Camping in the Lowlands
32 campsites in Scotland, 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.
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'.
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 59 hardstanding touring pitches with electric hook-up point, 10 are serviced with water and drainage. (some seasonal) Plus, unusually the site has 6 tent pitches that do not have a hook-up point (summer only) next to the adjacent rugby pitch. A one-way system on the tarmac roads is in operation. No arrivals before 1.00pm.
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.
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 57 pitches all with 16 amp. electricity. 5 are grass the rest hardstanding.
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.
The site is located on the edge of Langholm and is part of the Rugby Club grounds, bordered by woodland and Ewes Water. With 24 electric pitches (including ten hardstanding), it welcomes tents, caravans, motorhomes, and campervans. The peaceful site is ideal for exploring Scotland or England, situated near Tarras Valley Nature Reserve and seven miles from the border, with Northumberland National Park less than 30 minutes away. Cyclists can enjoy the Kirkpatrick C2C route and the nearby 7stanes mountain biking centre, plus a free bike wash and repair station. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on leads within the site. BBQ’s and campfires are also allowed.
Loch Ken Holiday Park is a very well maintained site on the shore of the loch, opposite the RSPB bird reserve and the Galloway Forest Park – it is a peaceful haven in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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.
Mossyard is a family run park set within a working farm right beside the sea in a sheltered bay. The park and farmhouse appear together suddenly over the horizon as you approach, with some breathtaking views across the Solway where the Galloway Hills and the waters of Fleet Bay meet. There are 37 grass touring pitches, 12 for caravans and motorhomes on an elevated area that slopes in parts. The remaining 25 pitches for any unit are on a level field which adjoins the beach. There are dishwashing and toilet facilities on the lower field. Electrical connections (16A) are available to all.
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.
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.
A warm welcome awaits here on the island of Arran from the resident owner, Maurice Deighton. Located on the southernmost point of the island, Seal Shore Camping & Touring Site is a quiet and peaceful park situated along its own private beach with wonderful sea views.
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.
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.
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.
Jedburgh Camping & Caravanning Club site is ideal for those wishing to explore the Scottish borders or stop off en-route to or from Scotland. Located close to the pretty border market town of Jedburgh, this peaceful haven is also perfect for walkers. There is a lovely riverside walk into town where you may spot some birds and wildlife. Once in Jedburgh you can follow a two mile historic town trail which takes in some of the local landmarks: Jedburgh Castle Jail, Queen Mary’s House and Bonnie Prince Charlie’s House. More seasoned walkers will enjoy the site’s proximity to St Cuthbert’s Way and the Borders Abbey Way. This small site caters for all types including backpackers. Tent owners have their own separate tree-lined, level area and there is a recreation field beyond. The site has 45 grass or hardstanding pitches, most with electric hook-up point.
Kippford View Holiday Park is situated on a hillside overlooking the Urr Estuary on the Solway Coast close to Dalbeattie and Castle Douglas, with the small village of Palnackie being a short walk away. Set on terraces, level, marked and numbered, most of the touring and tent pitches are on grass with a limited number of hardstandings available. There are 16 with 16A electrical connections. In addition, there are two hikers’ pods and around 60 holiday homes (with eight available for hire) are positioned on terraces high above the touring areas and screened by mature shrubs and trees. Just to the left of the entrance, there is a minigolf course and an adventure play area screened from the park with mature trees. The small sheltered outdoor swimming pool is popular.
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.
Clyde Valley Caravan Park is situated in Kirkfieldbank, a small village on the banks of Clyde Water, close to the village of New Lanark, famous for its 18th-century cotton mills. The site offers simple camping in a peaceful setting backing onto open countryside, with opportunities for walking and birdwatching. There are 25 touring pitches on grass, all with electricity hook-ups. This is an ideal stopover site; there is no restaurant or play area on the site, but it is only a short distance from Lanark with all necessary amenities.
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.


















