Been three times, but always mixed it with a vista to Havana for 3 or 4 days, staying in the National on the sea front and had some trips down to Pina del Rio and other spots of interest before a beach stint to wind down. Fantastic country and people, will be making it four times soon.

So, who's an expert on Scotland who can recommend good places for camping?

I like a bit of activity but nothing too strenuous, a bit of scenic hiking or bike riding. Also like castles and things like that! Thinking of going for a few nights in October camping then finishing with a night in a hotel in Edinburgh or Glasgow just because I have a voucher.

Thanks in advance.

Not an expert but I've enjoyed the couple of times I've spent here............



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try the northeast coast and inland parts ie from say Inverness to Aberdeen via Elgin etc - great scenery with undulating landscape with some decent castles (ie Fyvie) and the Baxters factory/shop is a must visit - Aviemore isn't too far away



avoid Arbroath - just smells of fish !

sorry, the post should have read :

'go to Arbroath the Monte Carlo of the east coast'

Lovely part of Scotland, sanjunien; quite agree. I go up a couple of times a year, my brother lives in Turriff and my niece in Banff, so I know the area well.

It's not all bad.

Arbroath Abbey - Where Scotlands Declaration of Independence was issued.


The harbour if you fancy some fishing action?


A real golf link.


A beautiful walk along the 'Flairs'.


Rounded off with some world famous 'smokies'.

Crap builders !

agree about the Smokies though - that, along with some Cullen Skink is pretty unbeatable !

the wifes cousins have just moved to Turriff from Fraserburgh for work

great golf courses as well - a mate from Aberdeen, a 0.1 handicapper reckons Buckie GC is the most challenging course he's played ( as a real hacker, EVERY course is a challenge !)

Thanks a lot guys. The north east does look the best, Cairngorms national park or loch ness, bloody long drive though!