Nearly wild Tent sites in Scotland

9.1

Bush of Ewes

Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Small, dog-friendly site in the Southern Uplands of Scotland
Access to the nine-mile Meikledale walk; a 45-minute drive to Carlisle
River on site for paddling; 10 minutes’ drive from a pub

Opens 1 March

9.3

South Whittlieburn Farm

Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland

Scenic family-run smallholding site 10 minutes' drive from Largs
Within 20 minutes' drive of ferries to Great Cumbrae and Bute
Collect and buy fresh eggs from the flock of free-range hens on site

Opens 7 March

9.5

Port nan Gael Campsite

Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland

Family-run lochside getaway on the Isle of Mull with views of Ben More
Dog-friendly setting with an on-site pub, restaurant and shop
Digital contactless check-in upon arrival

9.1

Grandtully Station Campsite

Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland

Peaceful Perthshire pitches with direct access to the River Tay
A 15-minute drive to Pitlochry; 25 minutes to Tay Forest Park
Easy access via main roads; pub and shop a short walk away

Make time to be together in the wild woods

Opens 27 March

9.6

Ruberslaw Wild Woods Camping

Hawick, Scottish Borders, Scotland

Site inside a pretty Edwardian walled garden with a wild woodland area
A five-minute drive to Denholm and 15 minutes away from Jedburgh
Kitchen, wifi, indoor common areas, flower garden and games lawn

Opens 1 April

9.7

Shepherd's Rest

Foulden, Scottish Borders, Scotland

Quiet family-run farm site with scenic views of the open countryside
A 15-minute drive to Berwick-upon-Tweed and 30 mins' walk to Foulden
Within 20 minutes' drive of beaches at St Abbs and Coldingham

Opens 1 April

9.7

Dall Cottage Camping

Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland

Peaceful setting with riverside pitches and views of the Cairngorms
A 15-min drive from Blair Atholl, 20 from Pitlochry and 60 from Perth
Semi-wild camping with hot shower plus free-range eggs for sale

8.5

Isle of Rum Campsite

Kinloch, Highlands and Islands, Scotland

Nearly-wild camping with stunning views across Loch Scresort
A 10-minute walk to the ferry port and a shop
Views across the bay; beaches within walking distance

Opens 1 April

10

The Wee Caravan Park

New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland

Quiet dog-friendly site surrounded by the Ayrshire countryside
A 40-minute drive from Ayr beach; 45 minutes from Loch Bradan
Alpaca trekking and free use of a metal detector available on site

Long Beach Campsite

Mallaig, Highlands and Islands, Scotland

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

Opens 5 June

9.9

Beirhope Alpacas

Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland

Rural dog-friendly Scottish borders site with alpacas and hill views
A 25-minute drive from St Cuthbert’s Way and Floors Castle
Alpaca treks, barbecues, firepits, firewood and refreshments available

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Opens 1 July

9

Caithness Animal Farm Park

Lybster, Caithness, Scotland

Pop-up site at a Caithness petting farm on the route of the NC500
Whaligoe Steps 10 minutes’ drive, and John o’Groats 40 minutes
Animal encounters and indoor play area; café and bar 15 minutes’ walk

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Ye Olde Quarry

Wick, Caithness, Scotland

No-frills site on a farm with goats a 10-minute drive from Wick
Reiss Sands 15 minutes’ drive; John o’ Groats half an hour
Dogs welcome; camp stove and cooking kit provided

9.4

Hensol Estate Holidays

Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Scenic private estate on the edge of Galloway Forest Park
A 10-minute drive from Kenmure Castle; Dumfries 40 minutes
River walks, fishing, kayaking and paddleboarding available

7.9

Hillhead Caravan Park

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Quiet, dog-friendly site on Scotland’s Castle Trail
Half an hour’s drive from Aberdeen and Craigievar Castle
Barbecues permitted on site and a shop five minutes’ drive away

9.3

Auchingarrich Wildlife Park

Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland

Wild-style camping at a Perthshire wildlife centre
A 15-minute drive to Crieff, Drummond Castle and Loch Earn
Guest tickets for unlimited entry to the park, café and play area

9.3

Glen Spean Camping

Spean Bridge, Highlands and Islands, Scotland

Pop-up site half a mile from Spean Bridge in the Highlands and Islands
Nevis Range Mountain Resort 10 minutes’ drive; Ben Nevis 20 minutes
Self-serve coffee; food on weekends; shuttle bus to Nevis Range

9.5

Balloch O'Dee Campsite

Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Spacious farm site 20 minutes’ drive from Galloway Forest Park
A 15-minute drive from Newton Stewart and 25 minutes from Stranraer
Quiet, simple dog-friendly pitches with dark-sky stargazing

9.4

Wamphray Croft

North Berwick, Lothian, Scotland

Back-to-basics camping on a family-run smallholding in East Lothian
A 15-minute drive to North Berwick; access Edinburgh by train
Pop-up grass pitches close to hill walks and the beach

9.6

Isle Of Iona Campsite

Isle of Iona, Argyll, Scotland

Family-friendly site at a working croft on a tiny car-free island
Firepit and barbecue area
Five minutes' walk from the beach and several more within easy reach

13 nearly wild Tent campgrounds in Scotland

Bush of Ewes

South Whittlieburn Farm

Port nan Gael Campsite

Grandtully Station Campsite

Ruberslaw Wild Woods Camping

Shepherd's Rest

Dall Cottage Camping

Isle of Rum Campsite

The Wee Caravan Park

Long Beach Campsite

Beirhope Alpacas

Caithness Animal Farm Park

Ye Olde Quarry

Hensol Estate Holidays

Hillhead Caravan Park

Auchingarrich Wildlife Park

Glen Spean Camping

Balloch O'Dee Campsite

Wamphray Croft

Isle Of Iona Campsite

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