Thistle Holiday Home Parks in Scotland

There are more than 60 holiday parks on this website, all with top-class Thistle holiday home caravans, perfect for a short autumn break or a half-term holiday.   "Thistles" are top-quality caravans on top-class caravan parks, many of which have facilities on-site.  If you have dates in mind and want to check which parks can accommodate you, then you can check availability by e.mailing all parks - see below!

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

Thistle Holiday Home caravans are top-quality static caravans on 4- or 5-star caravan parks. The caravans have to be of a high standard 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 and are fully equipped for self-catering.

Things to do:  Near the park 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.  Read "Scotland's Castles" (see left-hand panel) for more ideas.

Some parks welcome pets;  look for the dog symbol on entries on this website. 

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

Your holiday: If you have dates in mind and want to check availability, you can send an e.mail to all the parks -  click here 
We suggest you indicate the regions you are interested in. 
You can give alternative dates in the Special Requirements' box.
Please note that parks are usually full in August.

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)