Nearly wild Tent sites in Scotland

9.1

Bush of Ewes

Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Small, dog-friendly site in the Southern Uplands of Scotland
Access to the nine-mile Meikledale walk; a 45-minute drive to Carlisle
River on site for paddling; 10 minutes’ drive from a pub

Opens 7 March

9.6

Port nan Gael Campsite

Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland

Family-run lochside getaway on the Isle of Mull with views of Ben More
Dog-friendly setting with an on-site pub, restaurant and shop
Digital contactless check-in upon arrival

9.1

Grandtully Station Campsite

Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland

Peaceful Perthshire pitches with direct access to the River Tay
A 15-minute drive to Pitlochry; 25 minutes to Tay Forest Park
Easy access via main roads; pub and shop a short walk away

Opens 1 March

9.3

South Whittlieburn Farm

Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland

Scenic family-run smallholding site 10 minutes' drive from Largs
Within 20 minutes' drive of ferries to Great Cumbrae and Bute
Collect and buy fresh eggs from the flock of free-range hens on site

Opens 1 February

7.9

Hillhead Caravan Park

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Quiet, dog-friendly site on Scotland’s Castle Trail
Half an hour’s drive from Aberdeen and Craigievar Castle
Barbecues permitted on site and a shop five minutes’ drive away

Opens 1 April

9.7

Dall Cottage Camping

Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland

Peaceful setting with riverside pitches and views of the Cairngorms
A 15-min drive from Blair Atholl, 20 from Pitlochry and 60 from Perth
Semi-wild camping with hot shower plus free-range eggs for sale

Opens 27 March

9.7

Ruberslaw Wild Woods Camping

Hawick, Scottish Borders, Scotland

Site inside a pretty Edwardian walled garden with a wild woodland area
A five-minute drive to Denholm and 15 minutes away from Jedburgh
Kitchen, wifi, indoor common areas, flower garden and games lawn

Opens 1 April

9.7

Shepherd's Rest

Foulden, Scottish Borders, Scotland

Quiet family-run farm site with scenic views of the open countryside
A 15-minute drive to Berwick-upon-Tweed and 30 mins' walk to Foulden
Within 20 minutes' drive of beaches at St Abbs and Coldingham

8.5

Isle of Rum Campsite

Kinloch, Highlands and Islands, Scotland

Nearly-wild camping with stunning views across Loch Scresort
A 10-minute walk to the ferry port and a shop
Views across the bay; beaches within walking distance

Opens 1 April

10

The Wee Caravan Park

New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland

Quiet dog-friendly site surrounded by the Ayrshire countryside
A 40-minute drive from Ayr beach; 45 minutes from Loch Bradan
Alpaca trekking and free use of a metal detector available on site

New

Opens 1 July

9

Caithness Animal Farm Park

Lybster, Caithness, Scotland

Pop-up site at a Caithness petting farm on the route of the NC500
Whaligoe Steps 10 minutes’ drive, and John o’Groats 40 minutes
Animal encounters and indoor play area; café and bar 15 minutes’ walk

Opens 5 June

9.9

Beirhope Alpacas

Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland

Rural dog-friendly Scottish borders site with alpacas and hill views
A 25-minute drive from St Cuthbert’s Way and Floors Castle
Alpaca treks, barbecues, firepits, firewood and refreshments available

9.9

Wild Oak Woods

Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Eco-friendly Dumfries and Galloway campsite surrounded by woodland
Sandyhills Bay Beach 15 minutes’ walk; RSPB Mersehead 10 minutes drive
Small communal kitchen and covered cooking shelter in a wildlife haven

New

Opens 31 March

Grobdale of Girthon

Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Stunningly scenic off-grid Dumfries and Galloway wild camping pitches
A half-hour drive to Kirkcudbright or Galloway Forest Park
Farm shop on site; access only by four-wheel drive

9.5

Hensol Estate Holidays

Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Scenic private estate on the edge of Galloway Forest Park
A 10-minute drive from Kenmure Castle; Dumfries 40 minutes
River walks, fishing, kayaking and paddleboarding available

9.1

Glen Spean Camping

Spean Bridge, Highlands and Islands, Scotland

Pop-up site half a mile from Spean Bridge in the Highlands and Islands
Nevis Range Mountain Resort 10 minutes’ drive; Ben Nevis 20 minutes
Self-serve coffee; food on weekends; shuttle bus to Nevis Range

9.3

Auchingarrich Wildlife Park

Comrie, Perthshire, Scotland

Wild-style camping at a Perthshire wildlife centre
A 15-minute drive to Crieff, Drummond Castle and Loch Earn
Guest tickets for unlimited entry to the park, café and play area

Opens 1 March

9.4

Balloch O'Dee Campsite

Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Spacious farm site 20 minutes’ drive from Galloway Forest Park
A 15-minute drive from Newton Stewart and 25 minutes from Stranraer
Quiet, simple dog-friendly pitches with dark-sky stargazing

9.5

Cleghorn Farm

Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Nearly wild camping on a peaceful, 250-acre Lanarkshire farm
New Lanark 10 minutes’ drive; Glasgow 45 minutes; Edinburgh an hour
Woodland pitches surrounded by fields and woodland; shared firepits

9.6

Isle Of Iona Campsite

Isle of Iona, Argyll, Scotland

Family-friendly site at a working croft on a tiny car-free island
Firepit and barbecue area
Five minutes' walk from the beach and several more within easy reach

14 nearly wild Tent campgrounds and tent camping parks in Scotland

Bush of Ewes

Port nan Gael Campsite

Grandtully Station Campsite

South Whittlieburn Farm

Hillhead Caravan Park

Dall Cottage Camping

Ruberslaw Wild Woods Camping

Shepherd's Rest

Isle of Rum Campsite

The Wee Caravan Park

Caithness Animal Farm Park

Beirhope Alpacas

Wild Oak Woods

Grobdale of Girthon

Hensol Estate Holidays

Glen Spean Camping

Auchingarrich Wildlife Park

Balloch O'Dee Campsite

Cleghorn Farm

Isle Of Iona Campsite

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