From the islands to the highlands and remote mountain glens, Scotland will blow you away with its natural beauty, misty landscapes and cultural highlights. The imposing castles are just as captivating as the great cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, which will captivate you with the Fringe, Hogmanay and Burns Night. From the lochs to the peaks, these campsites in Scotland offer the opportunity for some epic Scottish adventures.
Fort William, Highlands
Riverside camping and touring with breathtaking mountain views. Ten minutes from Fort William and Glen Nevis.
4.8 /5
Tyndrum, Perthshire
Camping, touring and glamping on The West Highland Way with mountain and river views. Family and dog friendly!
4.72 /5
Newbridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Peaceful, family and dog friendly park. Open year round, just a 20 minute drive to Edinburgh centre.
4.85 /5
Corpach, Fort William, Highlands
Dog friendly camping and touring by a peaceful loch in the Highlands with a private beach. On Jacobite train route.
4.5 /5
Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway
A family run scenic site with ensuite dog friendly pods overlooking the Galloway Hills. Wildlife on your doorstep.
4.88 /5
Kirriemuir, Angus, Dundee and Angus
Luxury, adult only glamping pods with hot tubs in the Angus Glens. Onsite farm shop, cafe and nature trail!
Bishopton, Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
Family friendly touring park with a play park and award winning onsite restaurant and bar.
4.74 /5
Kyle Of Lochalsh, Highlands
The perfect stopover for the Scottish Highlands, Isle of Skye and North Coast 500. Dog and family friendly.
4.94 /5
Appin, Argyll
Set on the shores of Loch Creran, a family friendly touring park with waterside views. Dogs welcome!
4.6 /5
Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perthshire
Dog-friendly pitches, pods and holiday homes right by Cairngorms National Park with onsite segway tours!
4.58 /5
Stirling, Stirling and Forth Valley
Family friendly site adjacent to Blair Drummond Safari Park with tents, touring and shepherd huts. Dog friendly.
4.89 /5
Nairn, Highlands
Award-winning family campsite with an onsite pond and paddleboarding available. Set on the North Coast 500 route.
4.82 /5
Gartmore, Stirling and Forth Valley
Dog friendly, riverside camping and glamping within the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, five minutes from Aberfoyle.
4.57 /5
Bunchrew, Inverness, Highlands
Waterside, family friendly park along the Beauly Firth, with 15 minutes of Inverness and Loch Ness. Dog friendly.
4.64 /5
Leven, Fife
Family and dog friendly site, a few minutes walk from the Fife Coastal Path. Onsite cafe and communal fire pit!
4.74 /5
Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway
Situated at the base of the Tarras Valley Nature Reserve, just 30 mins from Northumberland National Park.
4.75 /5
Glencoe, Highlands
Beautifully rugged campsite surrounded by mountain views and the River Coe flowing past.
4.76 /5
Blanefield, Glasgow, Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
Situated directly on the West Highland Way, within reach of Glasgow. Dog friendly and open year round.
4.25 /5
Killin, Perthshire
Peaceful camping, touring and glamping park by the shore of Loch Tay with rural views. Families and dogs welcome!
Fort William, Highlands
Award-winning family/dog friendly site in the heart of the Highlands, close to Loch Ness, the Cairngorms and more.
4.85 /5
Kinloss, Forres, Highlands
Family friendly camping and glamping pods near the coast in beautiful Moray Speyside in malt whisky country.
4.68 /5
Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
A 5-star family park with touring pitches, beach access and top facilities - a bar, pool, bistro, gym and more!
4.57 /5
Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway
A laid back, beautiful little site with campfires and a quirky glamping bothy, round house and vintage caravan.
4.94 /5
Oban, Argyll
Remote, family friendly park with sea views out to the Sound of Kerrera. Onsite shop, play park and dog walk!
4.54 /5
Isle Of Mull, Argyll
Family run camping and touring on the banks of Loch Scridain with waterside views and a pub/restaurant next door.
4.66 /5
Upper Largo, Leven, Fife
The perfect adult-only base for visiting the East Neuk and St Andrews.Popular with walkers on the Fife Coastal Path
4.55 /5
Stirling, Stirling and Forth Valley
Touring and glamping between the Campsie Fells and Fintry Hills. Onsite swimming pool, bar/bistro and fishing!
