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Campsites in Scottish Lowlands with swimming

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Campsites in Scottish Lowlands with swimming

Before fleeing for the Highlands, linger a while in the countryside, on the coast, and the cultural epicentre of Scotland.

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Ayrshire Airstream
1 unit · Glamping5 acres · Irvine, SCTA seriously comfortable 1978 Airstream, complete with a hot tub, fire pit and its own bar.
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£190
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Stouslie Snugs Luxury Farm Glamping
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Stouslie Snugs Luxury Farm Glamping
3 units · Glamping1 acre · Hawick, Roxburgh, Ettrick And LauderdaleLuxury camping pods with hot tubs in a Scottish Borders farm with tremendous valley views
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£190
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Enterkine Wild Camp
Enterkine Wild Camp
18 units · Tents3 acres · SCTMy woodland has an entry gate & off road parking & different levels right next to the river Ayr. It is so tranquil and therapeutic I stay there often in my hammock with my wee dog Jura. Absolutely loads of walks you can follow the river and walk right into town & you get to use a rope bridge. It is 3 acres & only 2 miles to all amenities.
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£25
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Craigmarloch Lodge
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Craigmarloch Lodge
1 unit · Glamping1 acre · Glasgow, Stirling And FalkirkThis peaceful self- contained Studio is set in the grounds of a family home with a private entrance and dedicated parking. The Studio is comfortable and well equipped with a power shower, flat screen TV, microwave, kettle, fridge and toaster. The outside decking area and hot tub are for sole use of guests and contain two seating areas to allow for outdoor dining and relaxation.
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£150
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Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts - the site
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Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts
2 units · Glamping1 acre · Brampton, CumbriaTwo yurts with hot tubs in the Cumbrian countryside just a mile away from Hadrian’s Wall
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£140
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Stoneymollan® over Loch Lomond
Stoneymollan® over Loch Lomond
2 units · Glamping1 acre · Balloch, SCTWe have two luxury cabins here at Stoneymollan® over Loch Lomond with exclusive use of either a wood fired hot tub or wood fired sauna with magnificent panoramic views over Loch Lomond and the surrounding areas. The John Muir Way and The Three Lochs Way begin at the end of our tree-lined drive with open wild spaces and spectacular landscapes. You are very likely to see some of the wildlife we share our landscape with. Apart from common species such as Frogs and Toads, Field Voles, Foxes, Stoats (ermine in winter), Hedgehogs, a variety of Garden Birds, Buzzards, Grouse, Pheasants and the occasional adventurous Rabbit (there are too many stones in the ground for them to dig burrows), you may also see Red Squirrels, Roe Deer, Barn Owls, Ospreys (in summer), Tree Creepers, Woodpeckers, Ravens, Sparrow Hawks, Kestrels and common Lizards to name a few. There is also a pair of Golden Eagles nesting approximately 10 miles away. The West End of Glasgow is only a 25min drive away. Balloch Train and Bus station are only a 15min walk away yet it feels a million miles from anywhere... best of both worlds. Our cabins are located within the grounds of Upper Stoneymollan® Cottage which was originally the shepherds cottage for the Cameron Estate. It was built c1880. We have a tree-lined driveway with guest parking outside the front of the main house and our pods/cabins are located in a private area at the rear of our property with which plenty of garden area as well as private access into the woods. We are also only a 15min walk to the shores of the south side of Loch Lomond.
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Monamore yurt
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Runach Arainn Eco Glamping
3 units · Glamping1 acre · ArranA three-yurt luxury glamping site on the Isle of Arran, steps away from the beach
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£180
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Culdees Castle Estate Glamping
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Culdees Castle Estate Glamping
4 units · Glamping17 acres · Perthshire , Perth And KinrossLuxury woodland cabins, each with a private hot tub, in the grounds of a Scottish castle
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£140
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In AD122, Northumberland represented the farthest reaches of the Roman Empire under Emperor Hadrian.
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Hadrian’s Wall Campsite
3 units · Glamping4 acres · Northumberland Ne49 9 Pg, NorthumberlandLess than a mile away from Hadrian’s Wall
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£60
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A family-friendly Lake District campsite, nestled between the quiet shores of Bassenthwaite Lake and the beautiful Cumbrian fells.
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Kestrel Lodge Camping
10 units · Tents4 acres · Keswick, CumbriaA family-friendly Lake District campsite, nestled between the quiet shores of Bassenthwaite Lake and the beautiful Cumbrian fells
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£24
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Harvest Moon Holidays Beach Cabins
Harvest Moon Holidays Beach Cabins
7 units · Glamping4 acres · Nr Dunbar, East LothianA beachside glamping paradise awash with animals (wild and farmed), as well as chilled out humans
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£150
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Oystercatcher Caravan No.28
Oystercatcher Caravan
1 unit · Glamping6 acres · Newton Stewart, WigtownThe caravan is on the family run Monreith Sands Holiday Park with a great location on the beautiful Galloway coast. Sandy beaches are only a few 100m away. The generally calm waters of Luce Bay are great for swimming or kayaking . Nearby is a golf course plus historic sites & formal gardens. Although the Galloway Forest is know for being a Dark Sky Park and great for stargazing, the whole Machars peninsular is very dark. The Galloway Astronomy Centre (01988 500594) gives stargazing tours. An information pack of places to visit and eat is provided.
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£65
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The lowlands of Scotland stretch along the bottom half of the diagonal Highland Boundary Fault that runs from the Isle of Arran off the west coast to Stonehaven in the northeast. While the southern landscape is markedly less dramatic, it’s arguably just as beautiful. The diverse lowlands encompass the Central Belt, the far-flung Dumfries and Galloway, the wild rivers and winding roads of the Scottish Borders, and the eastern coast up to Aberdeen. Wherever in the Lowlands you camp, there is something to explore in every season, and with excellent public transport links, you can get a taste of urban culture one day before jumping off into a true Scottish adventure the next.

