Spring is really underway by April. The countryside and city parks are green, there are an abundance of daffodils and primroses on roadsides and blossoms fill the trees. A warm April can sometimes see temperatures of up to 22 degrees, but the average temperature is 8 to 13 degrees.

Food & Drink Festivals
Scotland April 2025
There will be hundreds of whiskies to sample from 40 distilleries at the fourth Clackmannanshire Whisky Festival at Alloa Town Hall on Saturday, 12th April 2025. Alongside the whisky, you can learn about Clackmannanshire’s Whisky heritage, which dates from the 1700s, including a live display of the traditional art of coopering.

Music and Cultural Festivals
Scotland April 2025
Glenfarg is a village just south of Perth and could easily be passed by as you drive north if you weren’t aware of the folk festival that takes place each year. On 12th & 13th April 2025 you will be able to enjoy a mixed line-up of traditional and contemporary folk and acoustic music. This year there’s also an original humorous song competition. Check the Glenfarg Folk Club website for details of the festival line up in 2025.
The Mull Music Festival is a weekend of Scottish music with music from folk-rock groups, Scottish dance bands and traditional musicians. It is held each year in various venues in Tobermory on the Isle of Mull. In 2025 it runs from the 24th to 27th April. Best of all the events aren’t ticketed – but it does get crowded! Full details on the Mull Music Festival Facebook page.

This long running event comprises a programme of performances and short courses from musicians from all around the globe. It runs from 11th to 15th April at George Watson’s College, Edinburgh. You can see the latest programme details on the Edinburgh International Harp Festival website.

Experience the vibrant Celtic tradition of Beltane on Calton Hill on Wednesday, 30th April between 7:30pm and 1am. Since 1988, Edinburgh’s Beltane Fire Society has gathered people to keep the spirit of this ancient Iron Age tradition alive. This year, Beltane explores rewilding—not just restoring nature. From handmade costumes using foraged materials to a symbolic seed exchange led by the May Queen participants are invited to explore their connection with the land.
There will be storytelling, fire displays, drumming, dance, and theatrical performances as ancient myths are brought to life.
Sporting Events in Scotland in April
This is a great charity cycling event to take part in or go along to cheer on the participants. A 66 mile (106 km) circuit around the banks of beautiful Loch Ness starting and finishing in Inverness. There are no more places available for individual riders, but you can still take part riding for Team Macmillan with a minimum fundraise of £150. The event takes place on 27th April and is open to cyclists aged 17 and over.

Ok, so this is not going to be for everyone but the Ultra Tour Arran is a 60km, off-road running race through wild Arran. The route takes in forests, coastal paths, mountains and glens. This two day event takes place 5th-6th April 2025.

Get your kilt on, have a bit of fun and raise money for charity at the same time with the Glasgow Kilt Walk on 26th & 27th April 2025. There are three different events to take part in The Mighty Stride (23 miles), The Big Stroll (14 miles) and the Wee Wander (just 3 miles). For those with the legs for it, The Mighty Stride sets off from Glasgow Green and takes you all the way to Balloch, Loch Lomond. Last year the event sold out so this year they have added an extra day to allow more people to take part.

Big Sky Campers Campervans for Hire
Scotland
April is a great time of year to go campervanning in Scotland. Spring is well underway and there are plenty of things to do in Scotland in April. Big Sky Campers campervan rental in Scotland includes everything you will need for your campervan holiday. Our campervan rental price is fully inclusive so there are no hidden charges. The only additional extras we charge for are additional drivers and the hire of a portable loo.
Reviews

