Why not just stay in the UK instead?

Swap the potential threat of this....

... for a guaranteed above-expectations scenic holiday in Scotland.

Oh my! Yet more stikes at UK airports could be on the horizon as the union Unite decides later today whether to go on strike. Unite has more than 6,000 workers at all BAA-owned aiports, including Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, and strike action could well spell more flights' misery for UK holidaymakers.

We're not saying that the workers do not have good cause to strike (it's over pay and conditions) but it does mean that easy-going flying around the UK and overseas could be in jeopardy again.
This comes after the Icelandic ash hell - and other strikes at airports over the year.

But what we are saying is that many more Brits will no doubt be looking to avoid any airport/flights hassle and might well be more favourable towards a stay-in-the-UK holiday. At Big Tree Campervans we have definitely seen a huge increase in the staycationers and our bookings are doing extremely well. We offer to pick customers up at train stations, too, so you can arrive in Scotland by rail at your convenience.

The thing is, too, that so many of our customers our telling us how much they are enjoying their holidays in Scotland. In our opinion it is great to see the tide turning towards UK holidays as opposed to the decades of holidaymakers vanishing overseas.

British holidaymaking is great for our economy and much better for the environment. If you haven't discovered the merits of a Scottish holiday yet then you'll have no idea what you're missing. Why not book one of our gorgeously comfortable campervans and set off for a great adventure? We are sure you'll come back time and again.

Hire a campervan to beat the midge this summer

Cosy campervaning!

Pic By Angus Clyne

There was cheer a while ago when it was predicted that the harsh Scottish winter may have killed off some of our nasty midges. But latest research reveals that the wee beasties may be hardier than experts thought. Midge counts, undertaken by the Midge Forecast (real scientists from Edinburgh Uni!), in the Scottish Highlands show numbers are up on last year.

Sadly it's estimated that the midge causes £250 million of lost revenue in Scottish tourism each year, although anecdotally many tourists say they are not put off Scotland and would still come despite the midge because the country is so beautiful.

Part of the research of the scientists is to come up with a deterrent for the midge and certainly there are already a number of spray protectors on the market. Here at Big Tree Campervans we swear by Avon's Skin So Soft. We have it on sale to customers.

But the great thing about being on holiday in a campervan is that it is very easy to escape the midge at its most prevalent times. The wee beasties tend to come out at sun up and at dusk, and this is when you'll either be tucked up in bed inside your campervan or able to relax with a glass of wine/whisky inside the van and watch the sun go down.

A campervan allows holidaymakers to enjoy the best of the outdoors life in Scotland - but also offers a comfortable home-from-home in which to retreat. The Big Tree Campervans are spacious and provide more than enough room for a family to chill out in the evening.

A campervan also has the advantage of large windows (unlike a tent!) and so even when you're inside you are afforded great views of Scotland's gorgeous countryside. And if the midges ever get too bad, you simply pack up and drive off somewhere else. It's as simple as that!

Big Tree Campervans welcomes Bob the Dog

Meet out new dog, Bob. The kids, Sarah and myself are thrilled to welcome the 14-month-old working Border collie into our family. He has come from friends who have a farm with four dogs in Glen Clova, in the Angus Glens, but who are moving to a new farm that only has space for two working dogs. So Bob has moved to live with us.

Sarah with Bob the dog

He's already settled in really well at Big Tree Campervans. The kids love him and I've been enjoying having Bob around all day with me. He's great company while I meet guests, clean out campervans and sit at my computer.

And now I have a companion for my regular runs. In fact, the first time I took Bob for a run with me in a local forest I was amazed by his fitness. There I was running at a pace that I felt was pretty fast. I was actually putting a lot of effort into the outing. And then I looked down at my side to find Bob sauntering along, not even out of breath, and kind of looking at me as if to say: "Is that it Mr Big Tree? I'd call that an easy jog not a proper run." Still Bob seemed happy enough to "jog" alongside me.

Bob is also getting used to other dogs now (he was a bit nervous to start with) and he's just about tolerating our hens and cats.

Oh, and don't forget that if you own a dog you can bring him/her on a Big Tree Campervan holiday. One of our campervans is pet-friendly. You'll also get to meet our dog, Bob!