Is this the first real independent “Aire” in the UK! (1 Viewer)

[Littlewheels]

I think the owner should be applauded as he’s meeting the requirements of Motorhomes passing right by his door.
A familiar sight for all us with experience French Aires etc but very much needed in the UK, Spend the night or Drop your waste and top up with water.
Please no comments on “ l won’t spend £10 to park up” you don’t have to just drive past.

Campervan Facilities from Nc500 to the isle of Skye | Auchtertyre Farm Parking

Auchtertyre farm parking - Motorhome and Campervan safe offroad overnight parking ideal for touring the Isle of Skye or coming off the west side of the NC500 tour

www.overnightparking.co.uk

 

[ManTheVan]

Saw this originally via CAMPRA and really applaud the initiative. We would certainly make a point of staying at the farm when we’re next in the area.

 

[The Wino]

Sounds good. There needs to be something in it for the local economy for us to be welcomed.

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[CWH]

I don't think she is the first (I could be wrong, I often am!) but by golly she's got it right! and what a beautiful location it is, with easy access, and ideally situated if you're coming to Skye or going up the tourist route via Strathcarron.
I think it took about 3 weeks from her first enquiry to having the place ready to go.

So that's true get-up-and-go but also quick and positive action from Highland Council which, after last year's fiasco, is backing any and all sensible initiatives to manage and support this year's anticipated m/h & campervan tourist influx. They are working well with CAMpRA and accepting lots of useful information and advice, and are to be praised for their approach.

 

[chaser]

It looks very nice but it's not an Aire it's just a campsite on a farm.

 

[Littlewheels]

Sounds good. There needs to be something in it for the local economy for us to be welcomed.

I think in this particular instance it being on the NC500 and many local to the route having a negative on Motorhomes generally that seeing some organization in tackling the previous and still lack of facilities on the route will encourage more Aires and a feel good factor for said locals.

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[OnlyJen]

Excellent. No need to book, just turn up and pay. The difference between a campsite and Aire.

 

[Littlewheels]

It looks very nice but it's not an Aire it's just a campsite on a farm.

It wouldn’t nessasarily be my choice as we have experienced so many fabulous ones over the Channel,however,l have stayed so many times on similar Aires that offer nothing more than 4m wide parking space when l have had no other choice.
It offers nothing more than an overnight stop and a service point,it’s not a Campsite, it’s clearly an Aire.

 

[CWH]

It looks very nice but it's not an Aire it's just a campsite on a farm.

... and she has never referred to it as an aire, she's always called it 'overnight parking and facilities for self contained motorhomes'.

Highland Council are promoting the development of a network of locations that they are considering calling an Airidh (rough equivalent in Scottish Gaelic of aire).

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[chaser]

It is a typical britstops or France passion, in which it's brilliant, but its still not an Aire.

 

[CWH]

... but whatever anybody calls it (a rose???) it's going to be useful and I hope she has a good experience

 

[Potty]

It is a typical britstops or France passion, in which it's brilliant, but its still not an Aire.

What, please is your definition of an aire?

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[Cal54]

I couldn’t care a toss what it is called and does it really matter? The facility to dump and replenish AND stay overnight is a real bonus. I wish the family every success and hope more locations across the whole of the UK become
available.

 

[Minxy]

It is a typical britstops or France passion, in which it's brilliant, but its still not an Aire.

Why isn't it an aire? It provides parking just for MHs so isn't a campsite as they don't have this restriction normally, it also has servicing facilities which some aires don't have. Oh and you can just call in and do your services if you wish, just like an aire.

What makes it NOT an aire?

This is a great facility for MHers in an area where it could be difficult to get them otherwise so I'm at a loss to know why you are trying to 'pick holes' in the name of it!

 

[chaser]

What, please is your definition of an aire?

An Aire is a parking space in a town or village provided for motorhomes to park, either free or a small charge for the benefit of the community.
This is just parking in a field for the benefit of one person.
There are thousands of similar CLS that do the same thing, but none of them are Aires.