Where to Go

Central Belt

Encompassing Scotland’s two largest cities, the Central Belt is the starting point for most Scottish adventures. It’s worth spending a couple days in both cities before you fly off to the countryside. In the capital of Edinburgh, tour the most iconic castle in Scotland, get lost along the winding streets of the mediaeval Old Town, and climb the extinct volcano of Arthur’s Seat for a view that stretches out to the Firth of Forth. August and Christmas are the busiest times, when the city explodes with visitors for the Edinburgh Festival and the Christmas markets. In Glasgow, stroll the green spaces dotted throughout the city, pop into some of the best live music venues in Britain, and walk the Glasgow Mural Trail. The west coast offers access to the islands of Arran and Bute. On the east, the thriving village of Dunbar is a great place to enjoy some North Sea surfing.

Dumfries and Galloway

In the southwestern corner of Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway is not on the traditional tourist circuit mostly because of the limited public transport to the region. All the more reason to pack up your tent and road-trip to the uncrowded Galloway Forest, a designated International Dark Sky Park. Four of the world-class 7 Stanes mountain bike parks are spread across the area, and from the coast enjoy views out toward the Isle of Man and Ireland. 

Scottish Borders

Sandwiched between the Lammamuir and the Cheviot Hills at the northern edge of England, the Scottish Borders were once disputed territory and now one of Scotland’s hidden gems. It’s an area rich in Neolithic, Iron Age and early Christian history, which you can experience by walking the Borders Abbey Way or St Cuthbert’s Way. Explore the bustling village of Peebles and the nearby mountain bike park at Glentress Forest, escape to the seaside village of St Abbs, or to the banks of the River Tweed and scale the hills for views across the green gateway to the great North. 

Fife and the East Coast

The Kingdom of Fife offers an idyllic countryside escape, just a hop and a skip over the Forth Bridge from Edinburgh. The Fife Coastal Path traces the North Sea through the fishing villages of the East Neuk and up through the buzzing town of St. Andrews. Northwest of Fife, Perth and Dundee offer a dose of small city life. Further north, the villages of Arbroath, Montros,e and Stonehaven are known for their beaches, fresh seafood, harbour town character, and castles.

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