Scotland Campsites and Caravan Parks

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These are super service hard standing pitches with electric hook-up, fresh water and waste drainage, suitable for those looking for a little more luxury whilst they camp. 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. Sitting pretty in the stunning Cairngorms National Park and the town is a major destination for anyone who revels in the term ‘outdoorsy’. During the warmer months Aviemore is an excellent base to explore the surrounding areas by bike or on foot.

Not too far from town is Queens View, where the views are quite simply fit for royalty, and the tea room is the icing on the cake. Most of the search criteria is self explanatory however to help clarify and make searching easier we have created this simple guide. The National Museums of Scotland are all superb quality and will keep people of all ages entertained. These include the excellent National Museum of Scotland, Museum of Flight, Museum of Rural Life and the National War Museum. For more educational fun try the Glasgow Science Centre. Alternatively, the Fife Pilgrim Way stretches along 64 miles taking you to medieval landmarks including Dunfermline Abbey and through St Andrews. Animal encountersThe country's two fantastic main cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh both offer a wide range of cultural delights. Edinburgh is arguably the prettier of the two cities and hosts a number of festivals, including the world famous Edinburgh Festival. Impressive Glasgow is has an edgier arts and music scene – the first class Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum has one of the best collections of art in Europe. In the village of Glencoe you can find the Glencoe Folk museum which is housed in a lovely thatched cottage, and history lovers will enjoy a visit to the James Stuart Memorial too. The Ballachulish Slate Quarry is a gentler walk than most in the area and still offers mindblowing views with a little less of a challenge! Home to wildcats and capercaillie birds in the Highlands of Scotland is the town of Aviemore, ringed with secluded lochs. You’re looking at a prime getaway destination for nature lovers and anyone who is keen to get active outdoors, with plenty of family-friendly attractions too. If you prefer a theme to your hols, several fine ones suggest themselves. Outdoor types might like to set themselves a munro-bagging challenge (that’s conquering Scotland’s peaks over 3000 feet… although you may need a few trips to get up all 282 of them) or taking a tour of the many gorgeous golf courses around the country. Or how about a scenic road trip on the famed North Coast 500 (or the lesser-known but equally splendid Argyll Coastal Route or North East 250), or a little jaunt around the Malt Whisky Trail? 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.

The Scottish Highlands contain a number of mountain ranges and some absolutely gorgeous scenery, do not miss Glen Coe, a magical landscape of waterfalls, steep mountain peaks and deep river valleys. Known as ‘the outdoor capital of the UK’, begin your stay at Fort William by trekking up the tallest mountain in the UK. Bring your hiking boots and, if you’re up for the challenge, spend the day heading to the peak of Ben Nevis. At the top you’ll be rewarded with incredible views over the Highlands as well as Lochaber. Given all that spectacular scenery and open space, it naturally follows that camping in Scotland is a splendid idea: what better way to make the most of all that fresh air and those fine views than to settle right there in the open air? Kids love castles and Scotland has many of them, but Stirling Castle in particular makes for a fantastic family day out. This is one of Scotland's most important historical buildings and there is a whole section of exciting exhibitions that help bring history alive for children.Afterwards, hop on board the Jacobite steam train. Admire the stunning scenery as you pass Ben Nevis as well as Loch Morar. Youngsters will love crossing over the Glenfinnan viaduct as they recognise Harry Potter’s route to Hogwarts. 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. Perthshire really is the cream of the crop when it comes to turreted towers and crenellated castles. Blair Castle is a gem which still holds Europe's last private army and has a history steeped in intrigue from theJacobite rebellion - and an adventure playground that the kids will be jumping for joy over. If the weather turns against you in Glencoe, there are two schools of thought. Either embrace it by getting soaked- you can dive into incredible waters canyoning at Vertical Descents in Onich, or take your activities indoor with ice climbing in an indoor arena, located at Ice Factor in Kinlochleven. Alternatively if you would rather keep both feet on level ground then Eilean Munde is a nearby island to explore, and Glencoe Lochan offers peaceful walks around the water's edge.