How do you write an article about Scotland’s most scenic motorhome spots to spend the night when they’re all simply outstanding? From the Isle of Skye to the foothills of Ben Nevis, Scotland will never disappoint with views.
But if we were renting a motorhome, and we definitely know a thing or two about that, there are some standout locations where we’d want to park for the night. We’d always recommend going to a camping and motorhome site rather than a random place, and below, you’ll find where we think you should stay.
Balranald Hebridean Holidays
North Uist looks like it fell out of a travel poster and forgot to tone it down. Long beaches. White sand. Water that shifts from teal to steel when the weather turns. It’s truly incredible. Balranald sits right in the middle of it and gives you the most stunning views of the Atlantic.
The setup is simple and solid. It’s not the biggest nor the fanciest motorhome spot in terms of facilities, but you’re going for the views. There are hardstanding pitches with hook-ups that keep life easy, and the facilities are warm and clean. You get showers that actually feel hot after a windy walk and Wi-Fi that’s quick enough. And in reality, you shouldn’t spend too long on the site during the day; you’ll be out exploring.
Days vanish out here. You can easily walk the machair or cycle quiet roads.
Aberfeldy Caravan Park
Perthshire is where roads roll through miles of woodland, and then Aberfeldy appears with a river, a bridge, and a town that is simply stunning. The caravan park sits a short stroll from the centre, which is handy when you want a bakery run in the morning.
This is a bigger park, yet it stays quiet at night. You have plenty of grass pitches and proper hook-ups, plus a motorhome service point that saves faff. Showers are clean and hot, and the dog will love the walks by the water. If you forgot something, there is always a shop in town that has exactly the thing you forgot.
Base yourself here for a few days and pick your adventure. Schiehallion is close if you fancy a steady Munro with views that go on and on. The Birks of Aberfeldy gives you a loop with falls and shade which hits different on a warm day.
Achindarroch Touring Park
Head west, and the hills start to crowd the road. Sea on one side. Pines on the other.
Achindarroch sits near Duror, and it is the kind of place where you slide the door open and the air hits you like a reset. Mountains lean in from behind the trees, and the light changes every five minutes.
Pitches are hard-standing with electricity, and the site keeps things tidy. Heated shower blocks take the sting out of a rainy hike, and the Wi-Fi is super fast. There are service points and fuel on site, so you can stay longer than planned, which is usually what happens.
This is a prime day-trip area. Ben Nevis is close if you fancy a hike, and the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct is a short drive.
Fraserburgh Caravan Park
The northeast coast doesn’t get enough credit.
Fraserburgh gives you a beach you can hear from the van and dunes that hold the wind back, so you don’t feel the cold Atlantic chill. The caravan park sits by the sand, meaning you can be walking on the beach within two minutes if you fancy it.
It is a smaller site, but that doesn’t matter. It still has electricity on every pitch and the usual showers and loos that you might want from a campsite. The season runs from spring to autumn, so plan around that window.
Nearby, you obviously have the beach, but you also have a kids’ play area that is only a short walk away. The town has beautiful local cafés and some small fish and chip shops serving fish straight from the sea you’re staying by. It’s one of the cutest campsites you can stay on!
There are so many other incredible options. It depends on the vibe you’re looking for. You’ve got sea, mountains, forests – everything you can wish for in Scotland. During the summer, you should always book in advance and check that the campsite is actually open if it isn’t summer. Some of them are only open from April to October (example). You can always find all the information you need on the campsite directly.