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 Edinburgh · 1.34 mi from centre
5.6
1,071 reviews
Breakfast available
A stay at Britannia Hotel Edinburgh places you in the heart of Edinburgh, within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and George Street. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Royal Mile.
Hotel in Bamburgh · 61.99 mi from centre
8.6
4,024 reviews
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In the heart of historical Bamburgh, The Victoria Hotel features a brasserie restaurant and free Wi-Fi. The elegant en suite rooms feature LCD TVs and tea/coffee facilities, and some rooms have views of Bamburgh Castle. A full English breakfast is provided, and high-quality contemporary meals are also served for lunch and dinner. Friendly and welcoming, The Victoria overlooks the village green and, and there are views of Holy Island from the building.
Hotel in Aviemore · 87.50 mi from centre
6.6
986 reviews
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When you stay at Coylumbridge Resort Hotel in Aviemore, you'll be on the riverwalk, within a 15-minute walk of Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre and Speyside Wildlife. This family-friendly hotel is 16 mi (25.7 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Strathspey Steam Railway.
Hotel in Prestwick · 61.69 mi from centre
6.4
680 reviews
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With a stay at Adamton Country House Hotel in Prestwick, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of Royal Troon Golf Club and Prestwick Golf Club. This hotel is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Kidz Play and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Dundonald Castle.
Hotel in Dundee · 35.90 mi from centre
8.4
959 reviews
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When you a stay at Malmaison Dundee in Dundee, you'll be near the airport, just steps from St Mary's Church and V&A Dundee. This eco-friendly hotel is 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from University of St. Andrews and 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Old Course at St Andrews.
Hotel in Dunblane · 33.81 mi from centre
8.2
941 reviews
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When you stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro in Dunblane, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Stirling Castle and Blair Drummond Safari Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Cathedral Museum.
Hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 92.10 mi from centre
9.0
951 reviews
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Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Quayside), Malmaison Newcastle is steps from Quayside and a 5-minute drive from St. James' Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from High Level Bridge.
Hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere · 110.60 mi from centre
7.2
562 reviews
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When you stay at The Windermere Hotel in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Old Laundry Theatre. This hotel is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Coniston Water and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Bowness Pier.
Hotel in Stranraer · 102.01 mi from centre
8.6
653 reviews
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With a stay at North West Castle Hotel in Stranraer, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Cairnryan Port and Castle of St John. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Stranraer Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Mull of Galloway Trail - North.
Hotel in Pitlochry · 56.02 mi from centre
7.8
936 reviews
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With a stay at The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel in Pitlochry, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park and Rob Roy Way - North. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Bells Blair Athol Distillery and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Pitlochry Golf Club.
Hotel in Inverness City Centre, Inverness · 112.48 mi from centre
7.8
967 reviews
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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 Portpatrick, Stranraer · 107.86 mi from centre
8.2
421 reviews
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Located in Stranraer, The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality is by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Dunskey Garden and Castle of St John. This hotel is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Stranraer Museum and 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Mull of Galloway Trail - North.
Hotel in Portinscale, Keswick · 93.37 mi from centre
7.0
259 reviews
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With a stay at The Derwentwater Hotel in Keswick, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lodore Falls and Womenrock. This hotel is 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Ullswater and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Derwentwater.
Hotel in Lockerbie · 51.39 mi from centre
8.0
643 reviews
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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 Newcastle City Center, Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 91.36 mi from centre
8.2
946 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 Oban · 93.80 mi from centre
6.1
1,935 reviews
The family-run Lancaster Hotel is right next to St Columba's Cathedral and has a view of Oban Bay. Built in 1850, it offers snacks, meals and lounge areas. From the front rooms you can look down the Firth of Lorne, almost all the way to Easdale and across to Lismore, Ardnamurchan and Mull. Each room at Lancaster Hotel has a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. In the morning, a breakfast is served in the dining room with breathtaking views which include the island of Kerrera with the distant peaks of Mull in the background. Breakfast can be eaten in the rooms and hot snacks include macaroni cheese and lamb hotpot. The bar has darts, a pool table, dominoes, cards, a TV and a jukebox. Oban Rail Station and Oban Ferry Terminal are only 5 minutes’ drive from the Lancaster. There is free parking at the property.
Aparthotel in Aviemore · 89.46 mi from centre
7.6
180 reviews
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When you a stay at Macdonald Spey Valley Resort in Aviemore, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute walk of Cairngorm Brewery and Spey Valley Championship Golf Course. This family-friendly aparthotel is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre.
Hotel in New Town, Edinburgh · 0.24 mi from centre
8.8
922 reviews
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With a stay at Malmaison Edinburgh City, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from George Street and 10 minutes by foot from Royal Mile. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Princes Street.
Hotel in Inverness · 114.47 mi from centre
9.0
811 reviews
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Only 3 rooms left
Located in Inverness, Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport is a 2-minute drive from Castle Stuart and 9 minutes from Culloden Battlefield. This eco-friendly hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Cawdor Castle and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Eastgate Shopping Centre.
Hotel in Kendal · 115.35 mi from centre
7.6
765 reviews
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Located in Kendal, Days Inn by Wyndham Kendal Killington Lake is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Westmorland County Showground and Arnside and Silverdale. This hotel is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 23.6 mi (37.9 km) from Lake Windermere.
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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