Nearly wild camping in Scotland

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

Middle Meadow Village

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

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

Highfield Holidays

• Coastal location 400 metres from spectacular Tralee Bay beach
• On a seven-acre croft eight miles from Oban and the island ferry
• Boat slipway; and fly fishing within half a mile

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

The Outdoor Hotel

• Eco-friendly wild camping with free firepits and wood
• A couple of minutes' drive from the local village and 20 from Dumfries
• Modern amenities: individual cubicles with shower, toilet and sink

Deeside Activity Park

• Wild camping at an outdoor activity centre five minutes from Aboyne
• A 15-minute drive to Craigievar Castle; half an hour to Balmoral
• Farm shop and restaurant on site; fishing, archery and go-karting

Caolasnacon Caravan & Camping Park

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

Cartland Craig's

• Peaceful glacial glen in a secluded location in Lanarkshire
• A 10-minute drive from New Lanark and the Falls of Clyde
• Off-grid riverside campsite; barbecues and campfires allowed

Red Squirrel Campsite

Blinkbonny Wood

Croft 183 Caravan and Camping Site

Deuchar Farm

• Well-maintained field with adjacent forest for dog walkers
• Glamis Castle 20 minutes' drive; half an hour to Montrose or beaches
• Working farm with far-reaching views; fresh eggs available

Dorrery Lodge

• Remote rural campsite in the far north of Scotland
• Close to the North Coast 500; 15 minutes' drive from Thurso
• Spectacular views of Caithness; located halfway up Ben Dorrery

Lickisto Blackhouse

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