413, CON1
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