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Subject Topic: Scotland in August? Post Reply Post New Topic
Personwhiskydry
06/6/2010 at 12:10pm
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I am desperately trying to sort out a week in Scotland in the middle of August - my 2 weeks hols have had to be split so I am trying to see that as a good thing and get 2 very different camping hols in

My problem is I wanted to be near enough to Edinburgh that we could see the sights there, but it's the same time as the Edinburgh Festival so I'm losing hope!

So, any recommendations for a nice quietish site for a mum and child to camp, possibly travelling distance to Edinburgh, or close to a beach / loch? I don't want a site with clubhouses and the like, but a playground and little shop is good.


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PersonCapt Lightning
06/6/2010 at 1:24pm
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THE SITE for Edinburgh is Linwater at East Calder. Easy bus link to the City from near site or there's a park & ride a couple of miles away. Pubs / shopping in East Calder - about 1 1/2 miles. Top class, no frills but very friendly site with good walking nearby - gets rave reviews.

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Personwhiskydry
06/6/2010 at 1:34pm
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Sadly fully booked. But duly noted for another time, thanks!


Persongirlwomble
06/6/2010 at 3:20pm
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How far would you travel to Edinburgh? Stirling isn't too far by train and kids go free on the train when travelling with an adult on Scotrail. Trains are quite regular and reasonably priced. Would also give you the option for a day trip on the train to Aviemore or suchlike
Witches Craig campsite gets a good write-up and close to Stirling. Public transport is also quite good around Stirling and there's also things like Stirling castle and Wallace Monument to explore.


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PersonIainM
06/6/2010 at 7:46pm
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The Caravan Club site in Edinburgh have a limited amount of tent pitches.  Maybe worth a call.

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Personleccyshep
06/6/2010 at 8:12pm
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one of the sites round dunbar might do. dunbar's on the train route to edinburgh and there are some nice beaches there.


PersonGailk
06/6/2010 at 8:29pm
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There is a good rail link from North Berwick, we camped at Tantallon there a few years ago and it was good.



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May - Yellowcraigs CC North Berwick
June - Wharfedale CC Grassington


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PersonHEJC72
06/6/2010 at 8:46pm
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I was going to suggest Witches Craig but you can't pre book a tent pitch until 2 days before you want to arrive which may not be ideal!

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PersonValk_scot
06/6/2010 at 10:03pm
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How about Drum Mohr near Musselburgh? Nice quiet site, excellent bus and park-n-ride train connection to Edinburgh city centre, plenty of beaches along the coast, local shops etc down in Musselburgh but they also have a shop and good swingpark on the site. East Lothian is a great area to explore as well, btw.



Persongrapefruitmoon
07/6/2010 at 9:56am
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Nydie Campsite near St Andrews is very nice.


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PersonCapt Lightning
07/6/2010 at 11:46am
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The area around St.Andrews is v.nice and down the coast to Crail etc.. You are getting a bit away from Edinburgh though.

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Persondebsy
07/6/2010 at 1:37pm
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There's Morton Hall - but it's probably booked up - you walk to the end of the road and get on a bus for a pound into Edinburgh - really nice site.


Personwhiskydry
07/6/2010 at 4:12pm
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Thanks, some nice sites for me to ring around!


Personbig-fin
07/6/2010 at 4:48pm
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Lothianbridge is a basic, quiet site with lots of space, and close to tesco etc, and easy access to Edinburgh 


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If you can't get anywhere in Lothian you should take at look at Fife, just over the Forth and great train and bus links to Edinburgh and beyond..loads of good sites, take a look at the campsite search on here...

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Personwhiskydry
08/6/2010 at 7:51pm
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Well we have booked! I ended up caving in to my dd wanting to go in a Eurocamp tent so we are going to Cobleland in Stirlingshire. Not sure about whether we'll get to Edinburgh from there or not, but it looks like we'll have a fabulous time anyway, and it's all set up when we get there which I must say is mighty appealing!

I will be keeping all your suggestions for next time though



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