The best farm stays near Falkirk, Stirling and Falkirk

Almost equidistant to Edinburgh and Glasgow, Falkirk is a hub of Stirlingshire. Nearby are two unusual feats of engineering worth a visit: the Falkirk Wheel, the world’s only rotating boat lift connects the Forth and Clyde with the Union Canal. On the other edge of town, are two 30-metre-high Kelpies, a mythical Scottish river horse. The Central Belt is the most populated region of Scotland, but campers will find quick escapes in all directions. The large town can serve as a jumping-off point to explore The Trossachs and points north, as well as the Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, and both coasts.

93% (44) • 56 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Falkirk

Culdees Castle Estate Glamping

1. Culdees Castle Estate Glamping

88%

(25)

36km from Falkirk · 5 units · Glamping

Luxury woodland cabins, each with a private hot tub, in the grounds of a Scottish castle

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£140

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Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

2. Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

97%

(57)

139km from Falkirk · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes

Pitches and pods in the Cairngorms National Park

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£33

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Cleghorn Farm

3. Cleghorn Farm

100%

(11)

34km from Falkirk · 15 units · Tents, Glamping

*PLEASE NOTE THE CABIN IS AVAILABLE FOR MIDWEEK AND WEEKEND BOOKINGS. CAMPING WILL RETURN IN SPRING 2026.* Cleghorn Farm is a mixed farm just north east of the market town of Lanark. Comprised of 250 acres of fields and woodland and bounded to the south by Mouse Water, it is a beautiful spot to get away from it all without having to leave it all behind if you don't want to. The fields are grazed and cultivated but the woodlands are much as they were at the end of the last ice age with spectacular walks along Cleghorn Glen with the chance to see badgers, bats, deer and all manner of birds among the towering pine and beech trees. The Mouse Water (pronounced moose) tumbles down along the edge of the farm and has some glorious pools for swimming, shallows for paddling and some spectacular water falls before it joins the River Clyde.

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£10

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Herdie Hideaway

4. Herdie Hideaway

142km from Falkirk · 2 units · Glamping

Herdie hideaway is run by Charlotte and Alex and is nestled next to rolling hills of the the Lake District overlooking the Solway Firth, our shepherd’s hut offers a haven of tranquility. Lush woodlands surround the property, teeming with wildlife, creating a symphony of sights and sounds for nature enthusiasts. Here, on a working farm, you’ll find a quiet escape unlike any other. We hope you enjoy your stay in this beautiful part of the world which we hope you are able to switch off, unwind and have a relaxing time in this lovely secluded area.

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£120

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Camping at Cardewlees

5. Camping at Cardewlees

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137km from Falkirk · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

A welcoming, family-run farm campsite between the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall

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£16

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Otter Moss Accommodation

6. Otter Moss Accommodation

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(8)

142km from Falkirk · 4 units · Glamping

Otter Moss Accommodation offers a variety of upscale camping options suitable for couples, families, and groups. Nestled within a picturesque 12-acre former farm, the majority of the site surrounds a spacious meadow. Additionally, the site boasts a charming small lake featuring three islands and a rowing boat for leisurely water activities. Situated at the northern edge of the stunning Eden Valley, guests can enjoy sweeping views of the Cumbrian Fells, with visibility extending to the Solway Firth and the Lake District on clear days. The Lake District is a convenient 40-minute drive away, while various sections of Hadrian's Wall are even closer, reachable within a 15-minute drive. Carlisle and the M6 motorway to Scotland are both just 20 minutes away, with the picturesque market town of Brampton also within a 15-minute drive and offering its own attractions. Local pubs are plentiful in the area, with a diverse selection available within a five-mile radius. Accommodation units at Otter Moss come equipped with heating, kitchen utensils, and stoves, ensuring guests' comfort and convenience. Each unit also includes firepits or barbecues, as well as bedding and towels for a hassle-free stay.

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£85

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Grinsdale Campsite

7. Grinsdale Campsite

131km from Falkirk · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome

Wild camping with water and toilets on site, also the King Charles coastal path, just 2 minutes from Hadrians Wall and next to the River Eden.

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£16

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Collierhall Farm

8. Collierhall Farm

81%

(21)

45km from Falkirk · 5 units · Tents

Very quiet and easily accessible from the motorway (1 mile) The farm is set in 100 acres and has a mixture of caravans, motorhomes and tents. There is a golf course across the road and the world heritage site of New Lanark only 7 miles away. Edinburgh and Glasgow are also easily reached by car or train.

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£20

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Middlemoor Farm Holidays

9. Middlemoor Farm Holidays

100%

(1)

139km from Falkirk · 2 units · Glamping

Bracken, one of our two dog friendly pods, kingsize bed, toilet and shower, hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle. Enclosed outdoor space with fire pit, bbq and Log fired hottub to relax in and enjoy the views down to the coast. A ten minute drive to the fabulous Northumberland coastline and pretty villages and Castles, ten minute drive also to Alnwick Gardens and Lilidorei.

