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Are you allowed to camp in the Scottish Highlands?
I am thinking of getting away for the weekend and going camping in the highlands. Is this allowed? It seems everywhere is restricted these days, so I'm just curious on any restrictions in the highlands. Also, where would be the best location for camping out?
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I have no idea. I think maybe the cairngorms national park.
The magic of Google tells me;
http://cairngorms.co.uk/park-authority/outdoor/faqs#Q10
Pretty sure there are no wolves or large cats in the highlands any more.
http://www.visitscotland.com/see-do/activities/walking/wild-camping
I have done this myself - explored the most Northerly coast & pitched up in a different location each night - we even camped in woodlands by a river and built a raft. Great fun.
Here's a few tips from a beginner which might be useful
http://www.wildernessscotland.com/blog/wild-camping-in-scotland/
Have a fab time
A weekend?
You won't see much at all in that time! Pitch tent, have a beer, cook breakfast, grab a take-away in evening and the following day you are looking at packing up and preparing to come back home!
You seriously believe there are no large cats in the Highlands? Honestly? Wow. Ok I was pulling your leg about the wolves but we definitely have large cats in Scotland.
Pretty much. I used to do it all the time.
Use some common sense though. For example camping in the middle of a grouse moor in the middle of August might be a bad idea.
There are also many splendid campsites throughout Scotland as well, so for those who do not wish to "rough it" can have the luxury extras of showers, electric etc.
Only one plea: Please take your rubbish home with you or dispose of it sensibly. (Which is why camping in Loch Lomond is so restricted - a few untidy people spoiled it for everyone)
Theres a skin moisturiser from Avon that works a treat keeping the midgies at bay, loads of forestry commission workers use it.
...and the werewolves.
Wild Haggis are the worst. Violent little blighters. Even the werewolves run from them.
There have been various sightings in Fife too. To be honest although there has been reports of them killing and eating animals, sheep and deer, there have been no reports of them attacking humans.
Last time we were there we thought it was a real dive compared to how it was. Sorry anyone on here from Aviemore.
Avon Skin So Soft. Buy it before you go, It's really inflated in price up north, a few shops keep it in stock for people who are desperate.
And dont forget the Kelpies!! My Scot friend refused point blank to swim in the lochs as the kelpies would get her.
Oh yes forgot about them. It is years since I have seen Kelpies but they are quite cute even although they are a bit iffy.
There are places in Loch Lomond you can wild camp. East Loch Lomond has the restrictions