Crossburn Holiday Park in Peebles has been named the best holiday park in Scotland for 2026 at the Scottish Hospitality Awards. The family-run park, located within walking distance of Peebles town centre, beat competition from Callander Woods Holiday Park and Trossachs Holiday Park, both in the Stirling council area.
Scottish Hospitality Awards 2026 Winners
The awards, hosted by Oceanic Events, celebrate excellence across Scotland's hospitality sector, including hotels, restaurants, bars, spas, and holiday parks. Crossburn Holiday Park won the Best Holiday Park category, with the owners expressing their delight on social media: 'We are absolutely thrilled, honoured, humbled and incredibly proud to announce that Crossburn Holiday Park has been awarded Best Holiday Park in Scotland at the Scottish Hospitality Awards.'
Yasmin Mahmood, spokesperson for the awards, said: 'We’re proud to once again get to showcase the remarkable talent and exceptional standards within Scotland’s vibrant hospitality industry. The people shortlisted for these awards have consistently demonstrated excellence, innovation, and dedication.'
Crossburn Holiday Park Features
The park is set amidst stunning natural scenery, 15 minutes on foot from Peebles and 22 miles from Edinburgh. It exclusively offers static holiday homes, with no touring caravans, tents, or campers. Prices for new and pre-owned homes start from £14,995, featuring central heating, freestanding furniture, and sliding patio doors. Amenities include underground electricity, water, and bottled gas.
Nearby attractions include golfing, fishing, mountain biking, and hikes in Tweeddale Forest and the Southern Upland Way. Peebles offers independent shops, cafés, the Eastgate Theatre and Arts Centre, Dawyck Botanic Garden, and the Beltane Festival.
Owner Gratitude
The owners added: 'Competing alongside some of Scotland's largest and most established holiday parks, our little park in beautiful Peebles has come out on top. This award reflects everything that makes Crossburn so special. A massive thank you to everyone who nominated us and to our wonderful holiday home owners – you are the heart of Crossburn.'
