Camping in Scottish Borders

The Scottish Borders offers a wide spread of camping and glamping, from simple grassy pitches to well-appointed pods and shepherd's huts. The coastal stretch around Coldingham suits those wanting cliff walks and beach days, while inland towns such as Melrose, Kelso and Jedburgh put you close to abbeys, rivers and the rolling hills that define this part of Scotland.

Further west, around Peebles, Innerleithen and West Linton, sites tend to favour cycling and forest trails through the Tweed Valley, with places like Tweed Valley Pods and Wilding on a Whim giving easy access to the woods. Quieter rural spots near Hawick, Duns and Bonchester Bridge, including Beirhope Alpacas and Ruberslaw Wild Woods Camping, are better suited to those after peace, wildlife and dark skies over comfort alone.

Styles vary considerably, from the fitted-out huts at Stouslie Snugs and Milldown Glamping to the more unusual Roulotte Retreat and Feather Down at Chesters, so it's worth deciding whether you want a working farm stay, a woodland base, or somewhere near the market towns.