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Edinburgh , United Kingdom – Member since January 2021

We are Mandy and Graeme, living and working in Edinburgh Scotland’s beautiful capital. We are collecting camper vans after been bitten by the bug a few years ago . We have Ruby Red, Betty Blue, Arthur Black and Gretna Green so far and all for hire.

51 Reviews

David David
The experience with Graeme and Ruby was perfect. We had all we needed. The van was super comfortable. We will repeat for sure. August 2025
Anika Anika
I can’t even express enough how much we loved our trip with Ruby and how appreciative we are of Graeme! He answered all our questions prior to our trip and was so communicative. My husband is a large, 6’6 man and was able to comfortably drive Ruby with ease. We travelled almost 900 miles in just 5 days and Ruby was an absolute dream! Taking us everywhere we wanted to go without zero issues. Not only does the van drive great, but it was fully stocked with everything we may need while camping. The interior looked exactly like its photos and the bed was extremely comfortable! Many people commented how beautiful the van was whenever we parked with our doors open. Ruby truly felt like home, and a safe haven oasis during our travels. We felt so lucky by booking with Ruby and Graeme. Graeme truly has a heart of gold and made this process very easy. After returning the van, he even personally drove us to our hotel which wasn’t necessary, but so incredibly appreciated! He went above and beyond to ensure we felt comfortable and happy. If you’re on the fence about booking this van, DO IT! I have absolutely zero negative things to say about Ruby or Graeme, and would hire this van again in a heartbeat! July 2025
Wouter Wouter
We are very disappointed. This van is misrepresented on the web. it is unroadworthy and unsafe to be on the highway. goboony has also let us down. Before you book find out what happens when your van breaks down. You will most likely have to rent ( and pay upfront) a replacement vehicle (if owners get back at you promptly). Then when you are back home you can wait for 5 weeks or longer to get your refund. communication is poor and the process is lengthy. it seems to be designed to be difficult. We are in the process to take legal steps and we will never book with goboony or greame again May 2025
Response from Graeme Unfortunately the clutch broke, fortunately we have breakdown cover and had you back in an hour and i personally drove you about. In the UK we have strict safety tests for vehicles (MOT) which we pass every year BEFORE we can rent out Ruby. Goboony did everything possible to rent you another campervan the same day but yes unfortunately you need to pay for the new hire and be refunded for the old one, this you chose not to do.
David David

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Très bon moment passer dans le camion ruby de Graeme, Nous avons passer 6 jour sur les routes en ecosse entre edimbourg et portree c'était génial Le camion et confortable et pratique Graeme et très gentil et serviable Je suis très content d'avoir fait ça connaissance , tout c'est très bien passer . Je recommande ruby pour votre prochain voyage en ecosse May 2025
Alejandro Alejandro
Everything was very nice! The camper works good and the facilities are enough for a good trip. Also Graeme is a very nice person and helped us with everything we needed. April 2025
Georgia Georgia
We had a great time travelling the west of Scotland in Ruby! Ruby and Graeme took the stress out of travelling entirely, it felt like a luxurious holiday in ruby, and Graeme was so responsive and helpful ! Would recommend to anyone October 2024
Francesc Francesc
Great van and owner! Graeme was very supportive and kind. Red Ruby did match our expectations: it was good isolated and usefully furnitured and the engine did work fine. September 2024
Alexandre Alexandre
Ruby was well equiped and confortable, as pictured, and met our expectations! It took some time to get used to driving a big van on the narrow scottish roads, but we had a great experience nonetheless! Graeme was of great help when needed! August 2024
Michal Michal
Thank You for rent Camper for Us. Camper was very nice. Engine was strong and economic for such a big car. We have everything what we need during all tour. I can Highly recommend to rent Camper from Graeme :) With regards Michael with Family. June 2024
Yvane Yvane
