Dog Friendly Walks - Kingussie

If you're heading to the gorgeous Scottish Highlands with your canine companions then you might walk to find out in advance some great places for dog friendly walks.

Forestry Commision Scotland looks after lots of forests around the Kingussie, Newtonmore & Aviemore parts of Badenoch & Strathspey in the Higlands and these forests have great dog friendly walking trails throughout them - plus some top Scottish scenery too!

Find walks in this area via the link below:
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/recreation.nsf/$$SearchPlacesToGo?Openform&n=i&nt=Kingussie&cr=Scotland&ct=All%20Counties&op=w&g=uaems&sr=

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Dog Friendly Places To Visit In Scotland - Culzean Castle

Culzean Castle in Ayrshire is an impressive sight in itself but the castle also has lots of estate grounds including a country park with 5 km of coastline and beach!

Dogs are welcome in the country park and there are details of the location of special dog poop bins and water bowls on the Culzean website:


http://www.culzeanexperience.org/general_information.asp

Dog Friendly Scottish Holidays

Heading off on hols to Scotland? Planning a bit of a touring trip around the country or a spot of Scottish island hopping?

To make things eaiser for those travelling with pets Dog Friendly Scotland's has pulled together some helpful (we hope!) info re public trasnsport and their policies re dogs travelling on board.

Follow the link below to find out more... 

Scottish Ferries & Your Dogs

•Caledonian MacBrayne

http://www.calmac.co.uk/journey-information/planning/travelling-with-pets.htm

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Dog Friendly Scottish Beach - Balmedie, Aberdeen

The Balmedie Country Park near Aberdeen has its own sandy and dog friendly beach for you and your canine to explore and enjoy.

Find the details at:

http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/countryparks/locations/balmedie.asp

http://www.nearestbeach.co.uk/aberdeenshire/balmedie-country-park-beach-aberdeen/

Dog Friendly B&B - Glenavon

Glenavon House, By Linlithgow, West Lothian

Glenavon House, is a Scots Baronial style home nestled on the edge of the Historic burgh of Linlithgow not far from Edinburgh.

The owners are pleased to accept two dogs in their holiday apartment which is situated in the west wing of the house.

The apartment comes with its own entrance and walled garden and there is a connecting door to the main house for those who prefer bed and breakfast.

The accommodation, over three floors, is fully self-contained and features a good-sized, fully fitted kitchen with oven and hob, fridge freezer and washer dryer. There is a kitchen table which seats four people. Upstairs on the first floor is a comfortable sitting room with a large flat screen TV and DVD player and a beautiful bathroom with cast iron bath and shower and a separate toilet. On the second floor are two good-sized bedrooms, one double and one twin-bedded.


Number of Dogs - 2

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Dog Friendly Walks In Scotland - Hawick

The pretty Borders town of Hawick is surrounded by great places to walk in several forests and woodlands.

Find walks and trails around this area via the Forestry Commission Scotland website:

http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/recreation.nsf/$$SearchPlacesToGo?Openform&n=i&nt=Hawick&cr=Scotland&ct=All%20Counties&op=w&g=uaems&sr=

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Dog Friendly Walks In Scotland - Mabie Forest

Dumfries & Galloway in the south west corner of Scotland offers some excellent dog walking opportunities including numerous trails throughout the Galloway Forest. This area also offers the Mabie Forest, close to the coast south of Dumfries, and you can enjoy some good walking in this area too.

For more details visit:

http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/recreation.nsf/$$SearchPlacesToGo?Openform&n=Mabie&nt=&cr=Scotland&ct=All%20Counties&op=w&g=uaems&sr=

Dog Friendly Scottish Holidays

Heading to Scotland for a short break or holiday? Perhaps you live in Scotland andare  looking for day out and walk ideas that are dog friendly?

Try the Dog Friendly Scotland website for details on dog friendly:
* cottages
* hotels and B&Bs
* walks
* beaches
* places to visit
* travel with your dog in Scotland on ferries and trains

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Dog Day Out - Kailzie Gardens

Kailzie Gardens is located near Peebles in the Scottish Borders and is a beautiful garden set amongst beautiful scenery.

Dogs are welcome to enjoy the garden with their owners!

Find out more at http://www.kailziegardens.com/

Dog Friendly Scottish Cottages

Ardoch Lodge, Strathyre, Nr Callander

Ardoch Lodge is set in 12 acres of grounds surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery, a peaceful and tranquil setting for two log cabins and a cottage.

