{"id":4007,"date":"2016-01-21T16:53:55","date_gmt":"2016-01-21T15:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thewhiskylady.net\/?p=4007"},"modified":"2016-01-21T16:53:55","modified_gmt":"2016-01-21T15:53:55","slug":"a-winter-roadtrip-in-scotland-with-rockinvans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thewhiskylady.net\/a-winter-roadtrip-in-scotland-with-rockinvans\/","title":{"rendered":"A Wintery Roadtrip in Scotland with Rockinvans"},"content":{"rendered":"

As you may have noticed, I had the chance to spend 10 beautiful days touring Scotland with some friends over the festive season.<\/p>\n

It was actually the first time I got to travel around the country during wintertime and I was more than excited to discover the colder visage of what I like to call my “home away from home”.<\/p>\n

This wintery break lead us to Glasgow, Inverness, Ullapool, Thurso, Aberdeen and Edinburgh, following the below itinerary:<\/p>\n

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And what best way to make the most out of this experience than riding the Scottish routes in a stylish and oh-so-comfy turnkey campervan. This convenient solution allowed us to stop wherever we wanted for a quick nap\/snack\/deer-watching-session or whatever you feel like stopping for. See, there’s really nothing like a homemade Orkney cheddar sandwich (along with an ale from the Black Isle Brewery…)<\/em> on Durness beach, fighting the strong winds and watching the crashing waves…<\/p>\n

The awesome chaps from Rockin Vans<\/a> got just the right, perfectly-convenient campervans for those kinds of trips, even providing you with all the necessary equipment so that you don’t have to pack like you’re moving out or worry about bringing a blanket, pillow, towels, dishes… [Yes, the campervan even comes with a cheese grater for your Orkney Cheddar sandwich]<\/em><\/p>\n

I tend to be a bit of a\u00a0 pain in the ass<\/del> “comfort freak” and sleeping in a campervan, especially in wintertime, has never been my go-to choice when it comes to travel accommodation (I’d rather pick the charming B&B with a view and homemade scones for breakfast)<\/em> but I must admit I was litterally blown away by the amount of comfort and convenience in such a tiny space (mind you, I could even fit my luggage without having anything else to carry on my knees…)<\/em><\/p>\n

Want to cook yourself an omelette at 3.00 in the morning in Glencoe? You can! Want to wash your dishes with a view over the world-famous Loch Ness? Damn you can (probably the most enjoyable dish washing session you’ll ever experience…)!<\/em><\/p>\n

As there were 6 of us, we rented two campervans but one can perfectly suit 4 people as there are 2 double beds per van. Do not hesitate to visit Rockin Vans’ official website for more information!<\/a><\/p>\n

Here’s a few pictures from our trip:<\/em><\/p>\n

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Well, it’s time for me to share some yummy spots we visited along the way to quench our whisky\/beer thirst or simply indulge with some fine\/hearty but still fr**king tasty Scottish cuisine!<\/p>\n

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Glasgow<\/strong> : Oran Mor<\/a> for a holy dram in a majestic setting<\/p>\n

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Address : <\/span>Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8QX, UK
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Tel :<\/span>+44 141 357 6200<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Inverness :<\/strong> Hootananny<\/a> for some live music<\/p>\n

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Address : <\/span>67 Church St, Inverness, Inverness-Shire IV1 1ES, UK<\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Tel :<\/span>+44 1463 233651<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Loch Lomond Area :<\/strong> The Drovers Inn<\/a> for some haggis, neeps and tatties in a spooky haunted house<\/p>\n

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Address : <\/span>Inverarnan, North Loch Lomond G83 7DX, UK
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Tel :<\/span>+44 1301 704234<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Aberdeen<\/strong> : The CASC Bar<\/a> for artisan beers, whiskies, tapas and cigars in a relaxed atmosphere<\/p>\n

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Address : <\/span>Stirling St, Aberdeen, Aberdeen City AB11 6ND, UK
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Tel :<\/span>+44 1224 212373<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Edinburgh :<\/strong> The Bow Bar for some fine whiskies in the picturesque Old Town<\/p>\n

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Address : <\/span>80 W Bow, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH1 2HH, UK
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EXTRA:<\/strong> Touring Speyside? Stop at The Speyside Centre<\/a> for some quintessential Scottish souvenirs and a venison casserole at the Clootie Dumpling Restaurant<\/a> [The Speyside Centre is also home to The Whisky Lounge<\/a>, providing whisky tastings and events in a cosy, elegant and Chesterfield-sofa-fuelled atmosphere]\n

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