Southpark of Bradieston Farm

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  • Wild camping site close to the foothills of the Grampian Mountains
  • Laurencekirk town 10 minutes’ drive; Crathes Castle 45 minutes
  • Dogs welcome; drinking water supplied; barbecues and campfires allowed
You’re after a remote Scottish location (but not too remote), close to the beaches of the North Sea, but also within an hour or so of Cairngorms National Park, with its mountains and lochs. Tall order? Not if you stay at Southpark of Bradieston Farm. This site on a smallholding a 10-minute drive from the town of Laurencekirk, in Aberdeenshire, ticks all those boxes. Amenities here are on the basic side (no showers or toilet facilities), though the owners provide drinking water. However, a spot of off-grid wild camping can often be fabulous, and being here is all about the location. And what a location it is, between the coastal landscapes of St Cyrus National Nature Reserve (15 minutes’ drive) and the foothills of the Grampian Mountains (also 15 minutes). This is prime territory for outdoor pursuits, whether you want a family-friendly lowland trail with scenic mountain views, a challenging hike up a Munro like Mount Keen or an easier hike through the Angus Glens. On your expeditions, be sure to keep an eye out for the local wildlife, from deer to ospreys. Speaking of wee beasties, your dog is welcome at the site, but it must be kept on a lead so as not to spook the livestock on the farm. The site owners are happy for you to have barbecues and campfires, as long as they are on a hard surface (for example, a concrete slab) or contained within a firepit. Whatever you need for the grill can be purchased in Laurencekirk, where there are also pubs and restaurants. For a pint with coastal views, you can head into Gourdon (10 minutes).

Site type

Motorhome pitches 3
Tent pitches 7

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Pop-up campsite

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

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Peaceful

Remote location

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Location

Southpark of Bradieston Farm

South Park Of Bradieston

Garvock

Laurencekirk

Aberdeenshire

Scotland

AB30 1HQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

56.80449°N
-2.40465°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.3 km Station Road
8.8 km Kirkburn Drive
11 km Co-op
Rail
5.2 km Laurencekirk Rail Station
11 km Montrose Rail Station
21.1 km Stonehaven Rail Station
Ferry
42.4 km Aberdeen Ferry Terminal
Airport
45.8 km 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

For wildlife enthusiasts, there's never a bad season to visit Montrose Basin (20 minutes’ drive). Run by the Scottish Wildlife Trust, this area of mudflats created by the River South Esk attracts thousands of migratory birds, from wintering geese to breeding terns in the spring. Throughout the year, the reserve is home to waders, and you might also catch a glimpse of a seal or two. Scottish history comes with spectacular coastal views at Dunnottar Castle (25 minutes). The remains of this medieval fortress are up on a rocky headland overlooking the North Sea. The Dunnottar Cliffs Trail skirting Castle Haven bay leads to the dramatic Dunnicaer Sea Stack. There’s something for the whole family at Crathes Castle (45 minutes). While the grown-ups check out the building’s splendid 16th-century architecture and decorated ceilings (or the walled garden), the kids might prefer to let rip in the adventure playground. Afterwards, everybody can go on a nature trail spotting woodpeckers and squirrels.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Montrose 10.3 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Lunan Bay 17.4 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good
Stonehaven 21.8 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Arbroath (West Links) 31 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Carnoustie 38.9 km Sea N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Carnoustie 39.2 km

Duthie Park Winter Gardens 40.8 km

Glamis Castle 41.8 km

Aberdeen Maritime Museum 42.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

St Cyrus National Nature Reserve 5 km

Montrose - Kinnaber - North Esk Estuary 8.4 km

Inverbervie to Johnshaven, Coast and Country 8.9 km

Montrose Basin - House of Dun 11.6 km

Ferryden - Boddin - Scurdie Ness - Ferryden 12 km

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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Basic tent pitching which is just what we needed.

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

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Clean area, kind owners, peaceful

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  • What attractions are near Southpark of Bradieston Farm? For wildlife enthusiasts, there's never a bad season to visit Montrose Basin (20 minutes’ drive). Run by the Scottish Wildlife Trust, this area of mudflats created by the River South Esk attracts … Read more
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