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Owning a static caravan in North Scotland: a guide

The north of Scotland covers the Highlands around Inverness and Loch Ness, the Moray coast, the Cairngorms and Speyside, and Fort William and the west. Holiday parks here suit owners who value scenery, walking and wildlife, with longer journeys from central Scotland and England.

6 parks currently list 73 holiday homes for sale on My Holiday Caravan, most priced between £42,995 and £59,995. This guide covers when parks are open, the most viewed parks, things to do, the main areas and how to get there.

A Highland loch below mountains in the north of Scotland, with static caravans on a park by the shore
Illustrative image of North Scotland
Parks with homes for sale
6
Holiday homes for sale
73
Most are priced
£43k–£60kfrom £19,995
Dog-friendly parks
6of 6 parks
Open all year
0parks with a 12-month season

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

The year in North Scotland

How many parks in North Scotland are open each month.

Parks open: the share of the 6 North Scotland parks with holiday homes for sale that list an opening season, open on the 15th of each month.

Most viewed parks in North Scotland

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

  1. Silver Sands Holiday Park

    Lossiemouth, Moray

    • Dogs allowed
    • Letting allowed
    • Near the beach
    • Indoor pool
    Caravans & lodges for sale
    19
    From
    £24,995
    Season
    11 months
    1,504 views in 2026 so far
    View park and holiday homes
  2. Tummel Valley Holiday Park

    Perthshire Highlands

    • Dogs allowed
    • Letting allowed
    • Indoor pool
    • Entertainment
    Caravans & lodges for sale
    7
    From
    £22,995
    Season
    8 months
    968 views in 2026 so far
    View park
  3. Grannie`s Heilan` Hame Holiday Park

    Sutherland

    • Dogs allowed
    • Letting allowed
    • Near the beach
    • Indoor pool
    Caravans & lodges for sale
    16
    From
    £35,495
    Season
    9 months
    826 views in 2026 so far
    View park
  4. Lossiemouth

    Seatown

    • Dogs allowed
    Caravans & lodges for sale
    11
    From
    £19,995
    Season
    11 months
    805 views in 2026 so far
    View park
  5. Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park

    Inverness

    • Dogs allowed
    • Letting allowed
    • Indoor pool
    • Entertainment
    Caravans & lodges for sale
    13
    From
    £29,995
    Season
    9 months
    700 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 6 parks in North Scotland

Things to do in North Scotland

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

A sandy cove with clear water between rocky clifftops

Beaches

Nairn

Moray Firth

Sandy beaches and a harbour on one of the drier, sunnier stretches of Scotland's coast.

Lossiemouth

Moray coast

Two sandy beaches either side of the town, one reached by a footbridge.

A coastal footpath through heather and gorse along a clifftop

Walks and outdoors

Chanonry Point

Black Isle

A spit where bottlenose dolphins are often seen in the Moray Firth, especially on a rising tide.

Cairngorms National Park

Aviemore and Speyside

The largest national park in the UK, with walking, cycling and snow sports on Cairn Gorm.

Ben Nevis and Glen Nevis

Fort William

The highest mountain in the UK, with a valley walk to Steall Falls below it.

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

Gardens and attractions

Strathspey Railway

Aviemore

A heritage steam railway through the Spey valley.

North Coast 500

From Inverness

A touring route of around 500 miles around the far north.

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

Heritage

Urquhart Castle

Loch Ness

Ruins of a castle on the shore of Loch Ness, managed by Historic Environment Scotland.

Culloden Battlefield

Near Inverness

The site of the 1746 battle, with a visitor centre, managed by the National Trust for Scotland.

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

Food and drink

Speyside whisky

Speyside

Many distilleries along the River Spey offer tours, linked by the Speyside Way.

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

Rainy days

Highland Folk Museum

Newtonmore

An open-air museum of Highland life. Entry is free.

Where to look in North Scotland

The main areas, and how they differ for owners.

A long dark loch between steep wooded hills, with a castle ruin on the shore

Inverness and Loch Ness

Inverness, Drumnadrochit, Fort Augustus

The city and the Great Glen.

A sandy beach with dunes and a small lighthouse on the Moray Firth

The Moray coast

Nairn, Findhorn, Lossiemouth

Beaches and a relatively dry, sunny coast.

Snow-dusted mountains above pine forest and a frozen lochan

The Cairngorms and Speyside

Aviemore, Grantown-on-Spey, Kingussie

Mountains, forest and whisky country.

A dramatic glen with steep rugged mountains and a winding road

Fort William and the west

Fort William, Glencoe, Lochaber

Ben Nevis, sea lochs and wetter, more dramatic scenery.

Getting to North Scotland

Typical journey times. They vary with traffic and where in the county you are going.
FromBy roadBy rail
EdinburghAround 3 to 3 hr 30 min to Inverness, via the M90 and A9Direct trains to Aviemore and Inverness, around 3 hr 30 min
GlasgowAround 2 hr 30 min to Fort William via the A82, or 3 hr 30 min to InvernessDirect trains to Fort William and Inverness, around 3 hr 45 min
LondonA long day's driveThe overnight sleeper runs to Inverness and Fort William

The A9 is the main road north to Aviemore and Inverness, and the A82 runs to Fort William. Winter weather can close or slow higher roads, and midges are common in the west in summer.

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 North Scotland

How much does a static caravan cost in North Scotland?

There are 73 holiday homes for sale at 6 parks in North Scotland on My Holiday Caravan. Most are priced between £42,995 and £59,995, and the lowest start from £19,995. Prices depend on age, size and specification, and on the park and pitch.

Are there 12-month holiday parks in North Scotland?

0 of the 6 parks with holiday homes for sale in North 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 North Scotland?

6 of the 6 parks with holiday homes for sale in North 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 North 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 Inverness from Edinburgh?

Usually around three to three and a half hours via the A9, depending on conditions.

Which part of the north of Scotland should I look at?

Inverness and Loch Ness are central, the Moray coast has beaches and drier weather, the Cairngorms suit outdoor activities, and Fort William is the base for Ben Nevis and the west.

Can I let my static caravan in North 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 North 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 North Scotland

Compare 73 caravans and lodges at 6 parks, with prices and opening seasons.

See caravans for sale

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.