The journey through the tunnel from Calais to Folkestone takes only about 30 minutes and is a comfortable way to travel, especially for campers. com was established in 1999 to provide the most accessible, accurate and comprehensive directory of campsites and caravan parks in Scotland, for those planning camping holidays in Scotland. Climb to the top of the extinct volcano, Arthur’s Seat which perches above the city and is visible from most places.

The 136 sea view sites range from the largest holiday parks near major cities like Edinburgh to small, community-run camping areas on the tiny islands that bejewel the Atlantic sea. Learn all about the castle, the crowing place of Robert the Bruce and Macbeth and explore the grounds which span 100 acres. The Scotland Campsites and Caravan Parks map is an ideal addition to your glove box map collection, but it’s worth noting that much of the same information appears to be available on the ScottishCamping.If you are in a midge hot spot between May and August then you want to avoid setting up or breaking down your camp at dawn or dusk when they are out in droves. They award a star grading from 1 to 5 depending on the standard of the business, with 5 being the highest. The ruins of Urquart Castle can be found on the hillside above the water, arrive by boat or view from a distance on a Loch Ness Cruise. On the reverse, the name, address and telephone number of each site, together with a graphical key showing whether the sites are suitable for motorhomes, caravans and tent camping, plus whether they accept pets and provide electric hookup or not.

And that’s not some kind of biased opinion but one that’s backed up by lots of those in the know: the country was named top tourist destination for 2013 by CNN, and later voted the most beautiful country in the entire world by a Rough Guides readers’ poll in 2017.I often get asked about places to camp and particularly the rules about wild camping in Scotland so I thought I would put together this guide based on my own experiences. My own intention is always to leave a place exactly as I found it and this should be your intention too. Personally, one of the best campsites I've come across recently is Seaview Camping Park in Benderloch. There are a number of very well managed wildlife centres and parks around the country such as the fantastic Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick or the Highland Wildlife Park near Kingussie.