Open Road Scotland Tours
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brian h
Lincoln, UK9 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
I wanted to do something special for my wife’s 60th birthday and special it turned out to be thanks to Andy and John. From the moment I booked to the minute I dropped the van off the service was second to none.
Everything clearly explained in email with advice on getting to their location; I had asked to be picked up from Edinburgh and although they were happy to do it and could have taken a lot of money for the service, I was advised of cheaper options which were just as easy.
Checkpoint calls on the day to coordinate arrival times, everything was covered
We hired an Islander for a week in skye and it didn’t disappoint. Big enough for the two of us and small enough to get along some dubious back roads and really comfortable
If you are thinking of comparing this company with anybody remember that everything is included in the price, which is not the case with many others, in addition to that you can’t put a price on the care and attention these people provide.
Will we return to Skye? Yes
Will we use Open road Scotland again? Absolutely, wouldn’t even think of going anywhere else!
Thanks to both of you for a very memorable trip.
10 stars from us
Ps
Loved the chat about (and look at) your bikes! 👍🏻
Everything clearly explained in email with advice on getting to their location; I had asked to be picked up from Edinburgh and although they were happy to do it and could have taken a lot of money for the service, I was advised of cheaper options which were just as easy.
Checkpoint calls on the day to coordinate arrival times, everything was covered
We hired an Islander for a week in skye and it didn’t disappoint. Big enough for the two of us and small enough to get along some dubious back roads and really comfortable
If you are thinking of comparing this company with anybody remember that everything is included in the price, which is not the case with many others, in addition to that you can’t put a price on the care and attention these people provide.
Will we return to Skye? Yes
Will we use Open road Scotland again? Absolutely, wouldn’t even think of going anywhere else!
Thanks to both of you for a very memorable trip.
10 stars from us
Ps
Loved the chat about (and look at) your bikes! 👍🏻
Written 22 May 2021
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Karen C
Glasgow, UK6 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
We have just returned from our first motor home holiday - and can’t recommend Open Road Scotland highly enough!
On collecting the van, we were given detailed explanations about how everything worked. The van was spotless and had absolutely everything in it that we needed for our week’s trip. We had a wonderful week in Fort William, Skye, Applecross, Aviemore and the Trossachs and were so lucky with the weather. We would most definitely book a motor home with Open Road Scotland in the future as well as recommend to our friends and family.
On collecting the van, we were given detailed explanations about how everything worked. The van was spotless and had absolutely everything in it that we needed for our week’s trip. We had a wonderful week in Fort William, Skye, Applecross, Aviemore and the Trossachs and were so lucky with the weather. We would most definitely book a motor home with Open Road Scotland in the future as well as recommend to our friends and family.
Written 17 October 2020
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John B
London, UK11 contributions
Aug 2019
I can't rate Open Road Scotland highly enough, Andy and his friendly team make the hire effortless, everything is included from bedding to pots, pans and cooking/heating gas. All the vans and motorhomes are new in 2018, spotless and cared for, and a joy to drive. "Thanks, Guys"
Written 20 July 2020
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Antony N
3 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
In one word, Awesome!! What can I say about open road. These guys know exactly what you want, and they deliver it. The customer service is 1st class. Andrew is brilliant from the moment you meet him until you drive away in these fantastic motorhome's. Absolutely blown away by the staff members to. These guys showed care and were genuinely passionate about showing us everything on the motorhome before setting off. Definitely an experience I will be doing again. See you soon Open Road.
Written 6 September 2021
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Adventurer562188
2 contributions
Aug 2019
Last summer we rented one of Andy's smaller motorhomes and travelled the Outer Hebrides, from Barra to the Butt of Lewis. What a memorable and magical journey made possible by having a great van to live in and it's so easy to drive. When the weather turns (as it inevitably does in Scotland) running for cover to a cosy van with heating and getting the kettle on is just fab. Excellent company - immaculate van.
Written 13 June 2020
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Sue Turner
Warwickshire, UK12 contributions
Sept 2020
You did it again, Andy ! Couldn’t keep away, second trip in eighteen months ... so a big ‘thank you’ to you a Jon for making our trip hassle free (apart from a blown fuse on the second day which was sorted out via email immediately).
Weather was a little different from February 2019 when the sun shone every day .
My twin sister and husband joined us in their motorhome as we did the NC 500. The weather apart from the first couple of days was good for this time of year, middle of September !
We travelled around 850 miles & included a return trip to the Isle of Skye. Pick our favourite place ... we can’t as the scenery was amazing !