Graeme made contact and van pick up very easy. We spent a lovely journey up to Isle of Skye with Gretna Green. Very well designed facilities. Thank you again Graeme for your kindness and for contributing in making this visit a beautiful memory! June 2024
Glenn Glenn
We are a couple from the Netherlands who flew to Scotland. My girlfriend and I spent 12 days on the road with this camper van, Arthur. Upon arrival, I noticed that Arthur looked much worse and more poorly maintained, both inside and out, than the advertisement suggested. However, at that moment, we had no choice but to accept it, as we otherwise wouldn't have had a camper at all. First, I want to say that Graeme, the owner, was incredibly friendly and gave a clear explanation about the van when we picked it up. During our trip, he was always helpful and responded quickly via WhatsApp. So, we are very satisfied with Graeme as a person. The van "Arthur" provided us with a pleasant holiday. We managed to overlook its shortcomings and had a wonderful time together. However, I want to provide an honest review of the van, which is different from what the advertisement suggests. Given the severity, I will start with the last day of our vacation. On the last day, we discovered a flat front tire in a parking lot. When I tried to replace it, the jack was not working, there was no wrench, and even worse, the tire was dangerously worn out. The tire was so worn that the metal wires were exposed, cutting my finger while I was changing the tire. I also checked the other tires, and the other front tire was also worn down to the metal. At that point, we still had a 1.5-hour drive to Edinburgh to reach the airport. This was the last straw for us. We had been living with all the other issues throughout the holiday, but I want to take this opportunity to address them. The lock on the driver's door does not work, so I had to exit through the passenger door to lock the driver's door. The lock on the sliding door did not work from the inside. This door can only be opened from the outside, which is a fire safety issue because it's the only unobstructed door in the living area. Additionally, the sliding door did not close properly, requiring several attempts to shut it. The inside of the sliding door was unfinished. The side mirrors cannot be adjusted. They are supposed to be adjustable via the media system, but this did not work. The electric cooler does not work, so we had to use bags of ice cubes at the bottom. These bags were not watertight, so there was always a puddle of water in the cooler. The kitchen light does not work, and cables hang loose inside the cabinet. The camping chairs had broken armrests, and the camping table had a broken tabletop. The countertop was water-damaged. The kitchen cabinet doors were held shut with a makeshift strap. Under the carpet, the floor has four old wheelchair attachment points sticking out, which are unnecessary and should be removed to prevent tripping hazards. There are also two slot holes in the floor. It became clear to us that the van has not been maintained or refurbished for a long time. There were additional issues such as a broken middle beam of the bed, a broken toilet cover, no spare car bulbs, incomplete toolsets, warped cabinet doors, dirty dishes, low power steering fluid level making the vehicle hard to steer, and neglected engine maintenance making it extremely loud. June 2024
Jonathan Jonathan
Great communication with a few questions we had, very easy to arrange pickup and drop off. Everything we needed for a fabulous trip around the NC500! June 2024
Julie Julie

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Super, on as passé de très beaux moments On recommande May 2024
Yannick Yannick

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Le camping car est conforme au descriptif et le lit est très confortable. Nous avons pris plaisir à le conduire et à découvrir l'Ecosse à son bord. Graeme est très à l'écoute et très arrangeant, nous avons été ravis de le rencontrer. May 2024
Gareth Gareth
The camper was exactly what we required. Options were slim when travelling with a baby, but we were able to safely mount a car seat, and the bunk bed was great for sleeping. Van was well stocked and we had no issues on our journey. Graeme was friendly and flexible, highly recommended April 2024
Amy Amy
Graeme was amazing, we absolutely loved our 10 days in Gretna Green we didn’t want to leave her! Couldn’t recommend these guys enough, would 100% rebook again. April 2024