Highlight of our trip for sure!!
We spent a week traveling around Scotland, and the camper was easy to set up at our overnight stops. Its size was ideal for navigating some of the tighter roads, and driving it was a breeze—especially since we opted for the automatic transmission. One tip: remember to bring a USBC cable for the CarPlay satnav! We forgot ours, but George kindly loaned us one.
Dropping off the camper was just as easy as picking it up, and the location of Big Sky Campers is very accessible. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly throughout our rental experience. We’re already looking forward to hiring from Big Sky Campers again in the future!
The stay was fantastic! The van was ideal for this road trip in Scotland, it is super well equipped, you don't have to plan anything. Big Sky Camper remains available quickly if you have the slightest problem with the van.
We recommend with your eyes closed!
A super first impression.
The communications leading up to the hire day were very good and detailed.
On the day we picked up the van we got a full demo of how the van operated etc I’m aware of other companies who just send you a video. We thought this was very important. The van was immaculate when we picked it up.
The van itself had everything you needed for a trip. Cooking facilities, fridge, charging points, bedding, towels.
The van is easy to drive and can be parked in a standard parking space.
We asked a few questions prior to picking the van and always got a prompt response. I got the impression that Rob would try and do whatever he could to ensure his clients had everything they needed to have the best time on their travels,
This was also quite key for us they love dogs and had vans for hire catering for dogs.
All in we had a superb 5 nights and would highly recommend Big Sky Campers,
Paul, Susan and Frankie.
From time to time I encounter exceptional companies. And this is one of them. This is how you do the business. Rob goes beyond and tries to provide great holiday experience for his customers. We didn't need to be afraid of being ripped off or charged extra because of made up damages, strange insurance, extra equipment etc. Which is a common case in rental companies. Instead there is very human approach. The desire is provide a great experience for the customer. Money is not the strongest and the only motivation here. And that we really appreciate.
We wish all the best in the upcoming years! Keep it up :)
Thanks to Rob & Alex for being so helpful during the whole process! Highly recommend :)
Absolutely would rent there again! Warm recommendation for everyone who is looking for van for the holidays.
Great value(almost half price compared to big renting companies!), and they won't scam you out of your deposit!
Despite my first time driving a van, it was super easy. Thank you again to George, who sent us from and to the station, saving us precious time and money. Definitely recommend Big Sky Campers!
The cars are in very good condition.
Thoroughly enjoyed our time away. Thank you.
Quality vans, very good advice for the trip. Quick and efficient exchanges even during the rental and transfers from Inverkeithing or ferrytoll to go to the airport.
Thanks Rob and Alex!!
Everyone at Big Sky Campers was really, really helpful, friendly and professional with excellent customer service and as a plus, their website gives you some great tips for places to visit and how to make the most of your holiday.
Highly recommended, I am already looking to book my next break with Big Sky Campers and if you are looking to book a campervan break, you will not be disappointed!
They picked us up from the train station to the warehouse and vice versa when we returned the van.
Speaking of the van, it was delivered in excellent quality, with everything we needed, as promised.
It made our journey in the Higlands so pleasant.
Thank you so much for your excellent service. I definitely recommend Big Sky Campers for van rental.
Peterhead- Kinloss - Rothiemurchus,Braemar
Thank you
She was absolutely amazing and handled a few of the dodgy roads with absolute ease.
The van was in amazing condition, was comfortable and really was just great fun!
The team also were so helpful and nice to us when we picked the van, a pleasure to deal with.
An all round excellent experience!
Pick-up, hand-over and return of the hire was well arranged and super professional. Thanks to Rob and the team, we always felt in good hands!
Best, Martin and familiy
I can only recommend booking Wallace or one of the other camper vans with Big Sky Campers to explore Scotland! I especially liked the personal and individual style of the cars and service compared to the other car rentals!
Rob is very helpful and you notice right away that he loves what he is doing :)
Can only recommend - 5 stars :)
Car was perfect and we enjoyed it. VW T2 gave us retro celebrity feeling 😀
I can’t thank Big Sky Campers enough for making the whole experience so wonderful. They did a fantastic job in helping us plan our route and we got to see so many incredible sights as a result.
Alex and Rob were extremely accommodating, they answered any questions we had and gave us a thorough tour of the van before setting off. They were also super reassuring as I hadn’t driven a vintage van before and this extra level of care made the journey that much more rewarding ????
Thank you both for such an incredible experience, I will be recommending you to all of my family & friends!!
Right from the start we could not fault the service in any way, from the initial communications sent, the subsequent follow up's, through to the pick up (having never driven a campervan - Rob explained / demonstrated very thoroughly how everything worked), and finally the hand back....there was not a single hitch along the way.
Magnus was brand new and a dream to drive - totally immaculate throughout and very comfortable to sleep in.
Rob and Alex could not have been more helpful and just generally absolutely lovely people - and I really appreciated that they have a secure facility to keep your own car in while you are away.
I wouldn't think twice about recommending Big Sky Campers to anyone thinking about a roadtrip, we'll definitely be back and already planning our next trip away.
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