Melrose Gibson Park Caravan and Motorhome Club site is an ideal transit park, being so close to the A68, but is also a perfect base for exploring this southern area of Scotland. Edinburgh is only 35 miles away, accessible by car or on one of the regular buses which run from the park entrance, so an ideal day trip. This small, three-acre park has only 64 touring pitches (some seasonal) plus, unusually, an extra 6 tent pitches (summer only) next to the adjacent rugby pitch. All touring pitches have 16 amp electricity and are hardstanding, 10 are serviced with water and drainage. A one-way system on the tarmac roads is in operation.

Lidalia is nestled in a beautifully landscaped setting, the site is also within easy strolling distance of the quaint village of Newcastleton, a Scottish Borders settlement in the heart of Liddesdale. The site offers a peaceful, unspoilt haven for a great family holiday getaway. The site also boasts being number one for the famous 7 Stanes - a must for any mountain bike enthusiast. You will relax in beautiful natural landscapes as well as experience the charms of Newcastleton. Once the scene of many bloody battles between the Scots and the English. The site has 30 hardstanding pitches all with electric hook-up. The site is a member of the Caravan and Motorhome Club Affiliated Site Scheme but non-members are also very welcome.

An ideal location for a relaxing holiday, Garlieston Caravan and Motorhome Club site is both peaceful and picturesque. Divided into two sections for choice of comfort, one section of the site offers beautiful views overlooking the bay, while the other provides a far more secluded and sheltered space for those who enjoy extra privacy and quiet. The site has 60 grass/hardstanding pitches all with 16 amp electricity.

The Ranch Holiday park is situated in the Ayrshire countryside, a mile from the small town of Maybole. The Ranch is managed by the McAuley family. The park is well set out with 50 spacious touring pitches (some seasonal), all with 16 amp electricity connections and on level hardstanding. There are also 100 mobile holiday homes with 1 to rent. The superb facilities include a private leisure centre with an indoor heated pool, sauna, solarium and well equipped gym. This is complete with changing room, toilets, shower and hairdryers. Adjacent is a small, fenced play park for toddlers and to the rear is an enclosed play area for older children.

This is a Caravan and Motorhome Club site on the shore of Luce Bay. It is carefully landscaped into seven pitching areas, each with a different character and lovely sea views. It has direct access to a clean and sandy beach which is ideal for swimming, sailing, water sports and sea angling. The peaceful and picturesque location also provides an ideal base for exploring the machars and Rhins of Galloway, one of the unspoilt corners of Scotland. The area surrounding New England Bay has a wealth of wild flowers and bird life, the Galloway Coastal Path follows the site boundary on the beach side and the quiet lanes are ideal for cycling and running.

Ayr Craigie Gardens Caravan and Motorhome Club campsite is in the grounds of the Craigie Estate with nearby access to the River Ayr. The site is a short stroll from the seaside town of Ayr with its long sandy beach and excellent shopping facilities. There is a rail station nearby, offering straightforward access to the cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh. The beautiful Ayrshire landscape provided the inspiration for the National Bard of Scotland, Robbie Burns - the Burns Heritage Trail and the Burns Heritage Centre at Alloway is a must for visitors. Culzean Castle and Country Park is easily accessible from the site and boasts a dramatic clifftop setting. Golf enthusiasts will enjoy the 40 golf courses in the area, which is why Ayr is known as the 'Golf Coast'.

Just north of the border, Cressfield is an all-year park situated in undulating countryside near the village of Ecclefechan. There is a large caravan holiday home presence on-site, but it is peaceful and well maintained, with a mixture of touring and seasonal pitches. The park is landscaped with 85 hardstanding and grass pitches, 45 occupied by seasonal caravans, which are connected by tarmac or gravel roads and 16A electricity hook-ups are provided.

The Walled Garden Caravan and Camping Park is set in the unspoilt beauty of the River Girvan valley, which is in Carrick, Ayrshire. Surrounded by beautiful countryside the site is only 9 miles from the coast. Whether you want to explore local attractions or just relax and unwind in the site’s tranquil setting, this could be the place for you. Ayr (14 miles) offers great shopping, a beach/play park, Ayr Racecourse, and lots more. You will be spoilt for choice when eating out, with a range of food to tempt all tastes. For lovers of the outdoors there are walking trails and cycle tracks – the site is 3 miles from the National Cycle Network. Wildlife around the site includes otters, deer, kingfishers and squirrels. The site has 80 hard standing pitches most with electric hook up. Lodge available to rent.

Set beside a two mile stretch of sandy beach, at the foot of the beautiful Galloway Hills, is Southerness Holiday Village. Part of the Parkdean Group, it is a large park with the main emphasis on caravan holiday homes. However, there are also 100 open plan pitches for caravans, motorhomes and tents. Set away from the static units, these are divided into two areas, some on level hardstanding with water connection, others on grass and all with 16A electrical connections. The light and airy reception office displays local information including a weekly ‘What’s On’ programme as the main leisure complex is located a short walk from the touring area.

The rural setting of Lauder Camping & Caravanning Club site means you can be sure of a relaxing break during your stay in border country. The wide open space and stunning scenery make the Scottish Borders a walker’s paradise. Don't forget your walking boots so you can enjoy parts of the the 212 mile Southern Upland Way which passes south of the site, the Lammermuir Hills and further afield, Arthur’s Seat hill fort in Edinburgh. There are numerous trails directly from site too. The site has 60 mainly level grass or hardstanding pitches, most with electric hook-up and some are serviced. A burn runs alongside the site, providing a habitat for local wildlife and birds. Four self-catering holiday chalets are available for hire.

