Campgrounds near a lake or mountain in Scotland

Auchenfranco Camping and Caravan Site

Elmbank Cabin

• Cosy self-contained cabin in Luss, with views over Loch Lomond
• Handy location just off the A82, less than an hour from Glasgow
• Kitchenette, heating, barbecue and shower room provided

Red Squirrel Campsite

Low Glengyre Farm

• Caravan site on a farm on the Rhins of Galloway peninsula
• A 10-minute drive to Stranraer, 20 minutes to Portpatrick beach
• Well-equipped rural site with dark skies for stargazing

Lairg Glamping Pods

• Camping pods with views of Ben Kilbreck, Ben Hope and Ben Hee
• A 10-minute drive from the Shin Falls and Balbair woods
• Barbecues and firepits sold on site; private decking areas to relax

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

Tomnauld Farm

• Family-run bell tent site on a hobby farm in Highland Perthshire
• A 10-minute drive from Pitlochry and the Blair Athol Distillery
• Dog-friendly, with on-site dog sitting, agility course and walks

Balmule Valley

• Off-grid glamping cabin at a trout fishery near Dunfermline in Fife
• A 15-minute drive to Loch Leven; 50 minutes to Edinburgh and Glasgow
• Kitchen and private shower; fishing on site

Pucks Glen Lodges

• Luxury log cabins in Puck's Glen in the Argyll Forest Park
• A 10-minute drive from Dunoon and 45 from Inveraray
• Luxury Egyptian cotton bed linen, bathroom and fully-equipped kitchen

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

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

Ronaldsay Cabin

• Luxurious log cabin with Loch Sunart views near Strontian in Argyll
• A 40-minute drive to Tioram Castle, Ardnamurchan Distillery 45 minutes
• Well insulated with woodburning stove; pub and shop five minutes’ walk

Shieling Holidays

Logierait Lodges

• Smart Perthshire lodges on the banks of the River Tay near Pitlochry
• Perth and the Cairngorms National Park within a half-hour drive
• Balcony, well-equipped kitchen and beds made up for each lodge

Lomond Woods Holiday Park

• Award-winning park half an hour's drive from Glasgow
• Station within a few minutes' walk: trains to Glasgow every 30 minutes
• Landscaped grounds, play area, games room and heated amenities

Long Beach Campsite

• Scenic wild campsite on the Knoydart Peninsula, Highlands and Islands
• A 20-minute walk to Inverie for bike tracks and whale-watching trips
• Inverie Bay pitches accessed by ferry or hike; shop 20 minutes’ walk

Killin Log Cabins

• Well-maintained and peaceful lodges 15 minutes' walk from Loch Tay
• Less than five minutes' drive from Killin and a Sustrans cycle route
• Pet-friendly site surrounded by nature trails, streams and waterfalls

Atholl Estates Shepherd's Huts

• Luxury shepherd's huts on a Perthshire estate with views to Strathtay
• A 15-minute drive from Pitlochry and half an hour from Perth
• Firepit, hammocks, kingsize bed and woodburner all provided