SCOTTISH CAMPSITE DIRECTORY Scouts Scotland is a registered Scottish Charity No. SC017511
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Warden 01383 412 704 fordellfirs@scouts.scot www.scoutadventures.org.uk/cen tre/fordell-firs Cost per night per person: 5.00 If you re looking to get away from it all without straying too far off the beaten track, Scout Adventures Fordell Firs is the ideal destination. We offer an incredible range of outdoor activities, and we re close to the fantastic cultural and tourist attractions of Edinburgh and Fife. Whether your group is looking for a relaxed camping trip or a challenging active break, you ll be able to build a programme that meets your needs. 3G Swing Zip Line Climbing Jacob s Ladder Tree climb Bell Boating Caving Archery Zip line Jacob s Ladder 5 S c o t t i s h C a m p s i t e D i r e c t o r y
01301 703 217 info@lochgoilhead.org.uk www.scoutadventures.org.uk/ centre/lochgoilhead Cost per night per person: 35.00-55 Scout Adventures Lochgoilhead offers real adventure. Whether that be climbing on a real rock face, exploring the scenic Loch Lomond National Park, scrambling up our burn run, mountain biking through the forest or enjoying a range of water activities on the fantastic Loch Goil, our professional instructors are there to help you learn new skills. After a funpacked day in the outdoors, our catering team will serve you homemade, nutritious food before relaxing in our dorm and lodge accommodation. As well as residential experiences we can also provide DofE expeditions, tailor a program to your badge requirements and even offer a range of National Governing Body awards, activity permit and skills training so you can continue the adventure long after you have left Lochgoilhead. Top Activities Water sports including sailing, canoeing, kayaking and raft building Burn run High ropes DofE/Queen s Scout expeditions hillwalking Rock climbing Mountain biking 6 S c o t t i s h C a m p s i t e D i r e c t o r y
Rab and Judith 01887 866 231 warden@meggernie.org.uk https://www.scoutadventures.org.u k/centre/meggernie Cost per night per person: Camping 4.25 Indoors 8.17 NO NO NO Get close to nature with a Highlands Perthshire camping adventure amidst some of the best scenery Scotland has to offer. Meggernie is perfect for learning survival skills, environmental study or a more traditional camping experience. The remote, peaceful location is also ideal if you re looking for a digital detox! You can pitch some tents and sleep under starlight or snuggle up in the cosy dorms for a memorable camping experience in this beautiful Highland haven. Adventurers of all ages will find plenty to discover in this natural playground. Beavers - Pond dipping and grass sledging Cubs - Grass sledging and traversing wall Scouts - Bushcraft and TyroLyon crossing Explorers & Network - Axe throwing and TyroLyon crossing 7 S c o t t i s h C a m p s i t e D i r e c t o r y
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Claire Taylor 01360770256 claire@auchengillian.com www.auchengillian.com Cost per night per person: 4.20-6.00 120-acre estate based in central Scotland, ideally located on the edge of Lomond & Trossachs National Park. Perfect for group camps offering indoor accommodation for up to 150 and large scale camping. Our qualified and professional staff can deliver a wide range of activities through our tailor made programmes. Top Activities Beavers: Grass sledges, climbing, inflatables Cubs: Archery, crate stack, team challenges, pedal karts Scouts: Paradrop, abseiling, raft building, Rifles, laser tag Explorers: Kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, hill walking, pistols Network: Off-site activities and expeditions: Kayaking, canoeing, biking, hill walking 9 S c o t t i s h C a m p s i t e D i r e c t o r y
Iain Forrest 07786953213 idforrest@hotmail.co.uk Cost per night: 10 per night/per Group (booking fee) Scout camping courtesy of Cranstoun family. Several small rough grassed camping areas within arboretum. Approx 1.5 miles from Lanark. Walking distance to New Lanark and Falls of Clyde. Burn runs adjacent to site. Restricted parking. Single fresh water supply tap. Real back to nature site. Camping, walking and proximity to New Lanark, Falls of Clyde and Nature Reserve. 10 S c o t t i s h C a m p s i t e D i r e c t o r y
