- Riverside location with direct river access
- Surrounded by Five Sisters of Kintail mountains
- Live-in wardens on site
- Fully refurbished facilities
- Small, intimate site with limited pitches
Remote Highland campsite nestled by river and Five Sisters of Kintail.
Recently refurbished under new ownership, Glenshiel Campsite offers a small, intimate camping experience in the Scottish Highlands. The site features both grass tent pitches and hard-standing pitches for campervans and motorhomes, with the river just beyond the boundary and dramatic mountain views of the Five Sisters of Kintail surrounding the property. With only a handful of pitches and two live-in wardens on site, guests are promised a quiet, rural escape.
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About the area
Kintail has a long history tied to the Mackenzie clan, who were the principal landowners of the region for centuries. The area was historically used for cattle droving and sheep farming, with settlements scattered throughout the glens. The construction of the Kintail estate in the 18th century reflected the area's growing importance as a sporting and residential destination. The Highlands have a distinct history shaped by the clan system and Gaelic culture dating back centuries. The region played a pivotal role in Scottish history, particularly during the Jacobite uprisings of the 17th and 18th centuries. The aftermath of the Battle of Culloden (1746) led to significant social changes including the Highland Clearances, which transformed the landscape and population distribution.
