Skye Camping and Caravanning Club Site has been named the AA’s Scottish Campsite of the Year for 2012.

The site, in Edinbane on the Isle of Skye, received a four pennant rating to land the award.

AA Inspector, Ewan Ross, wrote in his report: "It’s a peaceful site and an ideal base to visit many tourist attractions in the area.

“It would be remiss not to comment on the quality of the amenity block in particular and site facilities in general, all of which reflect the owners attitude towards achieving excellent standards to meet customer expectations.”

The club’s franchisees Nicky Sellier and David Weller said: "We hope this award will encourage campers to visit our site – it’s located on the shore of Loch Greshornish and offers beautiful views, yet it is still close to many local attractions for all to enjoy."

Meanwhile Bellingham Club Site, in Northumberland, has been upgraded to five pennants as were Eskdale, Teversal and Troutbeck Club Sites

It takes the total number of Club Franchise Sites with AA five premier pennants to four.