Tarbert, Argyll
A tranquil park on the Kintyre Peninsula with touring, ensuite glamping pods and watersports on hand. Dog friendly.
4.72 /5
Blacklunans, Blairgowrie, Perthshire
Camping and exciting glamping, 15 mins from the Cairngorms. Hot tubs, friendly animals and plenty of activities!
4.82 /5
Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
Family and dog friendly park set along an award-winning Lido beach for swimming. Onsite play area, shop and cafe!
4.43 /5
Drumnadrochit, Highlands
Luxuriously furnished ensuite glamping pod with views to Loch Ness. Dog friendly.
5 /5
Strathpeffer, Highlands
Touring, camping and a cosy bell tent in the centre of the Highlands, near the Munro mountains and Strathpuffer 24.
4.64 /5
Coldstream, Scottish Borders
Peaceful, riverside camping, touring and glamping on the England and Scotland border. Just 20 minutes to the coast.
4.71 /5
Denholm, Hawick, Scottish Borders
Edwardian walled garden pitches, wild woods camping, and safari tents - in the beautiful Scottish Borders.
4.89 /5
Glasgow, Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
Award-winning, family friendly site, a ten minute walk from Stepps town and train station, 15 minutes from Glasgow.
4.4 /5
Machrihanish, Campbeltown, Argyll
Family friendly park with sea views and glamping pods. Next to a golf course, a five minute walk to the beach.
Dundonnell, Garve, Highlands
Stunning lochside and dog-friendly campsite with a bothy, ideal for remote adventures, Munro-bagging and campfires.
4.57 /5
Lochwinnoch, Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
Surrounded by stunning countryside, this luxury glamping pod is ideal for your country getaway.
4.72 /5
Ballindalloch, Tomintoul, Aberdeenshire
Luxury Wigwams nestled in the woodlands of the Cairngorm National Park, surrounded by natural beauty.
4.9 /5
Kirknewton, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Ensuite glamping pods with optional hot tubs, set close to Edinburgh, the Forth Valley and the Pentland hills.
4.83 /5
Banff, Aberdeenshire
Tranquil and back to basics pop up camping site with countryside views and ten minutes to the beach. Dogs welcome.
4.57 /5
Gifford, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Unique bus glamping with hot tubs, campfires and luxurious finishes. Dog friendly, just 30 minutes from Edinburgh.
4.93 /5
Brechin, Dundee and Angus
Woodland and waterside camping and glamping, great for wildlife spotting. Onsite fishing, play park and cafe!
Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway
Ensuite glamping pods with direct access to mountain bike trails and walks. Dog friendly and open year round.
4.84 /5
Tyninghame, Dunbar, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Luxurious glamping treehouses and off-grid cabins, set right by the beach in Scotland. A true coastal paradise.
Isle Of Mull, Argyll
Scenic touring site with spacious hardstanding pitches and panoramic views. An ideal base to explore the island!
4.67 /5
Girvan, Ayrshire and Arran
Dog and family friendly glamping pods with hot tubs. Onsite play park and kitchen, ten minutes to Galloway Forest!
4.68 /5
Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway
Nestled on a peaceful farm, choose from luxury dog friendly fully-furnished pods, lodges and cabins with hot tubs!
4.77 /5
Lamancha, West Linton, Scottish Borders
Relax within nature's natural rhythms, at a family run luxury glamping and rewilding project in Scottish Borders.
5 /5
Clackmannan, Stirling and Forth Valley
Small family friendly touring site with views over the Ochil Hills and farmland. Fire pits and BBQs welcome!
4.73 /5
Taynuilt, Argyll
Cosy camping pods with stunning views of Loch Awe and the mountains. Next door to a cafe, shop and pub!
Foulden, Scottish Borders
A quiet farm campsite in the Scottish Borders with camping and shepherd's huts, not far from Berwick-upon-Tweed.
4.95 /5
Golspie, Highlands
Fantastic hardstanding touring site on the North Coast 500 driving route, shadowed by Ben Bhraggie.
4.74 /5
Perth, Perthshire
Bespoke luxury glamping pods with wood-fired hot tubs. A peaceful retreat in the beautiful Perthshire countryside.
4.96 /5
Muthill, Perthshire
Luxury, adult only glamping cabins with hot tubs in the grounds of a historic castle. Ten minutes to Gleneagles!
Lochinver, Highlands
Luxury insulated glamping pods situated opposite Achmelvich Bay and Beach on the North Coast 500.
