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

9.5

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

9.6

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

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

7.8

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

Opens 5 June

9.1

Glen Spean Camping

Spean Bridge, Highlands and Islands, Scotland

Site half a mile from Spean Bridge in the Highlands and Islands
Nevis Range Mountain Resort 10 minutes’ drive; Fort William 20 minutes
Brewery with a bottle shop and self-serve coffee; food on weekends

9.7

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

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

9.6

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

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

8.7

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

9.8

Gorsebank

Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Glamping cabins among the scenic Galloway Hills in south-west Scotland
In 80 acres of meadows, woodland and pasture; two miles from beaches
On-site fishing, bike hire and segways; explore miles of forest trails

9.4

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

Opens 1 July

4.9

M and D's Theme Park

Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Touring pitches next to a popular Scottish theme park
A 25-minute drive from Glasgow; an hour and 15 minutes from Edinburgh
Access to the park's food and drink venues; additional fee for rides

9.5

Cleghorn Farm

Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Nearly wild camping on a peaceful, 250-acre Lanarkshire farm
New Lanark 10 minutes’ drive; Glasgow 45 minutes; Edinburgh an hour
Woodland pitches surrounded by fields and woodland; shared firepits

9.9

Wild Oak Woods

Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Eco-friendly Dumfries and Galloway campsite surrounded by woodland
Sandyhills Bay Beach 15 minutes’ walk; RSPB Mersehead 10 minutes drive
Small communal kitchen and covered cooking shelter in a wildlife haven

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

Grobdale of Girthon

Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Stunningly scenic off-grid Dumfries and Galloway wild camping pitches
A half-hour drive to Kirkcudbright or Galloway Forest Park
Farm shop on site; access only by four-wheel drive

9.6

Mains of Creuchies Farm

Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland

Wild camping at a peaceful and scenic 800-acre Perthshire family farm
Several golf courses within 15 mins' drive: 25 mins to Glamis Castle
On the route of the Cateran Way; Alyth village five miles away

21 nearly wild Tent campgrounds in Scotland

Bush of Ewes

Hensol Estate Holidays

Port nan Gael Campsite

Grandtully Station Campsite

South Whittlieburn Farm

Hillhead Caravan Park

Glen Spean Camping

Ruberslaw Wild Woods Camping

Auchingarrich Wildlife Park

Shepherd's Rest

Dall Cottage Camping

Isle of Rum Campsite

Gorsebank

Isle Of Iona Campsite

M and D's Theme Park

Cleghorn Farm

Wild Oak Woods

Caithness Animal Farm Park

Grobdale of Girthon

Mains of Creuchies Farm

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