Top-rated campgrounds near Forfar
Top-rated campgrounds near Forfar
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Where to go
Forfar Loch
Forfar’s tranquil loch is the ideal setting for a relaxing walk and within easy walking distance of the town centre. On the edge of the loch, Forfar Lochside Club Site has grass and hardstanding pitches for tourers as well as grass tent pitches. A few minutes east of town, Foresterseat Caravan Park has plenty of pitches as well as a glamping hut.
Glamis
Just a 10-minute drive west of Forfar, the small village of Glamis is famed for its Glamis Castle, setting for Macbeth. The village itself is home to a collection of quaint cottages and a few unique businesses. A five-minute drive north of Glamis, Drumshademuir Caravan and Camping Park offers a selection of well-appointed glamping pods.
Brechin
Twenty minutes northeast of Glamis, Brechin draws history lovers with its medieval cathedral, which has a rare surviving 11th-century round tower, and Brechin Townhouse Museum. Visitors can get outside at Brechin Castle Centre, which has sprawling parkland to explore. Nearby, Gardener’s Cottage Campsite has spacious pitches in a secluded location at the foot of the Angus Glens.
When to go
Spring and summer are the best seasons for Forfar and the surrounding Angus region. Daylight hours are long from May through August and you’ll typically enjoy mild to warm temperatures. Summer can, however, bring crowds and booked-up campsites—try to avoid weekends and the school summer holidays in July and early August. Although autumns can be wet and chilly, the season does let you avoid crowds and enjoy the sight of the countryside ablaze in rich colours.
Know before you go
- Wild camping is legal throughout Scotland as long as you follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
- Most organised campsites in the area are open only seasonally: Check dates if planning to travel outside of peak season.
- You can reach Forfar by bus from Dundee, which is connected to Glasgow, Edinburgh and beyond by both bus and train.
- There are a few small supermarkets in Forfar but for larger purchases and camping gear, visit the bustling High Street of Dundee.