National Trust for Scotland Base Camps

The National Trust for Scotland offers economical and basic accommodation for larger groups at Ben Lomond, Torridon, Mar Lodge, Brodick and Kintail & Morvich.

The base camps are ideally located for activities such as hill walking and other outdoor pursuits. We regret it is not possible to check availability of our base camps online, simply contact our Holidays Department for latest availability on 0844 493 2108 or email holidays@nts.org.uk.

Ardess Lodge & Bunkhouse, Ben Lomond

Ardess Lodge Bunkhouse provides accommodation for up to ten people. Accommodation comprises two bedrooms, one sleeping four and one sleeping six, plus a large well-equipped dining kitchen and comfortable sitting room with wood-burning stove. There are also two shower rooms, three WCs, and a boot room with drying facilities. Situated at the foot of Ben Lomond, the lodge is ideally placed for hill walking and exploring the wild east side of Loch Lomond, or a great stop off along the West Highland Way.

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Price: £19 per person per night, minimum charge per night of £70 for smaller groups of six and under.

To book call 0844 493 2108 or email holidays@nts.org.uk

Mol Mor, Torridon

Part of a converted farm steading at the head of Loch Torridon, Mol Mor provides good-quality basic accommodation for up to ten people. The three bedrooms - two four-bedded and one two-bedded - are fitted with bunk beds. The kitchen is well equipped and there are also showers, a laundry and oil-fired central heating. Visitors must bring their own sleeping bags.

Mol Mor sleeps up to 10 people at £15 per person per night, with a minimum charge of £70 per night for groups of six and under (bookings run Fri-Mon and Mon-Fri).

To book call 0844 493 2108 or email holidays@nts.org.uk

Mar Lodge, Braemar

Mar Lodge Base Camp is part of a former Stable Block and is situated 4 miles west of Braemar, offering easy access to the Cairngorms. There are four bedrooms - two four-bedded, one two-bedded (all bunk beds) and one room suitable for disabled visitors (two single beds) which includes an en-suite with toilet and shower. The base camp also has a fully-equipped kitchen, sitting room, dining room, drying room, showers, toilets and oil-fired central heating.

Mar Lodge Base Camp sleeps up to 12 people at £15 per person per night, with a minimum charge of £70 per night for smaller groups of six and under. This base camp is wheelchair accessible.

To book call 0844 493 2108 or email holidays@nts.org.uk

Shore Lodge, Brodick, Isle of Arran

Ideal accommodation for groups or individuals looking for more basic accommodation on a budget.

Shore Lodge is a comfortable 14-bed self-catering facility situated in the grounds of Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park on the Isle of Arran.

Ideally positioned for access to the shore, Goatfell and Brodick village. Arran has a wealth of outdoor activities, be it walking the hills, mountain biking the trails, kayaking around the coast or experiencing many of the other island activities. Prices from £18 per person per night.

In addition to the lodge we will also be offering camping pods from 1 May 2013 sleeping up to 4 people. Guests bookings the camping pods will have full use of all facilities within Shore Lodge. Prices based on two adults sharing from £35 per night.

The NTS Ranger Service offers a range of activities running throughout the year: guided walks to suit all abilities, Land Rover Safaris, workshops for all ages and lots of family fun.

For further information and availability, please contact the Holidays Department on 0844 493 2108 or email holidays@nts.org.uk

Kintail Outdoor Centre, Kintail & Morvich, Wester Ross

The centre is situated below Sgurr na Moraich, the last of the famous Five Sisters of Kintail, and Ben Attow (The Long Mountain). These spectacular mountains rise steeply from the shores of Loch Duich, offering some of the best hill walking in Britain. The centre is 5 minutes from the A87 with Glenelg and the Isle of Skye within easy reach.

Kintail Outdoor Centre provides a unique setting as an adventure base, offering unparalleled scope for outdoor pursuits and field studies. Local countryside rangers are on hand to offer advice, introductory talks and guided walks. Up to 20 people can be accommodated in this excellent bunkhouse property. The bunkhouse features five bedrooms with bunk beds - one two-bedded, three four-bedded and one six-bedded - a fully-equipped kitchen, a sitting room with wood-burning stove, a dining room, drying room and laundry. There is also oil-fired central heating and a wood-burning stove.

Kintail Outdoor Centre sleeps up to 20 people at £15 per person per night. There is a minimum charge of £125 per night for smaller groups of ten and under. This base camp is wheelchair accessible.

To book call 0844 493 2108 or email holidays@nts.org.uk