Bankhead Shepherd's Huts

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Exterior of hut
Hut exterior

  • Cosy shepherd's hut in a quiet location with spectacular views
  • Within 15 minutes' drive of Stirling Castle and the Trossachs
  • Pay once for unlimited Blair Drummond Safari Park access during stay
The Bankhead Shepherd's Huts team are rightly proud of this Stirlingshire site. With a very special setting in central Scotland, this cosy hut accommodation has access to all sorts of scenery, from the mighty walls of Stirling Castle to the lochs and mountains of the Trossachs, either of which can be reached in a quick quarter of an hour's drive. Views from the accommodation look out towards the Gargunnock Hills, and the site as a whole is a haven for wildlife: look out for hares, red squirrels or deer grazing in the field to the front. More animals are just around the corner, as Bankhead Shepherd's Huts is right beside Blair Drummond Safari Park; if you buy tickets to visit the park during your time here, you'll benefit from unlimited entry for the rest of your stay. The hut sleeps two adults and two children in comfy beds (a kingsize double and a bunk above it) and comes with a well-appointed living space, kitchen and bathroom with a WC and shower. To keep you cosy, a woodburning stove and firepit are provided, and there's outdoor furniture too for open-air relaxing. The nearest town is Doune, a mile and a half away, where there are local shops and a castle, while an award-winning farm shop can be reached within walking distance. The historic city of Stirling (15 minutes' drive) is home to iconic landmarks like its vast medieval castle and the towering Wallace Monument, but there are also amenities in town like supermarkets, petrol stations and a cinema. On top of that, Scotland's biggest cities, Glasgow and Edinburgh, can both be reached by road in well under an hour.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Bankhead Shepherd's Huts

Bankhead

Blair Drummond

Stirlingshire

Scotland

FK9 4UX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

56.16699°N
-4.07187°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.9 km Royal Hotel
8 km St Margarets Church
11.3 km Mayfield Street
Rail
6.9 km Dunblane Rail Station
7.2 km Bridge of Allan Rail Station
10 km Stirling Rail Station
Ferry
31 km Balmaha Pier
35.6 km Rowardennan Pier
35.9 km Luss Pier
Airport
40.6 km Glasgow International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Have a look at the map and information pack provided in the hut for details on the plentiful walks and bike rides in the area and around the estate… set off for the nearby Gargunnock hills, for example, or follow the local kid-friendly bike or walking paths nearby. Animal fans can spend some time at the Blair Drummond Safari Park: this popular place is home to lions, monkeys, giraffes, zebras, rhinos and elephants. A petting farm, viewing platforms, birds of prey display and regular talks are also at the park, as are play areas with boat safari, pedalos, rollercoaster, dodgems and an undercover sandpit. Scottish castles and Scottish whisky are also easy to explore from here, at Doune Castle and Stirling Castle (10 and 15 minutes’ drive away), and Deanston Distillery on the way to Doune, five minutes from the site. The Wallace Monument is 15 minutes' drive away.

Must see

Stirling Castle 9.1 km

National Wallace Monument 9.8 km

Royal Burgh of Stirling Visitor Centre 10.1 km

Gleneagles, PGA Centenary 23.6 km

Loch Lomond Park Centre 32.1 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Gargunnock's 'Under the Craigs' Walk 4.7 km

Around Stirling, Walk 1 9.9 km

Ochil Hills: Blairlogie - Dumyat - Blairlogie 11.8 km

Pass of Leny – Ben Ledi – Stank Glen 16.3 km

Loch Ard Forest from Aberfoyle 19.4 km

Local events

  • TRNSMT (Friday, July 11, 2025 – Friday, July 11, 2025)

    Glasgow, Scotland 36.8 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bankhead Shepherd's Huts have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bankhead Shepherd's Huts dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bankhead Shepherd's Huts? Have a look at the map and information pack provided in the hut for details on the plentiful walks and bike rides in the area and around the estate… set off for … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bankhead Shepherd's Huts?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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