Scotlands best Campsites you can book instantly online
Hi and welcome to CampingScotland.com where we aim to help you find that perfect campsite and link you directly to their official booking system (cutting out any 3rd parties). In this post we explore all the campsites you can book online instantly (100+) and our top 5 out of that list.
As we move to the online age we start to prefer and favour places that offer instant online booking. Not only does this help with planning a campsite but also takes away that worry during peak times of turning up to a campsite and seeing the dreaded “Site Full” sign.
How to book online via our website
We know online booking is very important to our readers and just as important is making it clear where and how to book. So to make it super easy all our listings that can be booked online have the orange lightning bolt symbol and we have a floating “Book Now” button on the campsite page. By clicking this button you are taken to the official campsite booking system and not a 3rd party booking site.
We don’t collect commission on these links as we want to keep costs down for both you and the campsite owners to ensure we keep camping accessible to all.
Although online booking is convenient and a less stressful way of planning a camping trip, please don’t be put off by those who don’t allow online booking. Some vey small or remote campsites don’t take pre-bookings and instead operate on in-person payments and honesty boxes. They normally are remote enough where they rarely end up full so don’t tend to turn anyone away and are some of the best campsites in Scotland, some of my best memories in Scotland have been at these exact types of campsites.
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TOP 5 Campsites you can book online
Check out out top five campsites in Scotland that are within walking distance of a pub or bar.
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Speyside Gardens is a well kept, modern campsite set in the heart of Scottish whisky with an abundance of distilleries nearby. The site is set within beautiful Victorian Walls and home to lots of wildlife including red squirrels, the River Spey is only a short walk across the road from the site. Catering for campervan and tents on a variety of hard standing and grass pitches all with electrical hook up. There is also a modern and clean toilet/shower block with washing up facilities available for use. A shop is also located on the site for those needing essentials, like beer, whisky, gin and snacks! The village of Aberlour is only a short walk away where you will find some incredible whisky bars, restaurants, local shops and a butcher for you BBQ essentials. Also within walking distance is Aberlour Distillery & John Dewar & Sons Distillers, further afield you will find an abundance of distilleries where local taxi services can transport you between. This is one of our top whisky camping trip sites here at Camping Scotland and highly recommend you visit.
Friendly, laid back campsite located in the village of Lochranza with an onsite Par-3 golf course on the Isle of Arran. The campsite has various hard standing and grass pitches for tents and campervans with electrical hook up available. The site also has a small selection of glamping pods available for rent, toilet block, shower, washing machines and campers wash up area. The site is flanked by some stunning mountains and lush greenery making it a great site for those looking to walk the local area or enjoy the views by their pitch. The site has a 9-hole Par-3 golf course which is great fun for all abilities and The Stags Pavilion Restaurant is located at the entrance of the site offering some great local produce and vegetarian dishes. Lochranza Distillery, which produces Arran Whisky is located just around the corner where tours and tastings run daily (there are also 2 cafés and a bar at the distillery). This a great site for those looking to explore Arran, those who fancy a game of golf, families or anyone wanting an easy stumble back to your tent after a whisky tour.
Large loch side campsite located just outside the outdoor adventure village of Aviemore at the foot of the Cairngorm Mountains. Glenmore campsite caters for campervans and tents on grass hard standing pitches in a woodland setting with electrical hook up available. A short walk through the woods takes you out to a golden sandy beach at Loch Morlich where you will find a water sports rental centre and café. A short walk near the entrance of the site is the Pine Marten Bar where you will find live music and plenty booze. A short drive away is Cairngorm Mountain Resort where you can ski, sledge and snowboard in the winter or hike in the summer. A drive further down the mountain you will find the village of Aviemore with bars, restaurants, shops and cafes.
Loch Chon Campsite is located within the Loch Lomond National Park, this loch side campsite is part of the “camping in the forest” sites scattered thought the national park and aim to give you a wild camping experience camping with nature. There are around 20 rubber matted pitches (make sure you bring a good sleeping mat) scattered thought the forest with a washing up area and toilet block. Fires are permitted in fire pits which can be hired from the ranger’s hut where you can also purchase wood. Loch Chon is perfect for wild swimming with additional swimming possible within Loch Ard nearby (there is even an outdoor mini waterpark at Loch Ard during the summer).
Clachtoll Beach Campsite is a quiet family run touring caravan and camping site in Sutherland, in the North West of Scotland. It’s beach is made of golden sands with wooden walkways through the dunes to the safe shallow beach. Along with the geological wonder of Split Rock it is a truly stunning location. The beach is one of a select few on the award winning snorkel trail hosted by the Scottish Wildlife Trusts with a clarity of water that has to be experienced to be believed. It is also on the whale and dolphin trail as well as sitting directly on the North Coast 500 route.
