Hikers’ paradise: Campgrounds in Scotland

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

Argyll Caravan Park

Perth Racecourse Campervan and Caravan Site

• Secluded campsite in the stunning parklands of Scone Palace
• A 10-minute drive from Perth’s centre and Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park
• Easy access to riverside trails, cycle paths and scenic walks

Here and Now Pods

• Adults-only Stirlingshire glamping on the shores of Loch Rusky
• Stirling half an hour’s drive; Glasgow one hour
• Kingsize bed, well-equipped kitchenette, firepit and lakeside decking

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

Pathgreen Glamping

• Luxurious Perthshire glamping pod with gorgeous Ochil Hills views
• Half an hour’s drive to Perth, Scone Palace and Falkland Palace
• Welcome hamper, hot tub, pizza oven and deluxe kitchen

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

Tweedenburn Shepherd's Hut

• Self-built shepherd’s hut powered by solar panels
• A 40-minute drive from Kielder Water and Carlisle, with walks nearby
• Stroll to the village’s pubs and shops; barbecue and firepit provided

Clashwhannon Caravan Park

• Fishing and birdwatching haven on the Rhins
• Clean and modern facilities
• Close to Stranraer for ferry trips to and from Ireland

Barstobrick Holiday Lodges

• Stylish lodges with stunning views, 10 minutes from Castle Douglas
• A 10-minute drive to Kirkcudbright; 20 minutes to Galloway Forest Park
• Walking trails and horse riding centre on site

Poachers Hut

• Luxury shepherd’s hut and garden on a private estate in the Trossachs
• A 20-minute drive to Blair Drummond Safari Park, and 25 to Stirling
• Firepit, pizza oven and hot tub, plus a welcome hamper and woodburner

Lazy Duck

Invermoriston Holidays

• Self-catering cabins by a river
• Fully-equipped kitchen, towels and linen provided
• Less than a mile from Loch Ness

Island Pods

• Glamping site in a central Mull location with easy road access
• Salmon and trout fishing close by; 25 minutes' drive to Tobermory
• Cosy wooden pods with ensuite shower room, kitchen and sea views

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

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

Blackadder Holiday Park

• Well-kept riverside park close to Greenlaw and 37 miles from Edinburgh
• Fly fish on the river or play bowls on the village green
• Five golf courses within 15 minutes

John O'Groats

• Luxury glass-fronted lodges with views towards Orkney
• A 15-minute walk from the John O'Groats sign, café and ferry
• Woodburning stove, well-equipped kitchen and TV with games console

Juniper Lodges

• Self catering lodges with hot tub
• Perfect break in Scottish highland countryside

Rashfield Sheilings

• Luxury ensuite lodges on the Eachaig river in Argyll Forest Park
• A few minutes on foot to Pucks Glen and 10 minutes’ drive to Dunoon
• Egyptian cotton linens, wifi, kitchen, woodburner, private deck and TV