Go Explore Scotland motorhome hire UK, Glasgow

Q: Where is the Go Explore Scotland depot?

The only depot in our data is in Glasgow, at 253 Blairtummock Road, in the Easter Queenslie industrial estate (G33 4ED), east of the city. It is not at an airport: from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport, you need to allow for a taxi or public transport. The address and pick-up time are repeated in the offer details.

Q: Can I travel with a dog with Go Explore Scotland?

Three versions are labelled “Pet Friendly”: the MacBeth van, the Bruce low-profile and the Munro overcab. Their name indicates that they are designed to accommodate a pet, but the exact terms, such as the number of animals allowed or any cleaning fees, are to be read in each offer. If your companion is coming along, book one of these versions directly.

Q: Which Go Explore Scotland model should I choose?

For two, the Brodie and Harris vans stay compact on single track roads. The MacBeth has four seats but two berths, while the Outlander, thanks to its pop-top roof, offers four. The Wallace (four berths) and Bruce (five) low-profiles give more space, and the Munro overcabs take up to six travellers.

Q: How much does a Go Explore Scotland hire cost?

The price of a Go Explore Scotland hire varies with the season, the length of the trip and the vehicle chosen, from the two-seat van to the six-seat overcab. To find out the exact amount, run a CoolDrive search with your dates and number of travellers: the price shown includes mandatory fees, and you can compare the available models side by side before booking.

Q: What mileage is included with Go Explore Scotland?

The mileage included is specified in each Go Explore Scotland offer: read it before booking, along with any fees per additional kilometre. A loop combining the North Coast 500, the Isle of Skye and the Cairngorms from Glasgow quickly adds up to long distances. Bear in mind that roads in the north-west are slow going: plan short stages rather than long days at the wheel.

The rental company

Go Explore Scotland, a rental company based in Glasgow

Go Explore Scotland rents campervans and motorhomes from Glasgow, in the Easter Queenslie industrial estate, east of the city. It is its only depot in our data: the offers recorded all start from there, so a round trip is a must. From Glasgow, Loch Lomond, Glencoe and the road to the western isles are a few hours’ drive at most.

The fleet bears Scottish names: Brodie, Harris, Haggis and MacBeth vans, Outlander pop-top vans, Wallace and Bruce low-profiles, and Munro overcabs with up to six seats. Of 23 models, 11 have an automatic gearbox, and three versions are labelled “Pet Friendly”. According to the rental company’s presentation, each vehicle has a kitchen and a living area, and its team is happy to advise on routes.

As for terms, the mileage included and the excess amount are specified in each offer: read them before booking.

Our verdict: a Scotland specialist, with vehicle sizes for every group, many automatic versions and models advertised for travelling with a pet. Limits: a single depot, far from the airports, no return to another city in our data and an excess to cover on your credit card.

Rental company profile

Go Explore Scotland in detail: what you need to know

The key facts to decide whether Go Explore Scotland suits your trip.

General information

Rental company: Go Explore Scotland · company based in Glasgow
Vehicle types: Vans, pop-tops, low-profiles, overcabs · from two to six berths
Model families: Brodie, Harris, Haggis, MacBeth, Outlander, Wallace, Bruce, Munro · 23 models and variants listed
Transmission: Manual or automatic · 11 automatic models, 12 manual

Rental conditions

Minimum age: Specified in each offer · as are the required years of licence
Licence: Category B in general · check the gross weight of the Munro overcabs in the offer
Mileage: Specified in each offer · to read before booking, along with any fees
Excess: Shown in each offer · amount to check before booking
Security deposit: Depending on the offer · amount and payment method shown before booking
Return: In Glasgow · only one depot in our data
Ferries to the islands or Ireland: To check · authorised destinations listed in the terms

Insurance and extras

Insurance: Included with an excess · cover detailed in each offer
Pets: “Pet Friendly” versions · MacBeth, Bruce and Munro; terms in the offer
Layout: Kitchen and living area · according to the rental company’s presentation; inventory in the offer
Travel advice: Offered by the rental company’s team · routes and stopovers in Scotland

Network and availability

Depot: Glasgow, Easter Queenslie · 253 Blairtummock Road, G33 4ED
Airport: No airport depot · plan a transfer to the east of Glasgow
Presence: United Kingdom only · no other location in our data
Regions within reach: Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Skye, Highlands · north and west of Glasgow

The fleet

Go Explore Scotland vehicles in the United Kingdom

Models offered by the rental company. Not all of them are available at every branch: the search form shows availability and prices.

