Best Glamping Near Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, 2024

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Glamping Bothy

1 unit · Glamping1 acre · Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Central Scotland

An upmarket bothy in the grounds of a 12th-century Aberdeenshire castle

The Snug at Logie Farm

1 unit · Glamping1 acre · Falkland, Fife, Central Scotland

Luxury glamping pods with all mod cons, with an elevated position overlooking the River Tay.

Bankhead Croft

14 units · Glamping, Tents10 acres · Gamrie, Scotland

I am a ten acre Croft. I have an on-site cafe. I rescue animals which surround the property. We are two miles from Gardenstown seaside. I offer camping, glamping B&B, and tiny home, cabins. Many properties have hot tubs and are set alone. It’s a quiet area and for those who want to chill on the countryside.

Hillside Meadows

3 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents5 acres · Fraserburgh, Scotland

If you wish to visit the north-east of Scotland with sandy and rocky beaches, magnificent cliffs, old lighthouses and famous whisky distilleries, Hillside Meadows is the place to stay. You can enjoy near wild camping experience provided by hosts Michal and Gosia, who are developing on site fully off-grid permaculture family farm. Don't be surprised to be welcomed to your temporary home by a wired-haired dachshund Dubby or woken up in the morning by Pablo the Cockrell. There are usually fresh quail and hen eggs available. The site is handily located just off the A981 Strichen-Memsie road. It makes the site easily accessible for camper vans and caravans owners. There might be some noise from passing traffic, but it’s hardly a distraction from your surroundings, rolling hills, open fields and woodlands. It goes without saying that our 5-acres site is ideal for self-sufficient campers. There are just a handful of pitches, well distanced from each other, tucked among the high grass meadows, which gives campers plenty of space and sense of privacy. Park up or pitch your tent. Then you can just relax and concentrate on the important stuff – like getting that campfire going! The basic facilities, including composting toilet, tap water and shower, are available on site if needed. Our quirky camper van Alaska is ready to use as additional accommodation here on site, ideal for one person, couples or families up to 5. Just 3 miles away from our site lies Fraserburgh, a little coastal town with a sandy beach, Museum of Scottish Lighthouses, as well as a range of convenience stores, shops, cafés, restaurants and bars. Within 5 miles from our site, you'll also find Waters of Philorth Nature Reserve, New Aberdour beach, Rattray old lighthouse, Strichen stone circle, Aden Country Park and more.

Wee Blue Dream log cabin

1 unit · Glamping1 acre · Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, Central Scotland

A cosy log cabin in the heart of Scotland, with uninterrupted mountain views and pubs within walking distance

Glamping near Stonehaven guide

Overview

Lying along the Aberdeenshire coast, Stonehaven is a pretty town with a bustling working harbour. Most travellers making the trip here are headed for the dramatic ruins of Dunnottar Castle, perched on high cliffs two miles south of town. In Stonehaven itself, by the quayside, the Stonehaven Tolbooth Museum is a former courthouse and jail with a fascinating history. Bring your swimming gear for a dip in the huge art deco-style Stonehaven Open Air Pool, Britain’s northernmost lido, and make time for a trip to the nearby RSPB Fowlsheugh reserve, where the cliffs are packed with 130,000 breeding seabirds in the spring and summer.

Where to go

Around Stonehaven

Staying in town puts you within easy reach of Stonehaven’s attractions, as well the surrounding area. From the town centre, you can walk along the coast to Dunnottar Castle and follow walking and biking paths into the countryside. By the seaside, next to the swimming pool, Stonehaven Club Site has pitches for caravans and motorhomes.

Catterline

A 10-minute drive south of Stonehaven, Catterline is a picturesque historic fishing village that is close to the seabird colony at RSPB Fowlsheugh reserve, where you can see huge numbers of puffins, fulmars, razorbills and more. On the edge of the village, Cloak Caravan Park is a quiet site overlooking the coastline. The site has grass and hardstanding pitches for tents and campervans.

Royal Deeside

With its moody mountains, towering crags, rivers, moors and forests, the romantic landscapes of Royal Deeside captured the imagination of Queen Victoria and many visitors since. The area is an excellent setting for outdoor activities such as walking, biking, whisky tasting and wildlife watching. In the southern valley of the River Dee, Deeside Holiday Park offers a tranquil retreat, with pitches for tents and tourers, as well as a handful of camping pods and lodges with hot tubs.

When to go

For wildlife spotting (particularly seabirds in the cliffs); long daylight hours, sunshine and landscapes covered in colourful wildflowers, visiting in spring or summer is best. The winter, however, has its own appeal. There’s always a chance of seeing the northern lights and, on New Year’s Eve, the Stonehaven Fireball Ceremony has to be seen to be believed. The traditional event sees locals swinging blazing balls of fire above their heads in order to ward off evil spirits.

Know before you go

Wild camping is permitted throughout Scotland, as long as you follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
Stonehaven train station has direct links to Aberdeen, Edinburgh and even as far as England and Wales. Local buses can get you around most nearby places of interest.
Stonehaven has several small supermarkets. For major purchases, head for Aberdeen, a 30-minute drive north.