Campgrounds for backpackers in Scotland

Ace Hideaways

• Wildlife haven in the Findhorn valley in rural Morayshire
• Whitewater rafting, canoeing, fishing, paintball and lots more on site
• Outdoor camp kitchen with firepits and log stools

Mains Farm Wigwams

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

Kennacoil

• Small, peaceful glamping site next to Craig Laggan crag
• A 10-minute drive from Dunkeld and near to hiking and biking trails
• Dog-friendly and family-run; benches and fire bowls provided

Tayview Caravan and Camping Park

Edenmill Campsite

• Scenic family-friendly campsite between Glasgow and Loch Lomond
• Close to the West Highland Way and John Muir Way for hikes
• Soft play, alpaca treks, farm shop and café on site

Deeside Activity Park

• Wild camping at an outdoor activity centre five minutes from Aboyne
• A 15-minute drive to Craigievar Castle; half an hour to Balmoral
• Farm shop and restaurant on site; fishing, archery and go-karting

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

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

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

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

Ayre's Rock Hostel and Camp Site

• Small, peaceful and friendly site on the beach-filled island of Sanday
• On the beachfront and in a wildlife haven
• Cooking area and laundry facilities

St Monans Holiday Park

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

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

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

Lazy Duck

Clochforbie Yurts

• Aberdeenshire glampsite with lovely countryside views near Turriff
• Macduff Marine Aquarium and Tarlair Swimming Pools 15 minutes’ drive
• Indoor kitchen, exclusive bathroom, DVDs and TV, plus private hot tub