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Slipways + Seaweed = Slippy Way

On a wet Wednesday morning in May, a motorhome went off the slipway at Kylerhea on the Isle of Skye and ended up on its side in the water. The Kyle RNLI lifeboat launched at… 

Side-by-side comparison of a motorhome and campervan parked at a scenic campsite illustrating the differences in size and design

Motorhome vs Campervan: What’s the Difference?

A motorhome is a purpose-built vehicle with a fixed living area on a chassis, while a campervan is typically a converted van with camping facilities. The key difference lies in the V5C legal classification, affecting insurance costs, ferry prices, driving licenses, and campsite acceptance.

Orkney decides against ‘tourist tax’ on overnight stays

Councillors in Orkney have decided against introducing an overnight visitor levy for the islands, but have not ruled out backing another form of a “tourist tax”. Scottish local authorities have the power to add an…