Camping in the Lowlands
6 campsites in Scotland, Lowlands for South Ayrshire
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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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
Sundrum Castle Holiday Park, part of the Parkdean Group is situated in rolling countryside close to historic castles and miles of Ayrshire beaches. This is a large park with 285 caravan holiday homes. There is also provision for 45 touring units on open pitches around the main complex, including 30 on hardstanding pitches with 16A electricity connections. A further sloping grass area is available for tents. The extensive site facilities are arranged around the entrance with a large reception and leisure complex including an indoor pool. An entertainment programme is arranged for all the family.
Lowlands
As well as the attractions of Edinburgh and Glasgow this region also offers some stunning landscapes. Dumfries and Galloway has miles of deserted beach whilst the Galloway Forest Park has 300 square miles of forest, moorland and lochs to explore. The Scottish borders vary from rolling hills and moorland in the west to rich agricultural plains in the east. The area is a paradise for hillwalkers and cyclist of all types whilst the River Tweed and its many tributaries, offers some of the best fishing in Scotland.





