Riverside Camping in Scottish Lowlands

Pitch your tent along the rivers of the Scottish Lowlands and wake to the sound of water cutting through heather. You’ll find over 50 tent-friendly campsites that put you steps from riverside hiking, fishing, or even a bit of horseback-riding. Prices start at £25 a night, with most spots averaging around £40. Facilities like toilets, campfires, and pet-friendly policies make it easy to settle in and enjoy the outdoors. For tried-and-tested picks, check out West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite (19 reviews), Cleghorn Farm (7 reviews), or tuck yourself away at Garden Yurt in a hidden glen (3 reviews). Don’t forget to keep your rubbish sorted—locals care about keeping these rivers clear. This is Lowlands camping: practical, scenic, and never far from the water’s edge.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Pitch your tent along the rivers of the Scottish Lowlands and wake to the sound of water cutting through heather. You’ll find over 50 tent-friendly campsites that put you steps from riverside hiking, fishing, or even a bit of horseback-riding. Prices start at £25 a night, with most spots averaging around £40. Facilities like toilets, campfires, and pet-friendly policies make it easy to settle in and enjoy the outdoors. For tried-and-tested picks, check out West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite (19 reviews), Cleghorn Farm (7 reviews), or tuck yourself away at Garden Yurt in a hidden glen (3 reviews). Don’t forget to keep your rubbish sorted—locals care about keeping these rivers clear. This is Lowlands camping: practical, scenic, and never far from the water’s edge.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

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46 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Glasgow, Lanarkshire, South Scotland

A welcoming campsite on the West Highland Way

2. Cleghorn Farm

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15 units · Tents, Glamping · Lanark, Scotland

*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.

3. Garden Yurt in a hidden glen

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1 unit · Glamping · England

A cosy, romantic getaway. Unwind and reconnect, surrounded by nature and amazing dark skies. The spacious, well-equipped yurt is tucked away in a large private home garden in a beautiful glen, with Scaur Water just over the road. The Yurt at Craignee is a cosy, off-grid retreat, with wood burner and garden area, surrounded by peace and wildlife. Enjoy lots of home comforts with an extra dash of adventure! #bbcwildlife60places winner STL Number: DG01053P

4. Ayrshire Airstream

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1 unit · Glamping · Irvine, Scotland

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

Stories from the community

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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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HEATHER

June 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

A lovely wee site with various accommodation options, the staff are super helpful.

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Kyle & Sarah

April 2025

4 m Class B

1 night at West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

It was amazing! The view of the surrounding fells and farms was so tranquil and peaceful. Andrew was a friendly and helpful host. The property was beautiful and there was a good community of campers there that socialized over breakfast. There were also trails on the property that we didn't get to. I would definitely recommend this campsite to anyone that is going to Scotland

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Mandi

April 2025

1 night at West Highland Way Hotel & Campsite

Very friendly staff. Easy to find. Great facilities. Lovely walks right at back of premises. Only downside for me was the noise off other campers. People turning up and setting stuff up after 10 pm. Also loud group of lads. But I’m use to wild camping so maybe noise would be acceptable for most.