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Badrallach Campsite

12 units · Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Ross and Cromarty, Highlands

Where the end of the road is the start of your adventure

Reraig Caravan and Camping

2 units · Motorhomes3 acres · Kyle Of Lochalsh, Scotland

Reraig campsite is ideally located for exploring the stunning West Coast of Scotland. The Skye bridge is 10 minutes to the West, Eilean Donan castle 5 minutes to the East and the Beautiful village of Plockton just 15 minutes to the North. We are also a great stop off point along the world famous NC500 route.

The Fauld Farm on the Isle of Mull

1 unit · Motorhome, Tent50 acres · Tobermory, Scotland

The Fauld is a small hill farm located close to Tobermory in the north-east of the stunning Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. In total, the land comprises around 150 acres - although most of this area tends to be grazed by our Highland ponies and Shetland/Cheviot sheep. In spring and summer, there are wild flowers and birds galore, and bracing fresh air is on tap all year round - as are the spectacular coastal views from the top of the hills. The farm lies within walking distance of the iconic and colourful fishing port of Tobermory, which offers a range of shops, cafes and pubs - as well as being home to the Tobermory Distillery at Ledaig. If you have a car, we can offer off-road parking for a couple of vehicles, and we also have parking space for two campervans (though we do not have water or electricity connections yet). PS: You are advised to come equipped for camping in wet conditions whatever the season - although we promise that the weather can be lovely too! We look forward to welcoming responsible, country-loving campers to The Fauld :-)

Cosy Caravan in Roshven

1 unit · Glamping1 acres · Scotland

This self-contained trailer has been a well loved part our home since 2010. We’re happy to welcome friends and visitors to stay in it from time to time. A beautiful, wild and remote setting on the West Coast of Scotland. Peace and quiet! A useful stopover on the way to the Skye ferry. Cars/bikes and wellington boots are recommended. Eggs from our free range hens are available to buy. It is a drive to reach the small local shops/pubs. Walks to beaches and woods. We look forward to welcoming you. The vintage caravan is a cosy, quiet, self-contained space positioned close by our house. It is surrounded by honeysuckle and clematis. Through the windows you can glimpse mountains and trees. There’s a small double bedroom and another small bedroom that can be arranged either with a generous single or small twin beds that are ideal for young children. The living area has couches and a dining table. The kitchenette has all the basics, fridge, microwave and a gas cooker. The bathroom has a shower, washbasin and toilet. This self-catering accommodation has its own private lockable entrance. Guests have access to the caravan, garden, and driveway. Nearest shops/pubs are a 20-30min DRIVE away - it's a good idea to bring everything you need as the road is long and you may not feel like going out again! Please let me know in advance if you require the small twin beds made up. From the last week of May through to early September it is midge season in the Scottish Highlands, so be prepared to encounter these tiny biting flies - however, a light breeze and a stick of citronella incense is usually enough to disperse them! On still nights I strongly recommend that you keep the windows closed, otherwise you may find clouds of midges invade your space. There is a cooling fan to make warm evenings more comfortable. A haven for creatives! During April and October we host artists’ residencies specially for socially engaged practitioners who would benefit from some time to rest and reconnect with nature. When you book via Hipcamp, a small community fee is added to your daily booking charge and this goes to support these residencies by helping to pay for logs for the wood stove during the artists' visits.

Sanday Cabin

1 unit · Glamping1 acre · Sandy, Scotland

The Sanday Cabin is an open plan space with a lovely French style double bed (separate toilet / shower room) that sits at the top of a croft on the Isle of Sanday, right next door to Canna. The cabin has views out over the bay of Canna harbour to the Cuillins of Skye and across to the Isle of Rum. You can even see the famous Sanday Puffin Stacks from the cabin and take a stroll along the Puffin Trail. The cabin has its own decking area and a wooden fenced garden area - so you can enjoy looking at cows without them getting too close! Fully equipped kitchen, all linen towels provided and luggage transport provided.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Campsites near Lochmaddy guide

Overview

There is not much to Lochmaddy beyond it being the northernmost of the two main ferry ports on the Uists, which form the southern part of the Outer Hebrides island chain along with Barra. In fact—besides a shop, ATM, hotel, and arts centre—there is nothing whatsoever, and no official campground. But look at the surroundings: moors, low mountains, snaking lochs, sea inlets, and gold sand beaches. In this remote landscape, finding a wild campsite is simple. Alternatively, head 7 miles northwest to the designated wild campground Clachan Sands, plonked between two phenomenal sandy beaches.

Where to go

Berneray

Teensy Berneray is often left out of trips to the Uists, because it has no ferry connection to the mainland, but this makes its already stunning (and peaceful) sandy beaches even lovelier. Wild camping is the order of the day here, and toward the north of the island, no one is likely to ever see you. The island is connected to North Uist by a causeway.

North Uist

North Uist has probably the finest example anywhere in the world of the special ecosystem known as machair: grassy and often flower-bedecked dunes that roll behind pristine beaches. At Clachan Sands is a designated wild camping spot (water tap and waste bin only) between two sandy sweeps of beach, with machair all around.

Southern South Uist & Eriskay

This tussocky, sandy part of the archipelago is most famously associated with a shipwrecked cargo of whisky washing up on the shores (celebrated in book and movie Whisky Galore). It fulfills many people’s dreams of the quintessential Scottish island (wandering sheep, entrancing sandy beaches, and photogenic scattered crofts). The best camping is on the north side of the causeway at Kilbride Campsite; wild camping along the lonely coast of Eriskay is an option, too.

When to go

The main weather campers should be aware of are rain and the wind—especially because Lochmaddy and its surrounds have little tree cover. Wind and rain can be bad at any time of year, with Lochmaddy often inaccessible in winter months due to extreme weather. This makes April through October the best window for a visit, when there is a better chance of more camper-friendly weather.

Know before you go

Lochmaddy is linked by ferry to Uig on Skye (which has road connections to mainland Scotland via a bridge).
Lochmaddy is on the island of North Uist. North Uist is connected via causeway to islands Benbecula, South Uist, and Eriskay.
The other ferry port on this island chain is Lochboisdale, with ferries to Oban on mainland Scotland.
The middle island in the chain, Benbecula, has an airport with flights to Glasgow.
Shops are scarce on North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, and Eriskay. Supermarkets can be found in Lochmaddy and at Sollas, 9 miles northwest. Get basic camping gear prior to arrival.