BEST CAMPSITES IN SCOTLAND
In terms of size, Scotland is comparatively small, but it’s also a country where there are large expanses of open space, all of which are stunningly beautiful. As soon as you get out of the major cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh, you find that you are in a secluded part of the world that is home to some of the most stunning scenery you will encounter. The further north you go, the more rugged the landscape begins, and the tougher it becomes to find a place to stay overnight.
If you don’t mind betting back to nature, you can take advantage of one of the many great Scottish campsites that dot the country. Visit ScottishCamping.com, a directory of all the touring campsites and caravan parks in Scotland.
Let’s look at some of the best ones:
1. Cashel Camping, Dumbartonshire
This location offers the best of both worlds, as you get a taste of the Scottish country side while still being close to major cities. Cashel is situated on the bans of Loch Lomond, and has over 160 camping spaces, most of which have an amazing view of the loch, as well as Ben Lomond, which is also nearby. If you tire of the country life, an hour on the road takes you to either Stirling or Glasgow.
2. Rothiemurcus, Aviemore
There are certain regions of Scotland that are more seasonal than others, but the Rothiemurcus campsite near Aviemore is on that is perfect at any time of year. Nestled in the heart of Cairngorms National Park, this campsite is in a location where hiking, biking, and climbing are available in the summer months, while skiing and other snow sports are nearby when the winter months roll around.
3. Ardnamurchan, Kilchoan
We mentioned how some people like access to a nearby city when they go camping in Scotland, but if you don’t mind a little desolation and quiet, Ardnamurchan might well be the perfect choice. This is a campsite that is not particularly easy to get to, but the rewards for your persistence are huge. You will be about as far west as you can go in the UK, and you will be rewarded with scenery that needs to be seen to be believed.
4. Cannich Camping and Caravan Park
Ask the average person what they know about Scotland and you can almost bet that most people will make mention of the Loch Ness Monster. With that in mind, it would be impossible to talk about the best campsites in Scotland without choosing once close to the famed loch. The people who run this location go out of their way to help, with café’s mountain bike rental, and a host of other amenities available. With many of the pitches located in the woods, it certainly feels as though you are at one with nature.