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 Aviemore · 88.79 mi from centre
7.1
1,942 reviews
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Located within the Cairngorms National Park, the Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is part of the Macdonald Aviemore Resort which boasts a collection of 4-star hotels, a choice of restaurants and bars, as well as extensive leisure facilities including an on-site cinema. There is a championship golf course nearby. The 4-star rooms at the Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort all feature a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free WiFi. Some family rooms feature a partitioned area with bunk beds. Other family rooms will either have a sofa bed or a pop-up bed. Within this hotel you’ll find Spey Burger, a contemporary American-style family diner serving burgers, burritos, milkshakes and more. Guests have access to a wide range of dining options across the resort. Other restaurants within a few minutes’ walk include Aspects Restaurant in Macdonald Highlands Hotel and Giovanni’s Italian Ristorante in the Macdonald Morlich Hotel. Both Spey Burger and Giovanni's are seasonal restaurants. Guests staying in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort have free access to the resort’s leisure facilities within Aviemore Activity Centre. Located a short 5-minute walk across the resort the centre includes a large leisure pool, soft play, gym and café 'seasonal'. Children aged 12 and under can stay and take breakfast for free when sharing a suitable room with two adults. Child dinner will be charged separately dependent on menu chosen
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 Edinburgh · 1.34 mi from centre
5.6
1,071 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 George Street. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Murrayfield Stadium.
Hotel in Prestwick · 61.69 mi from centre
6.4
680 reviews
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Located in Prestwick, Adamton Country House Hotel is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Prestwick Golf Club and Royal Troon Golf Club. This hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Troon Beach and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Kidz Play.
Hotel in Oban · 93.57 mi from centre
7.0
904 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 Perth · 39.57 mi from centre
8.8
475 reviews
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Located in Perth, Ballathie Country House Hotel and Estate is on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Historic Scotland Stanley Mills and Active Kids Adventure Park. This hotel is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Blairgowrie Golf Club and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Cateran Trail.
Hotel in Falkirk · 21.02 mi from centre
6.0
537 reviews
Located in Falkirk, Metro Inns Falkirk is within a 5-minute drive of The Kelpies and Helix Park. This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Callendar House and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Falkirk Town Hall.
Hotel in Dunblane · 33.81 mi from centre
8.2
941 reviews
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With a stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro in Dunblane, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Stirling Castle and Cathedral Museum. This eco-friendly hotel is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Dunblane Museum.
Hotel in Oban · 93.80 mi from centre
6.0
1,926 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.
Hotel in Ingliston, Newbridge · 6.74 mi from centre
8.6
1,625 reviews
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Located in Newbridge (Ingliston), Moxy Edinburgh Airport is within a 15-minute drive of Edinburgh Zoo and Princes Street. This eco-friendly hotel is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from George Street and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Grassmarket.
Hotel in Aberdeen · 88.53 mi from centre
8.6
964 reviews
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Located in Aberdeen, Ardoe House Hotel & Spa is in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Blairs Museum and The Den & the Glen. This spa hotel is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Duthie Park Winter Gardens and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from RGU: SPORT.
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 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 North Ayrshire, Irvine · 61.55 mi from centre
8.2
960 reviews
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When you stay at Riverside Lodge Hotel in Irvine, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Vennel Gallery and Dundonald Links. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Glasgow Gailes and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Irvine Beach Park.
Hotel in Central Aberdeen, Aberdeen · 91.99 mi from centre
8.0
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With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Aberdeen, just a 4-minute walk from St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral and 6 minutes by foot from Aberdeen Music Hall. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Prince Albert the Prince Consort and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from His Majesty's Theatre.
Hotel in Rhu, Helensburgh · 61.85 mi from centre
8.2
421 reviews
With a stay at Rosslea Hall Hotel in Helensburgh, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park and John Muir Way - West. This beach hotel is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Loch Lomond and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Hill House.
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 Alderman Fenwick's House.
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.
Inn in North Yorkshire, Richmond · 117.43 mi from centre
9.4
55 reviews
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With a stay at Shoulder of Mutton in Richmond, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park and The Ghyll Park. This inn is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Richmond (Yorks) Golf Club and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Swaledale Museum.
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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