Scotland's West Coast is one of the world's great natural wonders. What better way to explore it than in one of Wingbeat Escapes's luxurious campervans? The first time I watched Goodfellas was only a few weeks ago. When I tell people this, the reaction is identical.
Something along the lines of: ‘What! How have you only just seen Goodfellas !’. I was late to that particular party. I apologise, but at least I’ve seen it now.
There are many parties I have been late to, both literal and metaphorical. I am sure there are things that you, dear reader, have also not seen or done that would elicit a similar reaction. Have you been skydiving? Have you been to New Zealand? Have you seen the hit 1980 comedy film Airplane! ? Have you passed your driving test? And so on.
But I am in the mood for sharing some of my deepest secrets, so here is another one that might surprise you. Until June, I had never been to the West Coast of Scotland. I know, I know.
It was foolish of me, but I rectified it. And much like Goodfellas , and skydiving, and New Zealand, I understand what I was missing out on. The train from London to Edinburgh takes about 4 hours, and it’s there that Annabel and I meet Ed and Lucy, who run a business known as Wingbeat Escapes .
The idea is a simple one: camping, specifically off-grid camping, made easy and luxurious for the weekend warriors such as ourselves who like the idea of going off the beaten track without suffering any of the consequences. Their solution? T.