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Title: scottish camping sites
Post by: psnimv6 on 04 July 2008, 22:12:09

hello just thought i would ask you guys and girls as said i hope to take the kids (10years+6years+5years) camping to scotland in august and was looking for any advice of good places bearing in mind that it must be child friendly and preferably near a big,ish town as in 25 miles,ish, I was thinking of inverness area but somewhere to stop of for one night about half way (mybe about sterling)  as i will be traveling from n ireland so it is a bit to long a drive in one go for the kids and then the rest of the week in the inverness area any recommendations appreciated

Title: Re: scottish camping sites
Post by: Jimbob on 04 July 2008, 22:18:07

try www.ukcampsite.co.uk

Title: Re: scottish camping sites
Post by: psnimv6 on 04 July 2008, 22:23:22

thanks for that but would like to hear of personal experance as you can,t beat from the horses mouth so to speak and on these websites don,t always tell the hole story as i have found out to my expence before >:(

Title: Re: scottish camping sites
Post by: rickyboy on 05 July 2008, 00:36:48

Arran is particularly nice at this time of year and they have a few campsites.

Title: Re: scottish camping sites
Post by: omegaman2 on 05 July 2008, 11:26:43

if your going towards inverness try aviemore/coylumbridge
the landmark centre is about a 5 mile drive north of there and the girls would have a time of there lives there but visit on a sunny day as there are water rides in the park

Title: Re: scottish camping sites
Post by: psnimv6 on 05 July 2008, 17:40:55

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if your going towards inverness try aviemore/coylumbridge
the landmark centre is about a 5 mile drive north of there and the girls would have a time of there lives there but visit on a sunny day as there are water rides in the park

thanks will remember that as for the girls all my kids are boys ;) but never mind anymore recommened and tried camping sites in that part of the world would love to no about :y

Title: Re: scottish camping sites
Post by: Jim on 05 July 2008, 18:42:07

If your driving from Stranrear or Troon, I would go up the A82 via Fort William rather than the A9 and stop of somewhere around Loch Lomond the first night, where is a place that has Teepees for rent fully kitted out with beds etc and it's great fun for the kids :y

http://www.welcome-scotland.com/content-uk/content/accommodation/index_loch_tay_lodges_teepees.jsp

Title: Re: scottish camping sites
Post by: Dave-C on 05 July 2008, 19:48:31

I will STRONGLY advise of Station Camp Site at Hopeman near to Elgin / Losimouth....  a quick skip over the dunes to the beach.. AND....  you can see dinosaur fossilised footprints in the rocks....  it's on uk campsite too:y

Also Achindaroch at Apin, Duror  near to Fort William... WOW..  spotless toilets, showers to die for, a washer, tumbler  and microwave handy if you're tenting etc, lots of walks close to and thru the site itself, there's Loch Linne nearby and the Sea Life centre..  There's the cable cars on Fort William too, that's a great trip, kids'll love it....  Oh! and the ice wall for trainee climbers is worth a visit, just to watch.

I'm going to Scotland in August, in our family tent.... can't wait, beautiful place and really nice people ;)

DC

Title: Re: scottish camping sites
Post by: psnimv6 on 05 July 2008, 20:14:06

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I will STRONGLY advise of Station Camp Site at Hopeman near to Elgin / Losimouth....  a quick skip over the dunes to the beach.. AND....  you can see dinosaur fossilised footprints in the rocks....  it's on uk campsite too:y

Also Achindaroch at Apin, Duror  near to Fort William... WOW..  spotless toilets, showers to die for, a washer, tumbler  and microwave handy if you're tenting etc, lots of walks close to and thru the site itself, there's Loch Linne nearby and the Sea Life centre..  There's the cable cars on Fort William too, that's a great trip, kids'll love it....  Oh! and the ice wall for trainee climbers is worth a visit, just to watch.

I'm going to Scotland in August, in our family tent.... can't wait, beautiful place and really nice people ;)

DC

thanks a lot that is what i am after first hand experance perfect :y any more tried and tested places that anybody can recommend :question

Title: Re: scottish camping sites
Post by: rickyboy on 05 July 2008, 21:14:32

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if your going towards inverness try aviemore/coylumbridge
the landmark centre is about a 5 mile drive north of there and the girls would have a time of there lives there but visit on a sunny day as there are water rides in the park

Aviemore is nice, got a timeshare at lochunhully in Carrbridge.  Great place - landmark is in Carrbridge.

Title: Re: scottish camping sites
Post by: psnimv6 on 05 July 2008, 21:41:20

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If your driving from Stranrear or Troon, I would go up the A82 via Fort William rather than the A9 and stop of somewhere around Loch Lomond the first night, where is a place that has Teepees for rent fully kitted out with beds etc and it's great fun for the kids :y

http://www.welcome-scotland.com/content-uk/content/accommodation/index_loch_tay_lodges_teepees.jsp

that sounds great teepees that would save the hassle of putting up the tent for only 1 night thanks a lot for the link :y

Title: Re: scottish camping sites
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 05 July 2008, 22:51:34

Hotel21 told me about this site in Scotland that does look something else.
We will definately be going :y

http://www.blaircastlecaravanpark.co.uk/holidayhomes/conditions.asp