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A potential site for overnight parking of campervans on the Northumberland coast is being investigated.
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A potential site for overnight parking of campervans on the Northumberland coast is being investigated.
Potential campervan site identified on Northumberland coast at Amble in bid to address overnight parking issues
16 Feb 2021
New facilities installed to improve visitor experience in Mallaig
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New facilities installed to improve visitor experience in Mallaig
New high-quality toilet facilities to help improve the provision for motorhomes overnighting in Mallaig are one step closer following installation of the building in the town.
16 Feb 2021
Your Views Wanted On Motorhomes Parking Overnight On Fylde Council Car Parks
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Your Views Wanted On Motorhomes Parking Overnight On Fylde Council Car Parks
Fylde Council are currently considering a proposal to adjust the existing scheme that allows motorhomes to park overnight on Council-owned car parks. The Council would like to hear your opinions on this change.
16 Feb 2021
Scotland’s most famous glen to receive funding to improve visitor experience
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Scotland’s most famous glen to receive funding to improve visitor experience
If you love Glencoe and Glen Etive, you’ll be pleased to hear that a project which aims to empower tourists to explore the Glens responsibly is set to receive vital funding to help balance the needs of visitors, local people and the landscape.
22 Feb 2021
Portumna points the way in facilities for campers
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Portumna points the way in facilities for campers
Build it, they will come! Portumna has shown the way, and it works. The shared services at the marina & motorhome park work very well.
22 Feb 2021
Former Exmouth lorry park could become site for motorhomes and campervans
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Former Exmouth lorry park could become site for motorhomes and campervans
Exmouth’s former lorry park, overlooking the Exe Estuary, could become a dedicated location for motorhomes and camper van pitches.
4 Mar 2021
Campervan and motorhome site plan for Golspie Business Park
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Campervan and motorhome site plan for Golspie Business Park
A COUPLE’S plan to set up a campervan and motorhome site at Golspie’s business park is “progressing nicely”, Golspie Community Council has been told.
16 Feb 2021
A Potential Aire for Arisaig
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A Potential Aire for Arisaig
The project we are working on will create an “aire” (a motorhome service area) on the outskirts of the village, a ten minute walk from the centre.
5 Mar 2021
Aberdour and North Queensferry: Pilot scheme for motorhomes facilities set-up
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Aberdour and North Queensferry: Pilot scheme for motorhomes facilities set-up
There have been tourists wild-camping in Silver Sands woods leaving a mess and even defecating. Now, a pilot scheme has been set up in Fife to provide facilities for motorhomes following a huge increase in popularity of “staycations”.
2 Sep 2021
Motorhome parking trial in Northumberland ruled out for this summer on legal advice
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Motorhome parking trial in Northumberland ruled out for this summer on legal advice
The possibility of allowing overnight parking for motorhomes in some Northumberland car parks has been ruled out for this summer.
4 Aug 2021