Campgrounds for backpackers in Scotland

Gartmore Estate Campsite

• Basic site on the Gartmore Estate in the Trossachs National Park
• A 15-minute drive from Loch Ard and half an hour from Sitrling
• Village shop and pub serving food 10 minutes’ walk away

Elie Holiday Park

Middle Meadow Village

Alba Yurts

• Very close to St Andrews
• Nature all-around
• Working farm consisting of 15 acres

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

Noah's Ark Caravan 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

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

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

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

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

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

Lazy Duck

Killin Highland Lodges

• Well-maintained park near Killin, with direct access to the A827
• A five-minute drive from Loch Tay and 20 minutes from Loch Earn
• Well-equipped kitchens and barbecues provided; pub two miles away

BCC Loch Ness Log Cabins

• Luxury cabins in a secluded spot in stunning Glen Urquhart
• A 10-minute drive from Loch Ness and half an hour from Inverness
• Fully-fitted kitchens, smart bathrooms and top-notch linens

Mains Farm Wigwams

Blairlinn Campsite

• Quiet rural location 11 miles from Glasgow
• A 10-minute drive from Auchinstarry marina and Antonine Wall walks
• Bird of prey centre and café on site