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Kathleen Oglivy 01738 625 457 ianandkathleenogilvy@hotmail.com www.pkscouts.org Cost per night per person: 2.50 per person Craggan is a large, sheltered campsite located in a remote glen, lying between Comrie and Muthill The camp site is a natural wooded area and is just ideal for outdoor activities, backwoods shelters, cooking on wood fires. FACILITIES - There are three huts on site: a small storage hut, a kitchen/night toilet hut and a large hut (10m x 5m) for storage and wet weather shelter. 12 S c o t t i s h C a m p s i t e D i r e c t o r y
Alan Evans 07762155671 alan@wemyssfirs.org.uk www.wemyssfirs.org.uk www.facebook.com/wemyssfirs Cost per night per person: See website Set in mature woodland off the A915 Standing Stane Road, Kirkcaldy, Wemyss Firs offers a secluded camping field with modern indoor kitchen, dining, activity and toilet facilities. The site has seen some significant investment in the last few years with the installation of a new indoor facility and great skills based activities. Top Activities Backwoods, Pioneering, Orienteering, Team Building, Sports and games equipment. 13 S c o t t i s h C a m p s i t e D i r e c t o r y
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Avril Robertson 01786 474 634 bookings@barrwood.org.uk http://barrwood.frscouts.org.uk Cost per night per person per person: 0 per night for Forth Region Scouts 2.50 for non Forth Region Scouts 4 for Non Scouts April - October November - March In total Barrwood covers an area of about 96 acres although about 25% of this is taken up with Plantations. The rest is largely open woodland with about 50 designated campsites. Each of these has a location for an open fire and a number of positions suitable for patrol tents. Many of the local Scout Groups maintain their own preferred site. Top Activities Archery Beaver Fort Bouldering Wall Campfire Circle Canoeing Caving Facility Nature Trail Obstacle Course (for age 8+) Open Activity Area Orienteering: maps & signs are available Reservoir: available for canoeing or raft building Wayfaring Course: like orienteering but less challenging 15 S c o t t i s h C a m p s i t e D i r e c t o r y
Carla Wilson 01786 447 045 Carla4247@yahoo.co.uk South Shore, Invertrossachs Estate, Loch Venachar by Callander FK17 8HG www.stirlingandtrossachsdistrictscouts.org.uk Cost per night per person per person: 3 The site consists of three camping areas surrounded by mature woodland on the south side of the estate road. There is a cabin with cooking and dining facilities, boatsheds, toilets, showers, activity/games area and car parking. Two of the areas are suitable for traditional patrol camping and the third is more remote and better for lightweight camping. The main activities on offer are water based with bell boats, canoes and kayaks available for hire to Groups who have suitably qualified leaders. There is a shed for storing bikes as the area is ideal for cycling with many off-road routes. There is an indoor climbing wall available nearby for private hire. Excellent area for walking. All activities can be tailored to suit all Sections. 16 S c o t t i s h C a m p s i t e D i r e c t o r y
Gerry Paterson 07704314855 manager@craigs.wlscouts.org.uk www.craigs.wlscouts.org.uk Cost per night per person: Camping: 2.50 to 3.00 A 23 acre site with a mix of patrol-sized camp sites and larger, group sites scattered amongst mature woodland. It also has two purpose-built buildings for indoor accommodation- sleeping 38 and 19 respectively. And two bothies which can sleep six people: Jock s Hut and The Undercroft. The Labyrinth and crate stacking for all sections; Playpark, Bat detectors and photo trail for younger Sections. Explorers and Network - DofE opportunities to volunteer. 17 S c o t t i s h C a m p s i t e D i r e c t o r y
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Mrs Jenny Steven 01479 872 989 or 07962 035 902 jennysteven@aol.com Cost per night per person: 2.50 Insh campsite is a lightly wooded site beside a river. It is 3 miles up a single track road in the shadow of Ben Nevis. The site is ideal for groups to camp. and equipment can be borrowed. There is a toilet block and leader s hut with electricity. All activities. would need to be brought on site, but the site is perfect for every activity. 19 S c o t t i s h C a m p s i t e D i r e c t o r y
