We’ve created a list of the camping sites we think are the best in Angus, Dundee, Fife and Perth and Kinross.
All of these campsites have play parks or activities for younger and older children to enjoy as well as some fun for all of the family.
Top five camping spots in Tayside and Fife
In Perthshire, Comrie Croft, near Crieff, is renowned for its close proximity to popular walking and cycling routes.
Explore the ‘squirrel trail’ or hire a bike and ride the mountain bike skills park and pump track.
Here is more information and how to book.
Based near Forfar, Greenhillock Glamping is perfect for families looking to enjoy the natural world.
Not only is there an art shack which is ideal for children hoping to explore their creative side but they can immerse themselves in the outdoors with bug-hunting, den-building and pond-dipping.
Pitch your own tent with a firepit or camp in one of the site’s luxury bell tents.
Here is more information and how to book.
The family friendly site at Sliverburn Park, based at Lundin Links, Leven, in Fife, offers woodland walks, bike hires and a walled garden.
It is also just 400 metres from the Fife Coastal Path and a stones throw from Leven beach.
It offers a variety of camping options, from tent pitches, to campervan spots and eco-pods.
Here is more information and how to book.
The owner of Miltonhaven Seaside Caravan, based in St Cyrus, Montrose, park have two donkeys, three goats, two Hebridean sheep, chickens and numerous wild ducks and moor hens so you are sure to come across plenty of wildlife.
Unfortunately due to coronavirus restrictions, the site is not currently accepting campers with their own tents however there are cabins and plenty of caravan space.
Here is more information and how to book.
The Scone Camping and Caravanning Club site is based near the heart of Scone Palace.
It’s a natural haven with plenty of nearby walking routes and wildlife to enjoy.
Here is more information and how to book.
More family friendly camping sites in Tayside and Fife:
- St Andrews Holiday Park, Kinkell Braes, Fife
- Drumshademuir Caravan Park, Forfar, Angus
- Aberfeldy Caravan Park, Perthshire
- Craigtoun Meadows Holiday Park, St Andrews, Fife
Travel beyond your local
If you’d prefer to escape the local area on your staycation, here are our favourite campsites to explore across Scotland this summer.
- Glenmore Campsite, Aviemore, Highlands
- Brighouse Bay Holiday Park, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