Clyde Valley Caravan Park is situated in Kirkfieldbank, a small village on the banks of Clyde Water, close to the village of New Lanark, famous for its 18th-century cotton mills. The site offers simple camping in a peaceful setting backing onto open countryside, with opportunities for walking and birdwatching. There are 25 touring pitches on grass, all with electricity hook-ups. This is an ideal stopover site; there is no restaurant or play area on the site, but it is only a short distance from Lanark with all necessary amenities.

Rurally located, Glenearly has been tastefully developed from farmland into a touring and mobile home, all-year park. There are 115 marked, open pitches (39 for touring), all with 16A Europlug and TV, most on hardstandings. Seasonal units use some pitches. Walls and shrubs divide the touring section from the caravan holiday homes (two to rent), with mature trees around the perimeter. There are attractive views over the hills and forest of Barhill and buzzards, yellow wagtails, woodpeckers and goldfinch are some of the birds that can be seen, along with the park’s own donkeys and ponies.

Kippford View Holiday Park is situated on a hillside overlooking the Urr Estuary on the Solway Coast close to Dalbeattie and Castle Douglas, with the small village of Palnackie being a short walk away. Set on terraces, level, marked and numbered, most of the touring and tent pitches are on grass with a limited number of hardstandings available. There are 16 with 16A electrical connections. In addition, there are two hikers’ pods and around 60 holiday homes (with eight available for hire) are positioned on terraces high above the touring areas and screened by mature shrubs and trees. Just to the left of the entrance, there is a minigolf course and an adventure play area screened from the park with mature trees. The small sheltered outdoor swimming pool is popular.

Seaward Caravan Park is little sister to the much larger Brighouse Bay Holiday Park, 3.5 miles away. Set in an idyllic location overlooking the bay, this park is suitable for all units. The terrain is slightly undulating, but most of the numbered pitches are flat and of a good size. There are 35 pitches (21 hardstandings) designated for caravans and motorhomes, a further 14 for tents, plus 43 caravan holiday homes (six for hire). All of the pitches for touring units have electricity connections and 12 are also serviced with water and drainage. This is a quiet park with excellent views over the sea, ideally suited for that relaxing holiday or for touring the region.

Family-run Thirlestane Castle Park is beautifully situated on the outskirts of the Royal Burgh town of Lauder, within the historic parklands of Thirlestane Castle. It is just five minutes walk from local shops and hotels and equally well located for those wishing to find a central base for exploring the Scottish Borders. The park was established over twenty years ago and has an enviable reputation as a quiet, friendly and welcoming site.

The beautiful Coastal Kippford is open all year round and offers lovely views of the surrounding Galloway hills and the English Lake District. The private woodland includes an 8,000 year old bluebell area and a breeding Red Squirrel population. 32 seasonal pitches for tourers are set in small groups, naturally screened from one another by granite and gorse outcrops. All pitches have electricity and most touring pitches have water, waste and hardstanding - all with a minimum rental period of one month.

With wonderful views over the Firth of Clyde towards the Isle of Arran from some pitches, this quiet Camping and Caravanning Club site is next door to Culzean Castle (pronounced Kullayne). Surrounded by beautiful countryside and stunning coastline, it is fantastic for walking as well as many interesting places to visit. Visitors can buy tickets to walk in the castle grounds (when open) with 17 miles of footpaths. The campsite has 90 pitches, some level, others slightly sloping, and 60 have 10A electrical hook-ups. A few level pitches are suitable for motorhomes and 20 pitches have hardstanding. American-style motorhomes (more than 25 ft) must contact the site prior to arrival as large pitches are limited. The site also has 4 Safari tents available for hire.

Ryan Bay is a coastal site located a short distance from Stranraer and just a few minutes drive of the ferry terminals to Ireland. This is a perfect place to explore Dumfires and Galloway and further in to Scotland. There are 40 grassy touring pitches (15 with 10A electricity) that run along the banks of Loch Ryan giving you great views of the water where you can spend hours watching the boats go by. Ryan Bay has all the necessary facilities for you to enjoy a camping holiday here including a children's playground, mini Farm, Small bar, WIFI, free heated showers, and a covered dishwashing area.

Turnberry is a static caravan park on the Ayrshire coast, open for ten months of the year, from March to January. There is a wide range of modern mobile homes available to buy and rent. Accessible Accommodation options are also available. The park is located between Turnberry and Girvan along Scotland’s popular west coast route, close to sandy beaches and in the heart of truly beautiful countryside. Historic attractions, which include the birthplace of Robert Burns and Culzean Castle, are close by. The world-class golf course at Turnberry Hotel, which has been home to the Open Championship, is nearby.

The park around Hoddom Castle is landscaped, spacious and well laid out on mainly sloping ground with many mature and beautiful trees, originally part of an arboretum. The drive to the site is just under a mile long with a one-way system. Many of the 91 numbered touring pitches have good views of the castle and have gravel hardstanding with grass for awnings. Most have 16A electrical connections. In front of the castle are flat fields used for tents and caravans with a limited number of electricity hook-ups.