SEC | Holiday Park Scene Magazine

Border Caravans has been unveiled as the headline sponsor of the 2025 Scottish Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Show, set to take place from February 6-9 at the SEC Glasgow. In a ground-breaking move, the company will debut the show’s first-ever accessible lodge, created in partnership with Love Holiday Homes.

The bespoke lodge, designed as a prototype for future builds, features wider corridors, sliding internal doors, and ramped balcony access, setting a new standard for inclusivity in the holiday home industry. Jillyanne Glen, Show Manager, praised Border Caravans’ commitment to innovation: “The accessible lodge exemplifies inclusivity, and we hope it inspires others in the industry to prioritize accessibility in their designs.”

Alongside the lodge, this year’s event will feature family-friendly attractions like a climbing wall and a popular farmer’s market offering local produce. Dale Gifford, Company Director at Border Caravans, said: “This lodge represents a shift toward creating spaces that truly welcome everyone. We’re thrilled to showcase it as part of our first year as headline sponsor.”

Border Caravans operates four award-winning parks in Scotland, offering holiday homes, hot tub lodges, and unique amenities such as a clay pigeon shooting ground and music festival. Tickets & more information for Scotland’s largest holiday home event are available now at CaravanShowScotland.com.

SCOTS EMBRACE ‘SLOWCATIONS’

SCOTTISH CARAVAN, Motorhome and Holiday Home Show visitors could choose from a selection of almost 200 vehicles and over 30 different travel brands.

The Scottish Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Show returned this February at the SEC, Glasgow, to help Scots embrace ‘slowcations’, the hottest travel trend for 2024. With a selection of almost 200 vehicles and over 30 different travel brands to select from, visitors to this year’s show could pick their chosen mode of transport, equipment and all the trimmings for their next getaway.

With searches for ‘slow life’ up 60% on Pinterest, experts have touted ‘slowcations’ as the next craze for people looking to take a load off. According to a new Pinterest trend report, booking flights to exotic countries and packed-full itineraries of sight-seeing are dropping in popularity, with people opting for more laid-back breaks closer to home.

Jillyanne Glen, Scottish Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Show, said: “People are using their time away differently now – it’s not just about sun, it’s about flexibility, adventure, wellness and doing exactly what suits them and when. “What’s more, we’re seeing people pull away from relying on flights to get them where they want to be and are taking things into their own hands, opting for alternative modes of transport, as well as holiday homes and camping sites across Scotland’s beautiful landscape.

“The show was back this year for its 37th year, once again giving people who are looking for more versatility in their travel an amazing range of top quality products to explore. Our exhibitors are experts in their field, and are always super knowledgeable and helpful, ready to advise new and returning visitors.”

Returning for this year were long standing exhibitors include BC Motorhomes, Argyll Holidays a regular exhibitor who will be showcasing what they have in store for 2024 as well as Willerby, another show regular and leading caravan and campervan manufacturer.

New exhibitors included Barefoot Caravans, a unique new curved caravan design that’s as chic as it is practical; Motorhome World, for those looking for a second hand motorhome to start their new adventure; Bradcot Awnings who is expert at providing awnings for caravans giving extra comfort for those all important trips; and Woodside Luxury Lodges, stunning holiday homes just outside St Andrews looking over the Eden Estuary.