Up to 4 dogs are most welcome. There are plenty of paths to walk in the grounds and beyond in Forestry Commission woodland and the Trossachs National Park. The nearby village has two dog friendly pubs.

Each property sleeps up to 4 guests in 2 bedrooms and has an open plan kitchen/dining/living area plus a family bathroom. They are well furnished, equipped and heated making them comfortable at any time of the year. Wildlife abounds here with red squirrels, deer, occasional pine martens and lots of birds. Ardoch Lodge is open all year.


Number of Dogs - 4

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Dog Friendly Scottish Hotels

Lancaster Hotel, Esplanade, Oban, Argyll

www.lancasteroban.co.uk
The Lancaster is a small, private, family run, sea front hotel in Oban - and dogs are most welcome to stay with their owners.

Not only are pets welcome but, handily, there is the beach to the front and the "Dunollie" woods to the rear, for quick walks.

The hotel is fully licensed with two bars and there's convenient private parking to the front and rear of the hotel.

The Lancaster has an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, spa and steam room. Some rooms have sea views, and all the public rooms look out over the bay.

Number of Dogs - As many as you have!

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Dog Friendly Scottish Walks

Forestry Commission Scotland
The Forestry Commission in Scotland oversees a huge number of forests, the majority of which are great for dog walking – from short all-access trails with walks of less than an hour, through to forest trails or lochside walks of a few hours, or, if you’re feeling really energetic then you may fancy a full day of hiking for you and your canine companions. Many walks are way-marked, making the routes easy to follow.

Locate a forest walk near you on the Forestry Commission Scotland website

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Dog Day Out & Walks - Drumlanrig

The impressive Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate is located in the stunning forests of Dumfries & Galloway.

Away from the castle itself there are acres and acres you can explore, you can even download a free walks leaflet detailing 4 special walking trails on the estate. The walks range in distance from 1.5km up to 7km and dogs are welcome to explore this stunning countryside with you.

Find out more on the Drumlanrig website

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Dog Friendly Walks & Day Out in Scotland - Loch Katrine

Loch Katrine is a pretty loch not far from Callander in the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. You can enjoy a stroll around the loch on the trail and take in the views or hop on board the boat for a scenic cruise - dogs are welcome on the boat too!

Find out more on the Loch Katrine Experience website:

http://www.lochkatrine.com/timetable.html

Dog Friendly Walk - Loch Lubnaig

Loch Lubnaig enjoys a stunning setting in the Strathyre Forest just a few miles outside the pretty town of Callendar in Stirlingshire, part of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park.

There are plenty of places to park along the shore of the loch, enjoy a stroll, have a picnic, let your dogs have a paddle or just sit back and take in the views of forest, mountain and water.

There are plenty of trails in the area too, check out the Forestry Commission's website for more details:
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/Recreation.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/ScotlandStirlingQueenElizabethForestParkStrathyreForestStrathyreCarPark

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Dog Friendly Walks In Scotland - Galloway Forest Trail

Dumfries & Galloway, tucked away in Scotland's south west corner is a stunning part of the country and home to the impressive Galloway Forest, run by Forestry Commission Scotland.

There are 3 visitor centres in the forest and loads of forest trails and paths for great dog friendly walks with lovely views.

Dog Friendly Scotland's 3 labradors have recently enjoyed the Larg Trail which affords great views of the area, is approx 4 miles long and takes around 2 hours to walk The trail starts from the Kirroughtree Visitor Centre near Newton Stewart.

Find more details on the Forestry Commission website at:
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/ourwoods.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/ScotlandDumfriesandGallowayNoForestGallowayForestParkKirroughtreeVisitorCentreLargHillTrail

Dog Friendly Scottish Highlands

Craigerne House Hotel, Newtonmore, Inverness shire

www.craigernehotel.com
Dog friendly Craigerne is available for hotel accommodation or also as a large self catering holiday house, able to sleep 20 persons. Situated on the golf course in Newtonmore and within the Cairngorm National Park Craigerne is  perfectly placed for you to enjoy all that the Cairngorms and the Scottish Highlands has to offer.

Come and enjoy the house and the mature private gardens, ENJOY + RELAX + CHILL.
Number of Dogs - 2 (or more by arrangement)

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