Starry, starry night...the views from this park above the wide sands of Luce Bay are just as awesome after dark as they are by day: this area has been named the country’s first ever Dark Sky Park, thanks to its stellar celestial displays.
The hardstanding pitches at Whitecairn Holiday Park are on level ground and all have electric hook-ups. There’s free trout fishing on site, a playground for the kids and access to an indoor swimming pool, plus the usual shower, loo and laundry facilities.
Site type
Tourist board
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Nearby attractions and activities
The park is only a mile from the village of Glenluce, where there are various shops, a motor museum and the remains of a Cistercian abbey dating back to 1190.
Visitors to Whitecairn are well placed to sample some of Scotland’s most famous exports, from the golden nectar that flows from the Bladnoch whisky distillery, to the salmon, trout and kippers at Galloway Smokehouse. Sweet-toothed sybarites should seek out the Cocoabean factory, a chocoholic’s dream.
There are unexpectedly exotic treats for green-fingered guests to unearth too, such as the Logan Botanic Gardens, whose rare blooms are nurtured by Galloway’s mild Gulf Stream climate. Bookish types will enjoy nearby Wigtown, christened “Scotland’s book town” because of its plethora of bookshops and excellent autumn literature festival.
For those looking for sport, the area boasts several good golf courses with wonderful views; hikers and bikers will enjoy the trails in the Galloway Forest; and the local beaches offer a range of watersports. Thrill-seeking guests can try out blo-karting and mountain balling, just a couple of the many adventure activities on offer at the local outdoor centre.
You could even take a ferry trip to Ireland from nearby Stranraer...
Attractions near Whitecairn Holiday Park
Cycle routes
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Activities near Whitecairn Holiday Park
Glenluce - Auchenmalg - Stairhaven - Glenluce (1.2 miles) Walking
Around New Luce (3.9 miles) Walking
The Gardens of Castle Kennedy and Lochinch Castle (6.0 miles) Walking
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lovely, well equipped, friendly and protected from the winds. Steven O. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Shelter Disliked: Midges, but nowhere near as bad as previous campsite and also unavoidable. |
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the site was clean and very tidy. The staff was polite and very infirmative. elizabeth_c0 (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Whitecairns was positioned that you could use it as a base to visit various places in Dumfries & Galliway as well as those in Ayrshire Disliked: There was no entertainment on the site for adults |
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Quiet Park Derek M. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Beautiful Park with access to swimming pool about 2 miles away. Pool is small but only one family at a time means you can have as much fun as you want. Disliked: We had one day of really awful rain and the pitch did not hold up too well. Dried out quickly the next day but puddled badly during the rain. Did rain for 24 hours solid though. |
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ok if you like walking alot heather r. (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: the camp site was very clean and staff very helpfull toilets and showers very good always hot water there was a laundrette on site and you cauld wash your dishes in there Disliked: the nearest shop was approx 1.5 miles not very good if you ran out of any thing. the nearest bar was same distance away trout pond very small |
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Liked: The site itself was very clean and well kempt. The staff were helpful and we had everything we needed for the stay. It would be a really good site for families as it was quiet and peaceful, despite being very full when we stayed. Disliked: The location of the site is quite far from the coast and any other major attractions. |
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Freindly clean site which we all enjoyed a relaxing break at KLH (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: Friendly and helpful staff. Disliked: Shower block was dated but clean |
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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
Fully serviced pitches
Hard standings
Seasonal pitches
Tourer storage facilities
Water hook-up points for tourers
Rules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Luxury
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Watersports nearby
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Small (11-25 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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Glenluce (Dumfries & Galloway) Coach Stop — 1.6mi
Stranraer: Port Rodie Ferry Terminal — 9.1mi
Newton Stewart: Dashwood Square Coach Stop — 13.1mi
- Train stations
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Stranraer Rail Station — 9.2mi
Barrhill Rail Station — 14.0mi
Girvan Rail Station — 24.4mi
- Ferry ports
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Stranraer Ferry Terminal — 9.1mi
Cairnryan Ferry Terminal — 10.0mi
Cairnryan P&O Ferry Terminal — 10.0mi
- Airports
- Glasgow Prestwick International Airport — 43.1mi
Directions
From either Stranraer or Newton Stewart, follow the A75 to Glenluce. Enter the village and the side post will lead you to our front door.
Permitted arrival time
3pm
Cancellation policy
Please enquire about our cancellation insurance at time of final payment. No refunds are made without our cancellation insurance.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
We will contact you to arrange payment of your balance. The balance on your holiday is payable six weeks before arrival, or after confirmation if your holiday is for within six weeks.
Cards accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsPlease note
We do not accept young single-sex groups.
Check availability at Whitecairn Holiday Park…
Pitch with electric suitable for tents, tourers, motorhome and trailer tents.
Max. persons: 6x
