Dog-friendly Scotland
Explore Scotland's dog-friendly destinations for an ideal holiday with your four-legged friend. Whether it's a quaint hotel, cosy cottage, B&B, or a charming country house, find the perfect spot for a short break with your pooch. Discover stunning Scottish landscapes and create lasting memories on your next adventure.
Oban, Scotland
5.00Right on the water’s edge with an enclosed sun-deck, 4 Dolphins offers a luxurious water’s edge holiday experience with seals, otters and seabirds, so close you can almost touch them! The experience of being so close to the sea is something quite exceptional and you will never tire of the ever-changing views and sounds whilst you sit looking out, either from the sun-deck or the comfort of the glass fronted living room. 4 Dolphins is situated on the coastal outskirts of Connel, 6 miles north of Oban on the shores of Loch Etive, and is the ground level luxury apartment created by the owners who live in the house next door.
With exceptional attention to detail and with the comfort of guests paramount, all rooms are luxuriously decorated with comfort and convenience in mind. Within walking distance of 4 Dolphins are three restaurants and three bars, a convenience store, and a railway station. You are feet away from the beautiful Loch Etive and just 5 minutes from the amazing natural attraction of the Falls of Lora, a tidal race underneath the Connel Bridge. Nearby attractions within a 5-minute drive are Dunstaffnage Castle and the Ocean Explorer Centre in the village of Dunbeg which also has a very popular Garden Centre with a café.
Across the Connel Bridge, a 10-minute drive takes you to the village of Benderloch, with its famous Pink Shop, grocery store, cafés, Tralee Beach, Ben Lora woodland walks and easy access onto national Cycle Route 78 which stretches all the way from Oban to Fort William. Oban, just 10 minutes drive, is a bustling west coast harbour town, and has lots going on for the visitor at any time of the year. Known as the ’Gateway to the Isles’, with ferries leaving daily to many islands, such as Mull, Iona, Staffa and Lismore. In keeping with its reputation as the Seafood Capital of Scotland, there are some excellent restaurants, cafés and pubs.
The area is a paradise for golfers, water sports enthusiasts, mountain bikers, mountain climbers and walkers with all the nearby glens, mountain ranges and coastal paths to explore. Inveraray, the ancient capital of Argyll, with its Castle and Jail, is a fun day out for the family. For any guests with young children, there is pony trekking available in the area. A trip to the Isle of Seil, over the Bridge over the Atlantic and a fast fun boat trip viewing whirlpools and wildlife, is another day out for family fun! Further afield, but within an hour’s drive, visitors can enjoy the scenery of Glencoe, take a trip to Fort William to see Ben Nevis or catch the Harry Potter train. Beach 8 miles, shop ½ mile, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£135From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Dunoon, Scotland 5.00Situated within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Willow Lodge is the perfect location from which to explore this magnificent region. There are some beautiful walks direct from the door such as Pucks Glen and Benmore Botanical Gardens is within walking distance too. This stunningly beautiful area has a wide range of activities on offer, with Dunoon, close by, offering a good centre for shopping, leisure facilities and a small cinema. The Argyll Forest, part of the simply gorgeous Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, is on the doorstep and has numerous forest tracks, marked walks, cycle ways and wonderful waterfalls to explore. Walkers should seek out the newly opened Cowal Way; a long-distance walk running from Portavadie to Arrochar. Explore Argylls Secret Coast with its sparkling sea lochs, romantic ruins, ancient forests, and stunning scenery. This coastal route takes you through some of the most stunning parts of Argyll’s Secret Coast; a magical undiscovered corner of Cowal. Several public gardens are in the area, such as Ardkinglas, Crarae and Benmore Botanic Gardens with its avenue of giant Redwood trees. There are three golf courses available locally and many opportunities for a spot of fishing. At Colintraive there is a short ferry crossing over to the picturesque Isle of Bute and a visit to the fabulous Victorian Gothic Mount Stuart House is a must. Tighnabruaich has a RYA sailing school and a selection of small shops. Inveraray is also a great day out with the Castle, the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll and the 19th century Inveraray Jail, both well worth a visit.£84From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Wick, Scotland 4.00Keiss is a very special place in the far north of Scotland situated in the old county of Caithness. The village is set just inland from its characterful harbour which was recently used for scenes in the Netflix series “The Crown”. Also nearby is Keiss Beach, an outstanding stretch of sand, as well as the ruin of Old Keiss Castle that clings to the sea cliffs near to the harbour. The coastal path beckons you to explore these amazing places on your doorstep. The Keiss Bolt-hull is Norse for The Keiss Bolthole! Set in the village, tucked away from the NC500 touring route that goes through the village, it’s a great base for couples -including those with a wee one- to base themselves for adventures in the far north of Scotland. It’s also tastefully decorated that whenever you’re out exploring, you’ll look forward to returning to what is a lovely Scandi inspired sanctuary. Also, near to The Keiss Bolt-hull is famous John O’Groats, in fact it’s only a 10-minute drive away.
