Walkers' paradise: Campsites in Scotland

Nairn Riverside Escapes

• Cosy caravan in a peaceful location

John O'Groats

• Luxury glass-fronted lodges with views towards Orkney
• A 15-minute walk from the John O'Groats sign, café and ferry
• Woodburning stove, well-equipped kitchen and TV with games console

John Muir Way Campsite

• Small, peaceful site by the Campsie Fells, a mile from Strathblane
• On the John Muir Way and West Highland Way walking trails
• In the grounds of a hotel with restaurant, hot tub and games room

Senwick Hideaways

• Luxurious, adults-only glamping with spectacular Solway Firth views
• A 15-minute drive to Kirkcudbright, and half an hour to Castle Douglas
• Converted shipping container on a working farm with alpaca trekking

Pucks Glen Lodges

• Luxury log cabins in Puck's Glen in the Argyll Forest Park
• A 10-minute drive from Dunoon and 45 from Inveraray
• Luxury Egyptian cotton bed linen, bathroom and fully-equipped kitchen

Island Pods

• Glamping site in a central Mull location with easy road access
• Salmon and trout fishing close by; 25 minutes' drive to Tobermory
• Cosy wooden pods with ensuite shower room, kitchen and sea views

Lickisto Blackhouse

Shepherd's Loch

• Bespoke glamping huts on a working farm in rural Aberdeenshire
• A 15-minute drive to the beach; 45 minutes to the Malt Whisky Trail
• Trout fishing, kids' play area, kayaks and zipwire on site

Fiddlers Green

• Eco-friendly Highlands glamping with lovely views near Dornoch
• A 10-minute drive from the North Coast 500; Dunrobin Castle 20 minutes
• Insulated, off-grid shepherd’s hut; camping kitchen and outdoor shower

Shieling Holidays

Invermoriston Holidays

• Self-catering cabins by a river
• Fully-equipped kitchen, towels and linen provided
• Less than a mile from Loch Ness

Chapters Cabin

• Log cabin in a forested Perthshire setting close to the River Earn
• Drummond Castle Gardens 25 minutes’ drive; Stirling Castle 50 minutes
• Cosy interior with well-equipped kitchenette; outdoor area with views

Muirkirk Caravan Site

• Friendly park alongside the Ayr river
• A short stroll from Muirkirk and the 42-mile River Ayr Way
• Licensed bar and club open on weekends

Deuchar Farm

• Well-maintained field with adjacent forest for dog walkers
• Glamis Castle 20 minutes' drive; half an hour to Montrose or beaches
• Working farm with far-reaching views; fresh eggs available

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

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

Lochranza Caravan and Camping Site