Campgrounds for backpackers in Scotland

Achindarroch Touring Park

Blairlinn Campsite

• Quiet rural location 11 miles from Glasgow
• A 10-minute drive from Auchinstarry marina and Antonine Wall walks
• Bird of prey centre and café on site

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

Alba Yurts

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

Loch Ness Bay Camping

• Small family-run touring park half a mile from Drumnadrochit
• On-site riding centre for lessons and countryside hacks
• A 15-minute walk from the western shore of Loch Ness

Auchtertyre Farm

• Farm site with spectacular scenery just off the North Coast 500 route
• A five-minute drive from Kyle of Lochalsh; Isle of Skye 10 minutes
• Friendly animals on site; 1.5 miles from a shop, pub and restaurant

Gartmore Estate Campsite

• Basic site on the Gartmore Estate in the Trossachs National Park
• A 15-minute drive from Loch Ard and half an hour from Sitrling
• Village shop and pub serving food 10 minutes’ walk away

Machrihanish Holiday Park

• Walkers' paradise and wildlife haven on the Kintyre peninsula
• Under 10 minutes' stroll from acclaimed Machrihanish Golf Club
• Spectacular scenery, beach nearby, shop and spotless amenities

Mains Farm Wigwams

Heavenly Campsite

• Off-grid farm site with stunning countryside views
• A 25-minute drive from Thornill and 45 minutes from Dumfries
• Fishing, compost toilets and dog-friendly pond

Stoneymollan Luxury Pods

• Luxury pods just outside Balloch village, overlooking Loch Lomond
• Balloch Castle Country Park 10 minutes’ drive; Ben Lomond 45 minutes
• Shower room, well-equipped kitchen, underfloor heating and smart TV

Killin Highland Lodges

• Well-maintained park near Killin, with direct access to the A827
• A five-minute drive from Loch Tay and 20 minutes from Loch Earn
• Well-equipped kitchens and barbecues provided; pub two miles away

Glencoe Mountain Resort

• Set in an area of astounding natural beauty, fun activities for all

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

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

West Tor

• Nearly-wild camping field in a rural Lanarkshire location
• A 40-minute drive from Irvine and Glasgow city centre
• Part of a working smallholding; close to Loudoun Hill