5 best Aberdeen camping spotsipanergy

Who’s up for an Aberdeen camping trip? Britain’s most northerly major city and the Aberdeenshire coast are among the top highlights of Scotland’s northeast region, covering castles, beaches, park, gardens, acclaimed golf courses and so much more. Whether you’re away with your family or on a romantic break, holidaying with friends or travelling solo, check out our five best spots for Aberdeen camping. We’ve included images, maps, prices and booking links to help you pick the Aberdeen campsite perfect for your trip.

Best campgrounds around Aberdeen: 5 spots to sleep under the stars
1. Deeside Holiday Park
Iconic Dunnottar Castle near Stonehaven, an easy day trip from Deeside Holiday Park.

South Deeside Road, Maryculter, Aberdeen AB12 5FX
Price per night:

from £29

A couple of minutes’ stroll from the beautiful River Dee is family-friendly Deeside Holiday Park - the closest of our Aberdeen camping sites to the city centre. It’s in the Royal Deeside area, a favourite of Queen Victoria for its stunning landscapes of moors, mountains, rivers and forests. Get out and about to Aberdeen from here, or to highlights like Drum Castle, Dunnottar Castle, Stonehaven or canoeing or fishing on the River Dee.

Back at base, this is a highly comfortable and modern holiday park, with a wide range of facilities including family bathrooms, a playground, a shop and a launderette. Cafés and restaurants are in Peterculter, five minutes’ drive away

Campsite features:
Well-equipped and award-winning holiday park eight miles from Aberdeen
Just 20 minutes’ drive from Stonehaven and Dunnottar Castle
Dog friendly with dog-walking area on site
Heated bathroom, chemical disposal, motorhome service point and gas sales
Barbecues allowed