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[phase3begins]

Some people are just naturally ‘glass completely empty’

 

[chaser]

Some people are just naturally ‘glass completely empty’

I am not knocking this, it sounds just the sort of thing we need, just the terminology, it is not an Aire.

 

[chaser]

You can stay at Jim place for a tenner but I'm sure he doesn't call it an Aire.

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[Janine]

You can stay at Jim place for a tenner but I'm sure he doesn't call it an Aire.

But I am pretty sure that you can't just turn up without booking....

 

[olley]

Why does it matter? That which we call a rose by Any Other Name would smell as sweet.”

 

[tomm]

I don't think she is the first (I could be wrong, I often am!) but by golly she's got it right! and what a beautiful location it is, with easy access, and ideally situated if you're coming to Skye or going up the tourist route via Strathcarron.
I think it took about 3 weeks from her first enquiry to having the place ready to go.

So that's true get-up-and-go but also quick and positive action from Highland Council which, after last year's fiasco, is backing any and all sensible initiatives to manage and support this year's anticipated m/h & campervan tourist influx. They are working well with CAMpRA and accepting lots of useful information and advice, and are to be praised for their approach.

It really looks like Highland Council along wth CAMpRA ,Forestry and Land Scotland,The Scottish Tourist Board ,The road to the isles initiative for park up facilities, as well as numerous other Local Councils are all getting onside with providing facilities for motorhomers.

I really hope commercial " vested interest " individuals and old boy networks are firmly put in and kept in their place with regard to not being given free reign to interfere in all of these positive initiatives ........I think for example , the Forestry and Land sleepover scheme can possibly be taken as the vested interest crowd being put in their place and basically shut out.

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[CWH]

I think for example , the Forestry and Land sleepover scheme can possibly be taken as the vested interest crowd being put in their place and basically shut out

Still only termed a 'trial' so far ... Cracking good scheme though!

 

[Minxy]

An Aire is a parking space in a town or village provided for motorhomes to park, either free or a small charge for the benefit of the community.
This is just parking in a field for the benefit of one person.
There are thousands of similar CLS that do the same thing, but none of them are Aires.

Ah, I've got it now, it's because the income is going to the landowner rather than the local authority, nothing to do with facility itself. In which case it is a private aire.

 

[PP Bear]

Just sent a message saying thank you from us all.

To be applauded in my mind and definitely on the list of places to stop when I’m up there again

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[Potty]

An Aire is a parking space in a town or village provided for motorhomes to park, either free or a small charge for the benefit of the community.
This is just parking in a field for the benefit of one person.
There are thousands of similar CLS that do the same thing, but none of them are Aires.

French “Aire” = English “Area”. ”Aire de campingcar” = “Motorhome Area”, any area designated solely for motorhomes. Have stopped on many that are not in villages Or for the benefit of the local community.

 

[Potty]

Just sent a message saying thank you from us all.

To be applauded in my mind and definitely on the list of places to stop when I’m up there again

Have already done this via CAMPRA as I have been following this since Holly’s first post on there asking for advice. Good luck to her and will certainly be visiting if circumstances allow us to get up there.

 

[Minxy]

Just sent a message saying thank you from us all.

To be applauded in my mind and definitely on the list of places to stop when I’m up there again

I was gonna do that too but thought others might so didn't want them to be bombarded with messages! Are they on facebook?

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[Potty]

I was gonna do that too but thought others might so didn't want them to be bombarded with messages! Are they on facebook?

Yes, Holly Philp the owner is on face book.

 

[Minxy]

Yes, Holly Philp the owner is on face book.

Thanks, found them and put a message on there, link below for anyone else who wants to do one.

 

[chaser]

I honestly don't see why everyone is so worked up about this place, we have been parking in farmers fields for donkeys years, how is it different from when you see a sign camping at the side of the road outside a farm.

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