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£135

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Esk Yurt

10. Esk Yurt

100%

(5)

52km from Falkirk · 1 unit · Glamping

Adult only yurt glamping in the Scottish Borders with exceptional views, hiking trails, and wild swimming

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£130

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Bachilton Farm Holidays

11. Bachilton Farm Holidays

100%

(4)

45km from Falkirk · 2 units · Glamping

A pair of yurts with hot tubs on a farm between Perth and Crieff

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£155

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The Snug at Logie Farm

12. The Snug at Logie Farm

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(7)

57km from Falkirk · 1 unit · Glamping

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

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£275

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Doxford Farm Camping

13. Doxford Farm Camping

100%

(4)

142km from Falkirk · 7 units · Glamping

Rustic-chic glamping pods near the sandy beaches of the Northumberland Coast

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£80

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Ayrshire Airstream

14. Ayrshire Airstream

100%

(2)

58km from Falkirk · 1 unit · Glamping

A seriously comfortable 1978 Airstream, complete with a hot tub, fire pit and its own bar.

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£187

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Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

15. Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

100%

(13)

131km from Falkirk · 2 units · Glamping

Two yurts with hot tubs in the Cumbrian countryside just a mile away from Hadrian’s Wall

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£210

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Dod Mill Fishing Hut

16. Dod Mill Fishing Hut

76km from Falkirk · 1 unit · Glamping

Artistic riverside cabins in the grounds of a 17th-century watermill

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£150

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8. Collierhall Farm

81%

(21)

45km from Falkirk · 5 units · Tents

Very quiet and easily accessible from the motorway (1 mile) The farm is set in 100 acres and has a mixture of caravans, motorhomes and tents. There is a golf course across the road and the world heritage site of New Lanark only 7 miles away. Edinburgh and Glasgow are also easily reached by car or train.

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£20

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Middlemoor Farm Holidays

9. Middlemoor Farm Holidays

100%

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139km from Falkirk · 2 units · Glamping

Bracken, one of our two dog friendly pods, kingsize bed, toilet and shower, hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle. Enclosed outdoor space with fire pit, bbq and Log fired hottub to relax in and enjoy the views down to the coast. A ten minute drive to the fabulous Northumberland coastline and pretty villages and Castles, ten minute drive also to Alnwick Gardens and Lilidorei.

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£135

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Esk Yurt

76km from Falkirk · 1 unit · Glamping

Artistic riverside cabins in the grounds of a 17th-century watermill

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£150

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Andrew

November 2025

2 nights at Cleghorn Farm

Friendly and welcoming environment! Nice place if you’re needing to get off the grid a bit.

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Virginia

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

Lovely location, beautiful views. Comfortable pod and great with enclosed garden for the dog. Good facilities too.

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Paul

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Cleghorn Farm

The beautiful cabin is in a lovely quiet private space. There are nice views across to the hills particularly when sat by the firepit. Alex and Lauren made us feel very welcome.

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Ally

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

Just returning from our first visit to Cardewlees and we could not of asked for a better stay. Cardewlees is an absolute little gem of a campsite and Johnny could not have been a better host if he tried. Toilet and showering facilities were more than adequate and the water was always nice and warm. Thank you for a perfect stay and we look forward to coming back soon. Ally and Lee x

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Eleanor

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

A simple but friendly camping experience. A very attentive host!

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Cathy

August 2025

7 m Class A

Weekend Trip to Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

Cairngorm Glamping 🩷. This is a beautiful place to stay, with friendly, chilled hosts. Tucked in among the hills of Upper Donside, the view towards the Lecht is lovely … morning or evening. The surrounding countryside is magical. The site has several fields set up for tents / vans / Motorhomes, with or without services. The animal park is very sweet, with goats who seem to spend all day teasing each other and an adorable donkey who wants to talk to everyone 🥰 … the zip-line park was popular with kids of all ages and there’s a food bothy if you don’t feel like cooking. Shower and toilet facilities are clean and well located. They never seemed to be “busy” even though we were there before and during Lonach Gathering weekend. Grey and waste water services are well placed for Motorhome access. As a Scot who lives overseas, I love that places like Cairngorm Glamping exist. They showcase the scenery and provide camping access to areas of countryside that might otherwise be missed by visitors. Just wish we’d had time to stay longer … but will return! 🥰🩷🙏

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Jordan

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

Very pleasant, peaceful area with a good view & amenities

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Stephen

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

Fantastic, friendly hosts, spectacular views and breakfast was delicious! Kids loved the animals and we would have happily stolen Bru!

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Louise

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

Absolutely everything about the site was immaculate and so carefully thought out. Beautiful yurts, beautiful surroundings and the most amazing glamping trip.

