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Stopped off at the Tesla superchargers in the Broxden Park and Ride facility, just off the A9 today. I noticed that Perth and Kinross Council are nearing completion of installing a motorhome black and grey waste disposal facility in the corner of the large car park and EV hub. As far as I...

We are on a brilliant camperplaats in the Netherlands right now. Fantastic views, very peaceful and quiet, plenty of space and only 3 vans. Facilities include water, electricity, waste disposal and wi fi. We had a long chat and a few drinks with the owner when he came round to collect the...

I don‘t know how many of you will remember Iain (user name Nightman if I remember correctly) who used to frequent this forum many years back and attended several of the Scottish meets (eg Magbrin‘s meets near Inverness and those organised by the Laird at West Sands, St Andrews). His partner...

We turned up at the Findhorn Motorhome stopover today. Lovely place and hard standing pitches for about 20 vans. All pitches are of similar size and have the same outlook. Initially we were the only ones here so parked at one end. Later a 2nd van turned up and parked near the other end...

We’ve just watched the above programme on catch-up (iPlayer - BBC Scotland Thursday 2030). Thoroughly enjoyed it and what fantastic pictures of the Outer Hebrides. Well worth a watch, especially if you are thinking of going there with the motorhome.

Like many of you we have successfully managed to get all our kids married off. For us this means that we only get them and their children every other year for Christmas. This year it is their year for visiting the “in-laws” so Sue and I are on our own. As usual we are away in the van. This...

Only a few more hours to apply though

Popped down to Ruby Bay today in the van for a couple of nights, mainly to have a meal in the Ship Inn. We must have been here a dozen times in the past at all times of year. However this is the first time since a £10 overnight charge was introduced and also the first time that we have been...

I have been struggling to download my custom poi files onto my new Garmin Camper890 satnav from my iMac. It seems that, as per Garmin support, because the satnav is an Android device it will not be recognised by the Mac, although it does connect to Garmin Express. This means that when I try to...

My son has just received a notice of serious breaching of Swiss speeding laws (he was trying to get to a bar in Verbier before it shut which surprisingly the polis don’t accept as an excuse!). Unfortunately for some obscure reason they ask for details of his wife and his parents. So next time...

Rapidly approaching the ripe old age of 73 my driving licence, complete with C1 category needed renewal. As we optimistically wish to travel overseas early next year I actually need to be in possession of my licence rather than driving under section 88 which is ok in UK only. I felt it prudent...

Off to see Mick and his excellent team again at SAP (Doncaster) next month, travelling from Aberdeenshire and overnighting around Newcastle. Last time we stopped off near Tebay (west side to visit FIL) but this time I’m planning on the more direct route. After Newcastle what’s recommended- A19...

As of 1st July Guernsey opened it’s doors to us oldies who have had both doses of the vaccine more than 14 days before arriving in Guernsey (proof of vaccination required) without any testing or isolation restrictions. As our son and his family live on Guernsey and we haven’t been able to see...

I am appealing to the collective wisdom of all you very knowledgeable people to help me fix my Hymer habitation door handle which I managed to break this morning. I believe it is a FAP Firenze flap handle but I could well be wrong. All I want to do in the first place is to remove the outside...

This months NFUS magazine has a short article suggesting to farmers and landowners that pop-up campsites could provide useful additional income. It seems that the Scottish Government is taking a “relaxed” approach to the 28 day temporary campsite without planning permission regulations. I...

From today’s P & J. Will anything come of it?

To retain water ingress warranty I need to get a damp check on my motorhome (Hymer MLi 570) at a Hymer dealer before too long. I have made a booking at Roseisle for late May (replacing my cancelled Guernsey trip!!) in the hope that travel restrictions will have eased by then. Impressions when...

Apart from a recent setback Guernsey has been restriction free since June 11th last year. They have recently locked down again and, as we do in Scotland, they have daily lunchtime briefings with, once a week, kids questions. My granddaughter posted a question which included the attached note...

Came across this sign walking around our local nature reserve today - what a welcome sight after all the recent negativity up here about motorhomes and wild campers. They have even put in a proper chemical toilet disposal point.

This letter about “campers” says it all. These are the sort of people we are up against!