Renewable energy: Campgrounds in Scotland

Whitewave Wigwams

• Glamping pods at an outdoor centre on the Isle of Skye
• A 75-minute drive from the Skye Bridge; 30 minutes from Portree
• Kayaking, canoeing, climbing, archery and mountain-boarding on site

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

St Andrews Holiday Estate

• Family park with view over St Andrews and St Andrews Links
• Less than four miles from the coast
• Campfires allowed and firepits for hire

Arda Glamping

• Luxury off-grid farm stay in a cabin handmade from recycled materials
• A five-minute drive from Bonar Bridge; woodland walks from the site
• Local produce sales; wildlife haven; mini kitchen and camp stove

Ayshire Yurts

• Scenic glampsite on a working farm in Ayrshire’s Girvan Valley
• A 10-minute drive from Maybole and 20 minutes from Ayr
• Sandy beaches within 20 minutes’ drive of the site

Solway View Caravan and Camping Site

Craighead Howfs

• Handcrafted luxury retreats at an adults-only Perthshire glamping site
• Stirling Castle and Gleneagles Golf Course 20 minutes’ drive
• Unusual units in landscaped gardens; farm animals and wildlife on site

Port Ban Holiday Park

• Secluded haven on Scotland's west coast
• Stunning views across the sea to Islay and Jura
• Perfect location for watersports

Deeside Holiday Park

• Family-run site in green surroundings, 20 minutes' drive from Aberdeen
• Five minutes' drive from cafés and restaurants in Peterculter
• Games room, playground, TV lounge/dining area and indoor soft play

Mortonhall Caravan and Camping Park

• Conveniently located within the City of Edinburgh.
• A well maintained privately owned park set on a country estate.
• Easy access into the city by public transport until late at night.

Newark Farm

Feather Down - Chesters

• Luxury glampsite on a private estate 15 minutes’ drive from Jedburgh
• Dryburgh Abbey 20 minutes’ drive; Monteviot Gardens 20 minutes by bike
• Exclusive-use hot tubs; pick-your-own vegetables; gourmet local pub

West Highland Way Campsite

• Spectacularly scenic lakeside site on the West Highland Way trail
• A 20-minute drive from Loch Lomond; 30 from Glasgow; 40 from Stirling
• Barbecues allowed and breakfast included in price

West Beach Caravan Park

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

Heart of the Glen

• Rural family-friendly site on the banks of the Water Of Ken river
• Galloway Forest Park half an hour’s drive; Dumfries one hour
• Wild swimming and fishing; play area and pétanque

Coveyheugh Camping

• Private campsite with its own cabin with toilet and cooking facilites