Glenbuchty Stopover Motorhome Aire

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Stopover on the headland
Bench seating on the headland overlooking the moray firth
Aerial view of the site
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Seals just off the headland
Sunset view
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Stopover on the headland
Bench seating on the headland overlooking the moray firth
Aerial view of the site

  • Basic, dog-friendly motorhome and campervan stopover
  • Within walking distance of Fraserburgh’s beach and harbour
  • Access to the Moray Coast Trail and North East 250; firepit on site
Suitable for motorhomes and campervans with an on-board toilet, the hardstanding pitches have access to the Moray Coast Trail and the North East 250 for longer hikes or road trips. There are seating areas on the headland and inside the garden walls, as well as a firepit that guests are welcome to make use of. It’s a pet-friendly spot, handily for those walking the Moray Coast Trail with their canine companion. There’s water, recycling bins and seating areas, and any vehicles adapted for sleeping are welcome, just as long as they have a toilet. Black waste disposal is available on site for a small additional fee charged per cassette. The coast is popular with not just hikers, but also visiting minke whales and orcas, as well as a seal colony that lives directly opposite the stopover in summer. The friendly aire is next to a cottage by the sea, just outside of Fraserburgh, which is an easy one-and-a-half-mile walk or a five-minute drive or cycle (there’s a cycling path just opposite). With a supermarket, takeaway and bus stop a quarter of a mile away, the location’s really rather handy. There’s a nice bunch of varied cafés, tearooms and restaurants in Fraserburgh too, of course, if you’re channelling your inner foodie. Fraserburgh has a busy shellfish port, harbour, lighthouse (the oldest lighthouse in Scotland, and built on a castle keep). Call by the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses, which has a café with a stunning view. The sandy Fraserburgh beach is often blessed with splendid surf (for which there’s a surf school set up). Other spots around Fraserburgh include a golf course, bowling alley and indoor pool.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • For licensing reasons, you must be a member to stay at this campsite. After booking, you will be granted free membership of this campsite's exempt organisation, who may contact you to finalise registration.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Facilities/activities including black waste disposal are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 24 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular scenery

96% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This small campsite is praised for its excellent value and location, offering sea views and easy access to the beach and Fraserburgh town centre. Hosts are frequently described as friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful, providing local tips. While some road noise is noted, many found it not intrusive. A sea smell was mentioned once, attributed to unusual weather. Facilities include waste disposal options.

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Great place for a stopover.

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 Jo C. 2 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Host very knowledgeable and friendly
Had a lovely walk on the beach and in sand dunes. Great cafe and delicious cakes.

Disliked Road noise, but we still had a good nights sleep. However, for the cost of the pitch I can’t really complain about anything.

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Small site but very close to…

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Mark A. 1 review

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Small site but very close to the beach and a only short 15min walk into Fraserburgh

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Ease of access and access to…

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Sharon G. 9 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Ease of access and access to local town.
Amazing views.
Friendly and very knowledgeable hosts.

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From the manager: Thank you. We are really glad you enjoyed your stay here.

An ideal aire stopover when traveling the NE250 route

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Neil L. 11 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked An ideal aire stopover when traveling the NE250 route especially if visiting Fraserburgh and the numerous east coast villages.

Friendly owners with a wealth of local knowledge of good places to visit and eat. Great views across to the sea with access to the beach. Excellent value for money.

And although close to the road, the sound of traffic wasn't intrusive and didn't spoil our sleep.

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From the manager: Thank you for staying and taking the time to leave a lovely review. It means a lot to us since our aire is at our home.
Safe travels

Excellent stopover in a nice location. Would highly recommend

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Spacious pitch, friendly, informative owner, sea views, close proximity to amenities. Great value for money

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Perfect convenient stopover for traveling the coast.

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Great stop over, just on the edge of Fraserburgh with access to the coast and shops nearby. Nothing fancy, safe parking with facilities to empty your black tank and rubbish. What more do you need?
The bonus was extremely helpful chatty owners with information on where to visit nearby and as we were in a small van we got to park up in their garden a little further from the road.

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Location great with access to separate…

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Anonymous

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Location great with access to separate garden area across the road right on the seafront. The pitch was level and also offered a pitch in owners garden if we preferred it. Option to empty waste if required.
Good location within short walking distance to Fraserburgh. As others have said some road noise but nothing bothersome at all. Host very welcoming and offered options and advice on places to visit.

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Recommend easily to stay here overnight or a couple of days

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Alistair D. 1 review

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Great wee location and host Cecilia was really pleasant and engaging. If we are in the area we will go back there as fantastic local amenities on the doorstep.

Disliked Nothing that is within the grasp of man to change, the sea smell was extremely sulphurous (eggy) at times 🤷🏻‍♂️

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From the manager: Thank you for this review and hope to see you here again at some point.

As a note it this summer we experienced a particularly unusual August storm (Floris) which drove new seaweed onto the shore, which then was followed by a heatwave causing the sea smell you mentioned. Normally the seaweed is dry and odourless by now or washes up in colder times so it doesn’t usually smell. You can’t control nature!

Good stop over

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Graeme M. 1 review

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Nice welcome and very helpful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stop for overnight. Simple and…

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Dana K. 3 reviews

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Great stop for overnight. Simple and easy. Sea view and a chance to see seals. Directly opposite, just over the street, 2 benches to sit and watch the sea.

Great value for money!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Spectacular scenery 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Aire Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Glenbuchty Stopover Motorhome Aire

Glenbuchty Cottage

B9031

Fraserburgh

Aberdeenshire

Scotland

AB43 7EE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

57.69137°N
2.04136°W

Route directions

Please be careful as the postcode may take you to a farm on a different road.

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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Museum Of Scottish Lighthouses: half an hour’s walk - Fraserburgh beach: 40 minutes' walk or five minutes' drive - Inverallochy Castle: 10 minutes’ drive - Aberdour beach (dog-friendly beach with views of islands): 15 minutes - Cullykhan beach (geologically interesting beach with a walk to Fort Fiddes in the village): 20 minutes - Loch of Strathbeg (RSPB nature reserve): 25 minutes - Macduff (aquarium, Duff House and museum): half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Fraserburgh (Tiger Hill) 1.9 mi Sea N/AGoodN/AN/A
Rosehearty 2.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Fraserburgh (Philorth) 3.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Peterhead (Lido) 16.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood
Inverboyndie 19 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Cycle routes

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

Other

LOCH OF STRATHBEG (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/05/2002) 7.3 mi

TROUP HEAD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 28/11/2005) 9.3 mi

Banff - Bridge of Alvah Circular 17.9 mi

Portsoy - Sandend Circular 24 mi

Forvie Sands to Collieston 24.8 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Glenbuchty Stopover Motorhome Aire have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Glenbuchty Stopover Motorhome Aire dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Glenbuchty Stopover Motorhome Aire? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Museum Of Scottish Lighthouses: half an hour’s walk - Fraserburgh beach: 40 minutes' walk or five minutes' drive - Inverallochy Castle: 10 minutes’ drive - Aberdour … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Glenbuchty Stopover Motorhome Aire?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Glenbuchty Stopover Motorhome Aire? From £5 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.