Nearly wild camping in Scotland

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

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

Middle Meadow Village

Highfield Holidays

• Coastal location 400 metres from spectacular Tralee Bay beach
• On a seven-acre croft eight miles from Oban and the island ferry
• Boat slipway, fly fishing and chippy within half a mile

Smerral

• Peaceful pop-up wild camping site just off the NC500 at Latheron
• Five minutes' drive to Latheronwheel Harbour; 25 minutes to Wick
• Scenic back to basics pitches on a traditional working croft

The Outdoor Hotel

• Eco-friendly wild camping with free firepits and wood
• A couple of minutes' drive from the local village and 20 from Dumfries
• Modern amenities: individual cubicles with shower, toilet and sink

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

Howe of Torbeg

• Stunning surroundings in Royal Deeside, five minutes from Ballater
• On the Snow Roads route and in the Cairngorms National Park
• Well-maintained amenities including heated shower block

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

Ayre's Rock Hostel and Camp Site

• Small, peaceful and friendly site on the beach-filled island of Sanday
• On the beachfront and in a wildlife haven
• Cooking area and laundry facilities

Loch Ken Shepherd's Huts

• Shepherd’s huts on the shore of Loch Ken in Dumfries and Galloway
• Watersports on site; Galloway Activity Centre five minutes’ drive
• Well-equipped cabins with private bathrooms; pub five minutes’ drive

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

Lickisto Blackhouse

Secret Glamping Caithness

• Adults-only bell tent on a farm a five-minute drive to Wick, Caithness
• Loch of Yarrows five minutes’ drive; John O’ Groats half an hour
• Bed with Tempur mattress; cooking stove; pub within walking distance

Blinkbonny Wood