Can you camp on the side of the road in Scotland?

Legally, you can camp by the side of the road in Scotland as long as you do so responsibly and you find a suitable location. Ensure that you're not in a passing place, parked dangerously, or blocking access. The Outdoor Access Code does stipulate you should camp away from roads, yet campervans do it all the time.



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Guidelines for wild camping
  • Camp in small numbers.
  • Stay in one place for a maximum of three nights only.
  • Do not camp in enclosed fields of livestock or crops.
  • Camp away from buildings, roads and historic structures.
  • Take your litter with you.
  • Use a stove rather than a fire where possible.


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There is a ?7 charge to Stay the Night at all participating car parks. Payment can be made through RingGo with details of how to do this at each car park. You can pay either using the RingGo app or by calling them on 0131 239 0000. You may want to download the RingGo app before you set off.

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Wild camping in Scotland By the letter of the law staying in a roof tent isn't covered by the Scottish Access Rights. Public or private land owners can restrict or regulate parking on their land, you must comply with this. However, there are still plenty of places where you can 'wild camp' or camp for free.

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Never stop overnight on highway shoulders: It is illegal to park your truck on the side of the road to sleep, per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. If you must stop on a highway shoulder, turn on your hazard flashers until you can place a warning device nearby.

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Many state highways prohibit pulling over and snoozing on the shoulder since it is reserved for emergencies and crashed vehicles.

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Thanks to the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 it is perfectly legal to wild camp in Scotland. Apart from a few exceptions (read on to find out more), you can pitch your tent pretty much anywhere you like as long as the land is unenclosed.

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That being said, there are also many campsites around the country and Loch Ness camping, whether it be in a wild meadow or a designated campsite, is widely available. Although wild camping is perfectly legal, that doesn't mean there aren't some rules that should be followed while doing so.

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