Where is the best place to camp in and around Edinburgh?

Question

We'll be driving to Edinburgh city center for the day and would like to camp somewhere scenic for the evening before continuing up to the Highlands.

Answer 1

Mortonhall Caravan & Camping Park

Wonderful Park in Scotland’s Historic Capital City set in 18th Century Landscaped Grounds



4 Star Thistle graded park

Disabled facilities (level 2)

David Bellamy Gold Conservation Award

Park easily accessed from city bypass

Walks around the Arboretum, to the City or into the Pentland Hills

Shop – onsite

Laundry, food preparation and dishwashing facilities

Secure lockers offered.

The Stable Bar – family restaurant and bar.

Coffee shop at Garden Centre.

New games and television rooms

Situated on the main bus route to Edinburgh city centre

And look out for the Highland cattle!

In 200 acres of parkland at the centre of a traditionally managed private country estate, it's hard to believe you are only 15 minutes drive from the centre of Edinburgh and for those feeling energetic in an hours walk you’ll be into the centre of the historic Old Town. Also conveniently situated on the main bus route into the Edinburgh city centre.

With so much to see and do in and around the Capital City, you’ll be spoilt for choice.  The world renowned Edinburgh Festival during the summer months gives a varied collection of performing arts, while all year round the Castles, Museums and Galleries offer more traditional attractions.

Mortonhall Park is well placed for golfing enthusiasts, with several courses, all within a couple of miles.

The beautiful Pentland National Park is within sight to the South of the park with its spectacular hill walking routes into Midlothian. To the North are the parks of Blackford Hill, home to the Royal Observatory and Hermitage of Braid, which has a visitor centre.

Hillend Dry Ski Slope is also just a short journey away.

Horse back riding can be arranged at nearby Tower Farm Riding Stables – 0131-664-3375.

In the Pentlands there is fishing available nearby at Glencourse & Clubbiedean Reservoirs.

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Answer 2

Drum Mohr Caravan Park in Levenhall, Musselburgh

Seton Sands Holiday Village in Longniddry, East Lothian

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Answer 3

Holyrood Park underneath Arthurs Seat is lovely at Night.  Don't know if you are allowed to camp there though but its nice.

Answer 4

I'd try Mortonhall, it's not far from the city centre - plenty of buses and has a pub close by.

Also Edinburgh Caravan Club - its a bit out of town but again regular buses.

If you want to be out of town a bit, try Gilsland in North Berwick - regular trains right into the middle of Edinburgh.