{"id":3109,"date":"2026-03-24T15:21:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T15:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sn.travelblox.eu\/?p=3109"},"modified":"2026-03-30T13:40:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:40:59","slug":"camping-in-scotland-best-tips-for-a-road-trip-through-the-highlands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/en\/camping-en-ecosse-ce-quil-faut-absolument-savoir-avant-de-partir\/","title":{"rendered":"Camping in Scotland: Best tips for a road trip through the Highlands"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner tb-wysiwyg__inner--highlight\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                    <!-- <div class=\"icon\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/var\/www\/stag\/public_html\/wp-content\/plugins\/tbx-plugin\/blox\/wysiwyg\/..\/..\/images\/wave-1.php \" alt=\"Lamp icon\"\/>\n                <\/div> -->\n                    <div class=\"icon\">\n                        <i class=\"fa-kit fa-tb-lightbulb\"><\/i>\n                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h4>The team's tips: <\/h4>                                        \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Ideal period:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> May to September. The days are long, the weather is cooperative (more or less), and the Highlands are at their best.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Book your campsites in advance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> In July-August, the best spots go fast. With Scotland Nomads, it's already taken care of for you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Dress in layers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Temperatures can drop quickly, even in summer. A good rain jacket and a fleece are essential, no matter the season.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Be prepared for midges:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> These tiny gnats are the real Scottish wildlife. A repellent (Smidge or Avon Skin So Soft) and a mosquito net make all the difference.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Tap water is excellent:<\/b><span> Everywhere in Scotland, and so are mountain springs. Bring a reusable bottle and save.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-cta-banner tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"cta-banner\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/en\/\" class=\"tb-cta-banner__link\" target=\"\" title=\"SN26\">\n            <div class=\"icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/div>\n            <div class=\"text-part\">\n                                    <strong>Want to camper in Scotland without any hassle? \ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc73\udb40\udc63\udb40\udc74\udb40\udc7f<\/strong>\n                                                    <span>Discover our all-inclusive package!<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-image tb-block align-none background-light pattern-none variant-none\" id=\"image-2\">\n\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t<img src='https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/SN_awning.jpg' width='2047' height='1535' srcset='https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/SN_awning.jpg 2047w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/SN_awning-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/SN_awning-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/SN_awning-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/SN_awning-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2026\/03\/SN_awning-16x12.jpg 16w' sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2047px) 100vw, 2047px\" loading='lazy' decoding='async'>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-1\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                            <h2>Camping in Scotland: Best tips for a road trip through the Highlands<\/h2>                                                                \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scotland is one of the few countries in Europe where camping isn&#8217;t just an option, it&#8217;s almost a philosophy. From the wild Highlands to the rugged coastline of the Isle of Skye, the landscapes are made for sleeping close to nature. And with the right information, it&#8217;s an <strong>incredibly accessible experience<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether you&#8217;re setting off with your own tent, travelling by van, or heading out in an SUV with a rooftop tent like the one from <a href=\"https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scotland Nomads<\/a>, here&#8217;s everything you need to know about camping in Scotland without any unpleasant surprises.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-2\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                    <h3>When to go camping in Scotland?<\/h3>                                        \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p><b>The best time of year<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>May to September<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is the ideal window. Daytime temperatures range from 12 to 20\u00b0C, perfect for hiking and exploring, while nights remain manageable with a good sleeping bag.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>June and July<\/strong> offer the most daylight, with up to 18 hours of daylight in the Highlands. That means you can hike until 9 p.m., head back to camp, cook dinner at your own pace, and it will still be light outside. It\u2019s a luxury you only truly appreciate once you\u2019re there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is also when we run our <a href=\"https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scotland Nomads road trip<\/a>, with departures from May to the end of August so you can enjoy Scotland at its best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What about winter?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scottish winters are beautiful, with snow-covered Highlands, frozen lochs and the occasional display of the Northern Lights in the north. But for your first camping road trip, <strong>forget it<\/strong>: the days become drastically shorter, with just 6 to 7 hours of daylight in December, temperatures plummet and many campsites close for the season. Save it for when you\u2019re a seasoned Nomad.