Cairngorms Glamping

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Sleep under stunning skies in the cairngorms national park
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  • Quiet and scenic campsite in Britain's largest national park
  • A mile from Strathdon; an hour and a quarter by road from Aberdeen
  • Small on-site shop and animal petting corner
For spectacular scenery, there's nothing quite like a stint in the Cairngorms National Park. They do rugged and remote rather well in this part of Scotland – the area is home to a quarter of the UK's rare and endangered species, four of its five highest mountains and over 60 separate lochs. Exploring all of the above day after day is tiring work, so you'll want to find somewhere to rest up and relax after gallivanting through the Highlands. Enter Cairngorms Glamping, a low-key but scenic site in a quiet corner of Aberdeenshire. All plots here come with their own water and power supply and have an excellent outlook over the neighbouring countryside. There's plenty of space to spread out over the well-kept grounds, plus a small on-site shop where you can pick up local butcher/baker goods and locally made gifts. Cairngorms Glamping also has an animal petting corner, where friendly creatures like pygmy goats, alpacas and a donkey look forward to meeting you. Up at the top of a hill, there's also a naturally occurring pond, so dragonflies, ducks and other wildlife can be spotted too. Cairngorms Glamping is roughly a mile from the village of Strathdon, which is home to a small but well-stocked supermarket.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 6
Tent pitches 25
Motorhome pitches 6
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

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93% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Beautiful site let down by poor & limited toilet/shower facilities.

Overall 7/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The campsite layout is very good and set in beautiful landscape, although be prepared for quite a drive to castles/sights. The onsite animals were fun to watch. Very good spacing between tents/campervans and pitches were flat. Really not much noise given the large number of people on site on the weekend we visited and quiet after 11pm until 8am. Helpful and friendly onsite staff.

Disliked The site would have been at the top of those we have visited on mainland Scotland, however, the toilet/shower facilities sadly let down the site. Whilst we are seasoned campers and used to basic facilities, there was insufficient of both showers or toilets and the cleanliness was poor throughout our stay. (This may have been compounded by the number of children on site who perhaps are not so careful in their use). As the toilet, sink facilities and shower are in most cases contained in one cubicle, where someone was simply using the sink to brush their children's teeth no one could use the toilet or shower. Luckily it was sunny so standing around wasn't too bad. I am a little surprised that this hadn't been commented on more frequently by other users on Pitchup as it was a recurring topic raised by users of the site while we were there.

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Friendly, views, large pitches, fires allowed , clean…

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Alison C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Friendly, views, large pitches, fires allowed , clean

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Everything was perfect , showers were superb and the people that run…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Everything was perfect , showers were superb and the people that run it / own it were very helpful

Disliked Breakfast rolls a bit pricey

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely beautiful campsite, highly recommend, can't wait to go back

Overall 10/10

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Alison R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Love the views, the drive to get there, the relaxed atmosphere, the various play park areas, fire pits, Leanne and all the animals at the critter corner and the owners Pamela and Robert are amazing!

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What a brilliant site! So family friendly, great staff, hot shower and…

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Jennifer M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked What a brilliant site! So family friendly, great staff, hot shower and the wee shop and hot options were great. Kids loved the play park and getting to visit all the animals. Felt so safe as only small road alongside and plenty of space for children to play. We will be back!

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Brilliant campsite! Lots of space, toilets & showers clean, and getting to…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Brilliant campsite! Lots of space, toilets & showers clean, and getting to see the animals was great.

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Excellent site, very clean. Kids loved every second!

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Bruna C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Absolutely everything! Specially the animal tour given by the owners and the hot showers!

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Clean facilities & friendly staff.

Overall 10/10

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Gavin M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and earth pitch

Liked Beautiful scenery, the animals they have and the friendly owners. Will definitely be back.

Disliked The access road there is tight ( no fault of the camp site). Best to come in from Bellabeg as road is not as torturous as the other end (if caravan or large motorhome).

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Loved it

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Jane A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked The campsite was great and Pamela really helpful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location, views, goats…

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Niall K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Location, views, goats

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Fishing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Cairngorms Glamping

Riverview

Strathdon

Aberdeenshire

Scotland

AB36 8YT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

57.18341°N
-3.07732°W

Route directions

The postcode covers a large area, so it's best not to use it in satnavs or phone mapping systems. Instead, search for Cairngorms Glamping in Google Maps and it will take you straight there.

Nearest transport

Rail
32.6 km Insch Rail Station
34.3 km Huntly Rail Station
41.6 km Keith Rail Station

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Looking to lounge about locally? Goodbrand and Ross gift shop and restaurant is a good place to grab a bite to eat or buy a few presents for folk back at home, while the Lonach Highland Gathering and Games take place annually a couple of miles to the north. For further typically Scottish attractions, try visiting one of the many distilleries in the area; the closest is roughly 30 minutes away. The Cairngorms is also uncommonly rich in castles, including the well-preserved ruins of Kildrummy Castle (20 minutes) and gorgeous 17th-century Braemar Castle (40 minutes). Balmoral (30 minutes), the long-term summer residence of the British royal family, will also be high up on the list of those seeking impressive architecture, art and antiques. Your hosts also recommend taking the time to drive out to Landmark Forest Adventure Park (an hour), a kid-oriented spot with a climbing wall, high ropes course, maze and rollercoaster. You might also like to drive east to the Grampian Transport Museum's top collection of exhibits (35 minutes), or to carry on all the way down to the North Sea coast at Aberdeen (an hour and a quarter).

Must see

Balmoral Castle 18.6 km

Glenlivet Estate 19.5 km

The Glenlivet Distillery Visitor Centre 23.6 km

Braemar Castle 26.7 km

Braemar Highland Heritage Centre 27.7 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Strathdon (Bellabeg) to Lost Art Gallery 2.3 km

Corgarff Circular 6.9 km

Glen Fenzie - Lary Circular 9.4 km

Well of Lecht to Chapeltown 12.3 km

Cambus o' May - Burn o' Vat - Cambus o' May 13.8 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cairngorms Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cairngorms Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cairngorms Glamping? Looking to lounge about locally? Goodbrand and Ross gift shop and restaurant is a good place to grab a bite to eat or buy a few presents for folk back at home, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cairngorms Glamping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  noon –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cairngorms Glamping? From R686,83 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.