C-class motorhome

Campervan

Low-profile motorhome

Pop-top van

Observed prices

Prices recorded at Go Explore Scotland in the United Kingdom

Vehicle	Winter January
Campervan	from €96/day median €96/day
Low-profile motorhome	from €96/day median €96/day
Large motorhome	from €96/day median €96/day

Daily prices recorded at Go Explore Scotland on October 21, 2026 for a 14-day rental from its branches in the United Kingdom: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €2,381.

Branches

Go Explore Scotland branches in the United Kingdom

Glasgow

Go Explore Scotland Ltd

253 Blairtummock Rd, Easter Queenslie Industrial Estate, G33 4ED Glasgow

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Comparison

Go Explore Scotland compared with other rental companies in the United Kingdom

Our comparison of the country's rental companies: each has its strengths depending on your trip.

Rental company	Vehicles	Mileage	Best for
Go Explore Scotland	Vans, pop-tops, low-profiles and overcabs (Brodie, Outlander, Wallace, Bruce, Munro…)	Depending on the offer	Many automatic and “Pet Friendly” versions, 1 departure city
McRent	Vans, low-profiles and large motorhomes (Urban, UK-Camper, Compact, Comfort, Family)	Unlimited in 100% of offers recorded	6 departure cities, Erwin Hymer Group models
Anywhere Campers	Adria, Carado and Sunlight motorhomes and vans	Unlimited in 100% of offers recorded	23 departure cities, automatic versions

Our view

Go Explore Scotland: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?

Go Explore Scotland is ideal if…

You are heading for the Highlands and the western isles: Glasgow is a convenient starting point
You prefer an automatic gearbox to get used to driving on the left
Your dog is coming along: three “Pet Friendly” versions exist
You are looking for a low-profile in a “Twin Bed” version, from Wallace or Bruce
You are looking for a pop-top van that sleeps four, like the Outlander
There are five or six of you: Bruce low-profiles and Munro overcabs have the room

Go Explore Scotland is not ideal if…

Your trip starts in London or the south of England
You want to drop off the vehicle in a city other than Glasgow
You want to pick up the motorhome as soon as you get off the plane
You would rather start your trip in Edinburgh or Inverness

Practical tips

Our tips for booking with Go Explore Scotland

Plan the journey to Easter Queenslie

The depot is in an industrial estate in the east of Glasgow, not at an airport or in the city centre. Note the exact address (253 Blairtummock Road, G33 4ED), check the key handover time in the offer and book a taxi from your hotel or the airport, especially if you land the same day.
Choose a vehicle size suited to single track roads

In north-west Scotland and on the islands, many roads have only one lane with places to pull in, the passing places. Brodie and Harris vans or a Wallace Compact are easier to manoeuvre there than a Munro overcab.
Be ready for midges in summer

From June to August, these tiny biting flies swarm in the west and the Highlands, especially at dusk and in calm weather. Bring a suitable repellent, keep the insect screens closed in the evening and choose pitches exposed to the wind.
Book the west coast ferries

For Mull, Islay or the Outer Hebrides, motorhome spaces go quickly in summer. First check in the offer’s terms that the crossing is allowed, then book your ferries as soon as your route is set.
Take your time over the vehicle inspection

At departure, walk around the vehicle with the agent, photograph any damage, test the heating, water and gas, and check the kitchen inventory. Save the assistance number in your phone before leaving Glasgow.

What travellers ask

Your questions about Go Explore Scotland

Where is the Go Explore Scotland depot?

The only depot in our data is in Glasgow, at 253 Blairtummock Road, in the Easter Queenslie industrial estate (G33 4ED), east of the city. It is not at an airport: from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport, you need to allow for a taxi or public transport. The address and pick-up time are repeated in the offer details.

Does Go Explore Scotland rent automatic motorhomes?

Yes: 11 of the 23 models listed have an automatic gearbox. They can be found in almost every family: the Haggis van, the MacBeth Automatic, the Outlander Premium pop-top, several Wallace and Bruce models, and the Munro Auto and Munro DeLuxe Automatic overcabs. A real comfort when you are discovering driving on the left and the narrow Highland roads at the same time.

Can I travel with a dog with Go Explore Scotland?

Three versions are labelled “Pet Friendly”: the MacBeth van, the Bruce low-profile and the Munro overcab. Their name indicates that they are designed to accommodate a pet, but the exact terms, such as the number of animals allowed or any cleaning fees, are to be read in each offer. If your companion is coming along, book one of these versions directly.