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-image tb-block align-none background-light pattern-none variant-none\" id=\"image-2-1-1\">\n\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t<img src='https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/11\/SN26-Images-12.jpg' width='1408' height='1056' alt='Scotland' srcset='https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/11\/SN26-Images-12.jpg 1408w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/11\/SN26-Images-12-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/11\/SN26-Images-12-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/11\/SN26-Images-12-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/11\/SN26-Images-12-16x12.jpg 16w' sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" loading='lazy' decoding='async'>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-3\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                    <h3>Camping regulations in Scotland<\/h3>                                        \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p><strong>The Land Reform Act: a unique freedom in Europe<\/strong><\/p><p>It\u2019s one of the things that makes Scotland truly special. Since 2003, the <strong>Land Reform (Scotland) Act<\/strong> grants everyone the right to access and camp on almost all land in Scotland (including private properties and national parks) as long as they respect the <strong>Scottish Outdoor Access Code<\/strong>.<\/p><p>In practice, this means you can pitch your tent (or unfold your rooftop tent) facing Loch Ness, at the foot of Ben Nevis, or on a beach in the Highlands without asking anyone for permission. It\u2019s a rare freedom, and the Scots are proud of it.<\/p><p><strong>Rules to Follow<\/strong><\/p><p>The right of access comes with simple responsibilities:<\/p><ul><li>Don\u2019t stay more than 2\u20133 nights in the same spot<\/li><li>Keep a reasonable distance from private homes and gardens<\/li><li>Leave places exactly as you found them<\/li><li>No fires during dry periods, and always use a stove in wooded areas<\/li><li>Take all your waste with you: there are often no bins in the wild<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Areas to Avoid<\/strong><\/p><p>Wild camping is prohibited in certain specific areas, particularly around Loch Lomond and in some parts of the Trossachs National Park, from March 1 to September 30. These areas have designated official campsites, so make sure to use them.<\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-image tb-block align-none background-light pattern-none variant-none\" id=\"image-2-1-2\">\n\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t<img src='https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/10\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240611-9796.jpg' width='2048' height='1365' srcset='https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/10\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240611-9796.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/10\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240611-9796-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/10\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240611-9796-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/10\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240611-9796-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/10\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240611-9796-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/10\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240611-9796-18x12.jpg 18w' sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" loading='lazy' decoding='async'>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-4\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                    <h3>The official campsites in Scotland<\/h3>                                        \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p><strong>Why official campsites, even when wild camping is legal?<\/strong><\/p><p>Simple: hot showers, toilets, electricity to charge your devices, and often a washing machine. After 3 days of hiking in the Highlands under the rain, that's exactly what you need.<\/p><p>Scottish campsites are also often <strong>very well located<\/strong>: by a loch, facing a mountain, at the entrance of a village. It's not a compromise on the view at all.<\/p><p><strong>What it costs<\/strong><\/p><p>Expect <strong>\u00a320\u201335 (\u20ac23\u201340)<\/strong> per pitch for two people with a vehicle. Campsites in national parks (Loch Lomond, Cairngorms) are often a bit pricier. For 7 nights, budget around \u20ac160\u2013280 if you're organizing everything yourself.<\/p><p>With Scotland Nomads, your <strong>7 nights of camping are included in the price<\/strong>, booked in advance at carefully selected spots along the route.<\/p><p><strong>The best camping chains<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Camping and Caravanning Club<\/strong>: reliable, well-maintained, available throughout Scotland<\/li><li><strong>Forestry and Land Scotland<\/strong>: campsites in the forest, often very well placed<\/li><li><strong>Independent campsites<\/strong>: often the most beautiful, look for them on Pitchup or Coolcamping<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-image tb-block align-none background-light pattern-none variant-none\" id=\"image-2-1-1-1\">\n\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t<img src='https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/11\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240610-8423.jpg' width='2048' height='1365' alt='Road trip in Scotland for a week - Hidden gems\/most beautiful spots in Scotland - Fairy Glen' srcset='https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/11\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240610-8423.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/11\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240610-8423-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/11\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240610-8423-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/11\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240610-8423-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/11\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240610-8423-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/11\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240610-8423-18x12.jpg 18w' sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" loading='lazy' decoding='async'>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-cta-banner tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"cta-banner-2-1\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/en\/\" class=\"tb-cta-banner__link\" target=\"\" title=\"SN26\">\n            <div class=\"icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/div>\n            <div class=\"text-part\">\n                                    <strong>Traveling with a rooftop tent in the Highlands? \ud83c\udfd4\ufe0f<\/strong>\n                                                    <span>Discover our package with pre-booked campsites.