Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About a Wingbeat Escapes Campervan Adventure (FAQs)

We get asked loads of brilliant questions every week — from the practical to the quirky — so we’ve gathered them here in one easy, honest, no-fluff guide to help you plan your perfect Scottish escape.

  • Our vans are ideally suited to accommodate 2 people.

  • We recommend booking at least 3-6 months ahead for peak summer (June-August), but we always have last-minute gems in spring, autumn, and winter. October is a personal favourite time of ours to travel as the landscapes are at their most beautiful (in our opinion!)

    We have a 3 night minimum stay

  • Yes – the vans are fully heated, with hot showers too, making them cosy even in the coldest of winters.

  • Standard hire includes up to two named drivers.

  • Yes, you can have full comprehensive insurance for two drivers, provided you have given us all the requisite paperwork.

    Please click this link to see the insurance criteria:

    https://koi-green-b4h9.squarespace.com/drivers-licence-checks

    The insurance does not cover your personal belongings, which are at your own risk.

  • Yes, all vans have roadside breakdown cover.

  • Three days before your hire, you will receive a series of short videos that explain how to operate the vans. We ask that you watch these prior to the handover to save time.

    If you complete the videos in advance, the handover usually takes around 20 minutes. If not, it can take over an hour.

  • Compact but perfectly formed, with running hot water. There is a portable loo which can be placed in the shower, if needed.

  • No, go as far as you like.

  • Yes, there is 4G Wi-Fi in all of our vans

  • There are mains power plugs in the van which can run all low energy items such as laptops, phones, cameras etc. We ask you don’t use hairdryers, coffee machines etc.

  • Most definitely, winter is a great time to travel

  • Absolutely. Provided you let us know in advance, we will be happy for you to bring one medium dog (i.e. a spaniel) or two small dogs (i.e. terriers). An additional £60 premium applies to hires with dogs to cover our extra cleaning fees.

    • Proper double bed with hotel-quality linen

    • Gas hob, fridge & cookware

    • Outdoor table & chairs

    • Bluetooth speakers

    • Maps, guidebooks & local foodie recommendations

    • Optional luxury produce box (hello, Scottish charcuterie & cheese)

  • Standard hire covers you for driving in the UK. If you want to go further afield, let us know.

  • One of the great attractions of travelling by campervan in Scotland is the freedom to explore some of the country's most spectacular landscapes at your own pace.

    Scotland's access rights allow people to enjoy the outdoors responsibly, including wild camping on most unenclosed land. However, these rights do not automatically extend to motorhomes and campervans. Overnight parking is subject to the permission of the landowner and any local restrictions that may be in place.

    At Wingbeat Escapes, we encourage guests to use official campsites, designated motorhome stopovers and locations where overnight parking is clearly permitted. In some remote areas, discreet overnight stays may be possible where local guidance allows and where doing so does not cause obstruction, nuisance or damage.

    Wherever you stay, please follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and the principles of responsible travel. Respect local communities, avoid blocking access roads, keep noise to a minimum, dispose of waste responsibly and leave every location exactly as you found it.

    The Highlands and Islands remain one of the last places in Europe where genuine freedom of travel can still be enjoyed. By travelling responsibly, we can all help keep it that way for future visitors.

  • We strongly advise that you take out your own insurance against unavoidable cancellation.

    - Should you require to cancel your booking more than six weeks before the first date of the Rental Period departure date a full refund is applicable.
    - Should you require to cancel your booking between six to four weeks before the first date of the Rental Period the Deposit will be retained by Wingbeat.
    - If you cancel your booking within 28 days of the first date of the Rental Period before your departure date, the full amount will be non-refundable.

    We reserve the right to cancel your booking should you not meet the following criteria:
    - Failure to pay the Total Rental Cost 28 Business Days before the first date of the Rental Period.
    - If any information you have provided us with at booking is incorrect or invalid. E.g. Driver’s license number.

    When collecting the Rental Vehicle, all documentation provided must match the booking details you provided.

  • We will need your driving licence, DVLA drivers licence summary as well as 2 additional proofs of address.

  • You can collect your van from us at the Wingbeat yard, an ideal jumping-off point for the highlands, lowlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Yorkshire and the Lake District. Or you can opt for our concierge service and be collected from (and returned to) The Gyle Centre in Edinburgh. The cost of concierge service is £150

    Wingbeat offers free on-site parking for those leaving a car with us. The car will be kept under cover with CCTV on the driveway but left at the owner’s risk.

  • Yes, we can help design your trip. We have some great standard routes and we can work with you on personalised routes by separate arrangement.