Thistle Holiday Home Parks in Scotland

Are you planning a holiday in Scotland and like the idea of the flexibility of self-catering? Have you been to a caravan park recently?  There are more than 60 on this website, all with Thistle holiday home caravans, perfect for a family holiday. "Thistles" are top-quality caravans on a top-class caravan park, many of which have facilities on-site.  If you are still thinking of where to go this summer, you may still find availability - ask the park of your choice.

Several parks have a restaurant and bar and some have indoor leisure facilities. All have plenty of space for the kids. There are Thistle Parks in the countryside, by the seaside or close to a village, so plenty of choice. Thistle caravans provide a home-from-home after a day out exploring the countryside or visiting attractions.  The good news is that "Thistles" are good value for money!.

Thistle Holiday Home caravans are top-quality static caravans on VisitScotland graded 4- or 5-star caravan parks. The caravans have to fulfill certain criteria to be awarded the coveted VisitScotland ‘Thistle’. You'll find details - and photographs - of "Thistles" on the Holiday Homes' page.  They have two or three bedrooms so room for the family.

The caravans have all the benefits of self-catering, as well as facilities either on or near the park – a shop and a restaurant, space for children to play safely, a games room, and perhaps a swimming pool or other leisure facilities.  Several provide live entertainment for the whole family, usually in the main season.

Things to do:  Near the park there may be a sandy beach or signposted paths for walking and cycling – ideal for you and the family to enjoy.  Wherever you are in Scotland  there are places  to visit, such as Historic Scotland's castles and abbeys, and the castles, historic houses and gardens in the care of the National Trust for Scotland.  Ask the park about attractions nearby or drop in at the local VisitScotland information centre.  Read "Scotland's Castles" (see left-hand panel) for ideas.

Some Thistle Parks are ideal for family holidays, with plenty to do on the park, whilst other parks are smaller and perfect for a quiet break.  Some welcome pets;  look for parks on this website which have the dog symbol. 

There are sixty-three Thistle Holiday Home Parks in Scotland. All the Thistle Parks are checked every year by a VisitScotland Quality Advisor.   Visit the Park Directory for the full list.

Availability: If you have dates in mind and want to check availability, you can send an e.mail to all the parks -  click here

Check out our Special Offers' page!  http://thistleparks.co.uk/specialoffers.php

TOURING CARAVANS AND CAMPING
If you are planning a touring or camping holiday most of the parks will welcome you.  Look for the caravan symbol on the entries  Some parks have timber lodges and wigwams for hire.

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To find out more about the individual parks, go to Park Directory.  To read more about the areas of Scotland go to About Scotland.

                          For a free copy  of the Thistle brochure contact   
VisitScotland.com
- tel: 0845 22 55 121
- or e.mail info@visitscotland.com
- or complete our Brochure Request Form

- or click here to download a pdf of the 2010 brochure (this is a  large pdf file - 3.6MB.  Your broadband connection speed will dictate how long it will take for the file to be downloaded)