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We are mature and responsible. We travel in a small campervan and prefer to camp overnight in quiet secluded places. Routinely, we are faced with signs saying "No overnight Parking". In Eyemouth, there is even a threat of a £60 fine for cooking in our van.
We have no desire to break the law, but wonder: What is the legal justification for these restrictions?
What is Visit Scotland's view on this?
Throughout Europe there are dedicated 'Aires' for campervans. These are much appreciated and contribute significantly to the local economy as well as encouraging travellers to feel welcome. Perhaps we should learn form our European neighbours.
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I'm really sorry that you've found it difficult to find overnight parking, which I do sympathise with. As a Scottish resident it's always disappointing to hear from a visitor that's been unhappy with their visit to Scotland.
You may find the following article helpful on the "Open Road Scotland" website: openroadscotland.com/2014/beginners-guide-wild-campervanning/ which explains the position fairly well. As a camper myself, I do know there are lots of wonderful places to park up for the night all across the country, but it can be frustrating, especially in the central belt.
We do enjoy a statutory right of access on foot, but it would appear that this doesn't extend to motor vehicles over private land. The restrictions and fines that you refer to will probably be down to local byelaws which will often be operating to safeguard people's welfare or to ensure traffic flow - but I agree that sometime's it doesn't appear to make any sense.
I hope that this won't put you off visiting Scotland.
Best wishes,
David
Tours of Edinburgh
L'Écosse n'est pas non plus à la hauteur en ce qui concerne les aires de services ( vidanges wc eau... )
Decevant compte tenu de la publicité faites sur Visit Scotland.
otra pregunta, saben si se puede viajar con la caravana a isla de harris y lewis? quiero ir a callanish. gracias de antemano
Merci de votre commentaire en ce qui concerne le camping car en Ecosse.
Désolée que vous soyez déçue par le réseau routier. En effet il y a beaucoup de petites routes avec des passing places, l'Ecosse perdrait de son charme si toutes les routes étaient à 2 voies et on s'habitue vite à laisser passer les autres véhicules. L'état du revêtement de la chaussée est soumis à de mauvaises conditions climatiques et donc il est difficile d'y remédier après chaque hiver.
En ce qui concerne les sites que vous mentionnez, le tourisme a explosé sur l'ìle de Skye dans les 5 dernières années et les parkings sont devenus insuffisants.
Il est vrai que les aires de service manquent par rapport à la France et au reste de l'Europe mais il est possible de faire les vidanges etc dans la grande majorité des campings (payants certes).
En espérant que vous ayez tout de même apprécié les charmes de l'Ecosse et que vous reviendrez un jour.
Cela tranche avec les informations données par le site Visit Scotland où tout parait magnifique.
En résumé une certaine frustration.Nos coups de coeur : le nord des Highlands et Edimbourg pour son dynamisme et son animation.