Edinburgh Caravan and Motorhome Club Site

Alan Rogers Review

Situated as it is, on the northern outskirts and within easy reach of the city of Edinburgh, this large, busy Caravan and Motorhome Club site provides an ideal base for touring. The site is only a stone’s throw away from the waterfront where visitors can walk along the promenade of Cramond and, only a short drive away, visitors can enjoy the popular coastal suburb of Portobello with its pubs, restaurants and shops. The nearest hotel/restaurant is under a mile away, and the Firth of Forth bridge about two miles.

Enter the site through rather grand gates to find the visitors’ car park and reception to the left. There are 156 large, level pitches, 142 on hardstanding, all with 16 amp electricity hook-ups and TV aerial. There are 12 with a water tap and waste water disposal also. There is provision for tents in a separate field (hook-ups available) with a covered cooking shelter and bicycle stands nearby. As the bushes planted around the site mature, there will be shade.

Edinburgh is a friendly, cosmopolitan city and the site puts you within easy reach of some of its most famous landmarks. You can visit the castle which clings dramatically to a huge rock face (home to the Scottish Crown Jewels), walk down the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyrood House (the Queen's official Scottish residence), stroll past the historic Scottish Parliament Building or enjoy the tranquil green expanse of Princes Street Gardens. The site location also ensures that you're well placed for the famously fun summer festivals, seaside strolls, a round or two of golf, Edinburgh Zoo and an almost unlimited choice of restaurants, bars and other entertainment venues. The Royal Yacht Britannia and many other attractions can be found in the city.

Facilities

Two well kept, heated toilet blocks provide washbasins in cubicles, hairdryers and hand dryers, an en-suite accessible room, plus a baby and toddler room with child size facilities. Each block houses a dishwashing and vegetable preparation area, and a laundry. Drying room. BBQ's allowed, gas, charcoal & electric. No shop, but milk, bread, newspapers, ice-creams and gas are available from reception. Dog walk. Defibrillator. Motorhome service point. Chemical toilet point. Information room. Fenced play area. Boules. Dog walk in the only natural wood in Edinburgh (part of the site). TV reception booster system. Wi-Fi fair, charged. Twin axle caravans accepted. Tents allowed. Cooking shelter. Late-night arrivals area. Maximum outfit length. 11.6 metres. No arrivals before 09.00. Bus stop 960 metres. Morrisons 1 mile.

• All Year
• Bar Nearby
• Bicycle Hire Nearby
• Book Online
• Childrens Play Area
• Fishing Nearby
• Golf Nearby
• Lake/River Beach Nearby
• Sailing Nearby
• Seaside Beach Nearby
• Shop Nearby
• Twin Axle Caravans Accepted
• Wifi (all site)
• Wifi Chargeable

Green Credentials

• Green Tourism Award - Silver

Location

Turn right off A720 at Gogar roundabout at end of bypass (City Centre, A8). Turn left onto A902 (Forth Road Bridge), then right onto A90. At Blackhall junction lights fork left into Telford Road (A902). At Crewe Toll roundabout turn left (B9085) and at T-junction (after bridge) turn right at lights towards Leith (A901). Turn left at lights (Silverknowes, Davidson’s Mains). In half a mile at roundabout turn right into Marine Drive. Site is half a mile on the left.