We had an awesome 2 nights-stay in a wigwam in May 2013…read more First, the owners are one of the nicest persons I ever met during a trip. DO NOT READ the old reviews on tripadvisor! The owners have changed and they really suffer from the bad reputation of the previous owner. The wigwams are huge, I think they can fit 4 or 5 people. It's a real palace when you're just 2! They are also very well equipped: microwave, fridge, kettle, tea pot and mugs, pillows, blanket, sleeping bags, fresh fruits, Isle of Skye guide. It's definitely the best wigwam we've stayed in during our trip. Next to the wigwams there is a common house with a nice living room (sofas, tables & chairs, society games, books) and a big kitchen with everything you need to cook. Really it was like staying at home! The bathrooms are small but clean (nothing exceptional on that side). The price was £30/night for 2 persons (in the same range as other wigwams in Scotland, but with much more comfort and amenities!). The place is close to the Talisker distillery (5 min by car). Next to the distillery there is a pub/restaurant (the Old Inn: great food and nice atmosphere!). If you want to go to the Old man of Storr, it's 30-45 min away by car. I would definitely recommend to stay here if you plan to go to the Isle of Skye! (except if you don't have a car, you should stay closer to Portree).

It's everything you would expect a campsite to be. There are places to camp or park your vehicle,…read morebathrooms with showers, etc. At night it was pretty quiet, and the restaurants in town are an easy walk away. The only bad part about this campsite is basically that you have to share it with humanity. Around 7 AM people's kids started freaking out and crying. Never a nice way to start the day! So basically, expect a big field covered with campers and no privacy between sites and you won't be disappointed.

Reviews described Glenbrittle as one of the most beautiful and best campsites in the British Isles,…read moreand, true to their word, in the sunshine, it was indeed pretty spectacular. The Black Cuillin Hills loom ominously and magnificently on one side, Glenbrittle beach lies directly ahead of the campsite and to the rear are wildlife-filled pine forests and the famous Fairy Pools. At only £5pp a night, with access to toilets, showers, the site shop, water sources, and a spacious field filled with cheeky rabbits during the night, Glenbrittle was a wonderful place to be. The location of the site is the key to its success, but also its only downfall. Being at the end of a valley means Glenbrittle stands in the centre of a huge wind tunnel, and when the gales pick up, so does your tent! Ours survived one night in 40mph gales but might not have lasted much longer. Some others didn't fair so well... An energetic 2/3hr walk will take you half way up to the Sgurr Alasdair (The Cuillin's highest point at 992m), and to its mysterious little Lochan and waterfall. A short drive away you will find Skye's tasty Taslisker Distillery and the little town of Portree. I would recommend this site to anybody!

Easily the best campsite I've ever been to…read more If there were an, ERM, app...that designed campsites based on personalities and preferences...Glenbrittle would probably pop up as my *dream match*. 90%+ compatibility! Meant to be, Glenbrittle and me! The Isle of Skye is gorgeous, so the campsite already has the surrounding beauty going for it. Otherwise, though, here are the key components that speak to me: - hot showers - fantastic coffee (a barrista on-site who makes delectable flat whites? Nothing says "camping is ok" after a chilly windy night than AM flat whites to warm the body and soul) - BREAD BAKED TO ORDER! BREAD BAKED TO ORDER YOU GUYS! Take that flat white, and level up with a loaf of seeded sunflower bread and a 1/4 lb. of butter. Sit by Glenbrittle beach and revel in how amazing caffeine, hot carbs and salted fat can be in combination. Yelp note: no phone service or wifi, which might cause immediate anxiety but - trust - is relaxing as soon as you settle into it.

This was my first bothy experience. My friend told me all about it before we headed out to it. It's…read morebasically a giant cabin or hostel out in the middle of the wilderness and its FREE. This one held about 14 people in a giant bunk bed that covered the entire back wall. The bothy also came with a kitchen area that you can cook in. It is located right off of the coast of the Isle of Skye. The ocean is literally 40 yards away. We backpacked about three miles from the parking area which is on a one lane road. While you are hiking out, you will be traveling through the pasture, so be sure to close the gates so the little sheep don't get out and keep your dog on a leash. There is a decent about of elevation gain and loss to get out here, so be sure to pack light or be prepared to get tired. The grass in this region is typical of what you will find in the highlands. I don't know much about it, but it's super wet. Once you get to the top of the hill looking down towards a lake, you will see several bothy's, but only one is open, which is the bothy on the left. Be sure to respect other people you see and leave the house to the right alone. They are very close to shutting the bothy down due to people not respecting the land. So don't be "that guy" and ruin it for others. As this is a shared space, be prepared to share sleeping space with other people. I was pretty nervous for this as my first hostel experience was a little strange, but I got super lucky! My friend and I met some people from Belgium, and Germany and all got along great. We shared stories, food, and all showed each other respect to make the day go by well. Be sure to share the same respect for others and the land, by clicking on this link below and following the rules of the bothy. http://www.mountainbothies.org.uk/usingabothy.asp