Which Go Explore Scotland model should I choose?

For two, the Brodie and Harris vans stay compact on single track roads. The MacBeth has four seats but two berths, while the Outlander, thanks to its pop-top roof, offers four. The Wallace (four berths) and Bruce (five) low-profiles give more space, and the Munro overcabs take up to six travellers.

How much does a Go Explore Scotland hire cost?

The price of a Go Explore Scotland hire varies with the season, the length of the trip and the vehicle chosen, from the two-seat van to the six-seat overcab. To find out the exact amount, run a CoolDrive search with your dates and number of travellers: the price shown includes mandatory fees, and you can compare the available models side by side before booking.

Verified customer reviews

They rented with Go Explore Scotland

4.3

818 reviews

Public rating of Go Explore Scotland

3.2/5 (62 reviews)

Trustpilot 3.2/5 62 reviews

Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.

Functional and easy-to-use application that meets expectations.

United Kingdom · Jul 2025

Trustpilot

1. The motorhome had neither a reversing alarm nor a rear camera. Essential for this type of vehicle. 2. There was no option to purchase insurance without a deductible. The options were either to take out an external one or to reduce it with Indie Campers. Additionally, in the case of the one rented in Scotland, we were informed at the last moment that no insurance covered the upper and lower parts of the sides... Incredible! We could crash it but not scratch it... 3. Regarding the rental in Dublin: a) The location is very far from the airport and much further from the city.

United Kingdom · Jun 2024

Trustpilot

Available team and very good service

Nicolas E.

United Kingdom · Jun 2024

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ — Go Explore Scotland motorhome hire in the United Kingdom

Why book Go Explore Scotland with CoolDrive?

A single CoolDrive search shows Go Explore Scotland alongside the other rental companies present in the United Kingdom, such as McRent or Anywhere Campers. The price shown includes mandatory fees, and you know the excess, mileage and depot address before paying. Our experts are on hand to help you choose the model that suits your Scottish tour.

What excess should I expect with Go Explore Scotland?

The excess amount appears in each Go Explore Scotland offer, before payment: take the time to read it for the model chosen. It is the maximum sum you would have to pay in the event of covered damage. Check that your credit card limit allows a possible security deposit to be blocked, and ask our experts whether there is an option to reduce this excess.

What mileage is included with Go Explore Scotland?

The mileage included is specified in each Go Explore Scotland offer: read it before booking, along with any fees per additional kilometre. A loop combining the North Coast 500, the Isle of Skye and the Cairngorms from Glasgow quickly adds up to long distances. Bear in mind that roads in the north-west are slow going: plan short stages rather than long days at the wheel.

Can I return the vehicle somewhere other than Glasgow?

Go Explore Scotland has only one depot in our data, in Glasgow: no offer recorded allows a return to another city. Plan a loop instead, for example Glasgow, Fort William, Skye, Inverness, then back via the Cairngorms and Perth. If your plans require a one-way hire, enter a different arrival city in the search to see which rental companies accept it.

Can I take a Go Explore Scotland motorhome on the ferry?

Crossings to the Hebrides, Orkney or Northern Ireland depend on the rental company’s terms: check in the offer whether they are allowed and covered by the insurance. The Isle of Skye, linked by a bridge, does not raise this question. In summer, the west coast ferries fill up quickly; our experts can ask the rental company before you book.

Which season should I choose for Scotland by motorhome?

From May to September, the days are long and most campsites are open. May is often one of the driest months and comes before the arrival of the midges, which are at their worst from June to August. September brings autumn colours and quieter roads. In winter, Highland weather becomes harsh and some campsites close: find out before you go.

About us

Hire a Go Explore Scotland motorhome with CoolDrive Nomad

With Go Explore Scotland, every trip begins in Glasgow, from where you quickly reach Loch Lomond, then the Trossachs, Glencoe and the west coast. The fleet, with names borrowed from Scottish history and landscapes, ranges from the two-seat Brodie van to the Munro overcab for six, by way of the Wallace and Bruce low-profiles and the Outlander pop-top van. Nearly half the models come with an automatic gearbox, three versions are advertised as “Pet Friendly” and the mileage included appears in the details of each offer.

On CoolDrive Nomad, you can compare Go Explore Scotland with McRent and Anywhere Campers, with a final price that includes mandatory fees. Our experts guide you on the vehicle size suited to single track roads, the best season and how to organise ferries. Enter your dates to see availability and prices.

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Go Explore Scotland motorhome hire in the United Kingdom