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[caledonia]

Ok, i agree the " their land " was the wrong term to use but that`s what us Ingerlanders use when describing it

Our friends where born and bred in Scotland, he even used to have ginger hair although it`s now white so that proves he`s Scottish

They were both very lucky to retire early and invested in a place up there that they spent years doing up so they could spend a very long lazy and idylic retirement in the peace and quiet they loved.

We always popped into see them and would spend a few days there with our motorhome parked around the back of their house out of sight and would go out in their car with them.

They are now considering selling up because his health has deteriorated ( 2 heart attacks ) due to the worry and stress that this situation has caused.

Very sorry to hear this but the flip side is we have friends who live in Rosehall and the community has encouraged visitors and motorhomes. They recently created a network of forest trails at Rosehall and motorhome parking at the Falls of Shin.

 

[Wooie1958]

Maybe Annie should have used the term soilpipe which is probably what she meant.

 

[mark61]

Absolutely, time you fitted a newer model Annie

Downpipes are for rainwater only Annie. You would require access to your sewerage drain instead. I take it you meant your sewerage drain.

Also some rainwater drains are narrow you could create blockages using it for sewerage.

Loads of places have mixed sewers.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Very sorry to hear this but the flip side is we have friends who live in Rosehall and the community has encouraged visitors and motorhomes. They recently created a network of forest trails at Rosehall and motorhome parking at the Falls of Shin.

We stayed there not long ago.

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[Wooie1958]

Very sorry to hear this but the flip side is we have friends who live in Rosehall and the community has encouraged visitors and motorhomes. They recently created a network of forest trails at Rosehall and motorhome parking at the Falls of Shin.

Many years back we spent a very quiet and peaceful night being the only ones there at the Falls of Shins whilst it was still in ruins after the big fire they had

I don`t know what it`s like now

 

[Fisherman]

Loads of places have mixed sewers.

Never heard of that mark, that’s my learning for the day, thanks

 

[Fisherman]

Our toilet has an outside pipe that goes up to the roofline outside the house, I was considering putting a connector into it and then a screw lid onto that.

That sounds like a rain water drain PB. If it is then it’s only for rainwater. As I said in an earlier post they can be narrow and could lead to blockages. But Mark informs me of mixed sewage systems, I would check out your possibilities. If the pipe terminates in an open end, it’s you stench pipe. Although our stench pipe goes into your loft and is vented through a roof vent.

 

[Fisherman]

Maybe Annie should have used the term soilpipe which is probably what she meant.

Possibly Graham, I just thought it was worth pointing out, better safe than sorry.

 

[Nabsim]

I have noticed over the last few months of late summer/early Autumn that some churches have started offering motorhome and car parking. This may have been going on a long time and I hadn’t noticed, I usually stay out in the sticks but, if they let you park during the day what is the difference overnight?
I am not keen on horror films, too scarey for me so unlikely I would be wanting to stove in a graveyard. I did think the original post was meant in a light hearted way as well.
Water in this country is a disgrace, it should be accessible to everyone, the only time we are short is through years of mismanagement and bad planning/lack of investment. How does anyone think a homeless person is supposed to get a drink, clean themselves etc never mind folks with vans. A bit off track I know but if access was available elsewhere I am sure graveyards wouldn’t be an issue anyway

 

[Wooie1958]

That sounds like a rain water drain PB. If it is then it’s only for rainwater. As I said in an earlier post they can be narrow and could lead to blockages. But Mark informs me of mixed sewage systems, I would check out your possibilities. If the pipe terminates in an open end, it’s you stench pipe. Although our stench pipe goes into your loft and is vented through a roof vent.

Our soil / stench pipe goes up the back of the house through the soffit boards, through the roof and extends approx 2ft higher than the roof tiles with a mesh on top, it does not enter the loft at all.

 

[mark61]

Never heard of that mark, that’s my learning for the day, thanks

Very few places built before the 1950's will have separate drains, and probably none before the 30/40's.
Even say as late as the early 00's only about half the houses in UK would have separate rain/sewer drains.

But as you say, if you have both, they should not be mixed.

 

[campervanannie]

Absolutely, time you fitted a newer model Annie

Downpipes are for rainwater only Annie. You would require access to your sewerage drain instead. I take it you meant your sewerage drain.

