Nearly wild camping in Scotland

Lickisto Blackhouse

Bail a’ Chairn

• Comfy shepherds’ huts on a Caithness working croft near Wick
• A 25-minute drive to Dunnet beach; close to the North Coast 500 drive
• Ruins of an Iron Age broch and ancient standing stone on site

Southpark of Bradieston Farm

• Wild camping site close to the foothills of the Grampian Mountains
• Laurencekirk town 10 minutes’ drive; Crathes Castle 45 minutes
• Dogs welcome; drinking water supplied; barbecues and campfires allowed

Highfield Holidays

• Coastal location 400 metres from spectacular Tralee Bay beach
• On a seven-acre croft eight miles from Oban and the island ferry
• Boat slipway; fly fishing within half a mile

Dorrery Lodge

• Remote rural campsite in the far north of Scotland
• Close to the North Coast 500; 15 minutes' drive from Thurso
• Spectacular views of Caithness; located halfway up Ben Dorrery

Feather Down - Chesters

• Luxury glampsite on a private estate 15 minutes’ drive from Jedburgh
• Dryburgh Abbey 20 minutes’ drive; Monteviot Gardens 20 minutes by bike
• Exclusive-use hot tubs; pick-your-own vegetables; gourmet local pub

Smerral

• Peaceful pop-up wild camping site just off the NC500 at Latheron
• Five minutes' drive to Latheronwheel Harbour; 25 minutes to Wick
• Scenic back to basics pitches on a traditional working croft

Caolasnacon Caravan & Camping Park

The Wheel Caravan Park

• Quiet rural park halfway between Bonnybridge and Falkirk
• Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling all within a 40-minute drive
• Highland cattle and horse-drawn carriage rides on site

Loch Ken Shepherd's Huts

• Shepherd’s huts on the shore of Loch Ken in Dumfries and Galloway
• Watersports on site; Galloway Activity Centre five minutes’ drive
• Well-equipped cabins with private bathrooms; pub five minutes’ drive

Auchtertyre Farm

• Farm site with spectacular scenery just off the North Coast 500 route
• A five-minute drive from Kyle of Lochalsh; Isle of Skye 10 minutes
• Friendly animals on site; 1.5 miles from a shop, pub and restaurant

Long Beach Campsite

• Scenic wild campsite on the Knoydart Peninsula, Highlands and Islands
• A 20-minute walk to Inverie for bike tracks and whale-watching trips
• Inverie Bay pitches accessed by ferry or hike; shop 20 minutes’ walk

Heart of the Glen

• Rural family-friendly site on the banks of the Water Of Ken river
• Galloway Forest Park half an hour’s drive; Dumfries one hour
• Wild swimming and fishing; play area and pétanque

West Tor

• Nearly-wild camping field in a rural Lanarkshire location
• A 40-minute drive from Irvine and Glasgow city centre
• Part of a working smallholding; close to Loudoun Hill

Fiddlers Green

• Eco-friendly Highlands glamping with lovely views near Dornoch
• A 10-minute drive from the North Coast 500; Dunrobin Castle 20 minutes
• Insulated, off-grid shepherd’s hut; camping kitchen and outdoor shower

Howe of Torbeg

• Stunning surroundings in Royal Deeside, five minutes from Ballater
• On the Snow Roads route and in the Cairngorms National Park
• Well-maintained amenities including heated shower block

The Snap Inn Walkers Retreat

• Small, 'nearly wild' site just off the Southern Upland Way
• A 15-minute drive from Newton Stewart and the Galloway Forest Park
• In a dark sky area; barbecues and campfires permitted

Deuchar Farm

• Well-maintained field with adjacent forest for dog walkers
• Glamis Castle 20 minutes' drive; half an hour to Montrose or beaches
• Working farm with far-reaching views; fresh eggs available

Mountain View Campsite and Retreat

• Dog-friendly site overlooking Ben Lomond
• Half an hour’s drive from both Glasgow and Loch Lomond
• On-site café and restaurant; firepits permitted