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Scottish Borders

Basic Site

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56.290°N, 6.217°W
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The morning mist rolls off the Borders hills and settles into the valley, bringing that clean, earthy scent that only Scottish moorland can deliver.

This is straightforward camping in the Scottish Borders — space for tents, campervans and caravans in a landscape shaped by drovers' roads and ancient abbeys. It suits anyone who knows what they're bringing and doesn't need much hand-holding: self-sufficient tourers, folk walking the Southern Upland Way, families who've done this before and just want a night under canvas in bonnie country. The Borders mean rolling farmland, market towns with proper bakeries, and rivers that catch the light just so on a clear evening.

Facilities aren't listed, so arrive prepared and check what's actually available when you book. Campfires may be allowed depending on conditions — ask on arrival. This feels like no-frills camping in the old style: you, your kit, and that big Scottish sky.

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