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Is it rough on West Coast of Scotland?
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MortgageMamma
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I'm planning my August holiday and quite fancy Scotland. I usually go to Nairn of Pitlochry but this year I want to try west Coast as I think there would be more to do.
The problem is the holiday parks are priced so much cheaper on this side of Scotland, the reviews are very mixed and I read there are security guards patrolling some of the caravan sites closer to Glasgow area. We are a really nice quiet family and would feel intimidated around lots of rough noisy drunken people.
Am I being paranoid? I'd be interested to hear other peoples experiences if they have been before I click the button to book!
The problem is the holiday parks are priced so much cheaper on this side of Scotland, the reviews are very mixed and I read there are security guards patrolling some of the caravan sites closer to Glasgow area. We are a really nice quiet family and would feel intimidated around lots of rough noisy drunken people.
Am I being paranoid? I'd be interested to hear other peoples experiences if they have been before I click the button to book!
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The west coast of Scotland is huge. Can you narrow it down a bit? Glasgow is different to Ayr is different to Oban is different to Mallaig
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Well, I'm open minded to destination but I usually go with Parkdean Holidays so it would be
Sumdrum castle in Ayrshire
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Stayed at Tralee Bay Holiday park. It is beautiful just north of Oban.Life is like a bath, the longer you are in it the more wrinkly you become.0
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Look at Dumfries and Galloway, absolutely LOADS to do and loads for kids if you have them (with you!) If you like it then I have loads of ideas on what to do in the area that I'm happy to share. It's a location that's often missed but it's beautiful.
Neighbour love this one: http://www.parkdeanholidays.co.uk/scotland-holidays/southerness/southerness-holiday-park.htm
This is a beautiful location: http://www.coastalkippford.com
Friends of my parents have stayed at and enjoyed here: http://www.lochkenholidaypark.co.uk
This location is absolutely amazing: http://www.swalwellholidaygroup.co.uk
I quite fancy this one (check out the pool and it's where the Wickerman was filmed): http://www.burrowheadholidayvillage.co.uk
I believe the two you mention are fine but I don't know them myself or the area that well.0 -
I must admit I've never been but Craig Tara in Ayr gets a good rep. http://m.haven.com/parks/scotland/craig-tara/index.aspx Ayr beach is nice with a huge play park and there is Ayr farm park next to it which is really good. Glasgow is a bit away from there, maybe 40mins or so I think.0
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It's a wild and lonely place!0
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My sister went to Sundrum Castle a few years ago and she never said it was rough.0
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