Discover the best glamping in Rothiemurchus Forest with campfires

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Rothiemurchus Forest

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8 top glamping sites in Rothiemurchus Forest with campfires

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West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

46 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents10 acres · Glasgow, Lanarkshire, South Scotland

A welcoming campsite on the West Highland Way

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.

Glamping Bothy

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

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

Muiredge

8 units · Glamping1 acre · Perth and Kinross, Central Scotland

Rural glamping in a converted railway carriage, shepherd's hut, or bell tent in blissful Scotland

Mondhuie Chalets

1 unit · Glamping1 acre · Nethy Bridge, Scotland

Just under an acre, close to Ancient Caledonia Forest , on the Speyside Way (which runs from Elgin to the South) Garden space for pets, kids and a run around! Our house and 2 Chalets (1 sleeps 5, 1 ideal for 2 or small family) are on the property. Not fully fenced from road. On the outskirts of NethyBridge. Private driveway, and car park

Glamping in Rothiemurchus Forest with campfires guide

Overview

Gateway to the Cairngorms National Park, just outside Aviemore, Rothiemurchus Forest contains one of Scotland’s largest swathes of native Caledonian forest. This unique environment is a beautiful setting for outdoor adventures, from biking, hiking and horse riding along trails to fishing and canoeing on the lochs. Archery and clay pigeon shooting are a couple of other popular pursuits here and travelling families will love visiting the herd at the nearby Cairngorms Reindeer Centre. There is a campsite within the forest that offers the tranquility of a wilderness experience with plenty of modern comforts.

When to go

While summer is the most popular time to visit the Cairngorms, it brings crowds and booked-up sites. You can dodge the biggest crowds, while still enjoying good weather, by aiming for a late spring or early autumn visit. It’s a year-round destination, though, with plenty of winter sports on offer in Aviemore—winter is also the best time to visit the herd at the Cairngorms Reindeer Centre.

Know before you go

Rothiemurchus is a 30-minute walk from Aviemore, which has rail and bus connections to much of the rest of Scotland.
From groceries to camping gear, you’ll likely find everything you need in the well-stocked shops of Aviemore, 10 miles (16 kilometres) away.
The weather is always unpredictable in Scotland. Even in summer you should bring warm, wet weather gear.
Midges are a persistent nuisance during summer in the Highlands. Bring insect repellant and long sleeves.
When visiting any natural setting in Scotland, be sure to follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.