Wildlife haven: Campsites in Scotland

Balinoe Campsite Tiree

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

Balmule Valley

• Off-grid glamping cabin at a trout fishery near Dunfermline in Fife
• A 15-minute drive to Loch Leven; 50 minutes to Edinburgh and Glasgow
• Kitchen and private shower; fishing on site

Davochfin Farm Certificated Location

• Family-run farm site with touring pitches for CAMC members only
• Within a couple miles of the A9, North Coast 500 and Dornoch
• Three trout-filled lochans for fishing and a 10-bay golf driving range

Deeside Activity Park

• Wild camping at an outdoor activity centre five minutes from Aboyne
• A 15-minute drive to Craigievar Castle; half an hour to Balmoral
• Farm shop and restaurant on site; fishing, archery and go-karting

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

Auchenfranco Camping and Caravan Site

Balnab Farm

• Spacious back to basics pitches at a quiet Dumfries and Galloway farm
• Less than a mile from the coast; 20 minutes' drive to Wigtown
• Farm shop on site with homemade ice cream and fresh flavoured milks

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

Eco Pods Kilry

• Quiet glamping site in the Angus Glens with exceptional views
• A 20-minute drive from Cairngorms National Park; Dundee 40 minutes
• Direct access to the Cateran Trail; bedding and towels included

BCC Loch Ness Glamping

• Peaceful wooded glampsite on the banks of the River Enrick
• A 10-minute drive from Loch Ness and 20 from Glen Affric
• Barbecue area on site and access to the river for fishing

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

Beinglas Farm Campsite

• Inverarnan site five minutes' drive from the north tip of Loch Lomond
• Ben Vorlich 10 minutes' drive; easy access from the A82
• Campers' kitchen, plus on-site restaurant and bar with live music

Borrowmoss Farm Certificated Location

• Adults-only site for CAMC members five minutes’ drive from Wigtown
• Galloway Forest Park 15 minutes’ drive; Machair peninsula 35 minutes
• Dumfries and Galloway hill views from quiet and dog-friendly pitches

Milldown Glamping

• Luxurious wooden pods in the Scottish Borders
• Coldingham Bay 15 minutes’ walk; Berwick-upon-Tweed 20 minutes’ drive
• Well-equipped kitchens, proper beds and ensuite shower rooms

NC500 Base Camp

• Glamping pod at the Falls of Shin on the North Coast 500 route
• Surrounded by forestry trails, half an hour’s drive from the coast
• A 10-minute drive from shops, a café, restaurant and fish and chips

Alba Yurts

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