Holiday parks in Dumfries and Galloway
6 named holiday parks across 4 towns in Dumfries and Galloway, with the operator and park type, each linked to its source.
The Dumfries and Galloway park market at a glance
0 of the 6 listed parks are independent, and 6 belong to operator groups including Barnsoul (independent), Brandedleys (independent), Gillespie Leisure. The most common type in the listing is the mixed holiday park, with 6 of the 6 parks.
Parks here are grouped by town. Each links to the town's holiday park finance page, where you will find local market context, and to the published source we verified it against.
For regional market data and how park deals are funded in the county, see our Dumfries and Galloway holiday park market report.
Park types
- Mixed holiday park6
Operators
- Barnsoul (independent)1
- Brandedleys (independent)1
- Gillespie Leisure1
- Parkdean Resorts1
- Aird Donald (independent)1
- Wig Bay (independent)1
Listed parks in Dumfries and Galloway.
Dumfries 2 parks
| Park | Type | Operator | About | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsoul Caravan Park | Mixed holiday park | Barnsoul (independent) | A few miles from Dumfries (Shawhead), set in 80 acres of woodland, paddocks, ponds and farmland. Touring, camping and glamping; one of Scotland's most dog-friendly parks with a large enclosed dog exercise area. | Barnsoul Caravan Park official site / Pitchup.com |
| Park of Brandedleys | Mixed holiday park | Brandedleys (independent) | ~9 miles from Dumfries near Crocketford, set in 24 acres overlooking Auchenreoch Loch. Touring and camping pitches (electric/hardstanding), log cabins and holiday homes; indoor pool and playgrounds. | Brandedleys official site / ukcampsite.co.uk |
Sandyhills 1 park
| Park | Type | Operator | About | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park 25 pitches | Mixed holiday park | Gillespie Leisure | Small pet-friendly family park at Dalbeattie beside a sheltered sandy bay. 25 privately owned + 7 letting caravan holiday homes, 4 pods, 25 touring pitches. Part of Gillespie Leisure (alongside Brighouse Bay, Seaward and Kippford View). | VisitScotland / Gillespie Leisure / Pitchup.com |
Southerness 1 park
| Park | Type | Operator | About | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southerness Holiday Village 100 pitches | Mixed holiday park | Parkdean Resorts | Beside a two-mile stretch of sandy beach at the foot of the Galloway Hills. ~100 open pitches for caravans, motorhomes and tents, in addition to static caravan/lodge stock. | Alan Rogers campsite listing (Parkdean Group) |
Stranraer 2 parks
| Park | Type | Operator | About | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aird Donald Caravan Park | Mixed holiday park | Aird Donald (independent) | Spacious touring site behind mature trees, ~5 min walk of Stranraer town centre at the head of Loch Ryan. AA 4-Star. Electric hook-ups on grass and hardstanding, 25-pitch rally field, 2 camping pods. | Pitchup.com / ukcampsite.co.uk park listing |
| Wig Bay Holiday Park | Mixed holiday park | Wig Bay (independent) | On the western shore of Loch Ryan, sheltered by the Rhinns Peninsula north of Stranraer. ~17 acres with loch views. Indoor pool and jacuzzi, indoor and outdoor play areas, bar/restaurant/entertainment. Holiday homes for sale and hire. | Wig Bay Holiday Park official site |
Listed as market context from operator portfolios and published sources. A listing is not an endorsement, does not mean a park is for sale, and does not indicate a client relationship.
Holiday parks in Dumfries and Galloway: common questions
How many holiday parks are there in Dumfries and Galloway?
This directory lists 6 named parks in Dumfries and Galloway across 4 towns, each verified to a published source. It is not a complete census of every licensed site in the county, and we add parks as we verify them.
Who operates holiday parks in Dumfries and Galloway?
0 of the 6 listed parks are independent, and 6 belong to operator groups including Barnsoul (independent), Brandedleys (independent), Gillespie Leisure. Independent parks are the ones most often sold as owner-operated trading businesses.
How do you finance buying a holiday park in Dumfries and Galloway?
A park in Dumfries and Galloway is financed like any UK holiday park: as a trading business, on its EBITDA, pitch-fee income, holiday-home sales margin, site licence and tenure rather than on residential loan to value. We arrange acquisition mortgages, bridging for fast or underperforming purchases, development finance for new pitches and lodges, and refinance once the park is trading well.
Buying or refinancing a park in Dumfries and Galloway?
Send us the park and the latest trading accounts and we will come back with a view on fundability and likely terms within one working day.