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Ali Simpson daviot@gordondistrictscouts.org. uk http://www.gordondistrictscouts.o rg.uk/con5/about/campsites/ Cost per night per person: 3 The site is set in 9 acres of rough woodland and has eight individual patrol camping sites with wooden dining shelters. It also has a large training/games area, campfire circle, outdoor toilets and running water. Although there are no organised activities, there is an assault course, archery facilities and pioneering poles. District can also provide games and activity kit on request. 21 S c o t t i s h C a m p s i t e D i r e c t o r y
Bruce McLaren 01542 841 228 mclaren600@btinternet.com Cost per night per person: 1.00 5.5 acre site with burn running through and mature trees, alter fires on site. Basic site for real camping. Portacabin toilets with mains water and electric light. 3.5 miles from Cullen on Moray Firth Coast giving opportunities for hikes to and along shoreline. Emergency accommodation may be available at Community Hall. Various walks in the area including beach and low hills. Accessible for the Speyside way. Transport would be required. 22 S c o t t i s h C a m p s i t e D i r e c t o r y
Keith Hewitt haddocampsite@gmail.com www.methlickscouts.org.uk Cost per night per person: 2.00 Situated within Haddo Country Park, this site is on two levels including the Pheasantry Building, which has toilets, basic kitchen facilities, and a living room available, 75-100 campers can be accommodated on the fields. Lots of off-site opportunities for tracking, wild life spotting, pond dipping, orienteering to name but a few. No equipment is provided for this, but they are easily set up if you bring your own stuff. 23 S c o t t i s h C a m p s i t e D i r e c t o r y
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Ivor Brough 01387 262 810 Ivor.brough301@btinternet.com https://www.swscouts.scot/aboutus/culzean/district-campsites/ Cost per night per person: 3.5 Acres Ideal for camping, Hillwalking and Mountain biking in nearby forests. Hut 15m by 5m, two toilets, food preparation area, running water, power Via diesel generator. Hall suitable for dinning in wet weather. Campfire circle adjacent to river. Basic camping site, oil drums for outdoor cooking, pioneering poles provided. Adjacent forest for various outdoor activities. Plus river adjacent to site. 25 S c o t t i s h C a m p s i t e D i r e c t o r y
George Ling 07593 437 956 culzean@swscouts.scot https://www.swscouts.scot/aboutus/culzean/district-campsites/ Cost per night per person: SW Region Scouts: 2.75 Other Scouts, Guides: 3.30 Other Campers: 3.50 TSA Leaders: no charge when camping with Youth Members Located 12 miles south west of Ayr, the site is situated within Culzean Country Park, which is owned by the NTS. Open from May to September, the site has a woodland setting with three camping areas of varying size, suitable for Pack, Troop, Unit, or Group camps. Onsite: Traverse Walls all sections Pioneering Scouts, Explorers Off-site, but within Country Park:- Adventure Cove Beavers, Cubs Wild Woodland Cubs, Scouts Beach all sections. Ranger lead activities in Country Park ( 2 per person per activity) 26 S c o t t i s h C a m p s i t e D i r e c t o r y
Nigel Scott 01557 814 665 or 07719 381 599 nigelscott@gallowayscouts.org.uk www.gallowayscouts.org.uk Cost per night per person: 2.00 Greenfield campsite with mains water supply. Well drained site next to the sea with plenty of room for patrol style camping & activities. Access to 2 sandy beaches and a massive 2.25 kilometre of foreshore. Camping equipment & portaloo hire. Pioneering poles & altar fires available. Site open May to October. Beavers & Cubs: Cream O Galloway ice cream factory & activity centre within 1 mile. Scouts, Explorers & Network: Laggan Outdoor Activity Centre and Galloway Activity Centre with loads of challenge & adventure nearby. 27 S c o t t i s h C a m p s i t e D i r e c t o r y
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Ross dunbar 01505 812 035 warden@lapwinglodge.org.uk www.lapwinglodge.org.uk Cost per night per person: 4.80 Indoor has 76 beds in total split 46 and 28. Also 4 Hobbit Houses (camping cabins with 10 beds each). 25 acres of ground with woods, burn and 2.5km of dam. 10 minutes from Paisley and Glasgow Airport. High Ropes, Archery, Canoe, Kayak, bike trail and soon to be low ropes course. 29 S c o t t i s h C a m p s i t e D i r e c t o r y
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