Firbank Park
No availability at present on Pitchup.com- Touring pitches among four acres of mature woods in Royal Deeside
- Within the Cairngorms National Park; 20 mins' drive to Balmoral Castle
- Backing Dinnet Wood and bordering the River Dee; dogs welcome
Site type
- This site has no on-site shower facilities.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Tents are not accepted at this park.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- 10kWh of electricity per day is included in the price. Any usage beyond this is metered on site at £0.32 per kWh and must be paid at check-out.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 1 Mar 2024 to
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Voted 79% of visitors View breakdown
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Lovely quiet site in the trees
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Liked: We had a lovely two night stay here. Justine was so friendly and welcoming and it was a lovely, quiet site. The facilities were delightful! Dog friendly too. Highly recommend.
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Great site, friendly stuff and clean facilities.
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Liked: Everything was perfect, lots of privacy and green. The bathroom is constantly cleaned. The owner was super nice.
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From the manager: Thanks for your lovely comments. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay.
An absolute hidden gem of a site set in a most picturesque…
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Liked: An absolute hidden gem of a site set in a most picturesque location and Justine was a very pleasant and welcoming host.
Disliked: Didn't wish to leave but shall most definitely be returning.
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From the manager: Many thanks for your kind review. Hopefully we can welcome you back soon
A small site, lovingly run with great care & attention. We’ll be back!
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Liked: Endless space Welcoming hosts Spotless facilities
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Lovely rural location, quiet and peaceful. Pitch was level with loads of…
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Liked: Lovely rural location, quiet and peaceful. Pitch was level with loads of room. Host was friendly and helpful.
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Excellent location…
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Liked: Excellent location
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From the manager: Many thanks for your review. I just want to clarify that we do not have any Wifi as we are very rural here and there is no broadband in the area via BT landline. There is however a good 4G signal which is what we use on our phones.
Would recommend, friendly staff, great toilet, lush green level pitch
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Liked: Toilet, with book exchange. Friendly owners, lush green pitch.
Disliked: N/a
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Lovely reception. Nice pitch. Good facilities. Good food. Lovely loch view at…
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Liked: Lovely reception. Nice pitch. Good facilities. Good food. Lovely loch view at 2 mins
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Highly recommended!
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Liked: Beautiful, peaceful setting, surrounded by nature. Lovely, friendly hosts - Justine and Archie. Well-presented facilities. Wonderful walks from site.
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From the manager: Many thanks for your kind review.
Highly recommended
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Liked: Ample space, well laid out, very well maintained, welcoming & helpful hosts.
Disliked: There is always something, right ? I really can’t think of anything for this sight though !
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From the manager: Many thanks for your kind review.
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearbyLocation
Firbank Park
Old Hall
Aboyne
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
AB34 5PJ
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
57.0714°N
-2.88758°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Stonehaven | 26.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Montrose | 29.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Balmoral Castle 12.7 mi
Braemar Castle 19.3 mi
Braemar Highland Heritage Centre 19.7 mi
Glenlivet Estate 22.1 mi
Carnegie Museum 24.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Loch Kinord and Burn o' Vat 0.4 mi
Glen Tanar - Dinnet Bridge - Glen Tanar 1.5 mi
Glen Tanar - Knockie Viewpoint and Five Bridges 1.5 mi
Cambus o' May - Burn o' Vat - Cambus o' May 3.6 mi
Aboyne, Dess and Mortlich Hill 4.2 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Firbank Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Firbank Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Firbank Park?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m.