This campsite is all about the views, which are incredibly beautiful…read more Berie Sands are a beautiful stretch of white sands, with lovely outcrops of rocks and eilands. The night we were there, we went a walk along the beach as the daylight was fading, and were taken aback at how beautiful the scenery was, and the colours of the landscape and sky. We were even lucky enough to be accompanied by a seal bobbing along, keeping an eye on us. We were able to park our motor home right at the top of the sand dune, so had an outstanding view last thing at night and first thing in the morning. The site facilities are basic. There is an unheated wash block with 2 toilet cubicles, 2 sinks, and 2 showers, but one of the showers doesn't work. Showers are £1 for 8 minutes, so if you have long hair like I have, you'd better be quick! There are no hairdryers but there are plug sockets on the outside, at the entrance to the toilets, which you can plug a hairdryer into. There is a big dish-washing sink, chemical toilet waste disposal point, and very good recycling points. There is no grey water disposal point. There are no electrical hook ups for motor homes. But really, although it is fairly basic, apart from electrical hook up points (which you don't really need anyway), this site has everything you need, and the views were the best we saw from any campsite. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

We visited this campsite recently as a stop off point on our way to the Hebrides…read more We were pleased to be able to stop off here for the night, as it was a convenient location and has a very good range of facilities, so we were able to fully prepare the motor home before setting off for the ferry, and the 'wild camping' awaiting us. There are electric hook ups for motor homes, fresh water points, chemical waste disposal point, and also a grey water disposal point. There are large washrooms with a row of toilet cubicles and sinks with hot water, and 2 showers (free to campsite users). There is one of those old fashioned hair dryers - I think you may needed to have put 20p in it, but I'm not sure. The washrooms were unheated, so might get a bit parky in winter, but the shower I had was warm enough. The facilities were nice and clean and well maintained. There are other facilities such as laundry and dish-washing sinks with hot water, but as we were only on a quick stop off here, we didn't use them, so I won't comment. It's a lovely location, it's on a small peninsula just north of UIlapool, and although it was a grey day, we had a brief stroll around the site before we set off, and enjoyed the views across the sea.

Camusdarach is campsite heaven. It really can't get any better than this…read more It's in between Mallaig and Arisaig, and is backed by beautiful sand dunes and beaches, with plenty of rocks to scramble over, and lovely views. On arrival, we couldn't have been given a warmer welcome by our very genial host, who greeted us like long-lost friends, and we were made to feel at home. We were given a map, which was actually very useful given the size of this spacious site. We then had a look round the facilities. Oh my - luxury, proper luxury! The washing and shower block is something else - decorated to a higher spec than a lot of hotels. It's all grey slate and fancy taps. The shower heads are the large rainforest ones (or whatever they're called), and the shower was a good temperature. The site has every facility that you might need - flat pitches for motor homes, chemical toilet disposal point, grey water disposal point, electric hook ups, laundry, recycling points, free wi-fi, and other facilities such as a shop and cafe. They will even re-freeze freezer blocks for you, or re-charge phones or batteries for you if you aren't on electric hook up. We also noticed that they had a 'glamping pod', and that they take a very environmental approach to their facilities, with eco-friendly and sustainability being a high priority. But the best thing was the chemical toilet disposal point. I'm being serious, it was fantastic. Now this is the part of motor-homing that no-one enjoys. But what they have done here is turned it into a quirky and fun feature. The disposal point is located in an old fashioned style outside toilet cabin. Inside, there is a gigantic stainless steel toilet pan (sparkling clean) for your waste, and they have continued the theme with a ceramic cistern and old fashioned pull chain. They have even kept their touch of luxury going with a slate tiled floor. In having the consideration and creativity to create this eccentric little feature, what they have managed to do is make the most hated job actually good fun. It's a touch of brilliance in what is already a very classy campsite.