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Whether you like beaches, forests, mountains or lakes, there’s a camping spot for everyone in Scotland. Camping sites across Scotland can suit all budgets and tastes and are surrounded by beautiful scenery.
Which camping sites in Scotland would you recommend? Share with the community why you love them!
Have a look at some wild camping spots around Scotland here! https://www.visitscotland.com/accommodation/caravan-camping/wild-camping/
Also, why not camp at a castle? Here are some suggestions! https://www.visitscotland.com/blog/scotland/camping-castles/
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My favourite campsites are not only well-run and have good amenities but are in fantastic locations, so my top picks include sites in the Cairngorms, Arisaig, Mull and Applecross. Many of these are on the beach, and some allow campfires.
With its world-leading access legislation, Scotland is perfect for wild camping too - providing you're travelling under your own steam. Just make sure you know the outdoor access code and leave no trace. Scotland welcomes responsible campers !
I have a campervan and love backpacking in the wilds and so my favoured sites are off the beaten track.
But while Scotland excels in fabulous scenery it also has to cope not only with some wet and wild Atlantic weather on occasion ... but a few midges also. (I can feel the need for a whole separate discussion on the little blighters!).
So when camping in Scotland, just remember two things. First, the weather/midges will improve soon and secondly, there's no such thing as poor weather (or midge protection), just inappropriate clothing !
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We've all the camping gear, built this collection up over the last ten years and also learned a few lessons of what not to buy. Every time we went camping we'd always see campers with great tents, tables, cooking facilities, smaller functional items. Space to transport everything is a huge challenge too.
Our first family tent, Urban Escape 6 person, didn't have the ground sheet sown in, so you can guess who came to visit us regularly! Trying to keep those little midge blighters out of our sleeping pods was a challenge! One trip we seen a couple sitting in their Vango Orchy 500 zipped in cosy with mesh doors, keeping the midge out, so that was our next tent!
Our tent collection has grown, now tailored to how many are camping
- Tiso 2 person
- Omega 350
- Vango Orchy 500
- Vango Maritza 700
We've visited the following campsites, Arisaig, Loch Lomond and Arran being my favourites.- Camusdarach, Arisaig
- Cashel, Loch Lomond
- Lochranza, Arran
- Hoddom Castle, Dumfries and Galloway
- Sands of Luce, Dumfries and Galloway
We're bad for not trying new campsites though, so this year I think we'll try somewhere newThere's nothing better than sleeping, eating and waking up in the great outdoors to a beautiful view, or a short stroll to the beach.
Happy camping!
Dawn-Marie
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lt was difficult carrying all of our gear but I loved it! I posted in Isle of Arran on 25 June and on my blog if anyone fancies a look at the photos
https://community.visitscotland.com/discussion/109/isle-of-arran-ayrshire#latest
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1. Luss camping & caravaning site, Loch Lomond
2. Port Charlotte campsite, Islay
3. Sligachan campsite, Skye (of course)
4. Ardgualich campsite, Loch Tummel (a hidden gem)
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Best of Scotland in 1 week itinerary (fully by public transport)
My Scotland travels (includes Edinburgh, Skye, Harris, Mull, Arran, Orkney, Loch Lomond, Islay, Oban, Speyside fest)
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