Perth Racecourse Campervan and Caravan Site

Nestled in the parklands of Scone, enjoy scenic views and walks close to the campsite. (added by manager 02 Oct 2020)

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Nestled in the parklands of scone, enjoy scenic views and walks close to the campsite. (added by manager 02 oct 2020)
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  • Secluded campsite in the stunning parklands of Scone Palace
  • A 10-minute drive from Perth’s centre and Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park
  • Easy access to riverside trails, cycle paths and scenic walks
Nestled in the scenic parklands of Scone Palace at the country's most northerly race track, Perth Racecourse Motorhome and Caravan Park is in a prime position for exploring Perth and beyond. With 40 pitches currently available, the site offers a peaceful place to park up and enjoy the best of the local area and beyond. Offering the best of both worlds, the site is close enough to the town centre (a short 10 minute drive) for speedy access to cultural highlights, independent shops and cafes, while still in the countryside to enjoy quiet strolls and beautiful views. Start adventures from this safe and peaceful site in central Scotland at Scone Palace, a first-rate example of Georgian Gothic architecture made from red sandstone bricks with a castellated roof. One of the country’s key stately homes, it’s been the seat of Scottish parliaments and the place where kings – including Macbeth and Robert the Bruce – were once crowned. Its past is apparent in all the antiques, art and rare bits and bobs on display inside. And while the interior and objects are easy on the eye, so are the surrounding parklands, which link up to riverside walks, cycle trails and country roads for dawdles with the dog (pets are allowed on site). Curious about how the palace's grounds are cultivated? Join a tour with the head gardener (ask for info at The Lodge at Perth Racecourse) and look forward to being guided around horticultural highlights like the Murray Star Maze and the Laburnum Walkway. If you fancy a day out closer to Perth, wander amid the trees on the paths at Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park or have a go on the green at the North Inch Golf Course (both 10 minutes from the site).

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 40

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Perth Racecourse Campervan and Caravan Site

Scone Palace Park

Perth

Perthshire

Scotland

PH2 6BB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

56.43051°N
-3.44344°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.4 mi Northbound Bus Bay
2.6 mi Leonard Street
10.3 mi Birnam Hotel
Rail
2.7 mi Perth Rail Station
10.2 mi Dunkeld & Birnam Rail Station
14.9 mi Invergowrie Rail Station
Ferry
16 mi Kinross Ferry Landing
16 mi Lochleven Castle Ferry Landing
28.2 mi Rosyth Ferry Terminal
Airport
16.5 mi Dundee City Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Visiting Perth is, of course, a must when at this site – it’s not known as the 'Fair City’ for nothing. Head 10 minutes by car into the centre to admire art by John Duncan Fergusson in the Fergusson Gallery, soak up the history at the Black Watch Museum and browse the independent shops. The site is also in a prime position for exploring further afield. Dunkeld (35 minutes) is just the place for fawning over a finely kept cathedral and exploring the geological Highland Boundary Fault before taking in the stunning scenery of the Scottish Highlands. For adrenaline junkies, there’s also bungee jumping and quad biking at Pitlochry (50 minutes), a quaint town also home to a whisky distillery for sampling a dram or two. Other places to add to the itinerary include; the enchanting Branklyn Garden (10 minutes), currently ablaze with vibrant autumn hues, a forrest walk among the towering Douglas firs at The Hermitage (40 minutes), explore the classic Scots market town of Crieff (40 minutes) and a trip to the Z-plan Elcho Castle (25 minutes) - one of Scotland’s better-preserved tower houses.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Broughty Ferry 22.5 mi Estuary N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Leven 23.8 mi Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Monifieth 24.3 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
St Andrews (West Sands) 25 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Kirkcaldy (Seafield) 25.6 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Scone Palace 0.6 mi

Caithness Glass Factory and Visitor Centre 1 mi

The Perth Mart Visitor Centre 2.2 mi

Huntingtower Castle 2.4 mi

Gleneagles, PGA Centenary 15.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Kinnoull Hill from Jubilee Car Park 3.1 mi

Moncreiffe Hill 5.7 mi

Pitmedden Forest Circuit 9.5 mi

Gask Hill, Sidlaws 9.8 mi

Dunkeld - The Hermitage - Strathbraan - Dunkeld 10.1 mi

Local events

  • Rewind Scotland (Friday 19 July 2024 – Friday 19 July 2024)

    Perth, Perthshire 0.6 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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  • Does Perth Racecourse Campervan and Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Perth Racecourse Campervan and Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Perth Racecourse Campervan and Caravan Site? Visiting Perth is, of course, a must when at this site – it’s not known as the 'Fair City’ for nothing. Head 10 minutes by car into the centre to admire art … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Perth Racecourse Campervan and Caravan Site?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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