EDINBURGH FESTIVAL CAMPING
BACK IN 2021
We are incredibly sad to announce that Edinburgh Festival Camping will not be operating in 2022 and probably not for the foreseeable future.
We have weathered the Covid storm only to be floored by something else beyond our control. Our partners, The Royal Highland Centre, who rent the land and facilities to us, have reviewed their rentals and decided to increase the land rental to 4 times the current hire cost. It is an impossible cost for us to bear and we have not found a viable alternative venue where we can deliver the experience we offer without the cost to campers and us being prohibitive.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has stayed with us and supported us, and a MASSIVE THANK YOU to our core staff team and amazing volunteers who have made the experience golden.
All those who have a booking for 2022 have been contacted by email. As we are running with a reduced team, please send us an email if you have an enquiry; we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you.
Bring your own tent and anything else you need at no extra cost - gazebos, more tents, the kitchen sink.... up to you. Just pay per person.
Non-electric Motorhome/Caravan Pitches are available for caravans, campervans, motorhomes, trailer tents or for those who want to park next to their tent. You can bring Pup tents or Awnings/Gazebos as long as everything you bring fits within your 8x8 metre pitch.
We have a limited number of Electric Motorhome/Caravan Pitches which are available for caravans, campervans, motorhomes, trailer tents or those who want to park next to their tent. You can bring Pup tents or Awnings/Gazebos as long as everything you bring fits within your 8x8 metre pitch.
Our Bell tents are a fresh alternative to camping for up to six people per tent. Including inflatable mattresses, linen (sheets, 13.5 tog duvets, pillows and blankets). Experience all of the joys of camping, real linen and none of the hassle! Fairy lighting and camping chairs also included.
Make life easy for yourself with our 4 Person Pre-pitched Tents. Comfy, 5cm thick insulated self-inflating camping mats are included in the setup so you can just turn up and enjoy...
Special rates and Support for Festival and Fringe Performers and Crew plus money back guarantee. Bring whatever you need for your long stay...
EVERYONE who is a visitor to Edinburgh during August is welcome at Edinburgh Festival Camping….
This includes those visiting, performing or working at any of the shows in Edinburgh: The Fringe, The International Festival, The Royal Military Tattoo, The Book Festival, The Art Festival or the Edinburgh Smmr Sessions at Princes Street Gardens. And, of course, if you happen to be visiting, passing through or working in Edinburgh this August too.
We even do a pretty good job of being an Airport Hotel!
So, whether you’re a family, a group of students, a retired couple or staying on your own, we have a space with your name on it and we’ll be doing our very best to make you feel very welcome…
Scaled back for 2021, camping stoves will be available for your use. Please bring your own pots, pans, plates & cutlery.
Bring your ice pack to one of our freezers for re-freezing.
For snacks and drinks and a few camping essentials you may have forgotten... otherwise there is a Co-op a 15 minute walk away.
Free charging for phones / iPads / devices at dedicated points around the campsite.
We offer free WiFi in some of the communal areas for you to check emails, book tickets to shows or for transport information etc.
For motorhomers & caravaners we have safe grey water and chemical waste disposal points.
Fully plumbed in toilets, hot powerful showers & sinks around the campsite.
more infoSet in our marquees, we are open from 8am til late serving breakfast, great coffee, snacks and cold drinks, plus we are a fully licensed bar serving beers, wines etc. Plenty of outdoor seating!
more info...We serve a reasonably priced breakfast from 7.30am. After that there are hot paninis, noodles, cakes and snacks on offer, plus hot evening food on weekends from 6pm.
Free car park just outside the main gate for everyone in BYO Tents, Pre-pitched and Bell Tents. Motorhome and Caravan Pitches include parking on pitch for 1 vehicle; any additional vehicles can be parked in the car park.
We all live on-site too! We have a full team of staff on site 24 hours a day to make sure your stay is comfortable. Any questions, just ask one of us...
We give out leaflets with comprehensive information about public transport to and from the campsite as well as offering advice and timetables on our info boards and at check-in. We can also help you book taxis too...
Plenty of sinks with hot and cold water for all your dishwashing needs.
A space with mirrors for you to plug in your own hairdryer / straighteners etc as you get ready for the day ahead.
We provide sports equipments and games to borrow and space to play them in - footballs, boules, badminton, bat 'n ball etc. *Dependent on public health guidance.
For cyclists ee have some good spaces for locking bikes up to secure railings under cover.
An outdoor undercover hangout area with picnic benches for you to sit with a beer, play the guitar or enjoy some food.
Public transport information, Fringe Programmes, Festival flyers, City Maps, Nearest amenities and a whole host of other info you may need.
