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As you can see below, camping is great in Scotland. If you don't have a tent, though, or if ityou's re not cut out for Scottish rain, there's are several alternatives. There's are a lot of different kinds of shelters if you're a bit creative. In the Highlands, you might even consider sleeping in a bus shelter as the area is safe. The bus shelter in the village of Haroldswick on the island of Unst in the Shetland Islands even has a sofa and a table! Alternatively, there's  There are many derelict houses which are either empty or transformed into stables. Feel free to move into any of those for a night, but make sure the walls and roof are stable enough. Bear in mind that squatting in buildings is illegal in Scotland and the owner can immediately eject you from the premises. There are many bothies (semi-abandoned or converted shepherd huts, cottages, etc), many of which can be found on: https://www.mountainbothies.org.uk/ . You can stay at these for a night or two, but remember to respect the bothy code - and check the website for restrictions. For example, some bothies are locked or not safe during stag stalking season, when hunters use the area. Bothies are often a long walk from the nearest road, sometimes up advanced hiking routes. Be careful, know your limits, and always carry a tent in case you find the bothy locked or already full. If you do find other people there, or others join you when you're already there, it's customary to make space and share something such as firewood, biscuits, and conversation with them.