Near to John O’Groats you have the iconic Duncansby Stacks that need exploring, the quick ferry from Gill’s Bay over to Orkney a must for a daytrip, the Castle of Mey (open in the summer), Dunnet Head and Beach, as well as characterful Thurso and Wick. There’s so much to see and do.
The accommodation itself is simple but really well finished, as already mentioned. Entering through the front door you go straight into the living/dining room, which is a lovely welcoming space. Beyond you have the well-equipped kitchen, spacious bathroom, and a great king-size double bedroom. There’s a door out to the back garden which is enclosed and has a shed for bicycle storage as well as water sports equipment if you have it. We love The Keiss Bolt-hull and know you will too.£91From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Aberlour, ScotlandThis lovely detached family holiday home is situated in a super location within the attractive village of Aberlour in glorious Speyside. On a small private estate, the house backs onto a lovely riverside walk along the banks of the Spey and is furnished and equipped to a good standard. Peaceful and quiet yet within walking distance of Aberlour’s interesting shops and eateries, the house makes a wonderful base to relax and enjoy the area’s many attractions. Accessed by a gate from the rear garden, the Speyside Way, as it is known, meanders through the village, through Strathspey down to Tomintoul taking in many well known distilleries on the Whisky Trail - ideal for walkers and cyclists alike. There is a large choice of golf courses within an hour’s drive and fishing can be arranged on the river with day permits available locally. The excellent beaches of the Moray Firth are just 20 miles away, notably Lossiemouth and Nairn, and the historic town of Elgin with its cathedral and Cashmere Centre is worth a visit. Come and enjoy! Beach 20 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.£114From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Tain, ScotlandCosy, semi-detached cottage in the quiet, coastal hamlet of Inver, near Tain. Fabulous walks beside the sea. Warm and well-equipped. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Ideal base for touring. Tain 6 miles.£101From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Kincraig, ScotlandUnusual single-storey detached cottage with superb views over Loch Insh and the Cairngorms. Open fire, hot tub, spacious accommodation, superb rural location. Aviemore 6 miles.£157From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Dumfries, ScotlandFabulous beachside location. Cottage sleeps 4. Off-road parking. Beach access in 30 seconds. 2 golf courses nearby. Castle Douglas 19 miles.£73From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Callander, ScotlandA well-presented cottage, sitting in the stunning setting of Brig o'Turk, Scotland. Magnificent surroundings. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Callander 10.4 miles; Stirling 25.5 miles.£83From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cumbernauld, ScotlandSet in the hills this detached holiday cottage is located within Palacerigg Country Park which has over 700-acres of grassland, moorland, woodland and ponds. Wildlife is abundant, roe deer, badger, fox, hare, sparrowhawk, kestrel, long-eared and short-eared owls can all be seen. Situated within half an hour’s drive to Glasgow and Stirling, whilst Loch Lomond National Park is a 45-minute drive. Woodland walks are available from the door to explore nature trails and places of historic interest, including evidence of fireclay mining at Glencryan. The property is situated on the edge of a golf course and horse riding can also be found just ½ mile away. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£49From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Midtown, ScotlandCor an Easan is a traditional croft cottage, situated in a stunning location with superb sea views. This detached two storey holiday cottage is accessed via a short track in the pretty hamlet of Melness. Overlooking a superb sandy bay and surrounded by majestic mountain ranges, the cottage provides peace and tranquillity and is an ideal base from which to explore this wonderful and totally unspoilt region. The nearby village of Tongue enjoys spectacular views across the sea, with the mountains of Ben Hope and Ben Loyal in the distance. There is a slipway and harbour for small boats within a mile of the property. Horse riding is available at nearby Torrisdale sands. The area is renowned for its loch, river and sea fishing. Permits are available locally for salmon, sea trout and brown trout, and boats are also available to hire. Beach ½ mile. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£56From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
