So you’re planning a holiday but not sure where to visit or what to do in Scotland on your trip? We’ve created a collection of articles to guide you through some unmissable experiences on offer to visitors to Scotland. Our mission at Big Sky Campers is not just to hire you a campervan, but to help you to get the most out of your holiday – with ideas of places to visit and things to do all over Scotland. We’ve tried to come up with ideas for experiences that aren’t in all the usual guides and suggested some less well known places to visit.

Cool Things to Do Around Scotland
In this series of guides we suggest unusual, interesting and fun experiences around Scotland. Each guide focuses on a different part of Scotland from suggestions for cool things to do within a couple of hours drive from Edinburgh, to the best places to visit at the very north of Scotland. We have found some special things to do off the beaten track in some of the best known destinations in Scotland such as Glencoe, Loch Lomond and the Isle of Skye. There are also guides to experiences not to miss along the west and east coasts of Scotland.
Things to do Around Edinburgh
5th February 2025/by Sue GeorgeBest Things to Do in Skye
4th February 2025/by Sue GeorgeThings to do North East Scotland
3rd February 2025/by Sue GeorgeThings to do Glencoe
28th January 2025/by Sue GeorgeThings to do Highlands Scotland
28th January 2025/by Sue GeorgeThings to do West Coast Scotland
25th January 2025/by Sue GeorgeUnusual Things to do Loch Lomond
24th January 2025/by Sue GeorgeThings to do Cairngorms National Park
24th January 2025/by Sue George8 Non-touristy Things to do in Scotland
3rd March 2023/by Sue GeorgeThings to Do in Edinburgh
What visit to Scotland would be complete without spending some time in the nation’s capital city? We’ve put together the perfect itinerary for a three day visit to Edinburgh mixing history, culture, food and drink. Our guide to the best pubs in Edinburgh Old Town takes you to the best spots for a drink in the City. We’ll be adding more articles about places to visit in Edinburgh in the coming months.
Whisky Tasting Edinburgh Scotland
9th October 2025/by Sue GeorgeTartan Shops in Edinburgh
13th December 2024/by Sue GeorgeChristmas Things to Do in Edinburgh
25th November 2024/by Sue GeorgeBest pubs in Edinburgh Old Town
8th December 2023/by Sue GeorgeEdinburgh Itinerary 3 Days
17th October 2023/by Sue GeorgeBest Outdoor Activities in Scotland
Scotland’s great outdoors is one of the main reasons that people visit our beautiful country. These articles will give you some ideas for unforgettable outdoor experiences. You could go wild swimming in one of the eight spots we suggest for a dip amidst stunning scenery. Wildlife lovers can find the best places to see puffins up close. Or take advantage of Scotland’s dark skies with our guides to where to go stargazing or see the Northern Lights.
Scotland Hiking Trails Not to Miss
28th August 2025/by Sue GeorgeOutdoor activities Scotland
8th December 2024/by Sue GeorgeDark Sky Parks Scotland
3rd October 2024/by JansenIsle of May Boat Trips
1st March 2024/by Sue GeorgeWhere to see Puffins in Scotland
5th February 2024/by Sue GeorgeBest Place to See the Northern Lights in Scotland
5th October 2022/by Sue GeorgeWild Swimming Scotland. 8 stunning spots to swim outdoors.
28th April 2021/by Sue GeorgeSeasonal Things to Do in Scotland
These articles will give you some insight into Scotland as the seasons change. Whilst the summer months are the peak months for tourists to visit, you can experience another side to Scotland in Autumn and Winter. Our guides explain what’s on offer.
Explore Scotland with our campervan hire, Edinburgh
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.
Follow us on Facebook
Awards

