Canoeing/kayaking nearby: Campgrounds in Scotland

Cairngorms Activities

• Bell tents for couples, set around peaceful ponds in the Cairngorms
• Next to the river Spey and half an hour’s walk from Grantown-on-Spey
• Golf course, wild swimming, café, bicycle hire and outdoor activities

Tayview Caravan and Camping Park

John Muir Way Campsite

• Small, peaceful site by the Campsie Fells, a mile from Strathblane
• On the John Muir Way and West Highland Way walking trails
• In the grounds of a hotel with restaurant, hot tub and games room

Senwick Hideaways

• Luxurious, adults-only glamping with spectacular Solway Firth views
• A 15-minute drive to Kirkcudbright, and half an hour to Castle Douglas
• Converted shipping container on a working farm with alpaca trekking

Harbour Hut

• Isle of Rum bothy with its own indoor barbecue
• A 10-minute walk from the ferry and from Kinloch's shop and café
• In a birdwatching haven on the shores of Loch Scresort harbour

Rashfield Sheilings

• Luxury ensuite lodges on the Eachaig river in Argyll Forest Park
• A few minutes on foot to Pucks Glen and 10 minutes’ drive to Dunoon
• Egyptian cotton linens, wifi, kitchen, woodburner, private deck and TV

Heart of the Glen

• Rural family-friendly site on the banks of the Water Of Ken river
• Galloway Forest Park half an hour’s drive; Dumfries one hour
• Wild swimming and fishing; play area and pétanque

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

Mains Farm Wigwams

Mangersta Croft Wigwams

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

Milldown Glamping

• Luxurious wooden pods in the Scottish Borders
• Coldingham Bay 15 minutes’ walk; Berwick-upon-Tweed 20 minutes’ drive
• Well-equipped kitchens, proper beds and ensuite shower rooms

Milton Farm Lodges

• Luxury lodges in the Perthshire countryside between Perth and Dundee
• Gleneagles and Carnoustie golf course within a 40-minute drive
• Dog-friendly accommodation with hot tub and fully equipped kitchen

Mossyard Caravan Park

Fortrose Bay Campsite

• Quiet site by the sea in a famed spot for dolphin watching
• Friendly atmosphere, ideal for families
• Barbecuing allowed on the local beach

Capers in Cannich Glamping

• Glamping on a working farm site in a Scottish Highlands wildlife haven
• A 15-minute drive to Glen Affric; 20 minutes to Loch Ness
• Farm shop and bar on site; alpaca treks and highland cattle to meet

NC500 Base Camp

• Glamping pod at the Falls of Shin on the North Coast 500 route
• Surrounded by forestry trails, half an hour’s drive from the coast
• A 10-minute drive from shops, a café, restaurant and fish and chips