Why not continue your castle tour with a visit to Aberdour Castle? Thought to be Scotland’s oldest standing castle, explore the pretty walled gardens and look out over the Forth from the terraces. If the walk is working up a sweat, replenish with a cuppa from the tea room on the ground floor. Talking of flavour, one of the most popular ways to see all the area has to offer is with the distilleries trail, taking you through a tour of its tipples. There are six in total in Perthshire to explore, but Dewar's in Aberfeldy has an excellent whisky lounge and cafe and theEdradour Distillery is the perfect pintsize place to finish - it's Scotland's smallest distillery. Grab your walking boots These are super service hard standing pitches with electric hook-up, fresh water and waste drainage, suitable for those looking for a little more luxury whilst they camp.

You can also see the sights in a different way by taking the Fort William Mystery Treasure Trail. Explore the town centre and solve all the clues hidden on various monuments in this fun way of exploring Fort William. Sitting pretty in the stunning Cairngorms National Park and the town is a major destination for anyone who revels in the term ‘outdoorsy’. During the warmer months Aviemore is an excellent base to explore the surrounding areas by bike or on foot. Home to wildcats and capercaillie birds in the Highlands of Scotland is the town of Aviemore, ringed with secluded lochs. You’re looking at a prime getaway destination for nature lovers and anyone who is keen to get active outdoors, with plenty of family-friendly attractions too.

Of all the destinations caravanning types put on their wish list, Scotland’s often one that features somewhere up near the top. And with good reason… for this is a land of many many (many many many) scenic spots, countless outdoor activities, miles of stunning coastline, heaps of historic sights, fab food (haggis, obviously, but also fresh seafood, cheeses, shortbread…) and of course the water of life itself (that’s the whisky – originally ‘uisge beatha’– that warms many an evening around these parts). Looking for somewhere to pitch up? Here are a few great places to camp in Scotland: Fort William and Glen Nevis

Kids love castles and Scotland has many of them, but Stirling Castle in particular makes for a fantastic family day out. This is one of Scotland's most important historical buildings and there is a whole section of exciting exhibitions that help bring history alive for children. The most obvious attraction in this area is the superb walking and mountain climbing on offer. This is an unmissable place to come during the winter if skiing, sledging or snowboarding are your cup of tea.

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These are grass pitches with electric hook-up, suitable for a standard sized tent, caravan or motorhome. From the islands to the highlands and impressive sturdy cities to remote mountain glens, Scotland is a destination that will blow you away with its incredible natural beauty and fascinating cultural highlights. Forget the kilts, Loch Ness Monster and Irn-Bru, this welcoming country in the north of the UK has strong national identity, a rich history and offers visitors an incredible array of activities and adventures. Don't Miss Afterwards, hop on board the Jacobite steam train. Admire the stunning scenery as you pass Ben Nevis as well as Loch Morar. Youngsters will love crossing over the Glenfinnan viaduct as they recognise Harry Potter’s route to Hogwarts. You can also treat the kids with a visit to Muddy Boots Farm. The giant jumping pillow is a thrilling combination of a trampoline and bouncy castle and, if the sun isn’t shining, the indoor play barn includes a zip wire, giant moat, ball pit, climbing frame and more.

Alternatively if you would rather keep both feet on level ground then Eilean Munde is a nearby island to explore, and Glencoe Lochan offers peaceful walks around the water's edge. Exploring the Kingdom of Fife may seem daunting, but it won’t take long to find a beautiful beach along the Fife Coastal Path or discover charming villages such as Kirkcaldy and St Andrews within this Scottish gem. Our favourite things to do Glencoe boasts incredible countryside, plenty of excellent walks and activities to suit anyone with a taste for the outdoors, and breath-taking views. If you're looking to escape to the real Scottish hills, this would be a great place to start. Myth, legend and history all surround Glencoe. In fact, as you drive through, you're making your way through the heart of an ancient volcano. With the all the fantastic landscapes and beautiful sandy beaches on offer, families have loads of options from swimming, cycling, and walking to sightseeing and just relaxing with a picnic. Not too far from town is Queens View, where the views are quite simply fit for royalty, and the tea room is the icing on the cake.

Alternatively, the Fife Pilgrim Way stretches along 64 miles taking you to medieval landmarks including Dunfermline Abbey and through St Andrews. Animal encounters After soaking up the history, get some fresh air and explore the ruins of Old Inverlochy Castle. Head into the keep and look at Comyn’s Tower before strolling by the River Lochy to find a spot to enjoy your picnic. Who could mention castles without giving full credit to the Scone Palace - the iconic crowning place of Scottish kings. Walk in the footsteps of those royals, stroll the dazzling palace with its views of the Grampians and get lost in the maze. Pitlochry's also set on a river and the water offers a real treat -Pitlochry Dam and Fish Ladder. You might have seen salmon leap but have you watched them struggle their way to the top of a steep climb? Make time for this attractive town to find out why it was such a favourite for Queen Victoria.

Scotland is known for golf and there are some world class links courses here including St Andrews, Turnberry and Muirfield. It's not all about exploring outdoors though. If you're looking for something a bit different get informed and do some much-needed tasting at the Cairngorm Brewery. Also well worth visiting is beautiful Rothiemurchus and Loch an Eilein with its strikingly situated 13th century castle.

Families will have a wonderful day out at TreeZone with thrilling high ropes courses, as well as whizzing through the trees at Zip Line Park. A trip to the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre is a chance to wow little ones with thoughts of Santa- ‘have you been naughty or nice?’- any time of the year. After that, Cairngorm Sleddog Centre is a must for animal lovers, who will get up close with the magnificent creatures and experience a thrilling sleigh ride. However. This approach has its challenges – not least finding that blissful spot. Suitable stopover points are limited and the best ones are well documented – so you may find yourselves having to drive around for a while in search of The One. It’s worth bearing in mind, too, that a layby that seems quiet when you park up may in fact see a fair amount of traffic later on, and there’s nothing to stop several more vans parking up right alongside you (sure you wouldn’t rather be on a spacious pitch within a peaceful caravan park?) These are hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up, suitable for a standard sized tent, caravan or motorhome. The Scottish Highlands contain a number of mountain ranges and some absolutely gorgeous scenery, do not miss Glen Coe, a magical landscape of waterfalls, steep mountain peaks and deep river valleys.