Nearly wild camping in Scotland

Dorrery Lodge

• Remote rural campsite in the far north of Scotland
• Close to the North Coast 500; 15 minutes' drive from Thurso
• Spectacular views of Caithness; located halfway up Ben Dorrery

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

Southpark of Bradieston Farm

• Wild camping site close to the foothills of the Grampian Mountains
• Laurencekirk town 10 minutes’ drive; Crathes Castle 45 minutes
• Dogs welcome; drinking water supplied; barbecues and campfires allowed

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

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

Middle Meadow Village

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

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

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

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

Bail a’ Chairn

• Comfy shepherds’ huts on a Caithness working croft near Wick
• A 25-minute drive to Dunnet beach; close to the North Coast 500 drive
• Ruins of an Iron Age broch and ancient standing stone on site

The Snap Inn Walkers Retreat

• Small, 'nearly wild' site just off the Southern Upland Way
• A 15-minute drive from Newton Stewart and the Galloway Forest Park
• In a dark sky area; barbecues and campfires permitted

Lazy Duck

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

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 and fly fishing within half a mile

Lickisto Blackhouse