<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-5\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                    <h3>The rooftop tent: the best of both worlds<\/h3>                                        \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p><b>Why it\u2019s perfect for Scotland<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A rooftop tent is <strong>the ideal setup<\/strong> for a Scottish road trip. You get the freedom of camping, sleeping wherever you like and staying close to nature, combined with the comfort of a real mattress and clean bedding. Best of all, you\u2019re protected from the cold, damp ground of the Highlands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Imagine this<\/strong>: you stop at a breathtaking viewpoint on the Isle of Skye, set up your rooftop tent in two minutes, and wake up to that view the next morning. That\u2019s exactly what it\u2019s like with <a href=\"https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scotland Nomads<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Practical on Scottish roads<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Highlands\u2019 single-track roads encourage a slower pace, and that\u2019s a good thing. It gives you time to spot places to stop along the way, pull over spontaneously, and adapt your itinerary to the weather and your mood. An SUV with a rooftop tent gives you that <strong>total flexibility<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-image tb-block align-none background-light pattern-none variant-none\" id=\"image-2-1-1-2\">\n\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t<img src='https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/10\/SN23_Mazarine_HR-064-scaled-e1697539622248.jpg' width='1365' height='1611' srcset='https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/10\/SN23_Mazarine_HR-064-scaled-e1697539622248.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/10\/SN23_Mazarine_HR-064-scaled-e1697539622248-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/10\/SN23_Mazarine_HR-064-scaled-e1697539622248-868x1024.jpg 868w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/10\/SN23_Mazarine_HR-064-scaled-e1697539622248-768x906.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/10\/SN23_Mazarine_HR-064-scaled-e1697539622248-1301x1536.jpg 1301w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/10\/SN23_Mazarine_HR-064-scaled-e1697539622248-10x12.jpg 10w' sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" loading='lazy' decoding='async'>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-6\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                    <h3>The best spots for camping in Scotland<\/h3>                                        \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p><strong>The Isle of Skye<\/strong><\/p><p>Skye is the ultimate camping destination in Scotland. The campsites in Portree are well-equipped and ideally located for exploring the Quiraing, the Old Man of Storr, and the Fairy Pools. Expect to pay \u00a325\u201330 per night.<\/p><p>For an unforgettable wild camping night, the edges of the Trotternish peninsula offer sea views and vistas of the Outer Hebrides that will stay with you for a long time.<\/p><p><strong>The Cairngorms<\/strong><\/p><p>The largest national park in the UK offers an impressive variety of spots. The campsites around Aviemore are excellent as a base, with direct access to hiking trails. The Caledonian forest surrounding some sites creates a truly unique atmosphere.<\/p><p><strong>Loch Lomond<\/strong><\/p><p>The first stop on the Scotland Nomads itinerary, Loch Lomond is one of the most beautiful camping spots in Scotland. The waterfront pitches, with the loch in the foreground and the first hills of the Highlands in the background, are exactly what you imagine when dreaming of Scotland.<\/p><p>Note: wild camping restrictions are in place from March 1 to September 30; please use official campsites.<\/p><p><strong>The Northwest Highlands<\/strong><\/p><p>This is where Scotland is at its wildest. Around Torridon, Applecross, and Shieldaig, the campsites are small, often family-run, and offer views of the sea lochs that rival any Scandinavian scenery. It's also where the midges are most active in the evenings: be sure to bring repellent.<\/p><p><strong>Glen Coe<\/strong><\/p><p>Camping in Glen Coe valley means sleeping in the heart of one of the most dramatic valleys in Europe. The mountain slopes drop steeply on either side of the road, and the late afternoon light turns everything into a painting. The Glencoe Village campsite is a classic.<\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-image tb-block align-none background-light pattern-none variant-none\" id=\"image-2-1-1-1-1\">\n\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t<img src='https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/11\/dac529c7-c8e5-4795-9386-dc95c32028b2.jpeg' width='1344' height='768' srcset='https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/11\/dac529c7-c8e5-4795-9386-dc95c32028b2.jpeg 1344w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/11\/dac529c7-c8e5-4795-9386-dc95c32028b2-300x171.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/11\/dac529c7-c8e5-4795-9386-dc95c32028b2-1024x585.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/11\/dac529c7-c8e5-4795-9386-dc95c32028b2-768x439.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/11\/dac529c7-c8e5-4795-9386-dc95c32028b2-18x10.jpeg 18w' sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1344px) 100vw, 1344px\" loading='lazy' decoding='async'>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-7\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                    <h3>Essential gear for camping in Scotland<\/h3>                                        \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p><b>What you absolutely need to bring<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>A proper waterproof jacket:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Not a supermarket windbreaker. A genuine Gore-Tex waterproof or equivalent. Scottish rain is fine, horizontal, and arrives without warning. You\u2019ll be glad you brought it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Waterproof footwear:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Scottish trails are often muddy, even in midsummer. Waterproof hiking shoes and merino wool socks make a huge difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Midge repellent:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> We can\u2019t stress this enough. Midges, tiny biting flies, are active from dusk until dawn, especially in damp areas and woodland. Smidge is the local go-to. Avon Skin So Soft is the old-school remedy that works surprisingly well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>A suitable sleeping bag:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Even in July, temperatures in the Highlands can drop to 8\u201310\u00b0C at night. A three-season sleeping bag is the minimum. With <a href=\"https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scotland Nomads<\/a>, sleeping bags are provided and suited to Scottish temperatures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What Scotland Nomads already includes<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With our package, you don\u2019t need to worry about camping gear. The SUV comes equipped with a double mattress, sleeping bags, pillows, a camping stove, frying pan, saucepan, plates and cups. A table and stools are included too. Just bring your personal luggage, we\u2019ll take care of the rest.