Forestry commission Scotland new initiative

Trialling over-night stopovers......

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There does seem to be a slow realisation that welcoming motorhomes rather than banning them may actually pay off in tourism terms. Here in Fife there is a new initiative, delayed by Covid-19, to provide official 'freedom camping' at locations where it already happens unofficially, such as Ruby Bay, Elie and Kingsbarns beach. 

This page has details and includes a link to a very comprehensive discussion paper which is well worth a read:

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There is another location already up and running at Lochore Meadows near Lochgelly:

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My brother lives in Scotland and has been overnighting in Forestry Commission car parks for several years without any challenge.

So have we but until now we have avoided the larger more touristy spots. Great to see many are now in this scheme. Along with THS opening in August and our usually 'wild camping' places we will have plenty of choice for touring in Scotland this year.

Nearly makes up for not going aboard.

Trial cut short, probably pressure from campsite owners.......


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Slightly more detailed version of the statement, including comments about "competing with formal sites " here:

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A further update cancelling previous update....

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IanH wrote:Going to Kielder forest next Thursday for a night stop, not at one of these stops, but a pub stop in the village. The local FC one to there is Kielder castle car park, not on current list. I'll wander round ( on foot!) and check it out, then report back if anything to say.

Don't forget your midge spray if your up in the lake area.      ,  maybe all washed away. 
Enjoy your trip
Boaby