Hire our kitted out Defender for a wild camping experience in the Scottish Highlands
Take Duncan the Defender on the trip of a lifetime!
Hire Duncan the Defender 90 today and explore all that Scotland has to offer in a way that most ordinary campervans or motorhomes can’t! You will be fully set up and ready to camp in less than 5 minutes – it’s really that simple.
  • Ideal for 2 people
  • Hard-shell popup roof tent with comfy mattress (but don’t expect The Ritz!)
  • Fully kitted out Defender with a plethora of optional extras to make your life easier.

The vehicle

The Land Rover Defender is about as iconic as they come. Long reknowned for their ability to go anywhere in any conditions, they have been the mainstay of British farming for generations. Sadly they are no longer produced to satisfy EU regulations.

the equipment

We want to make your life as easy as possible at an affordable price, so we offer a basic package to get you going and have a great time. We also offer optional extras to make things even more confortable or convenient.

optional extras

We have several optional extras that go beyond the basic setup. Having these as optional allow the costs to be kept as reasonable as possible if you don’t want them. Please see the comprehensive list of optional extras to add that extra dimension to your trip of a lifetime.
The Vehicle
Duncan the Defender
Explore the Highlands and Islands of Scotland in a Defender 90 for 2 people. The iconic Land Rover Defender 90 is fully kitted out with sturdy and cosy roof tent for expeditions in Scotland, where ever your fancy may take you. Breakfast on a beach in Skye and dinner by the fire in Loch Ness. Take on the North Coast 500 with no overpriced hotels – literally stop and set up camp anywhere and take advantage of Scotland’s liberal wild camping rules. A must do!

The Standard Equipment

Cooking & Food Preparation

  • Table and chairs 
  • Powered fridge for your food (and beers!)
  • Collapsible pots, pans and collander
  • Cooking and preparation utensils and wash basin
  • Knife set and chopping board

  • Plates, bowls, cutlery, mugs & plastic glasses
  • Dual burner stove with one gas cylinder supplied.
  • Kettle
  • Cleaning and washing up supplies
  • Salt, pepper and sugar
  • Water storage tank – 1 full, 1 empty.
  • Fire-lighting equipment
  • Dustpan & brush to tidy up

General Equipment

  • First Aid Kit
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • LED lamp for inside tent
  • LED external hanging lamp
  • Head torches (you may laugh now!)
  • Multi tool
  • Bungee cords, portable washing line and cargo straps
  • Army-issue folding shovel
  • Storage boxes to keep organised
  • Radio with MP3 and USB lead – radio not great in the wilderness…
  • Firebox to create less intrusive fires
  • Free copy of the Highlands and Islands book sent to you in advance.
  • Recovery sandtracks – don’t put yourself in a position where you need to use them though! You don’t want to have to call the AA for that!

Optional Extras

The following items can be added to your hire to make your life easier.

  • Sleeping pack (sleeping bag, pillow and towel).
  • GPS unit – recommended if you aren’t familiar with your destination.
  • Awning – this sturdy awning can be attached to the side of the Defender – great if it’s raining and simple to use.
  • Bike rack – the tow ball fitted bike rack can hold 2 bikes comfortably and securely.
  • Bikes – we can rent you 2 decent mountain bikes.
  • Midge protection – this might be your most important investment!
  • Hot electric powered shower (surprisingly effective!).
  • Charge of 45p per mile after 200 miles per day.
  • Delivery of the vehicle to or collection from Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness subject to availability.
  • Insurance for an extra person to drive
Sleeping pack (sleeping bag, pillow and towel). £30 per person per trip.

GPS unit – Garmin eTrex 30 Outdoor Handheld – recommended if you aren’t familiar with your destination. £50 per trip.

Awning – this sturdy awning can be attached to the side of the Defender – great if it’s raining and simple to use. This has to be pre-booked. £50 per trip.

Bike rack – the tow ball fitted bike rack can hold 2 bikes comfortably and securely. Subject to availability. £50 per trip if using own bikes, £25 if hiring bikes. We can rent you 2 decent mountain bikes if available. Enquire for prices. 

Electric powered shower. Hook it up very simply to the leisure port within the vehicle. Surprisingly effective. £20 per trip. 

Midge protection – this might be your most important investment! Priceless