Remember when you were a child and you tried something new and exciting like diving in the deep end of the pool for the first time? Do you remember how brave you felt when you finally did it? It’s no different for us as adults. Having an adventure is one of the quickest ways to build our confidence and boost our self-esteem.

What I realised as I stepped in and felt the cold water grip me vice-like around my legs was that I wasn’t worried in the slightest – I completely trusted that my body was doing its thing to adapt, sending the blood away from my extremities and straight to my vital organs to help me maintain body temperature. Within 2 minutes, up to my chin in cold loch water, I felt a complete sense of physical and mental peace which was exhilarating.

There’s something about having a Campervan which makes you want to set off and explore; just you, the road and endless possibilities. You start to look at the map again and think about the numerous places you could visit, seeing Scotland with fresh eyes.