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Best family campsites in Scotland
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Camping in Scotland is one of the best family holidays you can have in the UK. Explore the wide open wilderness like Cairngorms National Park and Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, buzzing cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow or both on a spectacular road trip with the kids. Below, we share the best family campsites in Scotland, ranging from tiny farm and forest sites to lively holiday parks by the coast. Our list includes everything you need to know before deciding where to set up camp, including location, price per night and family-friendly features!
10 best family campsites in Scotland
1. Moray Firth – Wester Bonnyton Caravan and Camping Park
Wester Bonnyton Farm, Gamrie, Banff, Aberdeenshire AB45 3EP
Price per night: from £15-£25
Whatever age range your family covers, the Moray Firth is a must-do on any Scotland road trip. This North Sea inlet, the biggest firth in Scotland, is one of the top destinations in the country for marine mammal spotting, with bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoises and minke whales all frequenting its waters.
Settle down among Moray Firth sea views at Wester Bonnyton Caravan and Camping Park, a farm site overlooking the firth and just three miles from the Macduff Marine Museum. Facilities include an indoor play barn as well as an outdoor playground, so the kids can stay entertained in all weathers.
Campsite features:
Family- and dog-friendly campsite on the Moray Firth
On theNorth East 250 route for stunning scenery of the Scottish coastline
Grass and hardstanding pitches, all with electric hook-up
Wildlife haven with wildlife pond on site
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2. Glenmore Campsite, Aviemore
Aviemore, Inverness-shire PH22 1QU
Price per night: from £21.05
Most kids love woodland camping, and this Scottish campsite just outside the Inverness-shire town of Aviemore is a real treat. Run by Camping in the Forest, Glenmore Campsite is a wildlife haven with loads of room to explore.
Its Cairngorms National Park and Loch Morlich setting means active kids of all ages can get stuck into whatever they want: just for starters, beaches and a watersports centre are within walking distance. One of the best family campsites in Scotland that is open all year, it is perfect for winter sports at the Cairngorm Mountain centre, which is six miles away.
Campsite features:
Forest camping among a Cairngorm mountain backdrop
Sheltered, shaded pitches with hardstanding and electric hook-up available
Perfectly placed for family days out: Strathspey Steam Railway four miles away
Toilets, showers, dishwashing area and laundry area
3. Fort William – Glen Nevis Campsite
Fort William, Highlands and Islands PH33 6SX
Price per night: from £20
One of the stops on the North Coast 500 road trip, Fort William is the UK’s adventure capital. Even if you don’t quite fancy all the outdoor sports, the scenery around here is stunning and there are many family attractions within a few miles.
Named after the mountain to its east (Ben Nevis is to the west), Glen Nevis campsite is a multi-award winning, five-star Highlands campsite set over 30 acres of beautifully maintained grounds. Four spacious fields are set aside for caravan/motorhome pitches, all with spectacular views of the mountains. This is one of the best family campsites in Scotland for holidaymakers looking to explore the Scottish Highlands.
Campsite features:
Five-star park near Fort William, with stunning views to Ben Nevis and the surrounding mountains
West Highland Museum and the Nevis Range Cable Cars within 2.5 miles
A few minutes’ walk to the mountain track for Ben Nevis
Well-stocked shop on site; restaurant and bar a mile away
4. Galloway – Castle Point Caravan Park
West Barcloy Farm, Rockcliffe, Dumfries and Galloway DG5 4QL
Price per night: from £22.50
Castle Point Caravan Park is in Dumfries and Galloway on Scotland’s gorgeous southwest shoreline. This peaceful campsite is just a few minutes’ walk from the sea and within a short stroll of three sandy beaches, on a section of coastline packed with family-friendly activities. Cliff walking, birdwatching and mountain biking are all close by.
Campsite features:
Coastal park consistently rated as a four-star campsite by the Scottish Tourist Board
Close to the 7stanes cycling trails for world-class mountain biking
Electricity, hot water and showers included in the pitch price
Toilet blocks, disabled-access toilet and shower rooms, laundry, cycle shed and bike wash area
5. Newton Stewart – Balloch O’Dee Campsite
Kirkcowan, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway DG8 0ET
Price per night: from £20
Also on the southwest/Dumfries and Galloway coast is Balloch O'Dee Campsite, an award-winning site just 10 miles from Newton Stuart. An eco-conscious, sustainable campsite with a back-to-basics vibe, this is one of the best family campsites in Scotland if you are looking for a laidback, environmentally-friendly escape. Guests share the site with free-range chickens and a couple of Shetland ponies – help with grooming or mucking out is always appreciated by the friendly team.
