Caravan Club Members Spent £37 million in Scotland in 2016

The Scottish economy benefited from members of The Caravan Club spending £37 million 'off-site' in 2016, the outdoor Club announced this week. The Club's caravanners spent £2 million more in 2016 than the previous year too.

The money the members spend was enough to support around 680 jobs in 2016, an increase of 30 on the year before. The caravanners account for over two million touring bed nights a year which they spend in The Caravan Club's network of sites in some of Scotland's most beautiful areas.

Caravanners are not just from Scotland

It is not just Scottish club members staying in Scotland on their sites. About 70 per cent of the tourists are from other parts of the UK. Revenue from caravanners, motorhome owners and campers who don't live in the country is important. According to the Scottish Caravan and Camping Forum, the industry contributes around £700 million a year to Scotland's economy.

The Caravan Club opened two new 'multi-million pound sites at Strathclyde Country Park near Glasgow and Stonehaven Queen Elizabeth Park in Aberdeenshire. Both have 'state of the art' facilities and are perfect for caravanners that want to experience the great outdoors or keep their children entertained in the new play areas.

Get closer to nature in Scotland

Nick Lomas, Director General at The Caravan Club said:

“From the breathtaking scenery of the Highlands down to a wide range of coastal walks, Scotland is a fantastic holiday location for anyone who wants to get closer to nature or experience some of the best culture in the world.

“By investing in our sites and continuing to enhance the experiences on offer to those travelling with The Caravan Club to Scotland, we’re excited to see our investments aiding further tourism growth and support for the local economy.”

Find out more about The Caravan Club's sites in Scotland here: www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-sites/scotland