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Dark sky camping in the Cairngorms

Campsites away from street lights, good for stargazing.

4 of the 17 campsites in the Cairngorms are on this list (about one in 4). That's 1.7 times the UK share, so Cairngorms National Park is one of the better places for dark skies.

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Glamping site · Strathdon

Cairngorms Glamping

Tents, motorhomes, pods

  • Dogs welcome
  • Campfires
  • Glamping

from £33/night

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Campsite · Glenmore

Glenmore Campsite

Tents, caravans, motorhomes

  • Dogs welcome
  • Near beach

Prices on request

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Glamping site · Nethy Bridge

The Lazy Duck

Bunkhouses, cottages

  • No dogs

Prices on request

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Questions people ask

Which is the cheapest of the dark sky camping in the Cairngorms?

Cairngorms Glamping, from £33 a night for two adults, is the lowest price we can find over the next year. Prices change with the season and the day of the week, so put your dates into the calculator on this page.

Which of the dark sky camping in the Cairngorms take dogs?

3 of the 4: Cairngorms Glamping, Glenlivet Wigwams and Glenmore Campsite.

Are any of the dark sky camping in the Cairngorms open all year?

Yes: Glenlivet Wigwams and Glenmore Campsite.

Can you have a campfire at any of the dark sky camping in the Cairngorms?

Yes, at Cairngorms Glamping and Glenlivet Wigwams. Most want fires in a raised pit, not on the ground.