Campsite features:
Eco stays close within 10 miles of Newton Stewart and Galloway Forest Park
Mountain biking trails at two 7stanes centres within 17 miles
Large hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up and fire pits
Rainfall showers, hand painted toilet cubicles, and two communal cooking/eating areas
6. Angus – Drumshademuir Caravan & Camping Park
Roundyhill, Glamis, Forfar, Angus DD8 1QT
Price per night: from £28
Drumshademuir Caravan & Camping Park is in the Strathmore Valley just 2.5 miles from Kirriemuir, the gateway town to the Angus Glens. Open all year round, this is a beautiful base for Dundee 15 miles away, as well as Glamis Castle three miles away. You can also explore the great outdoors in Cairngorms National Park. All pitches at Drumshademuir Caravan & Camping Park have an electric hook-up. There is also a play area and woodland walk for kids to roam around.
Campsite features:
Family-friendly and dog-friendly park five minutes’ drive from the Peter Pan town of Kirriemuir
Open all year
Immaculate toilet and shower facilities including accessible shower room, dishwashing area and laundry
Bar and restaurant serving coffee, lunch, high teas, evening meals and takeaways
7. Stirling – Blair Drummond Caravan Park
Cuthil Brae, Blair Drummond, Stirlingshire FK9 4UP
Price per night: from £22
Blair Drummond Caravan Park is five miles from Stirling. It is a peaceful park in the centre of Scotland, only a mile and a half from days out at Blair Drummond Safari Park. The park is in a sheltered walled garden set among mature woodland, with plenty of facilities including a shop and a play area.
What’s more, three of Scotland’s most visited destinations are within easy reach of this Stirlingshire caravan park: Edinburgh, Glasgow and Scotland’s second national park, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs.
Campsite features:
Quiet private roads and tracks for walking and cycling
Set in 8.5 acres of gardens and parkland, with plenty of room between pitches
Large, well maintained shower and toilet block
Buy safari park tickets on site: one ticket for multiple entries
8. Aberdeenshire – Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park
Price per night: from £18
If you want to visit the Moray Firth but worry about keeping the kids occupied, Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park should be your top pick. A Parkdeans Resort site among the dunes of East Nairn beach, Nairn Lochloy has loads to do for all ages, including kids’ clubs, regular entertainment, swimming pools, a sauna, nature trails, crazy golf and play areas.
With a bar, pizza takeaway and restaurant too, you and the kids could stay on site for the whole holiday… but it’s likely all ages will be tempted too by monster spotting at Loch Ness, 23 miles away. This is hands-down one of the best family campsites in Scotland!
Campsite features:
Lively holiday resort with direct beach access
Kids’ clubs for all ages from toddlers to teens
David Bellamy Conservation Gold Award holder for protecting and enhancing the local environment
Adventure playground, skate ride, slides, swings and climbing frames
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9. Edinburgh – Mortonhall Caravan and Camping Park
38 Mortonhall Gate, Frogston Road East, Mortonhall, Edinburgh EH16 6TJ
Price per night: from £25
A Scotland road trip isn’t complete without a visit to the capital, and booking an Edinburgh campground means you can save holiday money for the city’s many family-friendly attractions.
Green and peaceful Mortonhall Caravan and Camping Park is our top pick: it’s the closest campsite to Edinburgh at just four miles away, and a regular bus service to the city leaves from just outside.
Part of a 200-acre country estate, Mortonhall’s space and play areas make it ideal for kids; for indoor days, a games room and TV room are also on site.
Campsite features:
On a country estate a short bus ride from Edinburgh
Choice of four pitches – grass, standard, premium and full service
Huge range of facilities including play areas, games room, TV room, bar and restaurant, and well-stocked licenced shop
Historic arboretum with ancient trees and many species of birds and wildlife
10. Lomond Woods Holiday Park
Old Luss Rd, Alexandria G83 8QP
Price per night: from £31
Glasgow is jam-packed with family-friendly attractions, with enough to keep all ages busy from morning to night. Award-winning Lomond Woods Holiday Park is a few minutes’ walk from the local train station, where services to Glasgow depart every 30 minutes. There’s more than enough to keep everyone in the surroundings too, with Loch Lomond Shores, SEA LIFE and the Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre all within half a mile.
Campsite features:
Five-star, family-run campsite within walking distance of Loch Lomond
Landscaped setting with pitches among trees, hedges and shrubs
Hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up; fully-serviced pitches also available
Play area and games room on site
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Hire a van for your family camping trip in Scotland
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