Camping in the Lowlands
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This is a Caravan and Motorhome Club site on the shore of Luce Bay. It is carefully landscaped into seven pitching areas, each with a different character and lovely sea views. It has direct access to a clean and sandy beach which is ideal for swimming, sailing, water sports and sea angling. The peaceful and picturesque location also provides an ideal base for exploring the machars and Rhins of Galloway, one of the unspoilt corners of Scotland. The area surrounding New England Bay has a wealth of wild flowers and bird life, the Galloway Coastal Path follows the site boundary on the beach side and the quiet lanes are ideal for cycling and running.
Melrose Gibson Park Caravan and Motorhome Club site is an ideal transit park, being so close to the A68, but is also a perfect base for exploring this southern area of Scotland. Edinburgh is only 35 miles away, accessible by car or on one of the regular buses which run from the park entrance, so an ideal day trip. This small, three-acre park has only 64 touring pitches (some seasonal) plus, unusually, an extra 6 tent pitches (summer only) next to the adjacent rugby pitch. All touring pitches have 16 amp electricity and are hardstanding, 10 are serviced with water and drainage. A one-way system on the tarmac roads is in operation.
The Ranch Holiday park is situated in the Ayrshire countryside, a mile from the small town of Maybole. The Ranch is managed by the McAuley family. The park is well set out with 50 spacious touring pitches (some seasonal), all with 16 amp electricity connections and on level hardstanding. There are also 100 mobile holiday homes with 1 to rent. The superb facilities include a private leisure centre with an indoor heated pool, sauna, solarium and well equipped gym. This is complete with changing room, toilets, shower and hairdryers. Adjacent is a small, fenced play park for toddlers and to the rear is an enclosed play area for older children.
Lidalia is nestled in a beautifully landscaped setting, the site is also within easy strolling distance of the quaint village of Newcastleton, a Scottish Borders settlement in the heart of Liddesdale. The site offers a peaceful, unspoilt haven for a great family holiday getaway. The site also boasts being number one for the famous 7 Stanes - a must for any mountain bike enthusiast. You will relax in beautiful natural landscapes as well as experience the charms of Newcastleton. Once the scene of many bloody battles between the Scots and the English. The site has 30 hardstanding pitches all with electric hook-up. The site is a member of the Caravan and Motorhome Club Affiliated Site Scheme but non-members are also very welcome.
An ideal location for a relaxing holiday, Garlieston Caravan and Motorhome Club site is both peaceful and picturesque. Divided into two sections for choice of comfort, one section of the site offers beautiful views overlooking the bay, while the other provides a far more secluded and sheltered space for those who enjoy extra privacy and quiet. The site has 60 grass/hardstanding pitches all with 16 amp electricity.
Ayr Craigie Gardens Caravan and Motorhome Club campsite is in the grounds of the Craigie Estate with nearby access to the River Ayr. The site is a short stroll from the seaside town of Ayr with its long sandy beach and excellent shopping facilities. There is a rail station nearby, offering straightforward access to the cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. The beautiful Ayrshire landscape provided the inspiration for the National Bard of Scotland, Robbie Burns - the Burns Heritage Trail and the Burns Heritage Centre at Alloway is a must for visitors. Culzean Castle and Country Park is easily accessible from the site and boasts a dramatic clifftop setting. Golf enthusiasts will enjoy the 40 golf courses in the area, which is why Ayr is known as the 'Golf Coast'.
Kings Green Caravan Park is owned and run by the Port William Community Association with regular warden visits. All the profits from the site go back into the village for the benefit of the residents.
The rural setting of Lauder Camping & Caravanning Club site means you can be sure of a relaxing break during your stay in border country. The wide open space and stunning scenery make the Scottish Borders a walker’s paradise. Don't forget your walking boots so you can enjoy parts of the the 212 mile Southern Upland Way which passes south of the site, the Lammermuir Hills and further afield, Arthur’s Seat hill fort in Edinburgh. There are numerous trails directly from site too. The site has 60 mainly level grass or hardstanding pitches, most with electric hook-up and some are serviced. A burn runs alongside the site, providing a habitat for local wildlife and birds. Four self-catering holiday chalets are available for hire.
Ryan Bay is a coastal site located a short distance from Stranraer and just a few minutes drive of the ferry terminals to Ireland. This is a perfect place to explore Dumfires and Galloway and further in to Scotland. There are 40 grassy touring pitches (15 with 10A electricity) that run along the banks of Loch Ryan giving you great views of the water where you can spend hours watching the boats go by. Ryan Bay has all the necessary facilities for you to enjoy a camping holiday here including a children's playground, mini Farm, Small bar, WIFI, free heated showers, and a covered dishwashing area.
With wonderful views over the Firth of Clyde towards the Isle of Arran from some pitches, this quiet Camping and Caravanning Club site is next door to Culzean Castle (pronounced Kullayne). Surrounded by beautiful countryside and stunning coastline, it is fantastic for walking as well as many interesting places to visit. Visitors can buy tickets to walk in the castle grounds (when open) with 17 miles of footpaths. The campsite has 90 pitches, some level, others slightly sloping, and 60 have 10A electrical hook-ups. A few level pitches are suitable for motorhomes and 20 pitches have hardstanding. American-style motorhomes (more than 25 ft) must contact the site prior to arrival as large pitches are limited. The site also has 4 Safari tents available for hire.