Jay Jay
Had a great trip in AURTHUR, was a pleasure to drive and has very comfy bed. Loads of space and has mostly everything we needed :) Graeme was fantastic ! Very enthusiastic and very fair . Deposit was authorised for return very quickly . And left a great impression . Would highly recommend. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 April 2024
Response from Graeme We are so happy you enjoyed Arthur and leaving the campervan very neat and tidy. Thank you :)
Alice Laffan & Alice Laffan &
We had a super time in Graeme and Mandy’s Betty Blue. It has everything you need for a fun week travelling around Scotland. The van is very comfortable, full of character and has been well loved. Graeme was super to communicate with, and would highly recommend. September 2023
Solène Solène
We had a great trip with Arthur. It took one or two days to get used to its size and driving left as non-UK residents, but in the end we could go everywhere we wanted in the Highlands and on the coast without any issue. Also, Graeme has been extremely nice and easy to discuss with. Highly recommend if you are not scared of the size of Arthur! :-) August 2023
Phil Phil
We had a great time in Ruby and Graeme was very helpful in sorting things out for us when they went wrong but there were just too many significant things either missing or not working. I'm sure Graeme will be working to sort things out but she is an older van, so that comes with risk . Consequently she was not the best of value compared to other vans we have hired. August 2023
Response from Graeme Phil glad to see you had a great time in Ruby though there was no doubt in my mind that you wouldn't. She is great value for money as she still managed to take you to where you wanted to go, her bed is probably more comfortable than the expensive motorhomes that are getting hired. I tried to get her into the garage to help with the 5th gear issue but the garage was busy. I managed to trek over half of the Scottish Borders to buy a new expensive leisure battery as you felt the other one was inadequate - no complaints from other hirers. I am still working on the reverse camera. Not much was missing regarding anything else, she is pretty well equipped. Sorry about the broken pot but we did give you another one to make life easier for you.
Andrew Andrew
Arthur was a great drive, of course he needs some repair works, the heater wasn't working and was dripped on when it was raining during the night, but it was the incredibly comfortable bed that made up for it. Probably the best night sleep that I've ever had traveling in a camper. Graeme was also very responsive if there were any issues. I would recommend to anyone thinking of driving around Scotland July 2023
Response from Graeme Hi Andrew glad you managed to have a good sleep in Arthur.....I always do. Being 6ft 3 it help me sleep like a baby. The heater was working before it was sent out with you, so not sure what you did, but we didn't take any of your deposit to pay for the damage. I can only apologize about the drip. Arthur is a great van and is very popular. T
Julien Julien
We had a fantastic Familly experience crossing Scotland with Gretna Green . A fair , powerful , warm and confortable van ( the beds were excellent !) , all bespoke equiped by Graeme. Graeme was always available for any questions during the trip via whatsapp so make a really good feeling journey . So many things to see that we will be back July 2023
Response from Graeme Thank you Julien glad you had a great time.
Jasper Jasper
"Perfect camper! 'Red Ruby' from Graeme was well-equipped, clean, and comfortable. Graeme was friendly and helpful. Unforgettable trip, would rent again!" July 2023
Response from Graeme Thank you Jasper :)
Sebastiaan Sebastiaan
Arthur was a very lovely and trustworthy ride. All amenities (cooking ware, bed & sleeping stuff, coffee, tea, etc) were available. Graeme was a great host and helped us out on very short notice if needed. Absolute recommend! June 2023
Response from Graeme Thank you so much Sebastiaan
Eva Eva
We had a wonderful experience roadtripping with Arthur through Scotland. The van has everything you need: a good bed, kitchen, camping chairs + table and although its big, it feels super cosy. Also, Graeme is a great guy and explained everything well. Would definitely recommend! May 2023
Response from Graeme Thank you so much Eva for such a lovely review. We are delighted you had a wonderful road trip in Arthur.
