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OFFERS*: Kids for £1 (aged 5-17) | Under 5s stay free | £5 refundable deposit
Great news - the first phase of the redevelopment to improve our hugely popular Edinburgh Club Campsite is complete. Phase two redevelopment improvements are underway during autumn/winter/spring 2024/2025 with the site remaining open throughout. Find out more details on the exciting redevelopment plans at camc.com/redevelopments.
Edinburgh Club Campsite is an ideal location for your holiday getaway. Situated on the Firth of Forth, the campsite provides easy access to Edinburgh, Europe's festival capital. You will be ideally located for the many attractions, both modern and historic, that this beautiful city has to offer.
Edinburgh is a friendly, cosmopolitan city. Edinburgh Club Campsite puts you within easy reach of some of its most famous landmarks. You can visit the castle which clings dramatically to a huge rock face (home to the Scottish Crown Jewels), walk down the Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyrood House (the King's official Scottish residence), stroll past the historic Scottish Parliament Building or enjoy the tranquil green expanse of Princes Street Gardens. The campsite location also ensures that you're well placed for the famously fun summer festivals, seaside strolls, a round or two of golf, Edinburgh Zoo and an almost unlimited choice of restaurants, bars and other entertainment venues.
The site is only a stone’s throw away from the waterfront where campers can walk along the promenade of Cramond and, only a short drive away, visitors can enjoy the popular coastal suburb of Portobello with its pubs, restaurants and shops.
Please Note: Reception at this site may close earlier than 8pm and staff may not be available to greet you. If this is the case, don’t worry, you can still arrive on site until 8pm. We will simply contact you on your day of arrival with details of how to check-in. Please ensure your contact details are up to date on your Membership profile.
Additional ways to stay:
Seasonal pitches - rent one of our pitches on a long term basis. Visit camc.com/seasonals.
To contact the campsite directly, please call 0131 312 6874
Nearest alternative campsites: Balbirnie Park Club Campsite, Yellowcraig Club Campsite and The Woods Caravan Park.
*T&Cs
£5 Deposit: FREE cancellations and FREE amendments up to 21 days before arrival.
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Pitches
| Touring pitch types | Awning | Without Awning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (electric & hardstanding) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Standard (electric & grass) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Serviced (electric & hardstanding) |
Yes |
| Other pitch types | |
|---|---|
| Tent (non-electric & grass) |
Yes |
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Directions
From the A720: Exit right at Gogar roundabout (signposted City Centre, A8). In about 0.25 miles turn left onto the A902 (signposted Forth Road Bridge). In 1.5 miles turn right at Barnton junction traffic lights. In 1.75 miles at Blackhall junction traffic lights fork left onto Telford Road (signposted Leith, Granton, A902). In about 1.25 miles at Crewe Toll roundabout turn left (signposted Davidson's Mains, B9085). At T-junction (past bridge) turn right at traffic lights signposted Granton, Newhaven, Davidson's Mains. At next traffic lights turn left (signposted Davidsons Mains, Silverknowes). In 0.5 miles at roundabout turn right into Marine Drive. Site on the left in 0.5 miles. From the M9 continue onto the A8 to Gogar roundabout; then as above. From the A90 continue at Barnton junction traffic lights then as above.
Due to the new road layout - please do not follow your Sat Nav for the last part of your journey. Silverknowes Road alongside the Golf course is now a bus lane, please do not use this road. If you are approaching Silverknowes from Lauriston Farm Road, please take the second exit on the roundabout, along Muirhouse Parkway. At the next roundabout, take the first exit onto Marine Drive, following this for approximately 1.5miles and the site entrance is on your left.
Sites key:
- Postcode:
- EH4 5EN
- GPS:
- Lat 55.97764 / Lon -3.2651
- Plan a route to this site
- OS field ref:
- NT212768
- OS map ref:
- 66
- Handbook map ref:
- F14
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Car hire on site
- Daily public Transport within 1 mile
- Nearest train station: Waverley
- Train station within 5 miles
Reviews
Kenny Dhillon
Reviewed: 30/03/2025 19:38
Excellent Campsite
We had a nice stay here over 5 nights, the campsite has plenty of pitches and once the renovation works are completed on the other shower block, this campsite is very comparable to a high end European campsite. Staff on arrival, throughout the stay and on departure were super friendly... Show more
Abigail Taylor
Reviewed: 29/03/2025 18:00
Out of the way, not close to anything but the constant air traffic to Edinburgh
While the grounds were pleasant, the facilities block was poorly heated and made showering uncomfortable. The owners did not have any information on nearby shops, pubs, shops or restaurants. The bus stop for Edinburgh is 20 minutes away. We walked 40 mins to a Tesco for milk as they had... Show more
Neil Martin
Reviewed: 29/03/2025 13:45
Very friendly site
Have visited Silverknowes many times now and I’d say it’s my favourite . The staff are amazing. The site is spotless and facilities are perfect 10 min walk to local bus service or 5 min walk the other way to great walks by the river. Hidden little coffee stops and... Show more
Bridget M.
Reviewed: 22/03/2025 11:57
Peaceful weekend away
What a lovely side. Its very peacful and quiet. With a walking distance away from the busstop to Edinburgh town centre, it is a perfect location. But if you prefer to just walk along the Firth of Forth, watching birds, or make your way to Cramond Island ( check the... Show more
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Karen Simpson
Reviewed: 16/03/2025 16:42
perfect site
Booked here for our weekend away in Edinburgh, greeted by lovely site managers who have kept this site spotless. Best toilets and showers for a CCMH site .... Picked our spot and then headed out for the bus. Due to changes in the cut through - (building development) its a... Show more
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Jan Tyson
Reviewed: 13/03/2025 14:58
Brilliant four days!
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our pitch was great. We were close to the toilet/shower block, washing up, laundry. The toilet /shower block was spotless. There was plenty of hot water. The site is close to bus stops and shops. Buses are frequent. The journey into Edinburgh is... Show more
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Dawn Branley-Bell
Reviewed: 10/03/2025 18:04
Nice campsite, great bus links to the city, but don't order from the recommended takeaway!
This is a great campsite if you are looking to visit Edinburgh (we have stayed twice now). The bus stop is about 10-12 minutes walk from the site and buses run at all times of the day and night. You can hear the planes as this is on the flight... Show more
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John Leslie Forbes
Reviewed: 10/03/2025 14:11
Great Site!!
Just back from a week at our favourite Edinburgh site. We've been visiting Silver Knowes since the 1970's when our family were young. At that time the bus used to stop at the main gate and that was brilliant with young children, since then that bus service has been withdrawn... Show more
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Mrs N Wall
Reviewed: 07/03/2025 14:25
Great site
We love this campsite been coming for some years now , really lovely site the site wardens that are on at the moment are so nice . Very peaceful only thing I would say it would be nice if the bus service started to run past the campsite again as... Show more
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Nicky Harrold
Reviewed: 13/02/2025 16:46
Wonderful modern site in a convenient location
We have stayed at Marine Drive many many times over the last 7-8 years, usually twice a year for around four weeks in total. What we love: The facilities are great, clean and secure. There are lockable bike storage facilities. Pitches are large, level and well-covered in gravel. Grocery shops and fuel station nearby. The staff... Show more
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Site contact details
- Telephone:
- 0131 312 6874
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