Barbecues allowed: Campsites in Scotland

Solway View Caravan and Camping Site

Corrie Lodge

• Two-bedroom holiday lodge in the peaceful Glendevon Country Park
• A 10-minute drive from Gleneagles and half an hour from Perth
• Garden, decking and fully-equipped kitchen; shop in the country park

Dam View Lodges

• Safari tent glamping on a 100-acre farm above Scotland’s oldest dam
• Walks straight from the site and a 25-minute drive to Stirling
• Rolltop bath, well-equipped kitchen, board games, fresh eggs for sale

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

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

Cairngorm Bothies

• Luxurious eco-bothies in ancient woodland in Cairngorms National Park
• A 30-minute drive from Balmoral; 15 minutes from Aboyne
• Wooden bothies with decking, barbecues and forest walks

Drumboy Camping

• Peaceful dog-friendly site surrounded by the Ayrshire countryside
• A 25-minute drive from Glasgow and 35 minutes from Ayr and Lynn Falls
• Cycling routes and fishing nearby; barbecues allowed; food shop nearby

Elgin Escape Whisky Farm

• Peaceful site in Forres at the start of the Moray Malt Whisky Trail
• A 10-minute drive to Brodie Castle and Estate; Lossiemouth 30 minutes
• Cycle hire on site; a short walk from shops, cafés and a train station

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

59 Degrees North Motorhome Aire

• Motorhome aire with fabulous sea views on the Orkney island of Sanday
• The beach five minutes’ walk; Sanday Heritage Centre 10 minutes’ drive
• Well-stocked shop five minutes’ drive for food, drink and souvenirs

Cairngorm Lodges

• Eco-friendly forest stays on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park
• Balmoral Castle and Lecht 2090 ski centre within a half-hour drive
• Luxury lodges with high-spec interiors and outdoor space

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

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

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

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

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

Coastal Kippford

Nairn Riverside Escapes

• Cosy caravan in a peaceful location

Eco Camping Cabin

• Wooden glamping with sauna on a Scottish island
• Quiet rural retreat: see the Northern Lights from here
• A 10-mile drive from the harbour at Tobermory

Corriefodly Holiday Park

• Family-oriented rural holiday park 15 minutes' drive from Blairgowrie
• Five championship golf courses within five miles
• Fishing on site in the River Ardle; lounge bar and soft play area