Scotland really does have the best of both worlds. It’s home to incredible countryside and coastlines, and packed with inspiring cities, towns and villages. What’s more, it’s made even better by the range of dog-friendly hotels in Scotland. From St Andrews to the shores of Loch Sunart, pack your bags, bring your dog and get ready for a memorable break.
Take your pick from luxury pet-friendly hotels in Edinburgh city centre, complete with water bowls, dog beds and meaty treats. Or, choose a dog-friendly room on the West Coast of Scotland and look out at incredible sea views and enjoy coastal walks. Alternatively, we have country house hotels for well-behaved dogs that have all the mod cons and a few luxury extras for four-legged friends and dog owners.
Whether you want en-suite ground floor rooms with direct access to the outside public areas and amenities like tennis courts, spa facilities and a swimming pool, or you’re looking for a city break for all the family, we have a range of dog-friendly holiday accommodations for you to peruse. From contemporary B&B rooms and luxury apart-hotels in Georgian townhouses, whether you need to stay away for a long or short break, we’re sure to have something to suit.
What’s more, many of our Scotland pet-friendly hotels offer free wifi, bed and breakfast, private parking and on-site award-winning bars and restaurants. Of course, we can’t not mention the warm welcome for your four legged friends. So, what are you waiting for? Plan a dog-friendly stay today, get ready to explore Scotland, and browse our range of the best dog-friendly hotels in the region.
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Hotel in Inverness City Centre, Inverness · 112.48 mi from centre
7.8
965 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Mercure Inverness Hotel in Inverness (Inverness City Centre), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Inverness Castle and Victorian Market. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Eastgate Shopping Centre and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Merkinch Local Nature Reserve.
Hotel in City Centre Glasgow, Glasgow · 41.24 mi from centre
9.0
750 reviews
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A stay at Moxy Glasgow Merchant City places you in the heart of Glasgow, within a 15-minute walk of George Square and Glasgow Green. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Buchanan Street and 3 mi (4.9 km) from OVO Hydro.
Bed & breakfast in Dingwall · 122.78 mi from centre
4.8
263 reviews
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With a stay at The Royal Guesthouse in Dingwall, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Dingwall Museum and within a 5-minute drive of Blackmuir Wood. This bed & breakfast is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Inverness Castle and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Castle Leod.
Hotel in Oban · 93.57 mi from centre
7.0
936 reviews
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A stay at The Great Western Hotel places you in the heart of Oban, within a 15-minute walk of Oban Ferry Terminal and St. John's Cathedral. This hotel is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Oban War and Peace Museum.
Hotel in Isle of Mull · 103.61 mi from centre
8.2
157 reviews
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With a stay at The Isle of Mull Hotel and Spa in Isle of Mull, you'll be 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Duart Castle. This beach hotel is 20.1 mi (32.4 km) from Tobermory Distillery and 27.1 mi (43.7 km) from Calgary Bay Beach.
Hotel in Paisley · 48.45 mi from centre
8.8
1,101 reviews
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Located in Paisley, Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Airport by IHG is within a 10-minute drive of Braehead Arena and Braehead Shopping Centre. This eco-friendly hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Ibrox Stadium and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Glasgow Science Centre.
Hotel in Newcastle City Center, Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 91.36 mi from centre
8.2
954 reviews
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With a stay at Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, steps from St. James' Park and within a 5-minute drive of Quayside. This hotel is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Chinatown.
Hotel in Lockerbie · 51.39 mi from centre
8.0
635 reviews
When you stay at Days Inn by Wyndham Lockerbie Annandale Water in Lockerbie, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lockerbie Ice Rink and Southern Upland Way Trailhead. This hotel is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Lockerbie Golf Club and 8.2 mi (13.3 km) from Lochmaben Golf Club.
Hotel in New Town, Edinburgh · 0.70 mi from centre
9.2
972 reviews
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Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG is centrally located in Edinburgh – a 2-minute walk from Princes Street Gardens and 12 minutes by foot from Edinburgh International Conference Centre. This luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from St. Giles' Cathedral and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Greyfriars Kirk.
Hotel in Perth · 32.97 mi from centre
9.0
346 reviews
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Located in Perth, Murrayshall Country Estate is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of St. John's Kirk and Perth Art Gallery and Museum. This golf hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Scone Palace and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Perth Concert Hall.
Hotel in Almondbank, Perth · 34.06 mi from centre
8.8
778 reviews
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Located in Perth, Leonardo Boutique Huntingtower Perth is in the suburbs, within a 5-minute drive of Huntingtower Castle and McDiarmid Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from St. Ninian's Cathedral and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Perth Ice Rink.