Andy, we cant praise you enough for your excellent service, Jon too.
We both would like to ‘thank you’ once again for making it a very memorable trip and who knows we may see you again in the not too distant future.
Kindest regards
Sue & John Turner
Weather was a little different from February 2019 when the sun shone every day .
My twin sister and husband joined us in their motorhome as we did the NC 500. The weather apart from the first couple of days was good for this time of year, middle of September !
We travelled around 850 miles & included a return trip to the Isle of Skye. Pick our favourite place ... we can’t as the scenery was amazing !
Andy, we cant praise you enough for your excellent service, Jon too.
We both would like to ‘thank you’ once again for making it a very memorable trip and who knows we may see you again in the not too distant future.
Kindest regards
Sue & John Turner
Written 1 October 2020
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Christina P
Wooler, UK27 contributions
Oct 2020
Highly recommended professional and friendly company. This was our second time hiring a motorhome from Open Road Scotland and we received excellent service again. Great welcome from Andy and Jon. The van was impeccably clean and equipped with everything we could possibly need. Really happy that the vehicles have no branding, makes a big difference. The Islander was perfect for two and handles really well on the single track roads. Loved Wester Ross and Sutherland, such a stunning part of the world. Spent the long drive home from Glasgow planning our next trip and will definitely use Open Road again. Thank you Andy and Jon.
Written 9 November 2020
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carbfarm
Ingham, Australia40 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Andy was a great tour guide for our day trip out of Greenock. Knowledgeable guide and very approachable making us feel comfortable and welcome as soon as he picked us up from our cruise ship. Highly recommended 👍🏼👍🏼
Written 5 June 2023
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Celia Bowring
1 contribution
Oct 2020
Andy and Jon thank you for the personal kind assistance all through from booking even to dropoff at airport. We had the trip of a lifetime - no kidding! Weather gorgeous unexpected for Oct. Scenery beyond wonderful. Our VW van was perfect for two. So well designed and easy to drive. We will be back. Cannot recommend Open Road highly enough. Thank you
Written 9 October 2020
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Rach C
2 contributions
Aug 2020
Just arrived back from an amazing 4 day hire of a Campervan with Open Road Scotland. High recommend! Spotlessly clean van, everything on board that you need, even Washing Up liquid! Staff extremely helpful and very friendly. Open Road Scotland made our trip North to Durness and back a joy, I am now a complete Campervan Addict!
Written 12 August 2020
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Can you help me for 1 day open road trip. I dont know whom to contact.
Written 3 September 2016
Ditto what the others have said...open roads Scotland....
Written 24 September 2016
Hello, I was on your website and tried to contract you but it doesn't seem to be working today. Can you provide an email address that I can use as I'm trying to book your service.
thanks,
Dan
Written 3 March 2016
I happened upon your web site on Trip Advisor and am contacting you in the hopes that you'll be able to offer some advice and guidance. My daughter is having her 30th birthday next month and has decided that she would like to see Scotland. I realize that we are trying to put this together on extremely short notice, and our options will probably be very limited, but as neither of us has ever been to Scotland before, I am at a loss as to where to even begin. We have taken the step of making flight reservations, and creating a list of what she wants to see and do. We arrive in Glasgow on September 17 at 6:55 AM. She would like to go to the Highland Games in Invercharron on Saturday, September 19. After that, she is primarily interested in the Highland scenery with maybe a distillery thrown in. We're looking to spend a week, more or less in Scotland.
Again, I would appreciate any input you can provide on how to make this happen, and I thank you for your help.
Written 24 August 2015
Hi Kathy, many thanks for your contact email. We can certainly put together a bespoke itinerary for you and your daughter for your visit to Scotland. We could build a tour based on your proposed visit to the Invercharron Highland games to also take in some days touring the stunning scenery of the north west highlands. You could perhaps bookend this with a stay in our capital city Edinburgh.
Our rate for this type of trip is £490 for full day driver guide service. All tours are guided either by myself or my partner at Open Road Tours Peter McShane who is a very experienced driver guide. Your vehicle would be an Volkswagen Shuttle SE which is a high end people carrier vehicle. Our VW's feature comfortable seating, panoramic privacy windows, air conditioned climate control and complimentary onboard water bottles and soft drinks.
If you are interested in discussing further then I suggest we have a discussion on the phone and I can get a better idea of what you require, before putting together a itinerary proposal.
Kind Regards
Andy McCluskey
Written 24 August 2015
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