Scotland Campsites and Caravan Parks

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Covered lots of the main sights already? Scotland has plenty of under-the-radar corners that are well worth a visit. Head to the mountain bike trails and stargazing spots of the Galloway Forest Park (Scotland’s first Dark Sky Reserve), feast on fresh seafood along the Fife coastline or get set for sea life safaris out on the Moray Firth. Or just keep heading north… our options stretch all the way up to John O’Groats and beyond.

With thousands of beaches of every kind, from remote island coves to wide sweeping bays, it will be no surprise that surfing, windsurfing, sailing, fishing and pretty much any water sport you can imagine can be enjoyed in the country - including coasteering and canyoning. Or how about a Scotland camping tour with a theme? Plot a scenic road trip along the North Coast 500, challenge yourself to complete one of Scotland’s best hiking routes (the glorious 96-mile West Highland Way is a classic) or take a leisurely meander along the Speyside malt whisky trail. Scotland is world renowned for being home to some of the UK’s most spectacular scenery – so why not get that little bit closer with a touring caravan or camping holiday? What's great about Scotland? These caravan parks offer a great range of facilities for campers with children's play areas,café’s and shops, Wi-Fi, electric power supplies, and even swimming pools - not to mention lots of space outdoors to run around. Caravan hireLovely clean park, staff are all fabulous, so friendly and helpful. Beautiful beach. Come every year with my kids. Couldn't be happier, 5 star." Wake-up to some of the very best barista coffee in the East Neuk at The Mirador Café, sample the tasty menu at the Kincraig View Restaurant and enjoy live entertainment at family friendly Ruddons Bar. Walking and hiking are very popular ways to enjoy the views, and there are a good variety of national cycle routes if you would like to explore on two wheels. Mountain biking, climbing and even skiing are popular activities here.

Looking for somewhere to pitch up? Here are a few great places to camp in Scotland: Fort William and Glen Nevis Edinburgh is the country’s capital and second largest city (Glasgow being the largest) and was the hub of the Scottish Enlightenment in the 18th century, which transformed Scotland into one of the commercial, intellectual, and industrial powerhouses in Europe. Today there’s plenty to do in and around Edinburgh.Scotland has a massive variety of landscapes, including two national parks: the Cairngorms National Park, a truly beautiful range of mountains and surrounding hills in the east highlands, and Loch Lomand and the Trossachs National Park which contains wild mountains and deep mysterious lochs. Add to these thousands of miles of coastline and the possibilities for outdoor pursuits seem limitless.

The Riverside Museum in Glasgow is free to enter and has exhibits on vintage cars, ships, trams and much more. Just outside of the museum on the river you can board the S. S. Glenlee which is a real favourite with kids. Scotland also has plenty of museums to keep all ages entertained. Some of our top recommendations include: Scotland has a huge number of historic buildings to explore and you will find yourself in awe over the amazing architecture on offer in this country. Don't miss iconic heritage buildings like Edinburgh Castle, Glasgow Cathedral and the intriguing Rossalyn Chapel, but there are hundreds more worth exploring. On the quieter side, The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has one of the best collections of art in Europe.With the all the fantastic landscapes and beautiful sandy beaches on offer, families have loads of options from swimming, cycling, and walking to sightseeing and just relaxing with a picnic. Yes! Well, almost… wild camping laws mean you can spend the night in most unenclosed spaces around the country. If you’re self-sufficient (with toilets etc on board) this can certainly be a fine idea for a night or two if you find the right spot well away from any other travellers. Uniquely placed on the northern shores of Loch Linne, this touring park truly makes the most of Scotland’s natural beauty. Visitors can enjoy ethereal views of the water and surrounding mountains from their pitch, venture out on a guided mountain walk or even scale the mighty Ben Nevis nearby. What makes it such a special place? Well, the friendly folk, the delicious haggis and the cultural delights of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (the biggest arts festival in the world, no less) all go some way towards explaining its unique character… as does the odd dram of local whisky here and there.