Every year, the British Tourist Authority publishes a comprehensive and practical guide, “Camping and Caravans Parks in Britain“, showcasing campsites and caravan parks spread across the UK, along with detailed maps, itineraries and helpful tips for travellers.
Campsites in Scotland
In Scotland, many campsites serve as comfortable bases for exploring this fascinating land, and also offer a surprising range of amenities: restaurants, bars, outdoor grills, evening entertainment, swimming pools, tennis courts, indoor gyms, playgrounds and the chance to try fishing, sailing, horse riding, or golf. Many sites are open year-round, providing a warm welcome and rates much lower than in summer—ideal for trips in spring or autumn.The quality of service is rated by a star system, just like hotels: from 5 stars for top quality, down to 1 star for simpler but decent facilities. An independent team inspects and rates campsites annually, assessing the setting, cleanliness, facilities and service standards.
Highlands Campsites in Scotland
Among the many options in the Highlands is Linnee Lochside Holiday, near Fort William, tel. 0044 1397 772376—a five-star, impeccably maintained campsite surrounded by a botanical park, overlooking a romantic loch. Along with well-equipped pitches, you’ll find mechanical assistance, laundry, children’s play areas, a shop, plus fishing and cycling opportunities (daily rate from £13.50).If you enjoy golf and horse riding, the Auchnahillin Caravan and Camping Park, tel. 0044 1463 772286, is a well-established four-star site just outside Inverness, nestled amid forests and moorlands, with pitches from £8 per day. Another favourite for motorhome travellers is the shore of Loch Lomond in central Scotland. Near Balloch, you’ll find Lomond Woods Holiday Park, tel. 0044 1389 755000, an ideal spot for relaxing and enjoying a range of water and land sports (pitches from €13 per day).If you’d rather stay close to the city, Mortonhall Caravan Park (tel. 0044 131 6641533) sits on the outskirts of Edinburgh, offering a four-star campsite with a restaurant and modern comforts (pitches from £10 per day). Dedicated campervan pitches are rare—outside the major cities, they’re almost non-existent. To take a break, even briefly, you’ll need permission from the landowner or local authorities. Overnight parking in lay-bys or grassy roadside verges is not allowed, as they’re considered part of the public road.
