The Scout Group operates a Ford Transit 17 seater minibus and a trailer which is available for hire by other Scout Groups and Community Groups.
MINIBUS
Our minibus is insured for drivers over the age of 25 with a category D1 (Not for Hire or Reward) on their licence.
Any Organisation using the minibus must hold and be able to display their own section 19 permit while using the vehicle.
The minibus is also fitted with a tow bar allowing it to be used for towing
The minibus comes with full breakdown cover.
Our charges are inline with Fife Council Local Authority Minibuses and include all fuel and insurances. The minibus comes with a Fuel Card.
An initial charge of £75 covers the first 60 miles followed by £0.80 per mile thereafter.
Bookings for external users can only be accepted/confirmed three months in advance of requested dates. Bookings will only be confirmed on receipt of a completed booking form which will be emailed to hirers when a booking is requested. Failing to complete and return the form will result in the booking being cancelled.
If the minibus is returned in a dirty and unacceptable condition, then a £25 cleaning fee will be added to the bill.
Any Parking Tickets / Speeding Tickets occured during the hiring period, would be required to be paid by the hirer / driver.
LEZ Compliance
The minibus is NOT LEZ compliant so should not be used to enter the LEZ of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee or Aberdeen. Any LEZ fines will be required to be paid by the hirer/driver.
TRAILER
This is an Ifor Williams 10ft x 5ft x 7ft fully enclosed with rear roller shutter door box trailer secured by a padlock.
The trailer can be towed by either our Minibus , a family sized car or 4x4. The unladen weight of the trailer is 770kg and the carrying capacity is 1930kg so your vehicle must have an overall towing capacity of 2700kg or above.
You must have category D1+E on your driving licence.
The trailer can be hired for £12.50 per day, £25 Weekend or £50 Mon - Fri.
BOOKING
If you are interested in hiring our minibus or trailer, please complete the form.