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Looking for a good campsite somewhere up in Scotland that has the following nearby...

Beach
Pub(s)
Good scenery(walks)
Shops close(ish) by
Fishing

Somewhere that would be good for a week's camping fo me, the OH, and our 11yr old son.

Can anyone recommend anywhere?

Thanks

Hi Berrymoss, have you any particular area in mind ? we do have a fair bit of coastline up here

With regard to Invercaimbe, I have used this site many times over the years and enjoyed it.  If you are looking in this particular area they're are quite a few sites along this coastline with varying degrees of facilities.

As a regular visitor to Arisaig (minimum 4 times a year) I would recommend you book in advance as it gets really busy in the summer months.

Quote: Originally posted by Tiggarsmum on 21/6/2008

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Hi Berrymoss, have you any particular area in mind ? we do have a fair bit of coastline up here

With regard to Invercaimbe, I have used this site many times over the years and enjoyed it.  If you are looking in this particular area they're are quite a few sites along this coastline with varying degrees of facilities.

As a regular visitor to Arisaig (minimum 4 times a year) I would recommend you book in advance as it gets really busy in the summer months.

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Hi Tiggersmum,

Not sure exactly of where we want to go.  We've never been anywhere north of Stirling before.  So anywhere near the coast with all of the original requirements would be good.

Thanks 

Quote: Originally posted by LobeyDosser on 21/6/2008

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Invercairn is in UKCS campsite search, HERE 

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Once you get north of Stirling the scenery gets even better.

Personally I'm very bias towards Arisaig. I used to have a seasonal pitch up there and do a 300 mile round trip most weekends to get there.If you are lucky enough to get the weather its an experience you will remember forever.

If you don't fancy going that far up you could always base yourself at Fort William. I would suggest Glen Nevis campsite, great facilities, shop and pub on site and a 45 minute drive will take you to Arisaig for access to the beaches and fishing.

You might also want to try the east coast around St Andrews which has a lovely big beach.  There are  some lovely little villages in the area like Pittenweem,Anstruther and Crail which has a campsite right on the waters edge.

You might also want to try the east coast around St Andrews which has a lovely big beach.  There are  some lovely little villages in the area like Pittenweem,Anstruther and Crail which has a campsite right on the waters edge.

Added bonus of no midges on the east coast and as tiggarsmum said there are some great sites which would meet all your needs.Take a look at the campsite search facility for Fife ,reviews are pretty much spot on and honest..

I'm eavesdropping on this thread.  We're trying to decide where to go for hols in late July.  Don't have a particular destination in mind other than "somewhere we haven't been before".  As we've been around a bit that means either far south of England or Scotland.  We're worried about the midges in Scotland - we've heard some horror stories from colleagues who are hardened walkers and campers.  Is it true there are no midges on the East coast?  We're looking for somewhere child friendly (nearly 7 yr old and nearly 4 yr old), preferably with a beach and child welcoming pub. 

AWWW

Come to Loch Lomond, Great people, Excellent place, Fab fishing, National park,Ben Lomond, Shops, Resturants, 30mins from Glasgow, 30mins from Stirling

Oh nearly forgot. You get to meet ME  and Lobey will also join us for a wee drink or two

What more can a person want !!! No we don't get eaten alive with Midges. In fact I've just been up the Loch side and thru the national Park with Cora. It's been raining on and off for 2 days. Not a midge in sight. Cora had her usual swim in the Loch and is now sound asleep.