New campsite opens in Nairn

Barns Campsite is a new site set to open in the Scottish Highlands. The campsite is on the banks of the River Nairn, overlooking rolling hills and only a few miles from spectacular beaches.

The river ‘Nairn’ can be accessed from the campsite and in the spring its banks are covered with thousands of bluebells. For those wanting a bit more hustle and bustle, the town of Nairn is within cycling distance and it is only short drive to the capital of the Highlands, the beautiful city of Inverness.

The new campsite is the work of husband and wife, Ewan and Truus McConachie. Truus explains, "It has always been a dream for us to build a campsite, to give back and share our love of camping and share a piece of bonny Scotland."

The couple applied for a planning permission and a grant was obtained to help finance the development, which includes 32 generous (12m x 7m) hardstanding touring pitches - plus two glamping pods - dotted around the site to offer different views. All these pitches have electricity, while water taps are shared between two pitches. There are also a number of grass pitches for tents and smaller campervans overlooking the nature park and pond, some with electric hook-up.

The 1.8 hectare nature park is accessed through a gate from the campsite and is partly accessible to those using wheelchair or pushing strollers. There is also a dog-walking trail close to the banks of the Nairn.

Truus adds, "We're committed to giving you a genuinely individual service from first contact to your time staying with us and contribute to making happy memories every day.”