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-image tb-block align-none background-light pattern-none variant-none\" id=\"image\">\n\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t<img src='https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/10\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240611-9757.jpg' width='1365' height='2048' alt='Road trip rooftop tent camping' srcset='https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/10\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240611-9757.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/10\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240611-9757-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/10\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240611-9757-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/10\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240611-9757-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/10\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240611-9757-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/10\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240611-9757-8x12.jpg 8w' sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" style='object-position:50% 50%' loading='lazy' decoding='async'>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-8\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                    <h3>Logistics and supplies<\/h3>                                        \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p><strong>Where to Shop in Scotland<\/strong><\/p><p>The major cities (Edinburgh, Inverness, Fort William) have all the usual supermarkets: <strong>Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Sainsbury's<\/strong>. Stock up there \u2014 in the Highland villages, local shops are charming but tend to have tourist prices.<\/p><p>On the Isle of Skye, the <strong>Co-op in Portree<\/strong> is your best option. Make sure to stock up well before heading to the more remote areas of the island.<\/p><p><strong>Water<\/strong><\/p><p>It is <strong>excellent<\/strong> everywhere in Scotland: from the tap and mountain springs. Bring a filtered water bottle and you\u2019ll never have to buy bottled water.<\/p><p><strong>Connectivity<\/strong><\/p><p>Mobile coverage is decent on the main roads and in cities, but <strong>expect to lose signal in the Highlands and on the Isle of Skye<\/strong>. Download your maps offline (Maps.me or Google Maps offline) before you head out. <a href=\"https:\/\/scotlandnomads.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Scotland Nomads app<\/a> works with a downloadable interactive map, handy in areas with no signal.<\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-image tb-block align-none background-light pattern-none variant-none\" id=\"image-1\">\n\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t<img src='https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/10\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240611-0149.jpg' width='2048' height='1365' alt='Foodpack eating Scotland Roadtrip' srcset='https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/10\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240611-0149.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/10\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240611-0149-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/10\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240611-0149-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/10\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240611-0149-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/10\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240611-0149-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2025\/10\/Siliquini-NomadsTravel-Scotland-240611-0149-18x12.jpg 18w' sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" style='object-position:50% 50%' loading='lazy' decoding='async'>\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-wysiwyg tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"wysiwyg-8-1\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <div class=\"tb-wysiwyg__inner\">\n            <div class=\"inner-block\">\n                                <div class=\"text-part wysiwyg\">\n                                                                    <h3>Camping in Scotland with Scotland Nomads<\/h3>                                        \t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you want <strong>the Scottish camping experience without the hassle of planning it all<\/strong>, that\u2019s exactly what <a href=\"https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scotland Nomads<\/a> offers. You\u2019ll get a fully equipped SUV with a rooftop tent, 7 nights at carefully selected campsites along the Loch Lomond \u2192 Isle of Skye \u2192 Cairngorms route, a detailed roadbook, and support throughout your trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your <strong>campsites are booked in advance<\/strong>, which is a real advantage during peak season. Arrive in Edinburgh, pick up the keys, and spend your first night by Loch Lomond.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-cta-banner tb-block align-left background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"cta-banner-1-1\">\n    <div class=\"inner-block\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/en\/\" class=\"tb-cta-banner__link\" target=\"\" title=\"SN26\">\n            <div class=\"icon\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/div>\n            <div class=\"text-part\">\n                                    <strong>From \u20ac795 per person \ud83c\udff4\udb40\udc67\udb40\udc62\udb40\udc73\udb40\udc63\udb40\udc74\udb40\udc7f<\/strong>\n                                                    <span>Discover the Scotland Nomads package.<\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":159,"featured_media":2654,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3109","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","team-member-sophie","blog-category-tips-tricks"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3109","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/159"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3109"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3109\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3151,"href":"https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3109\/revisions\/3151"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sn.staging.travelblox.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3109"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}