Walkers' paradise: Campsites in Scotland

Strathyre Cabins

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

Sunnyside Croft Touring Caravan & Camping Site

Eco Camping Cabin

• Wooden glamping with sauna on a Scottish island
• Quiet rural retreat: see the Northern Lights from here
• A 10-mile drive from the harbour at Tobermory

Edenmill Campsite

• Scenic family-friendly campsite between Glasgow and Loch Lomond
• Close to the West Highland Way and John Muir Way for hikes
• Soft play, alpaca treks, farm shop and café on site

Duncan Family Farms

• Pods on a family farm in the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
• A short walk to the West Highland Way; more hikes and cycles nearby
• Large decking with area with a picnic table; shop five minutes' drive

Templehall Shepherd's Huts

• Smart adults-only shepherd's huts close to the village of Coldingham
• Scuba diving and wildlife-spotting boat trips in five minutes' drive
• Half an hour's walk from the beach; pubs and shop 10 minutes away

Birsay Outdoor Centre

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

Bachilton Farm Holidays

• Yurt breaks on a 700-acre farm 20 minutes' drive from Perth
• Blair Drummond Safari Park and Tay Forest Park within 40 mins' drive
• Private hot tub for each yurt, with lovely rural views

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

West Beach Caravan Park

Whitecairn Holiday Park

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

Blinkbonny Wood

Blair Castle Caravan Park

• Situated within the grounds of the magnificent Blair Castle & Gardens

Cairngorm Lodges

• Eco-friendly forest stays on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park
• Balmoral Castle and Lecht 2090 ski centre within a half-hour drive
• Luxury lodges with high-spec interiors and outdoor space

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

Alba Yurts

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

Lairg Glamping Pods

• Camping pods with views of Ben Kilbreck, Ben Hope and Ben Hee
• A 10-minute drive from the Shin Falls and Balbair woods
• Barbecues and firepits sold on site; private decking areas to relax