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12 Accommodation Ideas for a Family Holiday
Thinking of planning a family holiday in Scotland where your kids can enjoy the best of the great outdoors? Then you'll need some brilliant family-friendly accommodation!
Here are some fun places to go camping with kids, quirky glamping locations, holiday parks and hostels ideas, featuring places which have been tried, tested and loved by parents, and are in superb countryside or coastal locations. There are great budget-friendly options too, and often thrilling activities are close by, perfect for filling those long summer days.

West Sandwick Beach
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Family Camping & Caravan Holidays
Thinking of planning a camping or caravan holiday in Scotland with the kids? Here are some family-friendly places you can do just that.
Balloch O'Dee Campsite
Kids can get a real taste of country life at this campsite. Help out with the animals and cook dinner over an open fire.
Drumshademuir Caravan Park
This site is perfect for family camping with a great outdoor play area and an on-site restaurant, and two roomy glamping pods for hire as well.
Glamping with Kids
Think luxury doesn't mix with camping and kids? Think again. Find the family glamping experience of your dreams, from wigwam to yurts and pods.

The Loft
This farm-based activity centre boasts wooden wigwams and a campsite. Roast marshmallows under the stars over the fire pit.

Loch Tay Highland Lodges
Stay in a wigwam or glamping dome, try water activities at the marina, and enjoy a kids' play area, disc golf, a putting green and archery.

Mangersta Croft Wigwams
Dreaming of an island glamping escape? This working croft on the Isle of Lewis is home to cattle, sheep, and chickens. There’s even a hidden beach.
Holiday Parks & Family Resorts
Let the kids roam safely and enjoy a myriad of outdoor activiites at holiday park or family-friendly resort. Find your home-away-from-home - perfect for an extended stay.

Tralee Bay Holidays
This park offers a range of accommodation from caravans to luxury lodges. Facilities include a zipwire, playpark and BBQ area overlooking the sea.

Sauchope Links Caravan Park
Stay in a beach hut, tent or glamping dome set on a rocky shoreline. There's also an outdoor playground, games room and open-air pool.

Strathyre Forest Holidays
Immerse yourself in nature at these lovely woodland cabins. Head out with a forest ranger, bike, fish, paddleboard and have a Segway safari.
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