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    Overview

    Enjoy this peaceful Aberdeenshire campsite in the east of Scotland just outside the Cairngorms National Park, in an area favoured by royalty.


    The Club’s Tarland by Deeside campsite lies just outside the Cairngorms National Park and shares the same stunning scenery as Balmoral Castle. The area surrounding the site is tranquil and exceptionally beautiful and rich in historic and prehistoric sites.

     

    This beauty and tranquillity flows into our Tarland campsite. Trees line the site and are dotted throughout separating camping pitches into smaller, more intimate areas. The site also has a wooded dog walk.


    The village of Tarland is a five minute walk from the campsite and has shops, a golf course and bowling green. From here you can pick up the ten kilometre Tarland Way walking and cycle path which runs from the village to Aboyne.


    Attractions near the campsite include Balmoral Castle and the Royal Lochnagar Distillery Visitor Centre. Braemar west of Balmoral has a castle and the Braemar Highland Heritage Centre. The town is also a popular centre for walking and mountain biking, with no less than 30 Munros within the immediate area. Scotland’s highest 18 hole golf course is here too. Visit the Glenlivet Estate which includes the Tomintoul Museum, Glenlivet Distillery and Blairfindy Castle.

     

    View a map of Tarland by Deeside Club Site. 


    Pitch Types Explained


    		 These are grass pitches with no electric hook-up or other services, suitable for a standard sized tent, caravan or motorhome.


    		These are grass pitches with electric hook-up, suitable for a standard sized tent, caravan or motorhome.


    		These are hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up, suitable for a standard sized tent, caravan or motorhome.


    		These are jumbo grass pitches with no electric hook-up, suitable for units measuring more than 5m x 9m.


    		These are jumbo grass pitches with electric hook-up, suitable for units measuring more than 5m x 9m.


    		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.

     

    Worth Noting

    The TV reception is poor and mobile phone reception poor or non-existent for most networks. Caravan Holiday Homes and Lodges available for purchase.

     

    WiFi

    100% coverage cannot be guaranteed due to rural location, weather conditions and changing flora. These can cause variable signal strength. Hotspots are available. More information. 


    Eat Local

    The Commercial Hotel serves good fresh home-made food, and dogs are permitted in the bar area when owners are dining. The Aberdeen Arms is dog-friendly and has a fish and chip shop.


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    Facilities

    Key facilities

    • Flushing toilet
    • Showers
    • Wi-fi (Other provider)
    • Pets welcome
    • Designated dog walk
    • Shop
    • Washbasins
    • Motorhome service point

    Pitches

    • Grass only pitch (no electric)
    • Grass pitch with electric hook-up
    • Hardstanding with electric hook-up
    • Hardstanding pitch (Super Service)

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    Site Facilities

    • Battery charging facilities
    • Designated dog walk
    • Dishwashing facilities
    • Flushing toilet
    • Gas cylinders
    • Ice pack freezing
    • Motorhome service point
    • No dedicated accessible facilities
    • Showers
    • Washbasins
    • Holiday Homes & Exclusive lodges

    Site Features

    • A well-sheltered site
    • Recreation hall
    • Television room (not tv hire)
    • Pets welcome
    • Wi-fi (Other provider)
    • Shop
    • Caravans Allowed
    • Motorhomes Allowed
    • Tents Allowed
    • Trailer Tents Allowed

    Pitch types

    • Grass only pitch (no electric)
    • Grass pitch with electric hook-up
    • Hardstanding with electric hook-up
    • Hardstanding pitch (Super Service)
    • Grass only pitch for larger units
    • Grass pitch with electric hook-up for larger units
    • Seasonal Pitches

    Activities

    • Public house within one mile
    • Public transport within 1 mile

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    Travel info

    Tarland Camping and Caravanning Club Site
    Tarland
    Aberdeenshire
    AB34 4UP
    Get directions
    Tel: 01339 881388
    Manager(s): Ruan Gill & Andy Tomlinson
    Check-in: 13:00
    Check-out: 12:00
    Open: 02/05/25 - 29/09/25
    Latitude: 57.1275
    Longitude: -2.8655
    Download safe approach instructions
    Nearest bus stop:
    800m from Site entrance
    Nearest train station:
    Aberdeen – 32 miles

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