Firbank Park

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Pitch with electric and water
Pitch with electric and water
Sunset over the site
Four-acre site
Flowers around the park
Herbie the campervan paying a visit
River dee within a couple of minutes' walk
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Sunset over the site
Four-acre site
Flowers around the park

  • 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
Now here’s a place that’s fit for royalty… Firbank Park is in gorgeous Royal Deeside, where monarchs have sought rural peace and quiet for generations. The accommodation at this Aberdeenshire park is a little different in style from that of nearby Balmoral Castle, 20 minutes’ drive away, but the touring pitches make a fine place to stay indeed. They’re generously spaced out among four acres of mature Douglas fir, Scotch pine and oak trees. Each one has an electric hookup and fresh water source, and you’ll also have access to grey waste and chemical disposal on site, as well as a recycling area and a toilet. These pitches are also a fabulous place for getting out to explore the splendid Scottish countryside – they’re just on the eastern edge of the Cairngorms National Park, with easy access to all sorts of walks, bike trails and munros to climb. The River Dee is a couple of minutes’ walk away for fishing, and there’s horse riding 10 minutes’ drive away at the Glen Tanar Estate. Alternatively, you could simply stick around on site and soak up the situation – Dinnet Wood, one of the oldest oak woods in Scotland, runs behind the site and you may well spot wildlife such as red squirrels, badgers, roe deer and buzzards passing by (please note this also means you’ll need to keep dogs on a lead). Barbecues are welcome on site, and you should be able to pick up supplies at the shops in the villages of Aboyne or Ballater, both of which are about 10 minutes’ drive away – and which also have restaurants, cafés and takeaways for those times when you’d rather someone else did the cooking.

Campground type

Camper sites 8
RV sites 8
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park 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 building 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, Mar 1 2024 to

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating based on 38 reviews View breakdown

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Lovely quiet site in the trees

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

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.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

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…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

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!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Endless space
Welcoming hosts
Spotless facilities

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Lovely rural location, quiet and peaceful. Pitch was level with loads of…

Overall 10/10
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Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
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Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
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Wifi No rating
Theresa C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

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…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

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

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
nichola W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

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…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
joanna w. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Lovely reception. Nice pitch. Good facilities. Good food. Lovely loch view at 2 mins

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Highly recommended!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked: Beautiful, peaceful setting, surrounded by nature. Lovely, friendly hosts - Justine and Archie. Well-presented facilities. Wonderful walks from site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Many thanks for your kind review.

Highly recommended

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

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 park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Firbank Park

Old Hall

Aboyne

Aberdeenshire

Scotland

AB34 5PJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

57.0714°N
-2.88758°W

Route directions

This site's what3words phrase is camper.overlooks.fountain

Nearest transport

Bus
27.2 mi Station Road
27.8 mi Kirkburn Drive
29.5 mi Co-op
Rail
21 mi Insch Rail Station
22.8 mi Laurencekirk Rail Station
23.4 mi Kintore Rail Station
Airport
27.3 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

Ballater (10 minutes’ drive) is a place where you’re bound to stop sooner or later – you’ll most likely be purchasing from shops that proudly display their Royal Warrant, but it’s also worth leaving a bit of time to visit the Old Royal Station, climb Craigendarroch Hill and play a round at Ballater Golf Club. Balmoral Castle (20 minutes) was famously the favourite residence of Queen Elizabeth II, and you’ll be able to find out why when you pay a visit – either taking a guided tour of the house or strolling around the grounds depending on the season. Heading out into the Cairngorms National Park is a must too, whether you’re planning adventures like a climb of nearby Ben Macdui or more gentle strolls looking out for Highland cows. Either way, you can finish off your day of activity with a few sips of something from Royal Lochnagar Distillery (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Stonehaven 26.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Montrose 29.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

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 campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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
  • What attractions are near Firbank Park? Ballater (10 minutes’ drive) is a place where you’re bound to stop sooner or later – you’ll most likely be purchasing from shops that proudly display their Royal Warrant, but it’s also … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Firbank Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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