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Owning a static caravan in East Scotland: a guide

East Scotland's holiday parks are along a coast of beaches, harbours and golf links, from East Lothian and the Berwickshire coast to Fife, St Andrews and Angus, with Perthshire's hills and lochs inland. The east is generally drier than the west of Scotland.

3 parks currently list 43 holiday homes for sale on My Holiday Caravan, most priced between £29,995 and £63,995. This guide covers when parks are open, the most viewed parks, things to do, the main areas and how to get there.

A sandy bay and harbour on the east coast of Scotland, with static caravans on the clifftop
Illustrative image of East Scotland
Parks with homes for sale
3
Holiday homes for sale
43
Most are priced
£30k–£64kfrom £16,340
Dog-friendly parks
2of 3 parks
Open all year
1park with a 12-month season
See 43 holiday homes for saleMost viewed parks in East Scotland

Figures update from live listings. Guide last reviewed 2 October 2026.

The year in East Scotland

How many parks in East Scotland are open each month.

Parks open: the share of the 3 East Scotland parks with holiday homes for sale that list an opening season, open on the 15th of each month.

Most viewed parks in East Scotland

The three East Scotland parks people have viewed most on My Holiday Caravan in 2026 so far.

  1. Seton Sands Holiday Village

    East Lothian

    • Dogs allowed
    • Letting allowed
    • Near the beach
    • Indoor pool
    Caravans & lodges for sale
    27
    From
    £16,340
    Season
    9 months
    4,271 views in 2026 so far
    View park and holiday homes

  2. Eyemouth Holiday Park

    Eyemouth, Berwickshire

    • Dogs allowed
    • Letting allowed
    • Near the beach
    • Indoor pool
    Caravans & lodges for sale
    15
    From
    £18,995
    Season
    12 months
    2,899 views in 2026 so far
    View park

  3. Sauchope Links Park

    Fife

    • Letting allowed
    • Near the beach
    • Outdoor pool
    Caravans & lodges for sale
    1
    From
    £60,000
    Season
    11 months
    47 views in 2026 so far
    View park

Ranked by page views from January to date in 2026. This is a measure of interest, not a rating, and advertising does not affect the order.

See all 3 parks in East Scotland

Things to do in East Scotland

Days out, walks and places to visit within reach of the holiday parks in East Scotland.

A sandy cove with clear water between rocky clifftops

Beaches

North Berwick

East Lothian

Sandy beaches either side of the harbour, with views of the Bass Rock.

Coldingham Bay

Berwickshire

A sandy bay near the harbour village of St Abbs.

West Sands

St Andrews

A long sandy beach beside the Old Course.

Lunan Bay

Angus

A wide sandy bay between Arbroath and Montrose, with the ruins of Red Castle.

A coastal footpath through heather and gorse along a clifftop

Walks and outdoors

Fife Coastal Path

Fife

A long-distance path along the Fife coast, through the East Neuk fishing villages.

St Abb's Head

Berwickshire

A national nature reserve of sea cliffs and seabird colonies.

Pitlochry and Killiecrankie

Highland Perthshire

Wooded river gorges and walks around the town of Pitlochry.

A gravel path through a garden of tree ferns, palms and flowering shrubs

Gardens and attractions

Scottish Seabird Centre

North Berwick

A centre with views of the Bass Rock gannet colony and boat trips in season.

A ruined stone castle on a green hill with sheep grazing below

Heritage

Tantallon Castle

Near North Berwick

A clifftop castle ruin facing the Bass Rock, managed by Historic Environment Scotland.

St Andrews Cathedral

St Andrews

Ruins of a medieval cathedral with a tower to climb.

Fish and chips and a pot of crab on a harbour wall, with boats behind

Food and drink

Arbroath smokies

Arbroath

Haddock smoked over hardwood in the harbour area, with protected status.

A harbour seen through a rain-covered cafe window, with a cup of coffee on the sill

Rainy days

V&A Dundee

Dundee

A design museum on the waterfront. Entry to the main galleries is free.

RRS Discovery

Dundee

Captain Scott's Antarctic expedition ship, with a museum beside it.

Where to look in East Scotland

The main areas, and how they differ for owners.

A clifftop castle ruin facing a rocky island white with seabirds

East Lothian and Berwickshire

North Berwick, Dunbar, Eyemouth, Coldingham

Beaches and cliffs within an hour or so of Edinburgh.

A small stone fishing harbour with colourful boats and old houses

Fife and St Andrews

Elie, Anstruther, Crail, St Andrews

Fishing villages, golf and the coastal path.

Red sandstone cliffs and sea stacks above a sandy bay

The Angus coast

Carnoustie, Arbroath, Montrose

Harbour towns and sandy bays north of Dundee.

A wooded river gorge with autumn colours and a stone bridge

Perthshire

Pitlochry, Aberfeldy, Dunkeld

Hills, lochs and forest inland.

Getting to East Scotland

Typical journey times. They vary with traffic and where in the county you are going.
FromBy roadBy rail
EdinburghAround 45 min to North Berwick and 1 hr 30 min to St AndrewsDirect trains to North Berwick and Dunbar, and to Leuchars for St Andrews
GlasgowAround 1 hr 30 min to 2 hr to Fife and PerthshireTrains via Edinburgh or Perth, around 1 hr 30 min to 2 hr
NewcastleAround 1 hr 30 min to the Berwickshire coast, via the A1Direct trains to Berwick-upon-Tweed, around 45 min

The A1 serves East Lothian and Berwickshire, the Forth bridges lead into Fife, and the A9 heads north into Perthshire.

Scotland has a licensing scheme for short-term lets, run by local councils. If you plan to let your caravan, check with the park and the council whether it applies.

Questions about owning a caravan in East Scotland

How much does a static caravan cost in East Scotland?

There are 43 holiday homes for sale at 3 parks in East Scotland on My Holiday Caravan. Most are priced between £29,995 and £63,995, and the lowest start from £16,340. Prices depend on age, size and specification, and on the park and pitch.

Are there 12-month holiday parks in East Scotland?

1 of the 3 parks with holiday homes for sale in East Scotland list a 12-month season. Most others open from around March to October or November. A 12-month park is still a holiday park, so the caravan cannot be your main home.

Are there dog-friendly caravan parks in East Scotland?

2 of the 3 parks with holiday homes for sale in East Scotland say they accept dogs. Rules on how many, which breeds and where dogs can go vary, so check with the park.

When is the best time to visit East Scotland?

July and August are the busiest months, with the school holidays and the warmest weather. May, June and September usually have long days and fewer visitors. Most parks are open from spring to autumn, and the year chart on this page shows how many are open each month.

How long does it take to drive to the East Lothian coast from Edinburgh?

Usually around 45 minutes to an hour to North Berwick and Dunbar, with St Andrews around an hour and a half.

Which part of East Scotland should I look at?

East Lothian and Berwickshire are closest to Edinburgh, Fife has St Andrews and the East Neuk, Angus has harbour towns north of Dundee, and Perthshire suits a rural base.

Can I let my static caravan in East Scotland?

Some parks run letting schemes, some allow private letting with conditions, and some do not allow letting. It depends on the park, so check the park rules and pitch licence before you buy.

How much are site fees in East Scotland?

Site fees vary between parks with location, facilities, season length and pitch. Each park can give you a written breakdown of its current fees and what they include.

Further reading

Holiday homes for sale in East Scotland

Compare 43 caravans and lodges at 3 parks, with prices and opening seasons.

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This guide is for information only and is not financial or investment advice. Static caravans depreciate over time and should not be bought expecting capital growth or a financial return.