Scotland

Campervan blaze sparks wild fire in the Highlands

A campervan fire sparked a wildfire on a nearby hillside in the Highlands on Wednesday (7 June). Fire services were…

2 years ago

Van Life couple “abandoned” by RAC

A couple have spoke of their campervan breakdown drama after they were left "abandoned" in Scotland, the Eastern Daily Press…

2 years ago

Fines issued in East Lothian after introduction of overnight parking ban

Parking wardens have issued 14 fines to vehicles parked overnight on East Lothian beach car parks in the first month…

2 years ago

Motorhome driver’s ‘selfish’ parking slammed on social media

Drivers have hit out at a motorhome driver for their "selfish" parking on the North Coast 500 route. Venting on…

2 years ago

New toilets and waste disposal opens at Fife beach overnight stopover

A new toilet block, accessible 24/7, has been installed at a popular tourist spot in Fife. The block of six…

2 years ago

New waste disposal facilities open at ‘ugly hollow’ Highland gorge

A new £3.1m visitor centre has opened at Corrieshalloch Gorge in the Highlands. National Trust for Scotland's new centre includes…

2 years ago

Fife Coast & Countryside Trust backs responsible overnight parking

Fife Coast & Countryside Trust (FCCT) says it backs the responsible parking of campervans and motorhomes following a consultation about…

2 years ago

Director of Scottish motorhome dealership defrauded customers of nearly £350,000

A woman has admitted defrauding customers of nearly £350,000 while in charge of a Scottish motorhome company. Christine Galloway, 68,…

2 years ago

Forestry and Land Scotland ‘stay the night’ scheme allows overnight camping at selected car parks

Forestry and Land Scotland’s popular ‘Stay the Night’ is returning to around 36 car parks, across Scotland for the 2023…

2 years ago

UK’s biggest marine plastic mural enjoys warm reception

Locals and tourists alike have been flocking to North Berwick harbour to catch a first glimpse of an eight-metre marine…

3 years ago