Our recommended campsites in Scotland
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There are lots of campsites to choose from in Scotland, from rural retreats to holiday parks with every facility.
For a high-quality holiday, pitch on one of our Premier Parks. They are the finest campsites, which the editorial team have visited and assessed. There are four to choose from, each one perfectly located to explore Scotland's attractions. Pitlochry
Blair Castle Caravan Park
Set within the historic landscape of Blair Castle and surrounded by the breath-taking scenery of Highland Perthshire, Blair Castle Caravan Park is one of the best-equipped sites in Scotland. Located only two miles off the main A9 trunk road to Inverness, in the picturesque village of Blair Atholl, there are excellent transport links to the nearby historic towns of Pitlochry, Aberfeldy and Dunkeld and plenty to see and do in the area.
Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perthshire PH18 5TL
T: 01796 481207 W: blair-castle.co.uk
Kirkcudbright
Brighouse Bay Holiday Park
An environmental wildlife haven set within 1200 acres of countryside with extensive woods, nature trails and glorious views. The campsite has its own sandy beach and an all-tide slipway. The park has a golf course, 9-hole family golf and a driving range. There’s also a bar and bistro, indoor swimming pool, steam room, fitness room, games room and coarse fishing. This family park caters for all ages.
Borgue Peninsula, Kircudbright, Dumfries and Galloway DG6 4TS
T: 01557 870267 W: gillespie-leisure.co.uk
Dalbeattie
Kippford Holiday Park
An all-year site 15 minutes’ walk from Kippford Village in Dumfries and Galloway, with its whitewashed houses on the waterside. There are two pubs and a grocery store here and views across the Solway Firth from two sand and pebble beaches. The site also has red squirrels and an ancient bluebell area.
Dalbeattie DG5 4LF
T: 01556 620636 W: kippfordholidaypark.co.uk
Arisaig
Sunnyside Croft
Sunnyside is a family-run croft situated on the Road to the Isles coastal route between the villages of Arisaig and Morar/Mallaig. This West Highland coast location, with beach access, is ideal for exploring the area, or as a stopover when touring the Highlands and Islands. The site is close to the harbour at Mallaig, where there are ferry services to Knoydart, the Small Isles and the Isle of Skye.
2 Bunacaimbe, Arisaig, Highland, Northern Scotland PH39 4NT
T: 01687 450643 W: sunnysidetouringsite.co.uk
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