We know that preparing for a motorhome or campervan holiday with children can take serious planning. Between packing for all weather, food prep, and fitting in everyone's essentials, it's no surprise that outdoor toys and games sometimes don’t make the list.
That’s exactly why we introduced the Borrow Box — a simple but brilliant way to make things easier for families, add a little fun to every trip, and reduce the need to buy new toys just for a short break.
It’s one of the many ways we try to offer more thoughtful, sustainable and family-focused holidays at Go Explore.
What Is the Borrow Box?
The Borrow Box is our collection of pre-loved outdoor toys and games, available at our depot for families to borrow free of charge.
We keep it topped up with family favourites like:
It’s available to browse when you collect your motorhome or campervan — and many children dive straight in while their parents are going through the important handover information.
Kids get excited to pick out a few things to bring on the road, and parents love the extra space saved in the boot.
Why We Introduced It
The idea came from a simple observation: young children love having something to play with outdoors, whether it’s at the beach, a campsite or lochside picnic stop. But when space is tight — especially if you’re flying in or travelling light — bringing toys isn’t always practical.
So we asked ourselves: how can we help?
The answer was to offer something easy, helpful and rooted in values we already care about — sustainability, reuse, and making travel better for families.
And so the Borrow Box was born.
Making Sustainable Travel a Little Easier
Not everything has to be brand new — especially when it comes to toys. Children will happily dig in the sand with a bucket that’s been used before, or kick around a football that’s already seen a few matches.
The Borrow Box allows us to:
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Extend the life of good-quality toys
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Prevent unnecessary plastic waste
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Reduce the pressure on parents to overpack or purchase new items
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Offer more joy to young travellers without extra cost or hassle
For us, it’s part of a wider commitment to encourage more sustainable habits — not just in how people travel, but in how we operate as a business.
A Thoughtful Touch for Families
As a family-run business, we’ve always focused on making motorhome and campervan travel accessible and enjoyable for everyone — especially families.
Whether it’s offering the right vehicle layouts for parents and kids, ensuring safety seats can be used correctly, or simply giving advice on family-friendly routes and campsites — we want to help families make the most of their adventure.
The Borrow Box is just one more way to offer a little extra support.
It gives children something familiar and fun to do while on the move — and helps create those simple, memorable moments you don’t get in a hotel room.
No Cost, No Fuss — Just Ask
There’s no need to reserve anything or pre-book the toys. Just mention the Borrow Box when you arrive at the depot, and you’re welcome to take what works for your trip. Some families take just one item, others gather a mini collection — it’s entirely up to you.
And if you use something and it comes back a little muddy or sandy? That’s completely fine — we clean and sort the toys regularly and retire any that are no longer safe or usable.
If you’ve got unused toys at home that your children have outgrown and would be suitable for the Borrow Box, feel free to ask us about donating. We're always happy to extend the life of good items where we can.
Encouraging Local Experiences
As part of our wider travel philosophy, we always encourage guests to support local businesses and camp responsibly. Bringing the Borrow Box along on your journey can complement this — whether it’s encouraging time outdoors, playing games in the fresh air, or creating memories on a quiet Scottish beach.
And because you’re not carrying extra weight or clutter, you’ve got more space to pick up local goods, handmade souvenirs, or even a local guidebook or two.
In Summary
The Borrow Box might be a small addition — but for many families, it’s a valuable one. It's a reminder that travel doesn't have to be complicated to be meaningful. Sometimes, it’s a borrowed cricket bat or a plastic spade that turns a stop at a loch into a holiday highlight.
At Go Explore, we’re proud to offer more than just modern, comfortable motorhomes and campervans. We offer thoughtful extras that make travel easier, more sustainable and more joyful — especially when little adventurers are on board.
Got questions about how it works or what’s available? Just get in touch or ask when you arrive.
We’re here to help make your Scottish road trip unforgettable — in all the right ways.