Pet-friendly holidays in Scotland

If you’re planning a family holiday in Scotland full of walks along beautiful sandy beaches, trips through the forests and visits to attractions don’t just bring the kids, why not bring your pet too?

Enjoy a holiday with your pet in Scotland and make the most of the great outdoors, fresh Scottish air and beautiful scenery.

Scotland is the perfect destination for going on holiday with your dog. You can explore ancient forests and shaded glens, take a walk along an award-winning beach and discover fascinating history in castles - while your dog gets lots of exercise in the great Scottish outdoors.

There are lots of things to see and do with your dog in Scotland. Head out for a walk on one of Fife’s beautiful beaches and why not continue along the Fife Coastal Path? Take the path past the stunning Tay road and rail bridges until you reach the ruins of Balmerino Abbey, a 13th century Cistercian monastery.

Walk your dog around the country park while you admire Culzean Castle, a grand 18th century building. Explore the 600 acre grounds with woodland walks and colourful terraced gardens, head for the cliff-top or the beach and look out for the ice houses, Pagoda and caves. After a long walk, enjoy an ice cream at the Swan Pond kiosk where water is also available for your dog.

Dog owners and their dogs can enjoy a variety of Scotland’s countryside, from the beaches to the hills, forests to the fields. When you’re discovering the beauty of Scotland with your dog make sure and follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code - you can find advice and top tips on access rights and responsibilities.

Searching and booking a holiday with your pet in Scotland

Look for further pet-friendly attractions by using our attractions search - just select the facilities tab to check if the attraction will welcome your pet. There are also many pubs, cafés and restaurants that are happy for you to bring your dog in and will even provide you with a bowl of water - contact the business directly for more information.

You can also ensure your accommodation is pet-friendly by using the comprehensive accommodation search - simply tick the Pets Welcome option and the search will display only properties that will welcome your pet. Contact the individual properties for full information.

It’s not just dogs that are welcome in Scotland. The beaches, forest and countryside routes are also ideal for horse riding - so why not bring your horse up with you and see as much of spectacular Scotland as you can? The British Horse Society run a Horses Welcome scheme so you can search for stables in Scotland to use during your holiday.