Ballater Caravan Park was formerly run by Aberdeenshire Council but in April 2012 it was leased back to the local community who are now the operators. The first year has been one of consolidation with emphasis on general all-round improvement in quality. The park remains very competitively priced but is now even better value for money. Being located in an attractive spot next to the River Dee but within walking distance of the town centre allows both escape from the daily rush and convenient shopping and eating facilities. PLACES TO VISIT: • Ballater is just 9 miles from Royal Balmoral Castle (Open April-July) home of the Royal Family. • There are also 2 fine castles operated by the National Trust for Scotland (NTS), Crathes Castle and Drum Castle, which are within 25 miles • NTS also operate Mar Lodge and Mar Lodge Estate. The lodge is a fine old Victorian Building while the estate forms a sizeable portion of the eastern Cairngorms National Park and contains a number of the high
http://camping.uk-directory.com/Ballater_Caravan_Park_2785.phpThursday, 28 March 2013
Escape with a camping/caravanning holiday in Dumfries and Galloway
Galloway Sailing Centre is an outdoor activity centre situated on the glorious banks of Loch Ken on the edge of the Galloway Forrest park. We offer a range of outdoor activities on site and also provide a vast range of accommodation including Yurts/Tipis/Cabins and a Bunkhouse. We also have pitching ground overlooking the loch and a fantastic café offering homemade hot and cold food. Follow the link for this and other parks in Dumfries and Galloway.
http://camping.uk-directory.com/dumfries__galloway_camp_sitesTuesday, 26 March 2013
Fabulous palces to visit around Dalbeattie
•Kippford and Rockcliffe Villages – two of Scotland’s prettiest seaside villages, just a half mile walk apart •Threave Gardens by Castle Douglas, open all year, part of the Botanic Gardens of Scotland •Threave Castle, where you are rowed across the river to the castle on an island •Caerlaverock Castle near Dumfries, known as Scotland’s prettiest ruin, set overlooking the RSPB reserve •Drumlanrig Castle, Museum, cafe and Country Park, ancient seat of the Dukes of Buccleuch •Hornel House Museum in Kirkudbright, one of Scotland’s finest Impressionists
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There is plenty to do and see when you stay at Kippford Holiday Park near Dalbeattie. A 2013 awarding winning park.• Robert Burns museum and the Camera Obscura in Dumfries • Mabie Farm Park, one of Scotland’s best Farm Petting and Outdoor fun Farm Parks, great for the entire family • The Chocolate Factory – go and make it then eat it or take it home – near Kirkcudbright • Cream o’ Galloway Ice Cream Farm and play areas. In a beautiful setting beyond Kirkcudbright • Deer Farm – take tours through the Red Deer just 5 minutes drive away
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Top 10 places to visit and things to do around Newton Stewart, Wigtonshire
1. Wigtown(book capital of Scotland)Plenty to see in Wigtown including the County buildings which houses the view room to see our local Osprey bird nesting and Wigtown wetlands.2. Bladnock Whiskey Distillery, Scotland's most southerly distillery.3. RSPB Crooke of Baldoon site, in Wigtown Bay.4. The Whithorn Story and St. Ninian's cave.5.Stanes mountain bike trails are close by starting at Kirroughtree.6.Garlieston, the testing ground for Mulberry Harbour and Galloway House Gardens.7.Newton Stewart, which is the gateway to the Galloway Hills and the first Dark Sky Status in Great Britain for keen Astronomers.8.Three local golf courses to play, quiet and peaceful.Plenty of picturesque roads to cycle and beatiful coastal walks to enjoy. 9. Cream of Galloway adventure play area where they make ice cream that you can try. 10. Monrieth Animal World
http://camping.uk-directory.com/campsite_search.php?SearchForm[Keywords]=Newton+Stewart&SearchForm[county]=0&DirSubmit=1&Submit=SearchFamily Camping in Newton Stewart, Wigtonshire, Scotland
We are a family run site for campers that want to have a pleasant and peaceful time in a beautiful rural spot with fantastic views. Even though we are in a rural location, you do not have to travel far to get to plenty of places of interest. Our facilities are modern and heated, with indoor washing area for dishes and large shower cubicles with seats in. There is also a playroom/tv and sitting room on site. Our field is flat and well drained, with large pitches for you to enjoy. There are walks off the site to exercise your dogs and a play area to exercise the children.
http://www.onlywire.com/r/120597679Dalraddy Holiday Park, Nr Aviemore, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK
New for our site at Dalraddy is our range of new activities we have to offer! We have Quad biking, a brand new 1.5 km zip wire course through the woods and over the Dulnain river, fishing ( with sites at Loch Alvie, Loch Insh and the River Spey!). We have gorge walking, paintball, bush craft survival courses, clay pigeon shooting, horse riding, archery and stag feeding( with photography opportunities). We also now run estate tours where those interested can learning about the history and environment of the estate, and cookery demonstrations with our estate chef and local lecturer Alan Frost! The top 5 of places to visit locally: 1. The Cairngorm Mountain 2. The Highland Wildlife Park 3. Landmark 4. The Strathspey Steam Railway 5. The Highland Folk Museum Here at Dalraddy Holiday Park, we have venison and short horn beef for sale- produced from our very own estate and strawberries which are one of our biggest sellers and these are also grown on the estate! We have the Spirit of Speyside
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