Camping in St. Cyrus National Nature Reserve

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St Cyrus Nature Reserve’s flower-rich grasslands, volcanic cliffs and stretches of beautiful beach are home to a variety of wildlife. In fact, this is one of the richest and most diverse reserves in Britain, home to a huge range of birds throughout the year, as well as lizards, butterflies and grasshoppers. Whether your interest is birds, botany or beautiful views, you’ll find plenty to do while following the reserve’s marked trails or strolling along the sandy beach. While there is no organized campground within the reserve, campsites and caravan parks can be found with a 20-minute drive.

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Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

1. Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

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(57)
Strathdon, Scotland · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Pitches and pods in the Cairngorms National Park
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Fernlea - Campsite & Pod

2. Fernlea - Campsite & Pod

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(2)
Scotland · 7 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Welcome to Fernlea. We would love to have you visit us, either on our 5 pitch campsite for motorhomes and caravans, or in 2025 to our new luxury glamping pod. Fernlea is our home in the heart of an agricultural plain called “The Carse of Gowrie,” which runs for 20 miles or so along the River Tay between Perth and Dundee. It’s a beautiful area that we hope you will love too. We are a short walk from the village of Errol, with access to lovely walks along the Tay. We are adjacent to the local bus route (just stick your arm out!), the Sustrans cycle route 77, plus only a mile or so from the A90 Perth to Dundee / Aberdeen road. We are perfect for both a short stopover and a longer break with a fascinating local area to explore. All pitches have hard standing, water on each pitch, grey waste disposal adjacent to the pitch, and a 10 or 16 amp electric supply with a chemical toilet waste tank with rinsing tap behind our garage. We are also within easy access to Fife and the southern area of the Highlands. Walkers and bird watchers will find many footpaths by the River Tay and can climb the local hills to see buzzards, hawks, ducks, and migrating geese throughout the seasons. Any visitors requiring repairs or accessories for their van will find the large Perthshire Caravan dealership nearby. Every Sunday, one of Scotland’s largest car boot sales and markets is held less than a mile away. Facilities on the CL Site: - Dog walk from the site - Information room - Recycling facilities - Battery charging - TV reception: good - 16 amp electric on 4 pitches, 10 amp on 5th - Water on all pitches - Chemical toilet disposal point - Lawned site, with gravel hardstandings - Latest arrival time: 9:00 PM - Latest departure time: 12:00 PM Shop/village of Errol within 1 mile. Errol Village shop, Pub, Lass O’Gowrie Cafe, Fish and Chip Shop, Butchers. Nearby: Cairn O’Mohr Winery, Rait Antiques Centre, Errol Sunday Market, Lass O'Gowrie Cafe, Fruit Shack - Pick your own strawberries, We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Electrical hookup
Campfires
Organic Welltree

3. Organic Welltree

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(2)
England · 2 units
Welcome to Organic Welltree's beautiful eco-friendly yurts. Looking for a place to stay in the heart of Scotland, Perthshire for that perfect organic, vegetarian or vegan holiday? Come and enjoy our unique rooms in Scottish design or try luxury glamping and back-to-nature living in our well equipped yurts like a Home from home no matter where you’re from, a place to relax, enjoy nature and escape from the city. Short-Term Licence Number: PK13177F.
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The Snug at Logie Farm

4. The Snug at Logie Farm

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(7)
Falkland, Scotland · 1 unit
Luxury glamping pods with all mod cons, with an elevated position overlooking the River Tay.
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Hot Tub
Aberdeenshire Airstream

5. Aberdeenshire Airstream

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(2)
Scotland · 1 unit
Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Nestled in the tranquil rolling foothills of the Cairngorms in beautiful northeast Scotland is this tastefully renovated 1979 Airstream Argosy. Unwind in the peaceful landscape of Aberdeenshire where you can enjoy hiking and cycling trails straight from your door, relax on one of the two big decks or lounge in the hammocks. Surrounded by fields and woodland and situated off the beaten tourist track, this is a perfect place to truly kick back.
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Glamping Bothy

6. Glamping Bothy

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(2)
Inverurie, Scotland · 1 unit
An upmarket bothy in the grounds of a 12th-century Aberdeenshire castle
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Campfires
Potable water

St Cyrus Nature Reserve’s flower-rich grasslands, volcanic cliffs and stretches of beautiful beach are home to a variety of wildlife. In fact, this is one of the richest and most diverse reserves in Britain, home to a huge range of birds throughout the year, as well as lizards, butterflies and grasshoppers. Whether your interest is birds, botany or beautiful views, you’ll find plenty to do while following the reserve’s marked trails or strolling along the sandy beach. While there is no organized campground within the reserve, campsites and caravan parks can be found with a 20-minute drive.

