Explore the magic of Scotland with McHaggis... Our trusty toy-box on wheels for "Outdoor Boys Fire Pit", adventures with the kids.
Having owned two, six birth motor-homes and travelled extensively in Scotland we wanted a van for:
- 🔥 ADVENTURES - Getting back to nature with fires, whittling sticks & marshmallows. (NOTE: the van is NOT a 4WD or designed for off-road-ing 🙏)
- 🥷🏽 STEALTH - Discreet camping by design
- 🕺 EASY - To drive, park, LEZ compliant, seating 5 securely.
- 🫶 WARM & COSY - Heating, heavy insulation, blackouts and a deep memory foam mattress
- 🪄 GARAGE - Secure the toys (I kitesurf, snowkite, foil and wing-foil - If you are qualified, I can help with gear :-) and local spots
With these needs in mind, me and my three teenage boys lovingly created our dream adventure bus... McHaggis was born.
🫖 The thing that makes me smile most about McHaggis (ex National Rail Welfare van) is the onboard electric water boiler which is activated by the quick flick of a switch even whilst driving. Easy pit stops like you can never imagine... TEA/COFFEE Anyone?
🚀 OUR MISSION -To facilitate your BEST ADVENTURES and capture memories to last a lifetime.
- Imagine passing a Loch on a calm, low wind day, pulling out the SUP's or bikes and exploring... or,
- lighting fires with a Bear Grylls striker and everything you need for delicious marshmallows and sunset BBQ's.
🦥 The rear bed is massive, great for lazing/lounging. Comfortably sleeps 2 adults and 2 medium sized ones. We use an airbed on the floor to sleep our 5th or if staying longer pop up the inflatable tent.
💩 The van comes with a potty loo for emergencies, we generally use cafes, sports centres and campsites as needed for showering. The van has a hot water and bowl housed in the rear van doors. Spot the photo of the rear doors and blue bowl.
🍳 Has a fridge freezer, cooker, microwave, gas single stove, electrics, USB and if desired Gas BBQ. The sound system is pretty good and the van comes with a boom box. The van has a the high.
📏The van is 5.4M long meaning it's easy to park in a regular car parking space and has exterior LED lights on all sides plus a reversing camera which makes things easier still.
It drives like a car, has cruise control and averages circa 35mpg. It is perfect for the narrow S500 roads and does not stick out like a tourists sore thumb.
🚢 This size/combo is perfect for the Highland and Island ferries which are tremendous value/low cost and well worth using. You will see some of the most pristine, white sand beaches using Calmac and I would strongly recommend an 'island hoping' pass.
If you are short on time a trip from Wyemss to Bute via Calmac is well worth visiting. Easy overnight, wild camping at Ettrick Bay a joy with the cafe nearby.
🤸 Add ons... Optional cost items as desired:
- 4 Man inflatable tent,
- 2 boogie boards, wetsuits, life jackets,
- Stand Up Paddle Boards,
- Bikes,
- Surfboard.
- Kites and wings
🏴 We are located in the fabulous, West End of Glasgow. Turn left onto Great Western Road and it's 30 mins drive to Loch Lomond, Duck Bay.
- Arrive by train or plane to Glasgow and jump in a cab/Uber to ours.
- Arrive by plane to Edinburgh and jump on the frequent buses to Glasgow main bus terminal and jump in a cab/Uber to us.
- We will get you away as soon as we can, often before 3pm if we can.
- Glasgow is a wonderful city and well worth exploring. Definitely recommend you add a day/night here.
- We have free on street parking over the road. At a small extra cost we can park you in our garage.
👍 If you are planning an adventure, ping me for ideas.