Cairngorms Glamping

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Grass pitches with views
Grass pitches with views
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Grass pitches
Sleep under stunning skies in the cairngorms national park
Outdoor breaks in scotland
Lovely to see them all relaxed and enjoying their evening 😀
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Sleep under stunning skies in the cairngorms national park

  • Quiet and scenic campsite in Britain's largest national park
  • A mile from Strathdon; an hour and a quarter by road from Aberdeen
  • Small on-site shop and animal petting corner
For spectacular scenery, there's nothing quite like a stint in the Cairngorms National Park. They do rugged and remote rather well in this part of Scotland – the area is home to a quarter of the UK's rare and endangered species, four of its five highest mountains and over 60 separate lochs. Exploring all of the above day after day is tiring work, so you'll want to find somewhere to rest up and relax after gallivanting through the Highlands. Enter Cairngorms Glamping, a low-key but scenic site in a quiet corner of Aberdeenshire. All plots here come with their own water and power supply and have an excellent outlook over the neighbouring countryside. There's plenty of space to spread out over the well-kept grounds, plus a small on-site shop where you can pick up local butcher/baker goods and locally made gifts. Cairngorms Glamping also has an animal petting corner, where friendly creatures like pygmy goats, alpacas and a donkey look forward to meeting you. Up at the top of a hill, there's also a naturally occurring pond, so dragonflies, ducks and other wildlife can be spotted too. Cairngorms Glamping is roughly a mile from the village of Strathdon, which is home to a small but well-stocked supermarket.

Site type

Travel trailer sites 6
Tent sites 25
RV sites 6
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 200 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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PeacefulRemote locationSpectacular scenery

88% would recommend this site to a friend

85% would stay here again

What customers say

Spectacular scenery & peaceful setting. Friendly staff, lots for kids (play park, animals), spacious pitches. Basic but clean facilities. Remote, great for stargazing. Breakfast/evening food available. Access road can be tough.

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Will be staying here next time this way.

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Anonymous

Powered grass and earth campsite

Liked Lovely site peaceful, great views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly/ helpful staff. Excellent campsite for 2 or 3 nights.

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Anonymous

Powered grass and earth tent or RV campsite

Liked Peaceful.
Animals on the site, particularly the pigmy goats.
Lots of activities for children.

Disliked No pubs/restaurants nearby.
Showers - Next to toilet with little room to hang clothes.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful site and the hot food…

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 Karen L. 3 reviews

Powered grass and earth campsite

Liked Peaceful site and the hot food available for breakfast

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great camp site for families

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GABRIEL M. 1 review

Powered grass and earth tent or RV campsite

Liked Pitches were in really good condition, there was an small store and some warm food in the mornings if you feel lazy :).
Lots of things for the kids to do and good atmosphere.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location is beautiful.…

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Dale K. 8 reviews

Powered grass and earth tent or RV campsite

Liked The location is beautiful.

Disliked There is so much potential for this site but we found the facilities let it down. The bathrooms weren't in the best condition and it didn't feel clean. Such a shame as the location is beautiful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Rustic and quite basic site, far away from civilization.

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Anonymous

Powered grass and earth tent or RV campsite

Liked Plenty of space. It seemed to have bicycles and some toys to keep kids occupied. Can't fault what they're trying to do with the place. Very secluded and would be a perfect dark sky location. The cutters corner although rustic was a nice touch.

Disliked Shower and toilet facilities left a lot to be desired, compared with the facilities we'd found at other similarly priced locations along our route. Price wise it was the most expensive pitch we used yet was by far the most basic. We were the only people staying which should have been a red flag.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A good site in a stunning location.

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Neil L. 11 reviews

Powered grass and earth tent or RV campsite

Liked A good site in a stunning location. The peace and views are lovely, Also a great 'dark night' location for star-gazing on a clear night. Plenty of play areas for kids and the 'Critter Corner' is fun.

Disliked There were limited showers available during our stay. Will get busy as the season gets busier.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Für spontan super.Geplant würden wir vermutlich wo anders übernachten.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Großer Stellplatz. Schöne Aussicht, viele Tiere.

Disliked Toilette hatte kein Licht. Nachts etwas ungünstig. Duschen konnten wir nicht testen.

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Great quiet site. Left to get on with it.

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Bill D. 1 review

Powered grass and earth campsite

Liked That dogs and fires are allowed.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect for families of all ages.

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Justine A. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We arrived & had the whole place to ourselves for the first couple of hours. We pitched the tent next to the animals. The place is so picturesque. Such a quirky vibe. Absolutely loved it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Fishing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Cairngorms Glamping

Riverview

Strathdon

Aberdeenshire

Scotland

AB36 8YT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

57.18341°N
3.07732°W

Route directions

The postcode covers a large area, so it's best not to use it in satnavs or phone mapping systems. Instead, search for Cairngorms Glamping in Google Maps and it will take you straight there.

Nearest transport

Rail
32.6 km Insch Rail Station
34.3 km Huntly Rail Station
41.6 km Keith Rail Station

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Looking to lounge about locally? Goodbrand and Ross gift shop and restaurant is a good place to grab a bite to eat or buy a few presents for folk back at home, while the Lonach Highland Gathering and Games take place annually a couple of miles to the north. For further typically Scottish attractions, try visiting one of the many distilleries in the area; the closest is roughly 30 minutes away. The Cairngorms is also uncommonly rich in castles, including the well-preserved ruins of Kildrummy Castle (20 minutes) and gorgeous 17th-century Braemar Castle (40 minutes). Balmoral (30 minutes), the long-term summer residence of the British royal family, will also be high up on the list of those seeking impressive architecture, art and antiques. Your hosts also recommend taking the time to drive out to Landmark Forest Adventure Park (an hour), a kid-oriented spot with a climbing wall, high ropes course, maze and rollercoaster. You might also like to drive east to the Grampian Transport Museum's top collection of exhibits (35 minutes), or to carry on all the way down to the North Sea coast at Aberdeen (an hour and a quarter).

Must see

Balmoral Castle 18.6 km

Glenlivet Estate 19.5 km

The Glenlivet Distillery Visitor Centre 23.6 km

Braemar Castle 26.7 km

Braemar Highland Heritage Centre 27.7 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Strathdon (Bellabeg) to Lost Art Gallery 2.3 km

Corgarff Circular 6.9 km

Glen Fenzie - Lary Circular 9.4 km

Well of Lecht to Chapeltown 12.3 km

Cambus o' May - Burn o' Vat - Cambus o' May 13.8 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cairngorms Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cairngorms Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cairngorms Glamping? Looking to lounge about locally? Goodbrand and Ross gift shop and restaurant is a good place to grab a bite to eat or buy a few presents for folk back at home, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cairngorms Glamping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cairngorms Glamping? From $60.80 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.