Wild camping in Scotland

Special regulations
Wild camping and free standing are generally permitted in Scotland, but some areas should be avoided. These include public facilities, such as schools, train stations or construction sites. You should also be aware of restrictions in national parks and nature reserves.

Fire
If you want to make an open fire, keep it small and under control, as you will be liable for any damage. To avoid damage to nature, do not light fires in forests, farmland, moorland, near buildings, and monuments.

What to avoid
To avoid getting in trouble with the authorities or angry landowners and of course to avoid damaging nature you should avoid off-roading. You should also enjoy beautiful flowers and wild plants on the spot and not dig up and take them away as souvenirs.

Campervans and caravans
The Scottish Outdoor Access Code does not apply to wild camping with motor vehicles. However, there is also no ban against it. The Scottish government advises acting carefully, to respect the road regulations, not to block driveways and to protect the environment. Wild camping with the car is, therefore, no problem.

Fact #1 - Scotland has the shortest
...scheduled flight of the world. The flight between the Scottish islands of Westray and Papa Westray takes just 74 seconds. The pilot collects the 25 € for the flight before the start.

Fact #2 - Heraldic animal
The most widespread heraldic animals are the eagle and the lion. Which heraldic animal does Scotland have? Of course, a unicorn. Since the 12th century, the mythical creature can be found on the Scots coats of arms.

Fact #3 - Edinburgh
Like the Italian capital Rome, Edinburgh is built on seven hills and, therefore, bears the nickname "City of the Seven Hills". It also has the most listed buildings in Europe.

Fact #4 - Ginger Pride Walk
Light skin, freckles, and red hair; there are more Gingers in Scotland than anywhere else in the world (about 13 percent of the population). In Edinburgh, they even have a parade.

Fact #5 - Nessie is very old
Everybody's heard of Nessie. In 556 AD, the monster of Loch Ness was mentioned for the first time as a "water beast" in a report by Abbot Adoman of Iona.

Fact #6 - Whisky, Kilts, and Bagpipes
When you think of whiskey, kilts, and bagpipes, you think of Scotland. However, originally these things come from Ireland and Asia.

Fact #7 - The oldest tree in Europe
The European yew "Fortingall Yew" stands on a churchyard in the Scottish Fortingall and is over 3,000 years old. According to a Scottish legend, Pontius Pilatus was born here.

Fact #8 - Scots in America
Scotland has about 5 million inhabitants. In Canada and America, there are also about 5 million people with Scottish roots. This means that there are as many Scots in America as there are in Scotland.

Fact #9 - The oldest village
Skara Brae is the oldest village in Great Britain. The village dates back to 3180 BC and is older than the Egyptian pyramids. It was inhabited for 600 years, and can still be visited today.

Fact #10 - Beer strong as whiskey
Scots love beer. In 2014, the brewery "Brewmeister" released the strongest beer in the world onto the market. Their "Snake Venom" has 67.5 percent alcohol and costs over 60 euros per bottle.