Where can you camp in Scotland for free?

Where are the best spots for wild camping Scotland has to offer?
  • 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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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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If you love the solitude of a 'wild camping' experience and a night under the stars, there are plenty of great places to enjoy the spectacular scenery of the National Park. In Scotland, you can 'wild camp' as part of your right of responsible access through the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

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Citronella candles These are really effective and suit outdoor eating scenarios, picnics and BBQs, although BBQ smoke does a good job of keeping the midges away too. Midges dislike the smell of the candles, so burn a couple at a time to double your chances of keeping them away.

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Scottish access rights AKA the right to roam, is for people on foot with tents, it does not cover motor vehicles. They're covered under the The Road Traffic Act 1988 which states that you can't park your vehicle overnight without landowners permission either verbal or by signage.

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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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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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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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If you are the driver in charge of the vehicle it is illegal to sleep in it 'on the public highway' this includes laybys! Even if you take keys out of ignition, sit/lie in a place that is obviously not the driving seat, it is still not legal.

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