Campgrounds for backpackers in Scotland

St Andrews Holiday Park

Alba Yurts

• Very close to St Andrews
• Nature all-around
• Working farm consisting of 15 acres

Middle Meadow Village

Elie Holiday Park

Barnsoul Caravan Park

• Wildlife haven overlooking a pond in over 300 acres of woodland
• Woodland paths and trails for nature spotting on site
• Six miles from Dumfries and near the 7stanes MBT trails

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

Mangersta Croft Wigwams

Blairlinn Campsite

• Quiet rural location 11 miles from Glasgow
• A 10-minute drive from Auchinstarry marina and Antonine Wall walks
• Bird of prey centre and café on site

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

BCC Loch Ness Log Cabins

• Luxury cabins in a secluded spot in stunning Glen Urquhart
• A 10-minute drive from Loch Ness and half an hour from Inverness
• Fully-fitted kitchens, smart bathrooms and top-notch linens

Inver Coille

• In a Highland forest with spectacular mountain views
• Close to the Great Glen Way and near Loch Ness
• Modern facilities including shower rooms and small shop

Loch Ness Bay Camping

• Small family-run touring park half a mile from Drumnadrochit
• On-site riding centre for lessons and countryside hacks
• A 15-minute walk from the western shore of Loch Ness

West Highland Way Campsite

• Spectacularly scenic lakeside site on the West Highland Way trail
• A 20-minute drive from Loch Lomond; 30 from Glasgow; 40 from Stirling
• Barbecues allowed and breakfast included in price

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

Southfield Meadows

• Peaceful Stirlingshire site among acres of traditional farmland
• A 20-minute drive to Stirling; 15 mins to Blair Drummond Safari Park
• Back to basics pitches on a working farm with River Forth fishing

St Monans Holiday Park

Strathfillan Wigwams

• On a working farm in the Highlands, surrounded by thick forests
• Wildlife haven with woodland walk leading to a waterfall
• Buy venison, boar, ostrich and kangaroo sausages on site

Balmaha Lodges

• Luxury site on the banks of Loch Lomond
• Hiking, mountain biking and boat cruises within half an hour's drive
• A minute's walk from a shop, ice cream parlour and pub with food

Machrihanish Holiday Park

• Walkers' paradise and wildlife haven on the Kintyre peninsula
• Under 10 minutes' stroll from acclaimed Machrihanish Golf Club
• Spectacular scenery, beach nearby, shop and spotless amenities