Hillhead Caravan Park

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  • Quiet, dog-friendly site on Scotland’s Castle Trail
  • Half an hour’s drive from Aberdeen and Craigievar Castle
  • Barbecues permitted on site and a shop five minutes’ drive away
Seeking a break in Scotland where you’ll be well-based for exploring castles, malt whisky distilleries and Aberdeen’s Old Town, harbour and mile-long sandy stretch? Hillhead Caravan Park has it down: a well-maintained, quiet site that’s just 15 miles from Aberdeen, around 55 minutes’ drive from the Malt Whisky Trail and right on the route of Scotland’s Castle Trail too. Where exactly is this Aberdeenshire site? Hillhead Caravan Park is in the Gordon District and bang in the middle of Scotland’s so-called ‘castle country’. It's just one mile west of the A96, the road that goes between Aberdeen and Inverness. That means that it’ll take you half an hour to get to Aberdeen by car whenever you fancy poking around the city’s museums, galleries, seafront and harbour. If you haven’t already filled up on goulash or other varied eats in Aberdeen, the site will permit you to start your own barbecue. The closest shop is just five minutes’ drive away when you’re looking to source all your important ingredients and anything you need for a picnic… There are many trails where you might want to take your picnic with you, beginning with the Castle Trail stopping at Craigievar Castle (half an hour's drive) or the working and historic distilleries around the Malt Whisky Trail (around 55 minutes’ drive). The latter heads into the Grampian Highlands, a mountain range with spectacular options for hikes, climbs, skiing and the sorts. Back on site, the facilities include a modern toilet and shower block.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 32
Tent pitches 35
Motorhome pitches 32
Open now
Opens 1 February

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun 1 Feb to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

7.8

Overall rating from 141 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
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Wifi
 6
Peaceful

75% would recommend this site to a friend

74% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful site with lovely views and spacious, level pitches. Staff are frequently praised for being friendly and helpful. Facilities are noted as clean and functional, although some guests found them dated and in need of modernisation, with occasional reports of no hot water or Wi-Fi issues. The site is considered good value and a convenient base for exploring the area.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 28/02/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

It is what it is and I'm reasonably satisfied.

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 5
Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Duncan M. 1 review

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Quite and peaceful.

Disliked Price slightly overpriced for what you get.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Okay for a quick pitstop for 1 night.

Overall

5 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 4
Facilities / Activities
 3
Customer service
 3
Child friendliness
 2
Cleanliness
 2
Wifi
 1
 Vlad A. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Gravel pitch relatively flat

Disliked Outdated toilets and showers facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly welcome and nice and peaceful.…

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10 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Friendly welcome and nice and peaceful. There was a lovely walk up the back of the site which was lovely.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pleasant surroundings, friendly staff…

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3 out of 10
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Lindsay T. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Pleasant surroundings, friendly staff

Disliked Grotty showers and toilets, badly in need of renovation.
Dog faeces on grass

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic hidden gem, peaceful and relaxing…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Fantastic hidden gem, peaceful and relaxing
without tons of rules to follow, just drive in and pick your own pitch. Clean and with lovely friendly staff.Central to explore around Aberdeenshire, and only 15 mins in on the train to Aberdeen.

Disliked Nothing to dislike about this lovely caravan park.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We were only one night while visiting family, perfect for us

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Quiet, well kept

Disliked No wifi

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location, if you are looking…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Anonymous

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful location, if you are looking for a quiet peacful site, this place is great. Has a walk to forest area from site and a children's playpark.

Disliked The toilets are clean but not not modern.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly site would stay again

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Gregory C. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Stayed there for one night was greeted by Belle and Gary who made you feel really welcomed told me where everything was even the local shops.facilities were good dont get other reviews saying about the showers they seemed alright to me.Will definitely come back had a great night's sleep

Recommend to friends Visit again

It is a small site with…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Child friendliness
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 Patrycja S. 1 review

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked It is a small site with all the basic services. It was nice and quiet when we stayed there.

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nicht zufrieden

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1 out of 10
Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Gisela E. 7 reviews

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Es war nichts positiv.

Disliked Wir haben niemanden angetroffen und uns dann einfach auf einen Platz gestellt.
Während des ganzen Aufenthaltes kein Personal gesehen. Platz war ok, sanitäre Anlagen eine Katastrophe.
Rund um den Platz alles sehr verschmutzt.
Schlechte Möglichkeit zu wandern.
Haben 2 Tage gebucht aber wegen der Umstände nur 1 Nach geblieben.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Hillhead Caravan Park

Kintore

Aberdeen

Aberdeenshire

Scotland

AB51 0YX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

57.23792°N
2.37727°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.4 mi Union Square Bus Station
27.5 mi Kirkburn Drive
Rail
1.1 mi Kintore Rail Station
3.3 mi Inverurie Rail Station
7.3 mi Dyce Rail Station
Ferry
12.5 mi Aberdeen Ferry Terminal
Airport
7 mi Aberdeen Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Those of you who rate cycling, walking and mountain biking highly might want to head to the landscapes around Aboyne (40 minutes’ drive). In the same direction, visit Balmoral Castle (an hour), the late Queen Elizabeth II’s Scottish residence. A trip to these two parts will take you through both Donside and Deeside. Keeping with the historical theme, Haddo House (35 minutes) frequently hosts theatrical productions from Prince Edward. However, if it’s castles you’re intent on finding first, perhaps a stroll around Castle Fraser (10 minutes), Drum Castle (25 minutes) or Corse Castle (half an hour)? In Aberdeen, there’s excitement in a few different forms. Historical places include The Gordon Highlanders Museum (25 minutes), the Girdle Ness Lighthouse (40 minutes) and Blairs Museum (25 minutes), while entertainment comes in the form of the Jump In Adventure Parks: Aberdeen (35 minutes) and the seafront amusements.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberdeen 12.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Balmedie 12.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Collieston 18.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Stonehaven 19.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Cruden Bay 22.8 mi Sea N/AGoodPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Carnegie Museum 3.2 mi

Aberdeen Maritime Museum 12.3 mi

Duthie Park Winter Gardens 12.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Port Elphinstone River and Canal Walk 2.5 mi

Kemnay - Fetternear - Dalmadilly - Kemnay 2.6 mi

Monymusk Circular 5.1 mi

Mither Tap, Bennachie 5.7 mi

Donview - Oxen Craig - Back of Bennachie 6.4 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Tent pitch
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

  • 1 night free if you book between 3 and 3 nights

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Touring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Non-electric grass touring pitch

  • 1 night free if you book between 3 and 3 nights

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Tent pitch
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

  • 1 night free if you book between 3 and 3 nights

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Touring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Electric hardstanding touring pitch

  • 1 night free if you book between 3 and 3 nights

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Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Hillhead Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hillhead Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hillhead Caravan Park? Those of you who rate cycling, walking and mountain biking highly might want to head to the landscapes around Aboyne (40 minutes’ drive). In the same direction, visit Balmoral Castle (an hour), … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hillhead Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hillhead Caravan Park? From £25 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.