Student friendly campgrounds in Scotland

Craskie Estate

• Dog-friendly pods on a spectacular Highlands smallholding with sheep
• A 155-acre wildlife haven of woodland, moorland and green space
• Three miles from the local village and 15 minutes' drive to Loch Ness

Dalbreagha Croft

• Quiet rural campsite with spectacular views over Loch Linnhe
• A quarter of an hour's drive from Fort William and Glencoe
• Easy access to the A82; fishing from the shoreline possible

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

Kirkwall Bay Touring Park

• On the shoreline of Kirkwall Bay, with views of Orkney's north isles
• A five-minute drive to central Kirkwall and convenient for ferries
• Heated bathroom block with family/accessible shower room

Elie Holiday Park

Balnab Farm

• Spacious back to basics pitches at a quiet Dumfries and Galloway farm
• Less than a mile from the coast; 20 minutes' drive to Wigtown
• Farm shop on site with homemade ice cream and fresh flavoured milks

Galloway Activity Centre

• Award-winning activity holidays on the shores of Loch Ken
• Laser combat, watersports, archery, climbing, zipwiring and more
• Café serving evening meals and breakfast

Lazy Duck

Loch Broom Chalets

• Peaceful family-owned chalets with views over Loch Broom
• Four miles from Ullapool for boat trips and ferries to Stornoway
• On the North Coast 500 circular coastal drive

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

Sunnymeade Caravan Park

• Dog-friendly site 15 minutes' walk from Portpatrick village centre
• A 15-minute drive from Stranraer; 25 mins from Cairnryan ferries
• Close to the start of the Southern Upland Way walking trail

Heavenly Campsite

• Off-grid farm site with stunning countryside views
• A 25-minute drive from Thornill and 45 minutes from Dumfries
• Fishing, compost toilets and dog-friendly pond

The Lismore Campsite

• Eco-friendly campsite with a relaxed atmosphere
• Peaceful and remote island location for family getaways
• Natural pool, bike hire and organic fruit and veg to pick

Tomnauld Farm

• Family-run bell tent site on a hobby farm in Highland Perthshire
• A 10-minute drive from Pitlochry and the Blair Athol Distillery
• Dog-friendly, with on-site dog sitting, agility course and walks

West Moss-Side

Dam View Lodges

• Safari tent glamping on a 100-acre farm above Scotland’s oldest dam
• Walks straight from the site and a 25-minute drive to Stirling
• Rolltop bath, well-equipped kitchen, board games, fresh eggs for sale