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Aire, NE250, UK

We headed over to Bullers of Buchan to try and spot some puffins, sadly there were none but its a truly beautiful place with hundreds of sea birds in and around a collapsed cave.

We then headed to Slains Castle , an amazing derelict castle that you can walk in and around for free, its a 15 minute walk from the car park down a fairly flat track but well worth visiting.

We ended up and stayed the night at Port Errol Harbour, a community run motorhome stop with a suggested donation of £10 a night, toilets and fresh water are there, also the signage says you can dispose of liquid waste into the toilets.

We sat watching seals in the water and hundreds of seabirds diving and fishing.

Campsite, NE250, UK

NE250 2023 Day 5 – Craighead Caravan and Camping Park

4 May 2023 mark

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After leaving Collieston Harbour we headed to the Seal beach to spot some seals, we heard it was the largest colony of seals in the UK but at this time we only spotted 4 – Nature Reserve ( we actually tucked the motorhome up in the car park behind the golf club, directed by one of the locals as we drove down, no one questioned or bothered us as we were not too long)

We then headed to Craighead to empty, refill, shower and chill for the day.

Good Hardstanding pitches with grass surrounds

£25 a night for Pitch, showers, toilets, washing facilities (coin operated), fresh water, CDP, very quiet site with lovely owners, would definitely visit again if in the area.

NE250, UK, Wild Camping

NE250 2023 Day 2 – Inchcape Park, Arbroath

1 May 2023 mark

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We were originally going to stay at Kirkgate Park overlooking the lake but when we arrived the midges were so bad we had lunch then decided to move on, we ended up here at Inchcape Park very close to the harbour.

Gorgeous view from the Motorhome Parking

There are no facilities here and ( as far as i can see ) no payment required, there are clear motorhome parking signage explaining where you can and cannot park, sadly not all are able to follow the rules and a number of Motorhome’s had parked beyond the area permitted, it may seem harmless but its just another excuse for the disgruntled locals to get it stoped altogether.

Hardstanding reinforced grass areas for about 8 – 10 Motorhome’s overlooking the sea make for fantastic views in the morning as the sun rises.

A lovely easy walk into the town with plenty of shops to stock up or browse if required, I would definitely stop here again if in the area.

Aire, NE250, UK

NE250 2023 Day 1 – Falkirk Wheel

30 April 2023 mark

After so long we are back in Scotland again and it feels great, its so lovely to drive up here and I have always found the locals friendly and welcoming.

We arrived at the Falkirk wheel not really knowing if it was going to be busy or quiet, we have never been to Scotland at this time of the year and with it being May Day Bank Holiday weekend we were unsure of what to expect.

We parked in the top car park marked for overnight stays and walked down to the Visitors centre as directed, cafe, gift shop and toilets are all inside. At the counter we paid our £15 for the night and left a £20 cash deposit for the Key to access, CDP, Toilets, Washing room and Showers (cash returned when returning the key in the morning)

They do a boat trip for £14.50 per adult for a trip up and through the wheel which I thought was reasonable.

We had a great nights sleep and the showers were clean and hot throughout, we would definitely return if over this way.

Aire, UK, Wild Camping

Glencaple Pier, Glencaple

15 July 2022 mark

Although this was our destined stop we went a bit further down the road to empty and refill at Caerlaverock Castle Corner Campsite, its a community run site that allows the use of CDP, fresh and waste water and overnight stop all for a donation.

Caerlaverock Community Association – Home

We then headed back to the Pier and were lucky enough to get the left most pitch facing the water looking down the inlet, a fantastic view.

Whilst we were there we were lucky enough to experience the tidal bore, an event that happens when the difference between high and low tide is more than 6 meters, the rush as the waters surges up is worth a visit in itself, there is a pub and cafe at the pier and public toilets open all night, at the end of the pier are dedicated motorhome bays, you may park in them overnight night between 9pm and 9am, out of those hours they request you do not park your motorhomes in the car parking spaces, the marked car parking spaces are needed by The Nith Hotel and The Boathouse Cafe.

