Dog-friendly glamping near Forfar

Onetime seat of Scotland’s King Malcolm Canmore, who was depicted in Shakespeare’s Macbeth; the centre of the ancient Kingdom of the Picts, and close to the fairytale-like Glamis Castle, Forfar is a big hit with history lovers. There’s plenty for outdoor adventurers, too. You can explore Murton Farm and Nature Reserve, home to lochs, wetlands and lots of birdlife, and follow an attractive lochside trail around Forfar Country Park. Forfar also puts you in the heart of the Angus countryside and within reach of the Angus Glens and Cairngorms National Park. 

Forfar’s tranquil loch is the ideal setting for a relaxing walk and within easy walking distance of the town centre. On the edge of the loch, Forfar Lochside Club Site has grass and hardstanding pitches for tourers as well as grass tent pitches. A few minutes east of town, Foresterseat Caravan Park has plenty of pitches as well as a glamping hut.

Spring and summer are the best seasons for Forfar and the surrounding Angus region. Daylight hours are long from May through August and you’ll typically enjoy mild to warm temperatures. Summer can, however, bring crowds and booked-up campsites—try to avoid weekends and the school summer holidays in July and early August. Although autumns can be wet and chilly, the season does let you avoid crowds and enjoy the sight of the countryside ablaze in rich colours.

• Wild camping is legal throughout Scotland as long as you follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
• Most organised campsites in the area are open only seasonally: Check dates if planning to travel outside of peak season.
• You can reach Forfar by bus from Dundee, which is connected to Glasgow, Edinburgh and beyond by both bus and train.
• There are a few small supermarkets in Forfar but for larger purchases and camping gear, visit the bustling High Street of Dundee.