Mortonhall Caravan and Camping Park is an ideal base for exploring Edinburgh, The Lothians and the Pentland Hills as well as a perfect location for the Edinburgh Festival. The park is set within a traditionally managed country estate so you feel out in the country yet within the City of Edinburgh. There is a bus stop outside the park that runs every 10 minutes right into the city until the early hours and stops outside the park on the return.

About Mortonhall Caravan and Camping Park

Ideally located with excellent, regular, public transport into the city- this location is hard to beat! Mortonhall is the closest park to Edinburgh city centre and the links to the city and all the action are unbeatable. You know what they say: Location! Location! Location! Campers and tourers have access to grass pitches and hard standing pitches with EHUs (some with water hook-ups). The site welcomes tents, motorhomes, campervans, caravans and groups. Edinburgh is world renowned for its festivals and there are none bigger in the world in August than the Edinburgh Festival. The site's Festival Camping Park extension is dedicated for tents, small motorhomes under 7 metres and campervans in August. For glampers, bijou shepherd's huts are perfectly sized for two. An idyllic and independent retreat, the huts have a king size bed, small kitchen area and ensuite facilities. You'll also have plenty of mod cons, including a smart TV and DAB radio. Families or groups of friends can hire a wigwam pod, which sleeps five and is very well insulated. These wooden pods are like camping, but without any of the hassle of a tent. Mattresses are provided inside too, along with heating for a cosy night. You'll also have your own fridge, kettle, microwave and TV for a proper glam experience. Alternatively, two and three bed holiday homes are available sleeping six or eight people. All are centrally heated and double glazed as standard, some with balconies and one that is wheelchair friendly. Either way, you are sure to receive a very hearty Scottish welcome.

Open all year

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Facilities and amenities

Shared site facilities include four amenity buildings with easy access facilities, a launderette, kitchen, games room and TV room and washing up facilities. Facilities are ensuite in the shepherd's huts.

The park has a reception site shop, along with The Stable Bar and Restaurant and Better Humans (physical therapy clinic - physiotherapy, massage, osteopathy, yoga, pilates) for pre arranged appointments. On the country estate you'll find an arboretum, Mortonhall Garden Centre and Farm Shop, plus miles of scenic walks.

Close to the site, guests can access golf, fishing and a beach approx. 6 miles away.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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Toilets

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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W.C. disposal


Map and address

Park address

Mortonhall Caravan and Camping Park,

38, Mortonhall Gate, Frogston Road East, Mortonhall, Edinburgh, Edinburgh and the Lothians, Scotland, EH16 6TJ

Coordinates

55.9033, -3.1802 | NT 26 68

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Mortonhall Caravan and Camping Park is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Rallies

Young children


There are 295 accommodation options on-site

135 x Serviced Hardstanding Pitches

A large number of hardstanding pitches with 16-Amp electricity supply, along with water and drain connections on fully serviced pitches.

Grass Pitches

Traditional grass pitches also available.

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135 x Festival Camping and Motorhome Area

Great value in Edinburgh for camping and motorhomes under 7m. All pitches are on grass (with no electric). This area is open during August only.



Interested in staying at Mortonhall Caravan and Camping Park?

Call 0131 664 1533 to book.

Unfortunately Mortonhall Caravan and Camping Park doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.


Holiday homes, shepherd's huts and wigwams are all for a min. stay of two nights, with variable start dates. A 50% deposit will be required with the balance payable 6 weeks before arrival.

Touring, motor homes, tent camping incur a min. one night deposit along with a £1.50 booking fee to secure the booking. Booking in advance is recommended particularly during peak season and is essential in August and new year.

Pre-arranged groups are welcome.

Pets are welcome at an additional charge but must be kept on a lead.


There's plenty of fun to be had on the Mortonhall Country Estate, with a meal in the Stable Bar and Restaurant or a browse among the greenery at Mortonhall Garden Centre with its farm shop and arboretum.

The site also offers guests all the fun of Edinburgh, including world renowned festivals, national galleries and museums and spectacular theatre. The city also hosts international sports, top notch shopping and Michelin starred restaurants - it really has it all.

You won't want to miss Edinburgh's top attractions, such as its historic castle where the Military Tattoo can be witnessed. Take in the incredible views and catch the ceremonial gun firing, every Sunday.

By timing your visit carefully, you can catch some of the most impressive celebrations in Scotland, such as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in the summer, the 6 Nations Rugby or autumn rugby internationals, plus unforgettable Hogmanay at the end of the year.

Other great things to do in the area include:

  • Arthur's Seat
  • Edinburgh Zoo
  • The Royal Highland Show
  • National Museum of Scotland
  • National Galleries of Scotland
  • Royal Yacht Britannia
  • Edinburgh Dungeons
  • Camera Obscura
  • Royal Botanic Gardens
  • Dynamic Earth
  • Glenkinchie Distillery Museum
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • The Real Mary Kings Close
  • Auld Reekies Ghost Tours
  • Midlothian Ski Centre
  • Murrayfield Stadium
  • Deep Sea World
  • Portobello Beach
  • Forth Boat Tours
  • Forth Bridges
  • Usher Hall

Interested in staying at Mortonhall Caravan and Camping Park?

Call 0131 664 1533 to book.

Unfortunately Mortonhall Caravan and Camping Park doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Mortonhall Caravan and Camping Park was last updated on October 28th, 2024 at 9:29 AM

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