Macbeth's Hillock

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Each pod has a fire pit and picnic table
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  • Luxury Highland site with a legend attached
  • Half an hour from sea fishing, dolphin spotting and Loch Ness cruises
  • Many famed whisky distilleries within an hour's drive
Here’s a magical spot. Or maybe it’s a mythical one…. It's said that Macbeth’s Hillock, half an hour’s drive from Inverness, is where the future King of Scotland met with the three witches and first learned his dreadful destiny. Cast thoughts of blasted heaths and witches’ brews from your mind, though, for this is a flower-filled site with country views, comfortable accommodation in pods with ensuite bathrooms, and friendly flocks of chickens and sheep next door. If you do want to mutter prophecies over a cauldron, you’re quite welcome to do so, and there are firepits on every outdoor terrace for the cooking up of potions or more practical stuff like sausages. Each pod also comes with its own fully equipped kitchenette. (And if you don’t know a good spell for conjuring up groceries, you can visit the shops in Nairn, 10 minutes away, or dine out at its restaurants and takeaways.) While the witches might not have existed, Macbeth certainly did... and the coastline of the Moray Firth is dotted with reminders of Scotland’s proud and sometimes turbulent history. A couple of minutes’ drive away, the rose-hued and multi-turreted Brodie Castle has been home to the local clan chiefs since the 12th century, and it’s a 15-minute trip to the seat of the real thanes of Cawdor.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, Mar 1 to

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Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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0 dogs

Reviews

9.8

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Child friendliness
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100% would stay here again

What customers say

Clean, quiet, welcoming campsite with easy access. Well-kept pods have en-suites. Guests loved the BBQ, dog-friendliness, and walks. Owners are helpful. WiFi's better outside pods, which can be dim. Limited local activities.

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Nice tidy little campsite in a…

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Attila K.

Pod 1 camping pod

Liked Nice tidy little campsite in a quiet place in a nice rural area! Few yards from the main road, easy to access! The cabins are clean and welcoming, have everything what you need for camping, from cutlery, toilet and shower in a well maintained pods. Outside are fireplaces where you can do BBQ and enjoy the fire with family and friends. Dog friendly, plenty space and walks for dogs.

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Lovely cabin, fantastic well kept grounds,…

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Anonymous

Pod 5 camping pod

Liked Lovely cabin, fantastic well kept grounds, owners on hand to help at any time.

Disliked Wifi only worked outside the cabin

Recommend to friends Visit again

großartig! Ein toller Ferienort!

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Judith F.

Pod 1 camping pod

Liked Es war super sauber und richtig gemütlich. auf dem Gelände gab es viel Platz und die Möglichkeit ein Lagerfeuer zu machen oder zu grillen. wir würden immer wiederkommen.

Disliked nichts

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Anonymous

Pod 4 camping pod

Liked Clean accomodation, easy to find location, short distance from the coast and friendly, helpful and welcoming owners.

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The freedom experienced in tent camping without the problems.

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Lydia F.

Pod 1 camping pod

Liked I liked having a toilet and shower in the pod. I was pleased with the equipment provided, even including washing up liquid, sponge and cleaning cloth. The owner was quick to help if necessary but did not make her presence felt. My dog was welcome and had space for exercise on his lead. I will happily stay there again if I want to visit that area.

Disliked It was a bit dark in the pod and I needed the light on whenever I was inside.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Macbeth's Hillock

Hardmuir View

Brodie

Forres

Highlands and Islands

Scotland

IV36 2TD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

57.58857°N
3.74406°W

Nearest transport

Bus
19.4 mi Bus Station
20.3 mi Royal Bank of Scotland
Rail
4.7 mi Forres Rail Station
4.8 mi Nairn Rail Station
16.1 mi Fearn Rail Station
Ferry
12.5 mi Nigg Ferry Terminal
12.7 mi Cromarty Ferry Terminal
17.1 mi Invergordon Port Ferry Terminal
Airport
12.4 mi Inverness Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Half an hour away, a more recent 19th-century stronghold sits on top of Inverness; like the former army base of Fort George and the Highlanders’ Museum, it’s worth a wander, especially when finished off with boat cruises down Loch Ness, looking out for you-know-who. If you’re mad keen on finding Nessie, or just interested in the life of the loch, make sure you pay a trip to the visitor centre at Drumnadrochit, an hour away. A number of walking and biking paths depart from there around the lake shores and the ruins of Castle Urquhart. Sea fishing and dolphin spotting trips depart from Inverness and you can learn more about the local cetacean residents on dry land at the Scottish Dolphin Centre (50 minutes). Heading inland and upwards, it’s an hour and 15 minutes to CairnGorm Mountain, for the UK’s highest funicular railway rides, hikes through the national park wilderness and visits to the antlered residents of the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre. In need of refreshment? Scotch distilleries are thick on the ground in these parts for tours, tastings and purchasing: it’s a 45-minute trip to sample the spirits of Knockando, while the houses of Glenlivet and Tomintoul are both an hour away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Nairn (East) 4 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Nairn (Central) 4.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Findhorn 7.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Rosemarkie 13.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Lossiemouth (East) 19.8 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Inverness Museum and Art Gallery 19.6 mi

Culloden Visitor Centre 19.6 mi

James Pringle Weavers of Inverness 19.6 mi

Black Isle Wildlife and Country Park 19.7 mi

Glenmorangie Distillery 20.4 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

The Old Bar (Nairn) 2.3 mi

CULBIN SANDS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 28/11/2001) 3 mi

Nairn East Beach Walk 3.5 mi

Culbin Forest Walk 2 3.8 mi

Culbin Forest 3.8 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Macbeth's Hillock have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Macbeth's Hillock dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Macbeth's Hillock? Half an hour away, a more recent 19th-century stronghold sits on top of Inverness; like the former army base of Fort George and the Highlanders’ Museum, it’s worth a wander, especially when … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Macbeth's Hillock?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Macbeth's Hillock? From $237.55 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.