99% (52) 170 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in St. Cyrus National Nature Reserve

Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

1. Cairngorms Glamping and Campsite

97%
(57)
Strathdon, Scotland · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Pitches and pods in the Cairngorms National Park
Pets
Campfires
Showers
Fernlea - Campsite & Pod

2. Fernlea - Campsite & Pod

100%
(2)
Scotland · 7 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Welcome to Fernlea. We would love to have you visit us, either on our 5 pitch campsite for motorhomes and caravans, or in 2025 to our new luxury glamping pod. Fernlea is our home in the heart of an agricultural plain called “The Carse of Gowrie,” which runs for 20 miles or so along the River Tay between Perth and Dundee. It’s a beautiful area that we hope you will love too. We are a short walk from the village of Errol, with access to lovely walks along the Tay. We are adjacent to the local bus route (just stick your arm out!), the Sustrans cycle route 77, plus only a mile or so from the A90 Perth to Dundee / Aberdeen road. We are perfect for both a short stopover and a longer break with a fascinating local area to explore. All pitches have hard standing, water on each pitch, grey waste disposal adjacent to the pitch, and a 10 or 16 amp electric supply with a chemical toilet waste tank with rinsing tap behind our garage. We are also within easy access to Fife and the southern area of the Highlands. Walkers and bird watchers will find many footpaths by the River Tay and can climb the local hills to see buzzards, hawks, ducks, and migrating geese throughout the seasons. Any visitors requiring repairs or accessories for their van will find the large Perthshire Caravan dealership nearby. Every Sunday, one of Scotland’s largest car boot sales and markets is held less than a mile away. Facilities on the CL Site: - Dog walk from the site - Information room - Recycling facilities - Battery charging - TV reception: good - 16 amp electric on 4 pitches, 10 amp on 5th - Water on all pitches - Chemical toilet disposal point - Lawned site, with gravel hardstandings - Latest arrival time: 9:00 PM - Latest departure time: 12:00 PM Shop/village of Errol within 1 mile. Errol Village shop, Pub, Lass O’Gowrie Cafe, Fish and Chip Shop, Butchers. Nearby: Cairn O’Mohr Winery, Rait Antiques Centre, Errol Sunday Market, Lass O'Gowrie Cafe, Fruit Shack - Pick your own strawberries, We look forward to seeing you soon!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Organic Welltree

3. Organic Welltree

100%
(2)
England · 2 units
Welcome to Organic Welltree's beautiful eco-friendly yurts. Looking for a place to stay in the heart of Scotland, Perthshire for that perfect organic, vegetarian or vegan holiday? Come and enjoy our unique rooms in Scottish design or try luxury glamping and back-to-nature living in our well equipped yurts like a Home from home no matter where you’re from, a place to relax, enjoy nature and escape from the city. Short-Term Licence Number: PK13177F.
Pets
Showers
Potable water
The Snug at Logie Farm

4. The Snug at Logie Farm

100%
(7)
Falkland, Scotland · 1 unit
Luxury glamping pods with all mod cons, with an elevated position overlooking the River Tay.
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
Aberdeenshire Airstream

5. Aberdeenshire Airstream

100%
(2)
Scotland · 1 unit
Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Nestled in the tranquil rolling foothills of the Cairngorms in beautiful northeast Scotland is this tastefully renovated 1979 Airstream Argosy. Unwind in the peaceful landscape of Aberdeenshire where you can enjoy hiking and cycling trails straight from your door, relax on one of the two big decks or lounge in the hammocks. Surrounded by fields and woodland and situated off the beaten tourist track, this is a perfect place to truly kick back.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
Glamping Bothy

6. Glamping Bothy

100%
(2)
Inverurie, Scotland · 1 unit
An upmarket bothy in the grounds of a 12th-century Aberdeenshire castle
Pets
Campfires
Potable water

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St. Cyrus National Nature Reserve camping guide

When to go

The reserve is open to visitors all year-round and offers a different experience from one season to the next. Spring heralds the arrival of breeding birds and you can also see fulmars and peregrine falcons nesting on the cliffs. In summer, the landscape is awash with brightly colored wildflowers and birdlife includes meadow pipit and skylark and you might see dolphins, porpoises and migrating whales offshore. Fall brings migratory geese and a bounty of fungi, while waders, ducks, geese and swans arrive in winter.

Know before you go

  • The reserve’s Visitor Centre has information about the reserve’s history and sightings. It’s open daily from April through October and from Monday through Friday from November to March.
  • Dogs are welcome but must be kept under close control, until you reach the beach, especially during the bird breeding season from April through August.
  • While you can reach the reserve by public bus, having your own transport is quicker and more convenient.

Frequently Asked Questions

In the spring, you can expect to see breeding birds, fulmars, and peregrine falcons nesting on the cliffs at St. Cyrus National Nature Reserve in Scotland.

In the winter, waders, ducks, geese, and swans arrive at St. Cyrus National Nature Reserve in Scotland.

While there is no organized campground within the reserve, campsites and caravan parks can be found within a 20-minute drive of St. Cyrus National Nature Reserve in Scotland. You can also explore different options for camping near St. Cyrus National Nature Reserve on Hipcamp.

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