Student friendly campgrounds in Scotland

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

Forsinard Cabin Camping

• Secluded woodland camping pods near Forsinard and the North Coast 500
• A 50-minute drive to River Helmsdale fishing; an hour to John O’Groats
• Dog-friendly off-grid site with dark skies and a communal firepit

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

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

Grantown-on-Spey Caravan Park

Glenluce 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

Glencoe Independent Hostel

• Peaceful family-run holiday park in Glencoe with mountain views
• A 10-minute drive from Glencoe Lochan, Loch Leven and mountain hikes
• Shops, restaurants and cafés within five minutes’ drive of the site

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

Mountain View Campsite and Retreat

• Dog-friendly site overlooking Ben Lomond
• Half an hour’s drive from both Glasgow and Loch Lomond
• On-site café and restaurant; firepits permitted

Coveyheugh Camping

• Private campsite with its own cabin with toilet and cooking facilites

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

Clashwhannon Caravan Park

• Fishing and birdwatching haven on the Rhins
• Clean and modern facilities
• Close to Stranraer for ferry trips to and from Ireland

Kings Green Caravan Park

• Stunning views, seaside site, superb sunsets
• Relaxing site
• Quiet and spacious

Glenbrittle Campsite

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

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

Whitewave Wigwams

• Glamping pods at an outdoor centre on the Isle of Skye
• A 75-minute drive from the Skye Bridge; 30 minutes from Portree
• Kayaking, canoeing, climbing, archery and mountain-boarding on site