Scotland Campsites and Caravan Parks

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Weight - If you're trekking you want something lightweight, if you're travelling by vehicle to a campsite then weight won't be as much of an issue. There really is something for everyone in Scotland, from the magical Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye to member exclusive caravan parks and everything in between. There are hundreds of trails and paths for walking and cycling with routes available at the visitor centres throughout the park. Being the best-preserved group of prehistoric houses in Western Europe, a walk around the village is eye opening for all ages. It also had to stand up to Orkney weather, especially the winds, and be quick to assemble as I hate faffing about when all I want to do is settle down for the evening.

Scotland really is one of the best countries in the world to go camping so make the most of the picturesque scenery and arrange your own outdoors adventure! As it is pretty much impossible to keep midges out your tent as you go in and out, it is best to stay indoors once you're settled or even better, avoid midge hot spots in the first place. For the purposes of this blog I will be referring to the rules surrounding wild tent camping in Scotland, although many of the same general guidelines also apply to camper vans and motor-homes.On the quieter side, The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has one of the best collections of art in Europe.

The UK’s only giant pandas are housed at the zoo which is part of RZSS, one of Scotland’s conservation charities. If you are travelling on a budget or just want the flexibility that travelling with a tent brings, then Scotland is one of the best countries in the world for a camping excursion. Take in the incredible views from Britain's tallest peak, Ben Nevis, explore the history at Edinburgh Castle or soak up the Highlands scenery on a stroll around Loch Lomond. With two national parks and a huge variety of landscapes to explore, Scotland will never leave you looking far for outdoor adventures. This is the lightest tent that I've owned and I was a bit worried about how it would stand up to the constant buffeting but I needn't have worried.It’s believed whisky making began in Scotland and today there are over 120 distilleries’, many of which you can visit. Needless to say their tents have been thoroughly tested in the Scottish outdoors and around the world so I have confidence in their products. Our campsite finder section has lots of handy filters where you can see the results on a map of a list. From coastal and seaside spots, to tranquil woodlands, under towering mountains, or even in the most remote and rural corners of Scotland, it's completely up to you.

Wild camping in Scotland is still possible, and there are small, intimate campsites littered across the islands which are run by the islands' close-knit communities.At the very heart of Scotland in the Tay Forest Park, Kilvrecht Campsite is wonderfully situated on the southern shores of Loch Rannoch. It’s quite fab if you’re properly hardy and self-sufficient, but the reality for most folk is that the idyllic vision of staying out in the middle of nowhere can sour rather quickly when tasked with digging one’s own toilet facilities. The Scottish Outdoor Access Code has a specific section on camping which you should read thoroughly before setting out with your tent. Whats Nearby” is determined by a reasonable walking distance of around 30 minutes from the campsite. So to make it a bit easier for you here’s our helpful guide to some of the most beautiful places to visit, centred on our lochs.