Responsible Camping
Our friends at Scottish Natural Heritage have got some advice on how to be a responsible camper at T in the Park - here are a few thoughts worth considering to help you have a great time:
- Have you practised putting your tent up and checked your sleeping bag zips?
- Try to reduce the litter you generate by removing excess packaging before you go
- Make up a kit list of handy things you might need. Why not download our checklist?
- Toilet Waste. Use the public toilets provided, not the ground.
- Fires. No fires or stoves allowed.
- Litter. Collect your litter and place in your own bin bag or one of the bins provided.
- Valuables. Never leave valuables in your tent.
- Going home. Don’t abandon your tent at T in the Park. Keep it to use again and again.
Not only is Scotland a fantastic country for enjoying the outdoors, it comes with special outdoor access rights that other countries don’t have. Why not pack up your tent with your pals and head off to discover, explore and enjoy Scotland?
Before you go check out our responsible camping advice that includes:
- Toilet Waste. Carry a trowel and bury your own waste and urinate well away from open water, rivers and burns.
- Fires. Never cut down or damage trees. Use a stove if possible. If you must have an open fire keep it small and under control and remove all traces before leaving.
- Litter. Take away all your rubbish and consider picking up other litter as well.
- Parking. Use a designated car park where possible and never block a road or lane, an entrance to a field or a building.
Further information
Know your full rights and responsibilities before you go, visit www.outdooraccess-scotland.com
SNH is a Government body and was established in 1992 through the Natural Heritage (Scotland) Act 1991.
The role of Scottish Natural Heritage is to look after the natural heritage, help people to enjoy and value it, and encourage people to use it sustainably.
Nature (wildlife, habitats, rocks), landscapes and natural beauty make up the natural heritage of Scotland. From the parks and open spaces in our towns to the remote and wild areas of the Highlands and Islands and to the seas around our shores. They are a nationally and internationally renowned part of Scotland’s national identity, are a foundation for economic and social activity, provide huge opportunities for leisure and learning and contribute greatly to our well-being and quality of life. To continue doing this, they need to be looked after, improved and used sustainably.
To find our more go to www.snh.org.uk.