Hotel in City Centre Glasgow, Glasgow · 41.70 mi from centre
8.8
942 reviews
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Holiday Inn Express Glasgow - City Ctr Theatreland by IHG is centrally located in Glasgow – a 3-minute walk from Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and a 3-minute drive from Glasgow Cathedral. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Botanic Gardens and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Hotel in Peebles · 21.71 mi from centre
7.6
797 reviews
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With a stay at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa in Peebles, you'll be in the mountains, just a 1-minute walk from Macdonald Cardrona Golf Course and 9 minutes by foot from Leisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel. This golf hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from 7stanes - Glentress and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Go Ape Peebles Adventure Park.
Hotel in Dyce, Aberdeen · 93.70 mi from centre
8.8
969 reviews
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With a stay at Moxy Aberdeen Airport in Aberdeen (Dyce), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Union Square Shopping Centre and Kirkhill Forest. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from TECA and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Formartine and Buchan Way.
Hotel in Perth · 32.06 mi from centre
8.1
2,252 reviews
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This hotel is beside the River Tay, a minute from Perth Museum and Horsecross Concert Hall. Rooms are en suite and many have views of the river and the hotel's award-winning gardens. The Royal George restaurant serves traditional Scottish food with river views. Fresh farm and local market ingredients are used. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, high tea and dinner served with daily specials. In the MacGregor Lounge Bar, choose from world wines, fine beers and over 50 Scottish malt whiskies and Scottish Gins. The sun lounge offers views of The River Tay and Perth Bridge. The hotel offers a complimentary fitness suite, with running machine, eSpinner bike, rowing machine and a selection of free weights, kettle bells and stretch mats, for the exclusive use of hotel guests. There is also and onsite residents games room, with free play pool table, gaming machine and table football. The Royal George is over 200 years old and was once visited by Queen Victoria. It is a short walk from Perth High Street. St Andrews, Gleneagles and Carnoustie golf courses are within driving distance. 19 free car parking spaces are available on a first come, first served basis. The hotel has a gun room for groups of shooters. Free high-speed WiFi is offered in all areas. Hotel does not operate with a lift, all rooms are accessible by stairwell only.
Hotel in Edinburgh · 1.34 mi from centre
5.6
1,077 reviews
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A stay at Britannia Hotel Edinburgh places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and Edinburgh International Conference Centre. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from George Street and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Edinburgh Castle.
Hotel in City Centre Glasgow, Glasgow · 42.19 mi from centre
8.4
975 reviews
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Located in Glasgow (City Centre Glasgow), Ibis Glasgow City Centre – Sauchiehall St is within a 15-minute walk of Buchanan Street and George Square. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from OVO Hydro and 1.2 mi (2 km) from University of Glasgow.
Hotel in North Ayrshire, Irvine · 62.25 mi from centre
8.6
319 reviews
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When you stay at The Gailes Hotel and Spa in Irvine, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Western Gailes Golf Club and Irvine Beach. This golf hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Royal Troon Golf Club and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Prestwick Golf Club.
Hotel in Polmont, Falkirk · 20.29 mi from centre
7.8
759 reviews
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With a stay at Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa in Falkirk (Polmont), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Falkirk Wheel and Macdonald Inchyra Hotel Spa. This eco-friendly hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Helix Park and 3 mi (4.9 km) from The Kelpies.
Guest house in Dumfries · 62.13 mi from centre
8.9
1,311 reviews
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Woodland House hotel is a grade B listed Georgian mansion on the edge of the market town of Dumfries. Set amongst a secluded rural landscape the family-run hotel offers free private on-site parking. Guests are greeted on arrival by a period fireplace in the large hallway and can enjoy the warm log fires in the bar and dining room. Bedrooms at the hotel are spacious and fitted with bespoke hardwood furniture. The en suite tiled bathrooms are large in size and contemporary in design. Several golf courses surround Dumfries and are within 5 miles of the hotel. A tributary of the River Nith runs near Woodland House and offers a good opportunity for fishing. The forests of Mabie and Ae are both within 15 miles of the hotel and are great places for cycling and rambling.
Whether you’re looking to experience an out of this world dog walk or you’re in search of a quiet haven, Scotland is home to some incredible dog-friendly towns, villages and cities:
There are plenty of choices when it comes to dog-friendly accommodation but some of the most popular include Eden Locke, Kimpton Charlotte Square, and Cheval Old Town Chambers.
Yes, we recommend Novotel Edinburgh Park and Holiday Inn Express Royal Mile.
This depends on the hotel you choose, your preferred travel dates and the room type but if you have a budget in mind we can recommend properties.
Again, this depends on the hotel you choose but usually furry friends get a dog bed, dog bowl, treats and a blanket. Pup parents get a cosy bed themselves, an en-suite, and tea and coffee making facilities.
Yes, as well as countryside walks in the likes of the Scottish Borders and the Cairngorms National Park, there are also city adventures and dog-friendly attractions like Fyne Ales and Arthur’s Seat. We have a whole range of dog-friendly hotels that welcome your pups too.
If you're after self-catering, please check out the dog-friendly cottages in Scotland on our sister site.
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