Sébastien Sébastien
Graeme was very nice and informative. A few minutes walk from the old town. Betty Blue is very well equipped for the adventure (the Porta Potti is a plus). I was able to fully stand upright in it. It was our first campervan experience and we had a lovely road trip through the highlands thanks to Betty Blue. May 2023
Response from Graeme Hey so glad your first campervan experience was a success....Betty Blue is a lovely van. Thank you for a positive review
Thomas Thomas
Graeme is very accommodating and full of good tips to explore Scotland. And Arthur the motorhome was very comfy. I've never slept in a better bed while being on the road. It's also a very reliable vehicle! May 2023
Response from Graeme Thank you for a great review...and yeah Arthur has a fab bed :)
Damian Damian
Our trip with Arthur was perfect, kept us dry and warm during the rainy and windy days and was really comfy to sleep in, even as a tall person. On top of that, Graeme was also great with communication and explained everything about the van with great enthousiasm. Would definitely recommend! November 2022
Stefan Stefan
We had a great trip with Arthur. A very spacious van that still drives well. It does have a lot of small quirks, but all impactful ones should be sorted shortly. Graeme is great and has provided valuable advice and support on the road. September 2022
Nicola Nicola
All good!! Graeme is easy, supportive and uncomplicated, was a great experience and communication July 2022
Steve Steve
MOTORHOME AMAZING GOBOONY AWFUL AVOID AT ALL COSTS. PAID FOR MOTORHOME ON 17TH JUNE WENT ON TRIP 20TH -30TH JUNE DEPOSIT BACK 8TH JULY THEN TOOK FULL BALANCE AGAIN ON 12TH JULY SO YES I HAVE PAID TWICE AND MADE NUMEROUS EMAILS AND WASTED PHONE CALLS TO BE TOLD ITS MANGOPAYS PROBLEM AND I WILL NOT BE GETTING A REFUND SO UNLESS YOU WANT TO PAY £3120 FOR 10 DAYS HIRE DONT BOTHER BURN YOUR MONEY INSTEAD July 2022
Response from Graeme Hi Steve , sorry to hear Goboony have messed you around with payments but you have left us a 1* review NOT goboony, I think you need a different review site for that.
Emma Emma
Our week in Ruby Red was a dream! She has a few tiny quirks which Graeme walked us through really comprehensively before leaving Edinburgh and was very responsive during the week. She is very fit for purpose driving around any roads in Scotland - we spent a week driving around the NE coast and through the Cairngorms and Ruby was a great drive. The bed is super comfy and the van is well kitted out for wild camping or at campsites - we only needed to bring clothes and buy food. We had a minor problem with airlock in the water tank and the cab is loud when driving on the motorway but didn’t take away from a great experience. Would definitely recommend a road trip in Ruby Red. Thanks Graeme! July 2022
Eliza Eliza
The entire process of renting the van went super smoothly thanks to Graeme and Mandy! The van we were supposed to take broke down a couple days before our departure, but they immediately offered us a replacement and communicated quickly and honestly. They’re the sweetest and coolest people ever! Upon arrival we had some trouble with public transit, but they again replied quickly and we managed to figure something out. We were introduced to Betty Blue with a warm welcome and a tour. Graeme and Mandy explained how everything worked and answered all of our questions. At first Betty Blue was intimidating, but after you learn how to keep her rolling she drives like a babbling brook! She’s very cozy and had everything we could need during our roadtrip. She’s quite spacious which was comfortable, and we could easily cook and hang out inside the van. The bed was comfortable, soft, and warm. Thanks to her we had an amazing and unique trip, we got to see so many beautiful sights! June 2022
Marko Marko
Arthur is a real gentleman, he kept us safe and warm, provided shelter on rainy days and nights. And all that while carrying us around Scotland. Graem, also. Warm welcome and quick tour around the van was enough to start our journey. I hope we'll see each other again. Stay safe May 2022
Jakob Jakob
We travelled as a group of 4 with the vans Arthur and Betty Blue. Both vans were clean and tidy and had everything we needed. Graeme was very helpful when picking up the vans, explaining every detail and every issue we might come upon. We had a minor issue on the road (heater ran out of diesel) and got help through messages from him as well. We had a great time and nothing to worry about - thanks Graeme! May 2022
Will Will
Ruby Red is a lady with real personality and character. She was pleasure to drive round the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. This is a van which will go anywhere for you: no road too narrow, no incline too steep, no emergency stop too abrupt. Even though it rained pretty much all week, Ruby kept us warm and comfortable. Give her a go, she's a little star. November 2021
