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.
4.78 /5
Tyndrum, Perthshire
Camping, touring and glamping on The West Highland Way with mountain and river views. Family and dog friendly!
4.78 /5
Fort William, Highlands
Award-winning family/dog friendly site in the heart of the Highlands, close to Loch Ness, the Cairngorms and more.
4.86 /5
Newbridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh and the Lothians
Peaceful, family and dog friendly park. Open year round, just a 20 minute drive to Edinburgh centre.
4.87 /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.
4.54 /5
Wick, Highlands
Peaceful family and dog friendly site on the banks of the River Wick, conveniently situated along the NC500 route.
4.58 /5
Oban, Argyll
Serviced pitches for tourers and deluxe glamping options with hot tubs and fire pits. Just 400m from a sandy beach!
4.86 /5
Ballindalloch, Tomintoul, Aberdeenshire
Luxury Wigwams nestled in the woodlands of the Cairngorm National Park, surrounded by natural beauty.
4.87 /5
Bishopton, Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
Family friendly touring park with a play park and award winning onsite restaurant and bar. Horse riding available!
4.71 /5
Cockburnspath, Scottish Borders
Ensuite glamping pods with private hot tubs. Family and dog friendly, just a 20 minute walk to Cove Beach!
Stirling, Stirling and Forth Valley
Family friendly site adjacent to Blair Drummond Safari Park with tents, touring and shepherd huts. Dog friendly.
4.88 /5
Gartmore, Stirling and Forth Valley
Dog friendly, riverside camping and glamping within the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, five minutes from Aberfoyle.
4.65 /5
Nairn, Highlands
Award-winning family campsite with an onsite pond and paddleboarding available. Set on the North Coast 500 route.
4.84 /5
Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
Dog-friendly camping and glamping on the edge of Galloway Forest Park, with onsite watersports and fishing too!
4.96 /5
Oban, Argyll
Remote, family friendly park with sea views out to the Sound of Kerrera. Onsite shop, play park and dog walk!
4.55 /5
Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway
Situated at the base of the Tarras Valley Nature Reserve, just 30 mins from Northumberland National Park.
4.79 /5
Bunchrew, Inverness, Highlands
Waterside, family friendly park along the Beauly Firth, with 15 minutes of Inverness and Loch Ness. Dog friendly.
4.6 /5
Kinloss, Forres, Highlands
Family friendly camping and glamping pods near the coast in beautiful Moray Speyside in malt whisky country.
4.71 /5
Glencoe, Highlands
Beautifully rugged campsite surrounded by mountain views and the River Coe flowing past.
4.76 /5
Leven, Fife
Family and dog friendly site, a few minutes walk from the Fife Coastal Path. Onsite cafe and communal fire pit!
4.73 /5
Brechin, Dundee and Angus
Woodland and waterside camping and glamping, great for wildlife spotting. Onsite fishing, play park and cafe!
4.63 /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.
4.29 /5
Killin, Perthshire
Peaceful camping, touring and glamping park by the shore of Loch Tay with rural views. Families and dogs welcome!
4.58 /5
Stirling, Stirling and Forth Valley
Touring and glamping between the Campsie Fells and Fintry Hills. Onsite swimming pool, bar/bistro and fishing!
4.75 /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!
4.54 /5
Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway
A laid back, beautiful little site with campfires and a quirky glamping bothy, round house and vintage caravan.
4.93 /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.
4.7 /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
4.57 /5
Fort William, Highlands
Family and dog friendly park with stunning views at the foot of Ben Nevis. Onsite restaurant/bar, shop and park!
Kyle Of Lochalsh, Highlands
The perfect stopover for the Scottish Highlands, Isle of Skye and North Coast 500. Dog and family friendly.
4.83 /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.