4.9 /5
Isle Of Gigha, Ardminish, Inner Hebrides
Set on the stunning Isle of Gigha, right on the beach with breathtaking views by the ferry dock. Dog friendly!
Kinlochleven, Argyll
Family and dog friendly camping and glamping pods on the West Highland Way, 15 minutes from Glencoe.
4.42 /5
Crieff, Perthshire
Fully serviced pitches, luxurious glamping with hot tubs and lodges set riverside. Campfires welcome.
4.7 /5
Inverness, Highlands
Well designed, chic camping pods set close to Loch Ness, Inverness and the Culloden Battlefield.
4.58 /5
From the islands to the highlands and impressive sturdy cities to remote mountain glens, Scotland is a destination that will blow you away with its incredible natural beauty and fascinating cultural highlights. Forget the kilts, Loch Ness Monster and Irn-Bru, this welcoming country in the north of the UK has strong national identity, a rich history and offers visitors an incredible array of activities and adventures.
Scotland has a huge number of historic buildings to explore and you will find yourself in awe over the amazing architecture on offer in this country. Don't miss iconic heritage buildings like Edinburgh Castle, Glasgow Cathedral and the intriguing Rossalyn Chapel, but there are hundreds more worth exploring.
The country's two fantastic main cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh both offer a wide range of cultural delights. Edinburgh is arguably the prettier of the two cities and hosts a number of festivals, including the world famous Edinburgh Festival. Impressive Glasgow is has an edgier arts and music scene – the first class Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum has one of the best collections of art in Europe.
Scotland has over 790 islands, around a 100 of which are inhabited, and visiting them is a real treat. Stunning scenery, amazing wildlife and fascinating island communities are the draws here. Some islands are easily reached and offer excellent tourist facilities, while some are very remote and off the beaten track. Most islands lie within the four main groups of Shetland, Orkney and the Inner and Outer Hebrides. The islands of Skye and Mull are justifiably popular with visitors.
The Scottish Highlands contain a number of mountain ranges and some absolutely gorgeous scenery, do not miss Glen Coe, a magical landscape of waterfalls, steep mountain peaks and deep river valleys.
Scotland is a heaven for whisky lovers and tours are available of many of the distilleries around the country where you can learn about the manufacturing processes and sample some of the world's finest tipples.
Scotland has a massive variety of landscapes, including two national parks: the Cairngorms National Park, a truly beautiful range of mountains and surrounding hills in the east highlands, and Loch Lomand and the Trossachs National Park which contains wild mountains and deep mysterious lochs. Add to these thousands of miles of coastline and the possibilities for outdoor pursuits seem limitless.
Walking and hiking are very popular ways to enjoy the views, and there are a good variety of national cycle routes if you would like to explore on two wheels. Mountain biking, climbing and even skiing are popular activities here.
With thousands of beaches of every kind, from remote island coves to wide sweeping bays, it will be no surprise that surfing, windsurfing, sailing, fishing and pretty much any water sport you can imagine can be enjoyed in the country - including coasteering and canyoning.
Scotland is known for golf and there are some world class links courses here including St Andrews, Turnberry and Muirfield.
There is a wealth of wildlife to see in the country. Highlights include sea eagles and whales from the Isle of Mull, ospreys around Loch Garten, puffins on the Isle of May and bottle nosed dolphins in the Moray Firth.
With the all the fantastic landscapes and beautiful sandy beaches on offer, families have loads of options from swimming, cycling, and walking to sightseeing and just relaxing with a picnic.
There are a number of very well managed wildlife centres and parks around the country such as the fantastic Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick or the Highland Wildlife Park near Kingussie.
Kids love castles and Scotland has many of them, but Stirling Castle in particular makes for a fantastic family day out. This is one of Scotland's most important historical buildings and there is a whole section of exciting exhibitions that help bring history alive for children.
The National Museums of Scotland are all superb quality and will keep people of all ages entertained. These include the excellent National Museum of Scotland, Museum of Flight, Museum of Rural Life and the National War Museum. For more educational fun try the Glasgow Science Centre.
A ride on the Jacobite steam train on the West Highlands Line makes for a fantastic trip. This train line has been voted the world's most scenic rail journey, and takes you over the Glenfinnan Viaduct, which many will recognise from the Harry Potter films.