Places to stay near Edinburgh

DIJ Wilson
DIJ Wilson Forum Participant Posts: 34
edited August 2016 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

We are hoping to take our b class rv to visit my parents in Edinburgh in January we are stopping over in Northumberland in the way and wondered wether anyone new of any sites that are near Edinburgh as my recent research has not produced much 

 

regards

 

david 

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  • Tinwheeler
    Tinwheeler Forum Participant Posts: 23,155 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 2016 #2

    Have you not considered the Edinburgh CC site?

  • paul56
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    edited August 2016 #3

    We tend to avoid Club sites but used Edinburgh recently - worth it as it is very handy for city with bus stop nearby 'ish'! It's not a bad site at all and we much prefer the tranquility etc of CLs. 

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited August 2016 #4

    It looks a fairly obvious choice for the OP's needs. 

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited August 2016 #5

    Given the time of year I would also think the club site in Edinburgh would be the best bet. I don't know if its open at that time of year but there is also Moreton Hall and I think they now have hardstandings. It was many years since we stayed there but
    the immediate transport links were better than the Club site.

    David

  • Geejay
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    edited August 2016 #6

    Edinburgh is open all year, as is Gibson Park in Melrose.  From there you can get a bus, or walk, (about a mile and a half) to Tweedbank and the train to Waverley Station right in the centre.

  • Wildwood
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    edited August 2016 #7

    Which site you use depends a lot on where your parents stay. Probably the club site and Morton Hall are the best two there but which I would choose would depend on where I wanted to go in Edinburgh as it is not the most car friendly city.

    If you want a pleasant country site just to the East then Yellowcraig could be worth a look.

  • Wherenext
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    edited August 2016 #8

    I used to enjoy the site at Aberfeldy. What became of it?

  • ScreenName62563E3A57
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    edited August 2016 #9

    East Fortune Farm CL North Berwick 20 miles south of Edinburgh 10 minutes to nearest station 

  • Fysherman
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    edited August 2016 #10

    East Fortune Farm CL North Berwick 20 miles south of Edinburgh 10 minutes to nearest station 

    Is that 10 minutes walk or 10 minutes drive ?

    We prefer to leave the caravan on a site and use public transport in, especialy big cities so if it's 10 mins walk we will try this site.

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited August 2016 #11

    East Fortune Farm CL North Berwick 20 miles south of Edinburgh 10 minutes to nearest station 

    Is that 10 minutes walk or 10 minutes drive ?

    We prefer to leave the caravan on a site and use public transport in, especialy big cities so if it's 10 mins walk we will try this site.

    That would be by car, Fysh. The road past the site are not the best for walking along, IMO

  • Tammygirl
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    edited August 2016 #12

    I used to enjoy the site at Aberfeldy. What became of it?

    Which site is that? the council run one which used to be on the right as you entered Aberfeldy from the South or are you thinking of Maragowan?

  • Tammygirl
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    edited August 2016 #13

    To the OP we have stayed at the Edinburgh site a fair bit, the walk to the bus stop takes about 10 mins, however thereis a private minibus that runs from the site for a small fee. Getting around Edinburgh is easy as the buses go into Princess street, everything
    is accessable from there.

  • Wildwood
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    edited August 2016 #14

    I used to enjoy the site at Aberfeldy. What became of it?

    That is a Camping in the Forrest site run by the C&CC if it is the one I am thinking about. There is a commercial site further South but cannot remember a CC site there.

  • Wherenext
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    edited August 2016 #15

    I used to enjoy the site at Aberfeldy. What became of it?

    Which site is that? the council run one which used to be on the right as you entered Aberfeldy from the South or are you thinking of Maragowan?

    Write your comments here...My mistake.Embarassed Meant Aberlady! Think it was set in a walled garden. Ages since I've been to the Edinburgh
    area. Memo to self. Must pay return visit.

  • Fysherman
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    edited August 2016 #16

    East Fortune Farm CL North Berwick 20 miles south of Edinburgh 10 minutes to nearest station 

    Is that 10 minutes walk or 10 minutes drive ?

    We prefer to leave the caravan on a site and use public transport in, especialy big cities so if it's 10 mins walk we will try this site.

    That would be by car, Fysh. The road past the site are not the best for walking along, IMO

    Ok Thanks for that NTH.

    We usually have a meal out and have a couple of drinks so driving is a non starter.

  • IainM1970
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    edited August 2016 #17

    I used to enjoy the site at Aberfeldy. What became of it?

    Which site is that? the council run one which used to be on the right as you entered Aberfeldy from the South or are you thinking of Maragowan?

    Write your comments here...My mistake.Embarassed Meant Aberlady! Think it was set in a walled garden. Ages since I've been to the Edinburgh
    area. Memo to self. Must pay return visit.

     

    You are thinking about Gosford Gardens, which was closed about 20 years ago.  The clubs lease was not renewed as there were plans to build there but that has never happened.

  • allroader
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    edited August 2016 #18

    Gosford Gardens was a super site and one we used a lot when the kids came with us. In my view yet another great loss to the network.

  • Wherenext
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    edited August 2016 #19

    Thanks folks. We stayed there late September one year, played a lot of golf and walked the dog everywhere. Really enjoyed it but it closed quite soon afterwards. Didn't know if it went Independent. 

  • FifthVan
    FifthVan Forum Participant Posts: 63
    edited August 2016 #20

    I know it's not in Edinburgh, but Balbirnie CC site in Markinch, Fife is just a 10-15 minute walk from Markinch railway station where there are regular trains to Edinburgh. Trains take about 40 minutes to Edinburgh. It is next to the Golf Course and fabulous dog walking,

    Sorry! Just noticed it will be January you are going and they are not open all year! But keep in mind for summer visits.

  • FifthVan
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    edited August 2016 #21

    Not sure if Seton Sands (a bit like Haven) is open all year? It has a bus stop outside with direct buses into Edinburgh.

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