Sandyhills Bay is a small, quiet park beside a sheltered, sandy beach. Reception is on the left through a car park used by visitors either walking the hills or enjoying the beach. Beyond is a large flat camping area, above which, divided by a tree lined hedge, are 60 pitches, 35 taken by holiday homes situated around the perimeter. The 24 touring pitches, most with 16A electricity connections are in the centre of the flat grass area. Wooden wigwams with a terrace and picnic bench are available to rent. This is an excellent family park, with the beach and a children’s play area on the park.
Hidden away within 1,200 exclusive acres, on a quiet, unspoilt peninsula, this spacious family park is only some 200 yards through bluebell woods from an open, sandy bay. It has exceptional all weather facilities. Over 90 percent of the 210 touring caravan pitches have 10/16A electricity, some with hardstanding and some with water, drainage and TV aerial. The three tent areas are on fairly flat, undulating ground and some pitches have electricity. There are 120 self-contained holiday caravans and lodges of which about 30 are let, the rest privately owned.
The park around Hoddom Castle is landscaped, spacious and well laid out on mainly sloping ground with many mature and beautiful trees, originally part of an arboretum. The drive to the site is just under a mile long with a one-way system. Many of the 91 numbered touring pitches have good views of the castle and have gravel hardstanding with grass for awnings. Most have 16A electrical connections. In front of the castle are flat fields used for tents and caravans with a limited number of electricity hook-ups.
Set beside a two mile stretch of sandy beach, at the foot of the beautiful Galloway Hills, is Southerness Holiday Village. Part of the Parkdean Group, it is a large park with the main emphasis on caravan holiday homes. However, there are also 100 open plan pitches for caravans, motorhomes and tents. Set away from the static units, these are divided into two areas, some on level hardstanding with water connection, others on grass and all with 16A electrical connections. The light and airy reception office displays local information including a weekly ‘What’s On’ programme as the main leisure complex is located a short walk from the touring area.
The Braids is a gently sloping site with 78 pitches, with a mixture of both grass and hardstandings, that are in the main, level. Some of the pitches have shade, and a few are fully serviced. All pitches have electricity 10A. Tents are not allowed, and a few seasonal caravans are located around the site. Access is controlled by a keyfob (£5 deposit payable). Easy access on the edge of Gretna, yet close to all facilities. Close to the coast and river estuary.
The Walled Garden Caravan and Camping Park is set in the unspoilt beauty of the River Girvan valley, which is in Carrick, Ayrshire. Surrounded by beautiful countryside the site is only 9 miles from the coast. Whether you want to explore local attractions or just relax and unwind in the site’s tranquil setting, this could be the place for you. Ayr (14 miles) offers great shopping, a beach/play park, Ayr Racecourse, and lots more. You will be spoilt for choice when eating out, with a range of food to tempt all tastes. For lovers of the outdoors there are walking trails and cycle tracks – the site is 3 miles from the National Cycle Network. Wildlife around the site includes otters, deer, kingfishers and squirrels. The site has 80 hard standing pitches most with electric hook up. Lodge available to rent.
Family-run Thirlestane Castle Park is beautifully situated on the outskirts of the Royal Burgh town of Lauder, within the historic parklands of Thirlestane Castle. It is just five minutes walk from local shops and hotels and equally well located for those wishing to find a central base for exploring the Scottish Borders. The park was established over twenty years ago and has an enviable reputation as a quiet, friendly and welcoming site.
Rurally located, Glenearly has been tastefully developed from farmland into a touring and mobile home, all-year park. There are 115 marked, open pitches (39 for touring), all with 16A Europlug and TV, most on hardstandings. Seasonal units use some pitches. Walls and shrubs divide the touring section from the caravan holiday homes (two to rent), with mature trees around the perimeter. There are attractive views over the hills and forest of Barhill and buzzards, yellow wagtails, woodpeckers and goldfinch are some of the birds that can be seen, along with the park’s own donkeys and ponies.
Moffat Camping & Caravanning Club site is located close to the pretty Victorian spa town. Moffat warrants a long stay with its fine setting surrounded by magnificent scenery. The carefully laid out site has a good range of well placed facilities catering for everyone’s needs. Nearby Station Park offers a variety of attractions including a boating lake and gardens. The town holds an annual walking festival in October and from the site you can access some of the finest hill walking in the south of Scotland. Also close by is the Grey Mare's Tail, a magnificent waterfall dropping 200ft from Loch Skene. The site has 180 grass or hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up.
The beautiful Coastal Kippford is open all year round and offers lovely views of the surrounding Galloway hills and the English Lake District. The private woodland includes an 8,000 year old bluebell area and a breeding Red Squirrel population. 32 seasonal pitches for tourers are set in small groups, naturally screened from one another by granite and gorse outcrops. All pitches have electricity and most touring pitches have water, waste and hardstanding - all with a minimum rental period of one month.
Lowlands
As well as the attractions of Edinburgh and Glasgow this region also offers some stunning landscapes. Dumfries and Galloway has miles of deserted beach whilst the Galloway Forest Park has 300 square miles of forest, moorland and lochs to explore. The Scottish borders vary from rolling hills and moorland in the west to rich agricultural plains in the east. The area is a paradise for hillwalkers and cyclist of all types whilst the River Tweed and its many tributaries, offers some of the best fishing in Scotland.


















