Scottish Caravans & Motorhomes

Contents 58 The Grand Tour Part 2 of our complete guide to Scotland’s magnificent North Coast 500 route Regulars 30 Pre-owned caravans A 2010 Bailey Ranger that’s a real bargain 46 Pre-owned motorhomes Andy Jenkinson finds an ideal Bessacarr E435 49 Gear to go A touring TV and a top-quality vehicle wax 50 Show news The latest vans from Lawns plus a preview of February’s <strong>Scottish</strong> show 62 Test drive: Tow car We try out Skoda’s first large SUV, the Kodiaq <strong>Caravans</strong> 12 Adria Adora Live-in van test of one of 2018’s ‘big beasts’ 24 Auto-Sleepers Warwick Duo Our live-in test of a popular panel van for two On the road 64 Loch Tay Lodges Sally Hampton enjoys some wigwam glam 66 Holgates Caravan Park The popular Silverdale site celebrates 60 years 70 Towcar of the Year Caravan & Motorhome Club winners revealed 73 Your stories Readers’ experiences and a super competition 22 Lunar Lexon 660 Our first glance at the new twin-axle tourer 28 Bailey Unicorn Seville A new layout for Bailey’s top-selling van <strong>Motorhomes</strong> 16 Hymer ML-T 570 Mercedes base marks Hymer’s 60th anniversary 20 Leisuredrive Occasion Great value Transit base SCOTTISH MAGAZINE AWARDS SHORTLIST © D C Thomson & Co Ltd, 2017 While every reasonable care will be taken, neither D C Thomson & Co Ltd, nor its agents accept liability for loss or damage to colour transparencies or any other material submitted to this publication. 8 Lorraine Kelly The TV favourite has a passion for caravanning 32 Perthshire <strong>Caravans</strong> Inside the UK’s biggest van showroom 36 Spotlight on… Arran The island where local produce is world-class 42 Loch Ness Shores Bob Mather finds a warm welcome at a fine park 52 Westfield <strong>Caravans</strong> Blackpool dealership goes from strength to strength Issue 4 Winter 2017 68 Catching the breeze Garry Fraser has a go at yachting… on land! 76 Mains of Taymouth Luxury living in some fabulous lodges 82 Wild at Lochcarron Robert Wight explores remote hills under canvas 84 Places to go North Wales Rab Mather finds a welcome in the hillsides 88 Invercoe Highland Holidays Bob Mather’s Glencoe idyll Published in Great Britain by D C Thomson & Co Ltd, 185 Fleet Street, London EC4A 2HS. We are committed to journalism of the highest standards and abide by the Editors’ Code of Practice which is enforced by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). If you have a complaint, you can email us at readerseditor@dcthomson. co.uk or write to the Readers’ Editor at <strong>Scottish</strong> <strong>Caravans</strong> & <strong>Motorhomes</strong>, DC Thomson Ltd, 80 Kingsway East, Dundee DD4 8SL. 80 Test drive: City car The VW Up: small but perfectly formed? 90 Me and my VW Paul Egan explains his love of campervans 92 Opinion Cameron McNeish on a misguided call for levies 95 Out and about Winter events listings 98 Andy’s classic corner Step back in time with more old favourites 44 SC&M Awards 2018 We unveil our shortlist of the best caravans and motorhomes of the year +55 Cover photo David Chapman/Alamy: Motorhome and sheep at Achnahaird, Wester Ross winter 2017 <strong>Scottish</strong> <strong>Caravans</strong> & <strong>Motorhomes</strong> 3