Campgrounds for backpackers in Scotland

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

Middle Meadow Village

St Andrews Holiday Park

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

Strathfillan Wigwams

• On a working farm in the Highlands, surrounded by thick forests
• Wildlife haven with woodland walk leading to a waterfall
• Buy venison, boar, ostrich and kangaroo sausages on site

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

Noah's Ark Caravan Park

Sunnyside Croft Touring Caravan & Camping Site

Mains Farm Wigwams

Clochforbie Yurts

• Aberdeenshire glampsite with lovely countryside views near Turriff
• Macduff Marine Aquarium and Tarlair Swimming Pools 15 minutes’ drive
• Indoor kitchen, exclusive bathroom, DVDs and TV, plus private hot tub

Glencoe Mountain Resort

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

Ace Hideaways

• Wildlife haven in the Findhorn valley in rural Morayshire
• Whitewater rafting, canoeing, fishing, paintball and lots more on site
• Outdoor camp kitchen with firepits and log stools

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

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

Balmaha Lodges

• Luxury site on the banks of Loch Lomond
• Hiking, mountain biking and boat cruises within half an hour's drive
• A minute's walk from a shop, ice cream parlour and pub with food

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

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