Aire, UK

Kilmelford Yacht Haven

13 July 2022 mark

A short drive from Oban, we arrived to be greeted with a smiling face by David the owner, the site is on the Hardstanding yard of the Yacht Haven with all the facilities you could need, the views are amazing.

Free consistent WiFi was available at all times from all pitches.

Picnic tables and benches are available for use, Free CDP, fresh water and grey waste emptying, Showers, washing machine and tumble dryers are all £1.

There is even the option of fishing from the pontoons

Great place to stay and would definitely recommend to others

£20 pn or £24 with EHU

Aire, UK

Lochore Meadows Country Park Aire – Lochgelly

10 July 2022 mark

We left the Harbour and headed over to Lochore, it was around 20 mins drive and an easy route.

The Country Park is focused around a large open water with all manner of water sports, the Aire is set back a little and has EHU and non EHU pitches, Hard gravel standing and grass.

At £12 per night for non EHU and £18 with we decided on NON, the services are situated just a way from where you park where CDP and fresh water ( very low pressure ) is available, there is no drive over grey waste so needs to be transported to the CDP area.

There are also good hot showers available for £2 between the hours of 8:30 – 9:30 & 4:30 – 5:30 from the education centre.

Lovely walks around the lake ( 2.5 hours ) or Castle ( 30 mins ) and plenty of areas to sit and watch the water sports ( or indulge )

NC500, UK, Wild Camping

NC500 2020 Day 12

16 September 2020 mark

We left Inverness heading south along Loch Ness, this day mostly consisted of amazing views as we drove towards Killin and The Falls of Dochart.

We stopped at Lidl in Fort William for supplies, lots of parking so no probs for Motorhome’s, we then carried on stopping for photos.

We arrived at our stop for the night, Loch Tulla Viewpoint, Lots of hard standing parking with gorgeous views, no bins or services but worth it.

Campsite, NC500, UK

NC500 2020 Day 9

12 September 2020 mark 4 Comments

We left early as no phone connection heading south towards Ullapool, we stopped for a coffee on route in a little tearoom called “ The Elphin Tearooms”, nice coffee but a bit bleak inside.

So many amazing views out of every window.

We arrived in Ullapool and headed to Tesco car park, we needed to stock up and have a walk around the town, the lorry park adjacent to the Tesco car park takes plenty of Motorhome’s and is free.

On walking to Tesco we noticed a laundry service establishment just off to the left, we enquired and was amazed at the price of £10 a bag of washed, dried and even folded cloths, so popped back to the van and dropped that off while we had a walk around.

Ullapool Laundry Services
7a Latheron Centre, Latheron Ln, Ullapool IV26 2XB
01854 613217

We then grabbed a coffee and some great scones from “The Tea Store” on the road parallel to the harbour road, headed back to the van and waited for the laundry to finish.

By the time that was all done it was time to heard to our stop for the night, a camp site we passed as we came down into Ullapool called Ardmair Holiday Park.

Great hard standing pitch overlooking the bay.

We paid £26.50 for a hard standing pitch with EHU per night, services include, CDP, waste emptying grill, fresh water fill up, showers (hot and free), toilets and a laundry room if you want it, shop at reception with a friendly host to give you all the info.

NC500, UK, Wild Camping

NC500 2020 Day 7

11 September 2020 mark

We left Rispond car park on the beach and headed west, we found Smoo Cave, the car park itself was very small but we did manage to find a space.

Boat tours are available on some days but not the day we visited 🙁

We then headed on and found CoCo Mountain on the right, a craft village and cafe renowned for its Hot Chocolate, decent car park even for Motorhome’s.

We then carried on to our night stop at Kinlochbervie, we stopped right on the harbour itself called Loch Clash, it was £15 with EHU but only £5 without, full use of water, waste and Chemical toilet emptying, the view was amazing with another seal in the harbour as a bonus.

You pay at the spar just as you enter the harbour, good selection of food and drinks, very pleasant owners.