Drumshademuir Caravan Park
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Did you know, pop pickers, that Shakespeare’s ‘the Scottish play’ (whisper: Macbeth) has Glamis Castle of the Angus Glens as its setting? Or that nearby Kirriemuir is where JM Barrie, of Peter Pan fame, was born? Bookworms won’t be bard with the literary allusions around Drumshademuir Caravan Park, set between Kirriemuir and Glamis in the fertile Strathmore Valley and with heaps of history and hiking highlights to take in too. And a bit of rock: Kirriemuir was also the birthplace of AC/DC singer Bon Scott, and there’s been a ‘Bon Fest’ in the town to commemorate him since 2006…
But back to the park. Under new ownership from 2012, Drumshademuir is open all year round and has touring pitches with electric hook-up, with some tent pitches also available for family camping. If you’re bringing the kids, they might not be all that interested in the history and culture of this part of Angus, but they’ll enjoy swinging about the outside play area on site or taking the dog for a wander along the woodland walk.
Pitches at Drumshademuir are all close to the spick and span facilities: there are free hot showers, washing up areas, disabled loos and showers and a coin-operated laundry. For hearty fare, independently-run The Park Tavern is just at the entrance to the park and dishes up good-sized bar lunches and evening meals as well as takeaways; there are also several other eatery and bar options within a couple of miles off site.
Nearby attractions and activities
Make the Macbethian Glamis Castle your first stop; as well as inspiring the Bard, the fourteenth century castle is the family home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne and was the childhood home of Lilibet Senior the Queen Mum and the birthplace of Princess Margaret. Historyheads will find plenty to see in Angus, from exploring the lives of the Picts at the Pictavia Visitor Centre in the grounds of Brechin Castle to browsing around the twelfth century Arbroath Abbey.
Next up should be painting the town red at Kirriemuir: the sandstone ‘Little Red Town’ is the gateway to the Angus Glens but worth making a stop at too – there are plenty of Pan-like attractions to see, including a statue of Peter Pan among the town’s cobbled streets and the cottage of JM Barrie’s birthplace on Brechin Road, with a living-willow crocodile, Pirates’ Workshop and flying in the Peter Pan Experience to try (and original manuscripts and Barrie’s writing desk on view for the literary lot).
Barrie presented the town with the camera obscura on Kirriemuir Hill, where you can see panoramic views of the countryside; the hill also has the local cemetery including Barrie’s grave. Then make your way to the Angus Glens, which are part of the Cairngorms National Park and which reach from Kirriemuir to the foot of the Grampian Mountains for hiking, mountaineering and skiing; Kirriemuir Den with its walks and waterfall is also a popular spot.
With Drumshademuir separated from the River Tay and Dundee by the Sidlaw Hills, there are heaps of walking and nature spotting ops within reach: as well as the leg-stretching Sidlaws themselves, the nearby Munros are a base for hill walking, fishing and shooting and there’s an RSPB nature reserve at Loch of Kinnordy with screeching amounts of wetland wingers to watch. Coastal walks around the Arbroath cliffs will take you to the award-winning beach at Montrose and the sands of St Cyrus as well as to red sandstone rock formations all around – look out for the infamous De'ils Heid, or Devil’s Head, which can be climbed if you’re feeling energetic.
Attractions near Drumshademuir Caravan Park
Must see
- Glamis Castle (1.5 miles)
- Carnoustie (15.0 miles)
- St Andrews Links (22.0 miles)
Cycle routes
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Activities near Drumshademuir Caravan Park
LOCH OF KINNORDY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 09/02/2006) (2.4 miles) Birdwatching
The Sidlaw Hills (7.6 miles) Walking
Kirriemuir - Glenogil (9.0 miles) Walking
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Great site. Helpful staff, everything quiet, neat, tidy and clean Steve M. (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The site is really well located for a holiday exploring the Angus glens, and within easy reach of coastal town such as Montrose and Arbroath. Family friendly with a good play area and lots of other families with young children. Everything on site is neat and tidy, and the atmosphere is of calm and relaxation. Disliked: Nothing. |
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Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Touring and motorhomes
Electrical hook-up points for tourers
Hard standings
Motorhome service point
Seasonal pitches
Tourer storage facilities
Max. motorhome length: 7.5 metresRules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Forest
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Public transport nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Dundee: Seagate Bus Station — 12.6mi
Muirdrum (Angus): Village Coach Stop — 14.1mi
Inchture (Perth & Kinross): Coach Stops — 14.8mi
- Train stations
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Dundee Rail Station — 13.0mi
Invergowrie Rail Station — 13.1mi
Broughty Ferry Rail Station — 13.3mi
- Ferry ports
- Lochleven Castle Ferry Landing — 34.0mi
- Airports
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Dundee City Airport — 13.1mi
Directions
From the A90 (Aberdeen to Dundee), take the A94 east towards Glamis/Coupar Angus. Follow the A94 for approximately five miles to the village of Glamis. Turn right onto the A928 towards Kirriemuir (passing Glamis Castle). Follow the A928 for approximately three miles, Drumshademuir Caravan Park is located on the right-hand side in the hamlet of Roundyhill.
Permitted arrival time
From 1pm
Cancellation policy
Confirmed bookings are non refundable. Please ensure you have holiday insurance.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
Balance is due two weeks prior to arrival, or as soon as possible if your booking is for within two weeks. Balances remaining unpaid less than two weeks prior to arrival will result in your booking being cancelled. To pay, please contact Drumshademuir Caravan Park using the details provided in the Pitchup.com confirmation email.
Cards accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsPlease note
Sorry we do not accept single sex groups.
Check availability at Drumshademuir Caravan Park…
Grass pitch for a tent and car on a slightly sloping area. Maximum size 6-man tent. No gazebos or pup tents please.
Max. persons: 6x
Grass pitch ideal for your touring caravan or tent with 10amp electric. Pitch size approximately 35x12ft. Located close to the toilet and shower facilities and the outdoor children's play area. No gazebos or pup tents please.
Max. persons: 6x
Hardstanding gravel pitch approx. 35ft x 12ft with 10-amp electric hook up. Suitable for use all year round. No pup tents or gazebos please.
Max. persons: 6x
