Can you wild camp in a roof tent in Scotland?

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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First and foremost, it's important to note that wild camping is not legal in England and Wales. This means that you cannot simply pitch your roof tent wherever you like and camp for the night.

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Wild camping is legal in Scotland but there are guidelines that all campers should follow. Respecting the countryside + being safe = happy wild camping! As part of Scotland's access legislation, the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, you have the right to roam and are allowed to camp on most unenclosed land.

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Camping Rules…
  • Camp in small numbers.
  • Don't stay longer than 3 nights in the same location.
  • Take away all of your litter.
  • Use a stove rather than a fire, but if using a fire ensure it's safe to do so and it's contained and supervised.
  • Remove evidence of your tent pitch including any fire debris.


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Scotland's top 10 wild camping spots
  • Peanmeanach Beach, Ardnish.
  • Quiraing, Isle of Skye.
  • Rackwick Bay, Orkney.
  • Gleann na Muice, Fisherfield.
  • Kilmory Bay, Isle of Rum.
  • Bonaly Reservoir, near Edinburgh.
  • Barrisdale, Knoydart.
  • Glenfeshie, Cairngorms National Park.


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The freedom of a rooftop tent is liberating. You can camp anywhere you can get your car, be it a campsite or alone in nature.

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The freedom of a rooftop tent is liberating. You can camp anywhere you can get your car, be it a campsite or alone in nature. It is not always certain where you will be spending the night on an adventurous road trip. Will you head for a campsite, or would you rather camp wild?

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It is very popular in Scotland as there are special routes permitted to do this on such as the NC500 and the SW300. Typically, you can stay there for one night as long as you clear up any rubbish. Problems only occur when you begin to set up awnings, chairs or stay for multiple days.

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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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Generally, wild camping without the landowner's permission is illegal in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. But wild camping in Scotland isn't prohibited, so that means you can technically pitch up wherever you like – including in the country's incredible National Parks.

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