Also some rainwater drains are narrow you could create blockages using it for sewerage.

Sorry yes it is my sewage down pipe

 

[campervanannie]

Can you post a picture of that, I like the idea of it for at home disposal.

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[campervanannie]

Absolutely, time you fitted a newer model Annie

Downpipes are for rainwater only Annie. You would require access to your sewerage drain instead. I take it you meant your sewerage drain.

Also some rainwater drains are narrow you could create blockages using it for sewerage.

It’s the bog pipe

 

[trevskoda]

Sewage and roof drain pipes all go into one here, as for the cassette, no bother emptying it down my workshop loo, I use bio tabs and nothing left only non stinky brown water.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Some people do go on

 

[trevskoda]

Some people do go on

I go on mine all the time, LOL.

 

[barryd]

I’ve often chapped the door and asked a crofter/ farmer if it’s ok to park up for the night and most locals would be ok with it but not the wealthy chap who had retired to the highlands from his well paid job in England (not being anti English in the slightest) would refuse. White settlers there called in the highlands a most of the time they are the one’s complaining and locals are glad of the trade and business opportunities tourists provide. The they parked on their land bit gets me they parked inside their boundary sound better as it’s not their land its Scotland

This remind me of when we visited Mull about 15 years ago. Someone told me it was 65% English there. Don't know if its true but every hotelier and eatery we used was run by an English person. Not exactly friendly either.

Last couple of years when we have been visiting Scotland and Arran I kept thinking of going back to Mull with the van but decided against it when I heard all the wilding spots had gone and CalMac have a notice on their booking site that you have to have a site booked (although I dont think its enforceable). My immediate thoughts were this is the doing of the English Colonel Blimps on the Island. We never went back though. I also got the impression on the NC500 FB group that this may well be the case there but it does seem that in many cases their anti motorhome stance is sadly justified.

 

[Fisherman]

This remind me of when we visited Mull about 15 years ago. Someone told me it was 65% English there. Don't know if its true but every hotelier and eatery we used was run by an English person. Not exactly friendly either.

Last couple of years when we have been visiting Scotland and Arran I kept thinking of going back to Mull with the van but decided against it when I heard all the wilding spots had gone and CalMac have a notice on their booking site that you have to have a site booked (although I dont think its enforceable). My immediate thoughts were this is the doing of the English Colonel Blimps on the Island. We never went back though. I also got the impression on the NC500 FB group that this may well be the case there but it does seem that in many cases their anti motorhome stance is sadly justified.

Spot on Barry. We were regulars to Mull before we got our first van in 2016. We stayed in a cottage in Killiechronnan over looking Loch Na Keel.

But after our return with our first motorhome, we decided never again.
It really gets my blood boiling, we are talking about a very large Island, with loads of places for us to stay, yet we are not made welcome by a few.
Arran is different, yes there are a few numpties there, but generally speaking I don't feel unwelcome there.
The Arraners have a more pragmatic approach, supplying Elsan points and fresh water.
Even taking over the toilets closed by the council.
Also many don't know this, but there are around 100 motorhome and camper van owners on Arran, and some of them are involved in local politics.

 

[barryd]

Spot on Barry. We were regulars to Mull before we got our first van in 2016. We stayed in a cottage in Killiechronnan over looking Loch Na Keel.

But after our return with our first motorhome, we decided never again.
It really gets my blood boiling, we are talking about a very large Island, with loads of places for us to stay, yet we are not made welcome by a few.
Arran is different, yes there are a few numpties there, but generally speaking I don't feel unwelcome there.
The Arraners have a more pragmatic approach, supplying Elsan points and fresh water.
Even taking over the toilets closed by the council.
Also many don't know this, but there are around 100 motorhome and camper van owners on Arran, and some of them are involved in local politics.

Its a while since I have been to the other Scottish islands and maybe things have changed but they were always very welcoming. I can remember on North Uist years ago on a boys trip (Tent and a VW Camper) us turfing up at some pub and the bored locals wouldn't let us leave. Most of those islands we just used to ask the locals where to pitch up and they were really helpful and friendly about it. Maybe its changed now. I think we did 18 islands including Orkney (twice) and the Shetlands. Hardly ever used sites.