Danielle Danielle
Had an amazing time in ruby red around the NC500! It’s super easy to drive, cosy and plenty big enough! The heaters an awesome touch on the colder evenings and the toilets incredibly convenient! Wouldn’t hesitate to use this van again, 10/10 would recommend! Graeme was incredibly helpful and really prompt with all responses aswell!! October 2021
James James
Unfortunately we had a lot of problems with the van. The van was 20 years old and starting to show it. We had problems with a fuel leak to the heater, a puncture to the water tank, minor water leaks in wet weather as well as major condensation in the area where the bedding is stored. Having said that, Graham did try to rectify problems promptly and finally gave us a different van. When we returned the second van, Graham informed us that Ruby was with a mechanic to address the problems. As it turned out, the weather was bad anyway when we were dealing with these problems so we weren’t too bothered, but we’d have felt a lot more put out if we’d missed out on any good weather days messing with the van. October 2021
Response from Graeme James, Ruby Red went out with no leak, and no puncture to the tank. If it did we would have cancelled your booking. Due to the cooler weather maybe it would have been better to find another space to put your bedding if the condensation became a problem. The leak was due to the door not being closed firmly enough. Ruby Red has had always had good feedback and is a very popular van. I am sorry she never worked for you, and thankfully we had a back up van for you to enjoy your trip. We graciously walked away without charging you for the damage to Ruby Red. We have fixed all damage and she is doing very well for being 18.
Hallie Hallie
We had such a wonderful time exploring Scotland in Ruby Red! Would highly recommend her to anyone, she was very cosy and didn’t let us down once. September 2021
India India
Greame was so lovely and informative throughout the whole process. Me and my boyfriend hired Betty Blue for our first ever adventure up the west coast of Scotland and it was all so dreamy (partly due to lucking out with the weather big time). It's the sort of van that you don't want to give back at the end because you feel like you've created a connection with it from all the memories you've made and how cosy and home like it is. We would definitely hire the van again if we were to come back to Scotland. September 2021
Nathalie Nathalie
We had an amazing time in Betty Blue for our trip around Scotland. The bed is very Confortable and there is everything needed in the van. Thank you September 2021
Arie Arie
Arthur was a great travel buddy! The bed is really comfy (even for tall people) and there is plenty of space so that you can sit inside if the weather isn't ideal. The van had a couple of prior 'injuries' that we weren't aware of before commencing our journey but are set to be fixed very soon. Overall a great van for a fun adventure! September 2021
James James
Graeme was great. Clearly enthusiastic about campervans and gave us loads of information and great advice. Was helpful and answered any questions we had! September 2021
Denise Denise
After 2 wks of travelling around Scotland in Ruby Red, I shall be rebooking for next year. Exceeded our expectations Thank you September 2021
Sean Sean
We had the best trip in Betty the van! Was perfect for a few days of traveling around wherever we wanted. The van had everything you could need and made for the perfect getaway! Very fun! The only thing we’d have to change would be the magnetic curtains on the back windows- they worked well but it was often quite difficult getting them to stay up! Apart from that we can’t complain and would definitely use one of these vans again! August 2021
Jared Jared
A quirky little van that took us on the NC500 with ease. The hosts are great with communication and the van was exactly what we need and as advertised! July 2021
James James
Hire Ruby! We had such a great time in her. She's got no problems going up and down the numerous steep Scottish hills. And Graeme and Mandy are lovely people to hire from! July 2021
Jessica Jessica
Amazing! Great van, perfect for our trip around the highlands. Graeme and Mandy were wonderful and made everything very easy. Would use again. June 2021
Franck Franck
Graeme was nice, helpful and easygoing. Great experience. Ruby, try it and you'll love it... Thanks for everything. Have a nice trip with Graeme's vans! June 2021
Harriet Harriet
We had a lovely week around Scotland in ruby. Graeme was excellent and on hand to answer any questions. Thank you for an amazing trip! May 2021
Gillian Gillian
Loved this van. Comfortable and cosy and ready for all adventures! Easy to drive. Wasn't expecting to enjoy the separate toilet but in fact was very welcome. All in all an excellent experience! Thank you Graeme May 2021