VisitScotland has announced its list of top campervan and caravan routes for the 2024 summer season, offering a range of scenic drives designed to support the country’s growing domestic tourism market.
The curated list highlights ten routes spanning the length of Scotland, from the Borders to the northeast coast, each featuring proximity to caravan sites, campsites, and holiday parks.
The tourism organization emphasized the flexibility and appeal of campervan and caravan holidays, especially for travelers seeking to explore less-traveled routes.
“Get behind the wheel of a caravan or campervan and explore Scotland’s wide-open landscapes before setting up at one of our beautiful campsites. You’ll find plenty of caravan sites and holiday parks offering peaceful overnight stays—many in stunning scenic locations,” VisitScotland noted in a report by Daily Record.
Among the featured drives is the route from Gretna Green to Edinburgh, offering a relaxed journey through historic Borders towns such as Jedburgh and Melrose.
Kincardine to Newport-on-Tay provides a coastal route across Fife, with notable stops including Aberdour Castle and the East Neuk fishing villages. These options, VisitScotland suggests, are well-suited for travelers interested in history and cultural landmarks.
The list also includes Blair Atholl in Perthshire, which lies close to popular destinations like Pitlochry and Dunkeld and features the Blair Castle Caravan Park.
Meanwhile, a route from Glasgow to the Kintyre peninsula showcases natural highlights such as Loch Lomond and Loch Fyne, ending at Machrihanish Holiday Park.
Routes tailored for eco-conscious drivers were also included, such as the circular tour of southwest Scotland featuring the Galloway International Dark Sky Park.
Other scenic options include the journey between Dundee and Aberdeen along the A92 and the coastal route from Ayr to Ballantrae, both emphasizing coastal access and smaller, less crowded villages.
The North East 250—an alternative to the more widely known North Coast 500—offers a 250-mile route passing by Speyside whisky distilleries, the Cairngorms, and the Moray Firth.
According to VisitScotland, its reliance on A roads and wide B roads makes it accessible for larger vehicles like motorhomes.
For business owners in the outdoor hospitality sector, the promotion of these routes signals ongoing demand for caravan-friendly travel infrastructure and services.
Operators of holiday parks, caravan sites, and related amenities may find opportunities to market toward domestic tourists planning summer travel.
With Scotland’s emphasis on scenic and historically rich routes, tourism providers may also benefit from tailoring offerings around cultural experiences, outdoor recreation, and low-impact travel options.
As summer approaches, these highlighted routes reflect broader trends in travel preferences, including a shift toward slower-paced, self-guided journeys and an interest in underexplored destinations.