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evelyn

August 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

It would take less time to write what didnt stand out. This is the best, most well kept Campsite we have been to. The fields are really well kept with the most beautiful surroundings. Good Big pitching spaces. Facilities kept clean and always stocked. The Little Critter is a bloody brilliant idea, you can buy feed and go into the first pen and feed the goats, llama and alpaca. There is also a donkey, ponies and a horse, and some chickens. The owners have 4 amazingly friendly dogs. So beautiful and love attntion. 2 of them stay in their garden an want you to throw the ball. Theres a wee shop if you need summit last minute. The washing stations for dishes and the showers etc all have hot - YES - HOT water. There is a massice connect 4 game, swing sets, quiditch poles, a flying fox, an inground trampoline, a sandpit with toys, bikes and go karts all available for the kids and older kids etc. picnic tables. They also provide off the ground fire pits, (there is no time that you have to put it out or get to bed, just be respectful) If you need wood you can take it and pay the next day. Hot rolls and coffee are available in the morning to buy. Robert and his wife and team are all absolutely lovely and nothing is too much. Robert even helped to move my sisters car off a ledge when she missed some signs saying to not turn 🫣😁. The best part as if all of the above was not enough.... NAE MIDGES ❤️ Thank you so so much for an amazing wee break away.

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claire

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

Beautiful place, kids loved the animals and the play park

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Megan

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

The campsite had lovely views and the facilities were very accessible.

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Nicole

July 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

Lovely campsite, great for the kids, my own kids made friends playing on the zipline, loved saying hello to the animals and the bikes they could play on was a nice touch, facilities where nice and we overall had a great time.

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Abby

July 2025

Tent

2 nights at Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

Everyone here was super kind and funny. The campsite was in a beautiful area with a gorgeous view and beautiful farm animals surrounding the pitches. Would really recommend and definitely going back.

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Peter

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

Great campsite with lots of amenities. Plenty of space for the kids to run around.

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fey

July 2025

5 m Class B

With kids

1 night at Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

Alles war wunderbar! Wir waren total überrascht, wie schön es dort war. Besonders wie kinderfreundlich es dort ist. Ein riesiger, wunderschöner Ort in den Highlands mit lovely handsome critters :), unendlich wunderbaren Spielmöglichkeiten, netten Nachbarn und sauberen Sanitäranlagen. Genau das richtige nach einer langen Fahrt mit Kindern. Wir würden gerne zurück kommen!

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Helen

July 2025

6 m Class B

With pets

1 night at Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

Great campsite - definitely dog and family friendly! Lots of amenities.

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Michael

July 2025

7 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

Lovely to be in a secluded area surrounded by mountains, animals and lots of space. Simple well kept facilities.

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Erin

June 2025

5 m car

Weekend Trip to Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

Lovely family campsite, gorgeous views and plenty of amenities and essentials on site

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Allison

June 2025

7 m Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

A great campsite. We did not need to use the bathroom facilities as we were in a motorhome. Lovely and quiet which is exactly what we were looking for.

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The best farm stays near Falkirk guide

Where to go

Stirlingshire

You can find adventure and Scottish history without even leaving the county. Perched on a hilltop outside Stirling, to the north of Falkirk, is the Wallace Monument, dedicated to the 12th-century figurehead of Scottish freedom, William Wallace. Stirling Castle—one of the most prominent fortifications in the country’s history—is perched atop a rocky outcropping in the city centre. Nearby, tour the battleground of Bannockburn, where Robert the Bruce defeated the English army. Explore these attractions easily in a day, then take your campervan or tent and head toward the Trossachs or north toward Perthshire.

Fife

A quick drive over either the Kincardine or Forth Bridges from Falkirk is the Kingdom of Fife, offering campers an escape to rolling fields and farmland and a windswept North Sea coast. The popular Fife Coastal Path runs 188 kilometres around Fife through the villages of the East Neuk and the renowned university and golf town, St Andrews. In summer, catch the ferry in Anstruther to the Isle of May, a small nature reserve that guards the entrance to the Firth of Forth and history dating to 2000 BC.

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs

One of only two national parks in Scotland offers endless adventure and a taste of the wilds of more northerly Scotland. Beautiful stretches of woodland and the southern portion of Scotland’s most famous walking route, the West Highland Way, can be found here. Loch Lomond is Scotland’s largest body of fresh water. For the best views over the park, hike the accessible Munro of Ben Lomond. A shorter climb up Conic HIll just outside of the lochside village of Balmaha gives you an excellent perspective of the boundary fault separating the Highlands and the Lowlands. Campsite and wild camping permit areas are scattered throughout the park.

When to go

The traditional tourist season for most of Scotland is May through October. During these peak months you’ll enjoy the benefit of extra daylight hours and warmer weather, but book campgrounds well in advance and be prepared to deal with crowds--especially if you’re planning to camp along one of Scotland’s many A-list long-distance trails. In the Central Belt, where you’re never far from a large town, it’s easier to extend your camping adventure later into the shoulder seasons, as long as you’re prepared for any weather.

Know before you go

If camping in the Trossachs, be sure to read up on the National Park’s guidelines on where to pitch your tent.
It’s important to be prepared for any weather in Scotland—basic waterproofs are an essential packing item.
If you’re nearing the west of Scotland in summer, particularly May and June, it’s best to bring a midge net and spray to keep the tiny biting flies at bay.