2026

Experience Edinburgh like never before with a unique glamping stay – just 15 minutes from the Fringe venues and the heart of the city. Our spacious 5m bell tents comfortably sleep up to four guests and come fully furnished with beds, bedding, and pillows for a cosy and restful stay.

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Edinburgh Festival Glamping 2026

This isn’t basic camping. This is full festival fringe experiance!

Edinburgh Festival Glamping Village is perfectly positioned with excellent public transport links into the heart of Edinburgh, allowing guests to enjoy everything the world-famous festival season has to offer while escaping the crowds in a peaceful and comfortable setting.

Our family-run team at Edinburgh Festival Glamping takes pride in delivering an unforgettable stay, combining luxury bell tent accommodation with exceptional hospitality and thoughtful personal touches to make your Edinburgh experience truly special.

Set near the beach in Granton, with large trees bordering each field, the site offers easy access to and from Edinburgh City Centre, allowing guests to enjoy the city’s bars, street food, and world-famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe experience while staying in a peaceful and relaxing setting.

Why stay at Marine Drive?

Marine Drive is a dedicated campsite for Edinburgh festival fans andartists. With a relaxing environment, weekend breakfast & bar on-site it’s the perfect location to enjoy the Edinburgh festival in August.

Hot showers & clean toilets.
Breakfast Bar (weekends only).
Licensed bar.
Charging Stations.
Arcade Zone.
24-hour security.
Campfire & BBQ area.

The site offers a social yet relaxing atmosphere, with quiet hours in the evening to ensure guests can enjoy a comfortable and peaceful stay throughout their visit.

What Bell and Canvas glamping includes:

When you arrive on-site your tent is already erected and fully set-up to your chosen specification, ready for you to drop your bags and head out to explore the site. Depending on the package you’ve chosen, you’ll get:

Proper beds with real mattresses (not airbeds).
Pillows & Blankets with bedding
Luxury bedding (excluding Standard).
Rugs & soft flooring.
Interior fairy lights & ambient lighting.
Small tables & furnishings.
Towels (selected packages).
Exterior solar lighting.

No wrestling with tent poles. No muddy setup. Just arrive, relax, then get ready for an unforgettable festival.

Please Note

All guests are required to pay a refundable £50 cleaning deposit, payable onsite during check-in. This deposit will be returned within up to 14 days following your stay, provided the accommodation is left clean and tidy, with no excessive mess, and all hired items are returned in an undamaged condition.

Luxury Bell Tent

For up to 4 People

Mon 15 Jun 2026

To

Thu 18 Jun 2026

Glamp in style with a fully-furnished tent including beds and bedding for both guests.

Furnished

Beds & Bedding

Beds & Bedding Included:

Choose either a single or double mattress. View bed layout options.
All bed linen, duvets & pillows.

Yurt

For up to 2 People

Tue 11 Aug 2026

To

Mon 31 Aug 2026

Glamp in style with a fully-furnished Yurt including a double bed and bedding guests. Also included is a sofa, mirror and mini fridge supplied.

Furnished

Beds & Bedding

Beds & Bedding Included:

Choose either a single or double mattress. View bed layout options.
All bed linen, duvets & pillows.

Where is the campsite located?

You’ll be staying at Marine Drive, just about 3 miles from Edinburgh City Centre. It’s a short walk to the beach and getting to the city you can take the local bus service which will take approximately 15mins.

Does my glamping booking include tickets for Edinburgh Festival shows?

No, any bookings does not include tickets to any Edinburgh Fringe shows during August.

Is the tent hire price the same as my campsite pitch?

No, you do not require to pay any additional ‘pitch fees’ on site as your accommodation is set up and ready to go.

What kinds of accommodation are available?

We offer a range of options for a 2-night stay (minimum). From standard unfurnished bell tents to fully furnished luxury and Yurts glamping, all with cosy interiors, lighting and decor, and mattresses and bedding included on most options.

What facilities are available at Edinburgh Festival Glamping campsite?

Marine Drive offers a great range of on-site amenities, including:

Hot showers & toilets.
Licensed bar.
Breakfast (weekends only)
Vending Machines for essentials and camping supplies.
PowerPod charging units
Camping fire & BBQ
Safe, professionally managed site environment.

How far is the campsite from Edinburgh City centre?

There is roughly a 3 mile walk or bike ride from the campsite to Edinburgh city centre. The route is very manageable. There is also local bus (fee payable) service that goes to and from the city centre, which makes it easy to pop in and out between during your stay,

How long is the camping stay?

All glamping tent and yurts packages are a minimum 2 nights stay, from Wednesday 5th August onwards with our last bookable night the 29th of August 2026. When you choose to arrive or depart is up to you, but longer stays are available with discounted options for fringe performers.

What are the payment options?

For your tent or yurt hire, you can choose to either pay in full at the time of booking or you can choose to pay a 30% deposit now followed by the remaining balance 4 weeks before your stay.

Can I bring pets?

Unfortunately dogs are not permitted inside our tents and yurts due to potential allergy issues with future guests. If you plan to bring an animal that will stay outside the accommodation then please ensure you contact us directly to learn if this is allowed and to understand their pet policy.

Is it lively or quiet?

Marine Drive is a family friendly quite site, please note we do not accept stag or hen do’s.

What should I bring with me?

That’s ultimately up to you, but generally we would recommend: