Have a look at Aberfoyle just round the corner from L/Lomond (about 12 miles) has a lovely wee village and idea for traveling round as close to Sterling and Glasgow also not far from Blair drummand safari park. We have stayed at cobleland (i think this is name ) with forest holidays it is about 2 miles from village with cycle track to village and beyond, also has a river run through campsite which is good for paddling basic site but clean and everything you need. Also stayed at Trossachs park about 2 miles from first one same again nice site with everything you need they also get you a discount at the local lesiure centre in aberfoyle.
Blair Atholl is an excellent site,right next to Blair Castle.Hotels and shops in village 5 minutes walk.The town of Pitlochry is a 5minute drive away and has all the usual shops.pubs etc.Loads of walks/cycle routes on your doorstep.Its a big open site with loads of space for kids.Theres also Glencoe and Fort William area with loads of great sites.Sorry if my review of Loch Lomond has put you off but I was being honest about the sites and as I said,both sites would be excellent if the weather was good. If I can be of any help regarding sites in Scotland I am only to glad to help.I have stayed on several over our 30+ years of caravanning and camping..regards john.b.
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I'd wanted to go to Scotland for 40 years and when I got home from the North West Highlands last September and started to look for this years visit(!) I realised just how much I had missed. As an untravelled Devonshire boy the scenery made Dartmoor, as beautiful as it is,like a small, flat, skateboard park.(Unless you get out and walk it, and then appreciate it).This year want to go to the area between Ullapool and the Isle of Skye (Poolewe area) but must try not to put in too many miles and slow down to look more carefully. Use this site coupled with photographic sites like www.flickr.com and video sites like you tube and this sites mapping and aerial photography facilities and then with your own tastes you will have the trip of a lifetime. Just remember when you go round a corner and there is another fabulous scene before you...check your mirror and signal left before you swerve to stop at the side of the road!
Can second the recomendation for the Outer Hebrides, Sailed from Oban and returned via Ullapool, a fantastic trip, especially wild camping at the Airport on Barra.
I don't think there are many bad places in Scotland, it depends how far you want to travel and what amenities you want.
As we are in a camper van we tend to tour round rather than stay in one place, so your requirements as a tenter may be different. Dunkeld on the East side is nice as is Aviemore area. We also travelled to Orkney then back down the middle as it were from Tongue to Lairg. Fabulous.
Glen Coe and Fort William areas are also good as is Arran.
I could go back every year I think, there is so much to see.
I camped at Luss a few years ago and found the campsite realy clean and tidy. Lots to do round about. We had a great time. Access off the A82 which can be busy at times. Milarrochy Bay is other side of Loch Lomand and more peaceful but access road quite windy. Depends what you prioritys are and who you are travelling with. A site worth a look is at Loch Morlich by Aviemore run by the Camping and Caravanning Club. It is right on the loch where watersports are available. You also have lots of opportunities for walking. It's near to the Reindeer Centre and not far from the Landmark Adventure Park which is great fun for kids. You are within easy drive of Inverness. I have also camped at Nairn, Oban, and Black Isle all of which I would be happy to return to.
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I'd wanted to go to Scotland for 40 years and when I got home from the North West Highlands last September and started to look for this years visit(!) I realised just how much I had missed. As an untravelled Devonshire boy the scenery made Dartmoor, as beautiful as it is,like a small, flat, skateboard park.(Unless you get out and walk it, and then appreciate it).This year want to go to the area between Ullapool and the Isle of Skye (Poolewe area) but must try not to put in too many miles and slow down to look more carefully. Use this site coupled with photographic sites like www.flickr.com and video sites like you tube and this sites mapping and aerial photography facilities and then with your own tastes you will have the trip of a lifetime. Just remember when you go round a corner and there is another fabulous scene before you...check your mirror and signal left before you swerve to stop at the side of the road!
You will love it we are going up to Ullapool in April, cant wait. We stay at Broomfield in Ullapool a very basic site but the views are stunning.
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
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