The site is in the grounds of the 18th-century Culzean (pronounced Cul-lane) Castle. The castle has elegant Adam interiors, a visitor centre and a country park claimed to be “the most magnificent in Britain”. From the shore you can see across the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran and the superb sunsets.

• Along the coast is Ayr, the county town of Ayrshire. It is also the capital of “Burns Country” -home to Burns Cottage, the Burns National Heritage Park and the Burns Monument at nearby Alloway.

• For lovers of Scotland’s industrial past there is the maritime museum at Irvine, and Clydebuilt at Braehead near Glasgow. Here you can take the role of a Glasgow merchant, load your cargo and steer your ship into harbour.

• Children love the animals and all the other activities - some are for adults as well - at the Heads of Ayr Farm Park. Call In at Electric Brae on the way back to the site.

• From Ardrossan there is a ferry to the Isle of Arran, from Stranraer sailings to Belfast.

• Activities in the school holidays and a playground in the castle grounds keep children happy.

• There is a full programme of events taking place at Culzean Castle and Country Park throughout the year. These include jousting, Scottish country dancing and various music festivals.

• Every Saturday you can find a farmers’ market selling local produce, on the Kyle Shopping Centre car park. On Sundays there is a large car boot sale and market on Ayr racecourse

• The site shop is well stocked. Maybole has a small supermarket, Ayr has larger supermarkets and shops. There are a number of good local restaurants.

• Campers who are not members of The National Trust can use their camp site till receipt to gain access to Culzean Country Park, but not the castle.

A visitors’ opinion:

“There is plenty to do in the country park and a very good play area for children. We really enjoyed our stay.” Mr and Mrs J Holbrook

Did you know?

Culzean Castle site was once the railway station. The site office is on what was the platform.

A nice way to enjoy a tour of Scotland is by motorhome. By doing so you can explore at your leisure and ‘wild camp’ if you like or find a wonderful campsite such as this one. If you wish to do this, there are many motorhome rental companies throughout England and Scotland who can supply campervans, motorhomes or even large american RVs.

Typically their motorhomes are less than 12 months old and are easy to drive.

If you wish to buy a motorhome, one website with an excellent range of motorhomes for sale is http://www.motorhomesdirect.co.uk.

This website is also a great resource for finding private motorhome hire.

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Tarland by Deeside

Pick a pitch in an area enjoyed by royalty

Tarland by Deeside enjoys a sheltered position with an abundance of rabbits and a variety of birds - you may even see an osprey. Many wild flowers grow here, including orchids. The area has plenty of castles, including Balmoral.

• A bus trip and one connection will take you to Aberdeen - the Granite City. It has fine buildings, good shops, theatres, galleries and museums.

• Take the children to Storybook Glen, you can enjoy the Dingle Dell garden centre and gift shop.

• Walk from the Stone Age to the Roman period, and watch the re-enactments at the Archaeolink Prehistory Park, Insch.

• Visit the Grampian Transport Museum at Alford.

• Cyclists are well catered for. Try the TrailQuest at Kirkhill Forest near Banchory.

• Follow the A93 west to Ballater -the Royal Deeside Line’s railway station is now a Visitor Centre. Continue along the A93 for Balmoral, the Queen’s summer residence. Then comes Braemar Castle, famous for the Braemar Gathering in September.

• Drum and Crathes lie to the east. Go north to Kildrummy, one of the eleven castles and stately homes in Scotland’s Castle Trail.

• Aboyne is the nearest small town. It has shops, a swimming pool and a theatre. Belwade Farm is the headquarters of the International League for the Protection of Horses. At Glen Tannar, go pony trekking by the River Dee.

• Take a stroll through Drummie Woods next to the site or climb Lochnagar - the mountain that inspired the Prince of Wales’ book, The Old Man of Lochnagar.

Visitor’s opinion:

“Truly a rural site. It is kept spotlessly clean and in pristine condition. We stayed for a month.”
Mr and Mrs Bishopp

Did you know?

The infamous Macbeth was allegedly slain at nearby Lumphanan in 1057.

This campsite would be a great inclusion in Scotland motorhome tour. You can explore at your leisure and ‘wild camp’ if you like or find a wonderful campsite such as this one. If you wish to do this, there are many camper van rental companies throughout England and Scotland who can supply campervans, motorhomes or even large american RVs.

Typically their motorhomes are less than 12 months old and are easy to drive.

If you wish to buy a motorhome, one website with an excellent range of motorhomes for sale is http://www.motorhomesdirect.co.uk.

This website is also a great resource for finding individual motorhome hire.

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