Edinburgh Caravan Holidays and Holiday Parks
Here at CaraHols.co.uk we give our guide to caravan holidays in Edinburgh and bring you a great choice of holiday parks in and around the city.
Edinburgh Holiday Parks
Here are our top 10 caravan holiday parks in Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh Caravan Holidays
Located in Lothian, in the South East of Scotland on the Southern shore of the Firth of Forth, Edinburgh is a city with a long history and is full of culture and all of the trappings of modern life.
As the capital of Scotland, the city is home to the Scottish parament as well as many of the countries national museums, monuments and most important sites and the good news for those visiting the city is that it offers some of the best public transportation options in Scotland and a range of tour buses perfect for exploring all this vibrant city has to offer.
The city is often ranked as the most visited by both UK and foreign tourists outside of London in the UK and now more and more holidaymakers are making use of the fantastic caravan holiday parks in Edinburgh.
Although there are no caravan holiday parks in walking distance of the main sights of Edinburgh, as you would expect from such a large city, the surrounding coastline and countryside offer a good choice of holiday parks. From parks that are part of the biggest brands to small owner-operated parks, there is a great selection that allows for you to choose the right holiday park for you.
City Life
Edinburgh famed Princess Street, next to the city’s main train station and with the cities castle perched above is a great place to take a walk and enjoy the sights and sounds of this vibrant city but it is also a great place to take in a spot of shopping.
With many national and international brands sitting alongside smaller independent outlets, Princess Street and the many side streets running off of it are a must for any shopping fans and has quickly become a major draw for holidaymakers.
This area is also home to many top restaurants, fantastic cafes and tea rooms and as you would expect the odd pub or 2!
Coastal Edinburgh
The coast around Edinburgh is a mixture of a wild and rugged coastline to the East were the Firth of Forth meets the North Sea and the built-up shoreline of the Firth of Forth itself. The port of Leith offers it’s own attractions and has rebounded from the loss of shipbuilding in the 1980’s.
Natural Beauty
Situated in Scotland’s Central Belt on the Firth of Froth’s southern shoreline the city centre of Edinburgh is only 2 miles from the shore at Leith. The city is surrounded by 7 hills from the prominent Castle Rock, home to Edinburgh Castle right in the city centre to Calton Hill, Corstorphine Hill, Craiglockhart Hill, Braid Hill, Blackford Hill and Arthurs Seat.
Attractions
Edinburgh is home to 100’s of attractions, from historical sights to museums to monuments, landmarks and places of natural beauty.
The most famous attraction in Edinburgh Castle which sits atop of Castle Hill in the heart of the city and plays host to the Edinburgh Tattoo.
In Leith the Royal Yacht Britannia has found a home as a floating museum with the National Museum of Scotland also well worth a visit.
There are many monuments to take in whilst walking around Edinburgh with the Scott Monument, the Greyfriars Bobby Memorial, the Nelson Monument and the National Monument amongst the most photographed.
If visiting in summer the Royal Botanic Garden is a great escape from the busy streets and a fantastic spot to have a picnic with the family.
The cities famed Old Town, Royal Mile and Princess Street are greats places to simply stroll around, take in the sights and enjoy the terrific atmosphere or this multicultural city.
As you would expect from such an historical Scottish city, there are numerous abbeys, castles and whisky distilleries within the city limits and surrounding area whilst the Palace of Holyroodhouse is well worth a visit.
Culture
Edinburgh is often thought of as the home of culture in Scotland and as the home of the National Museum of Scotland, the National Library of Scotland and the Scottish National Gallery it is no surprise. The city is also very much a student city with 4 Universities now based in Edinburgh with the historic University of Edinburgh often ranked as one of the best in the world.
When people think of culture and Edinburgh it is the Edinburgh Festival and Edinburgh Fringe that instantly come to mind as a huge mixture of the world’s greatest comedians, up and comers and those just starting out all descend on the Scottish capital with every theatres, club and spare space hosting comedy shows over a 2-week period.
With hotel availability and prices at a premium a caravan holiday park is a fantastic choice for those visiting the Edinburgh fringe and festival.
History
Edinburgh has been the capital of Scotland since the 15th century and this long history has given the city many sites of interest for modern day holidaymakers.
Popular sites include the iconic Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Place and the churches of St Giles, Greyfriars and Canongate all worth visiting.
The cities Old and New towns are listed UNESCO World Heritage sites and attractions 100’000’s of holidaymakers each year.
If you are looking for a caravan holiday in Edinburgh, you are in the right place. Here at CaraHols.co.uk we feature a range of caravan holiday parks in and around the city of Edinburgh and we give you all of the information you need to book the right Edinburgh holiday park in the right location.
We review each holiday park and bring you information on the parks facilities, attractions, accommodation and location and if you decide the holiday park is the right one for you we bring you direct links to check costs, availability or to simply go ahead and book.