When you think of Rewaco Trikes Scotland Ltd, you probably picture trikes cruising down scenic roads – and you’d be right! Established in 2022, their main area of business is selling these fantastic machines. But the team at Rewaco has always understood the importance of trying new things to bring more visitors to our beautiful Angus area. They used to offer trike tours, but unfortunately, insurance issues meant those had to stop.

Meanwhile, Angus Council had identified a real need for more “Aires” in the county. If you’re not familiar, Aires are convenient overnight stopping places for campervans and motorhomes. More of these are needed not just to encourage this booming tourism sector, but also to help reduce unauthorised parking. It was a perfect opportunity for local businesses to step up!

So, in 2024, Rewaco Trikes decided to explore a new avenue. They commissioned a Feasibility Study to see if they could create Aires right there on their business premises. The research was really interesting, showing that campervan users are often domestic visitors, over 50, with no children – a demographic that closely matches their existing trike-purchasing customers! It just made sense.

Angus Council’s SME Smart & Grow Grant was crucial for them to act on the study’s recommendations and develop some unused land at the back of their property. Now, they offer five dedicated Aires pitches, helping the business diversify, utilise vacant land, increase footfall, and meet that vital need for more overnight spots in Angus.

Owners Gordon Carr & Ellie Whitehead were really positive about the experience. They said: “Business Gateway provided advice and were extremely helpful, and we received a quick response to our application from Angus Council which really helped with our cashflow. CAMpRA provided us with invaluable practical support and guided us through the planning requirements for our site.”

To ensure their new venture is a huge success, Rewaco Trikes is busy getting the word out both locally and nationally. They’re leveraging their strong online presence, which boasts over 10,000 followers across Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, and have updated all their signage and leaflets. You’ll find them registered on popular online sites like Park4Night and SearchforSites, and they are working closely with partners like the Angus Tourism Cooperative, Visit Angus, Visit Scotland, and the national CAMpRA Rally Group to promote their new Aires.

The site opened in March 2025 and has already played host to 27 customers, with many more predicted to follow as word spreads about this brilliant new facility for motorhomes coming to Angus.

Customer Testimonials:

“Nice stop over approx one mile from Brechin. Owners very helpful and friendly. Would stay here again. You can walk into Brechin along footpath in about 30 minutes.”

“New place with five to six pitches with space between the pitches and even a table set, waste/trash can and drinking water. Also a coffee shop where you can have a very friendly chat.”

“Brand new Aire in Brechin, nice wee quiet spot with owners close by. Would highly recommend this Aire.”

“Best night’s sleep ever, well worth £12. Very friendly people, went above and beyond for us, even giving me a ride to work. Very safe and all brand new. Highly recommend, will be stopping here again. Even let us park up for the day after our night’s stay. Thank you.”

The Angus Council SME Start & Grow Business Grants were funded by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Grants were delivered by Angus Council’s Invest in Angus team, supported by Business Gateway.