Hikers’ paradise: Campgrounds in Scotland

Achindarroch Touring Park

Lickisto Blackhouse

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

Runach Arainn

• Small secluded site on the south end of the Isle of Arran
• Close to the beach and a local restaurant
• Spot golden eagles, red squirrels, red deers, seals and otter

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

St Andrews Holiday Park

Stoneymollan Luxury Pods

• Luxury pods just outside Balloch village, overlooking Loch Lomond
• Balloch Castle Country Park 10 minutes’ drive; Ben Lomond 45 minutes
• Shower room, well-equipped kitchen, underfloor heating and smart TV

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

Sunart Camping

• Family-run site on the edge of a quiet Argyll village
• In the village of Strontian, a mile from the shores of Loch Sunart
• Firepits, logs and charcoal available; shared bothy room with games

Cairngorm Bothies

• Luxurious eco-bothies in ancient woodland in Cairngorms National Park
• A 30-minute drive from Balmoral; 15 minutes from Aboyne
• Wooden bothies with decking, barbecues and forest walks

Daviot Luxury Pods

• Luxurious glamping pods with Highland views at Daviot near Inverness
• A 15-minute drive to Inverness; 25 minutes to Loch Ness
• Barbecue hut, fully equipped kitchens, showers, TVs, private decking

Sunnyside Croft Touring Caravan & Camping Site

Logierait Lodges

• Smart Perthshire lodges on the banks of the River Tay near Pitlochry
• Perth and the Cairngorms National Park within a half-hour drive
• Balcony, well-equipped kitchen and beds made up for each lodge

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

Longriggs Lodges

• Luxury glamping pods on a scenic stretch of farmland
• A 20-minute drive from Stirling and 50 minutes from Glasgow
• Hot tubs, private decking and spectacular views

Arda Glamping

• Luxury off-grid farm stay in a cabin handmade from recycled materials
• A five-minute drive from Bonar Bridge; woodland walks from the site
• Local produce sales; wildlife haven; mini kitchen and camp stove

The Snap Inn Walkers Retreat

• Small, 'nearly wild' site just off the Southern Upland Way
• A 15-minute drive from Newton Stewart and the Galloway Forest Park
• In a dark sky area; barbecues and campfires permitted

Ayshire Yurts

• Scenic glampsite on a working farm in Ayrshire’s Girvan Valley
• A 10-minute drive from Maybole and 20 minutes from Ayr
• Sandy beaches within 20 minutes’ drive of the site