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May 26, 2015

A trip away in Scotland is even better when you can take your best pal. Here’s a list of hotels in Scotland your dog will love just as much as you do.

The Elgin Hotel, Dunfermline

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A half hour drive from Edinburgh and just over 45 minutes from Glasgow, The Elgin Hotel is a beautiful country house hotel situated in the picturesque village of Charlestown, Fife, with views over the Firth of Forth, the Pentland Hills and the Forth Bridges. Pets are allowed in certain rooms in the hotel (max two pets) and one Trip Advisor reviewer said “The hotel was fantastic for our dog. There was no extra cost for her and she was allowed to stay alone in the room. I was advised where I could walk her.”

£39 for an Overnight Stay for 2 at The Elgin Hotel, by Dunfermline; a saving of up to 50% on 5pm Hotels.

Stirling Highland Hotel, Stirling

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Within easy reach of Glasgow and Edinburgh, The Stirling Highland Hotel is perfectly located for short breaks in Stirlingshire, the Highlands and the Scottish Lowlands. The hotel sits in the heart of Stirling and offers panoramic views across the Forth Valley. It is also pet friendly, and furry friends are charged £15 a night (max of two pets). One Trip Advisor reviewer who brought their dog along to the Stirling Highland hotel said: “So handy for town and I love that you can take your dog with you. My dog loves hotel living!”

£129 for an Overnight Stay with Dinner + Glass of Champagne in Stirling Highland Hotel; a saving of up to 49% on 5pm Hotels.

Ballathie House Hotel, Perthshire

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Ballathie is an elegant, privately owned, four star country house hotel on the banks of the River Tay. Not only does it have Perth is on the doorstep; Dundee and St Andrews are less than an hour away while Glasgow and Edinburgh are within easy reach. Dogs are welcome in Ballathie (maximum one dog per room at £20 per night, please let the hotel know in advance) and a Trip Advisor reviewer had this to say about their stay at Ballathie with their dog: “We stayed here because pets are welcome. Makes a huge difference when you have a dog as so many places don’t welcome pets. We requested a ground floor room in the Riverside building, which we were given – a few minutes walk from the main hotel. A door led out directly to a small patio area which was perfect for letting our wee dog in and out. There are some good walks around the grounds of the hotel which was perfect for our dog.”

£89 per couple for an Overnight Stay at 4* Ballathie House Hotel, Perthshire – Full Scottish Breakfast – Classic Room; a saving of up to 62% on 5pm Hotels.

Clan Donald Estates, Skye

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Clan Donald Estates in Skye is a dog’s dream. Set above 40 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and woodland walks, there’s plenty of room for your dog to run around. The estate’s six warm lodges offer glorious views across the Sound of Sleat to the hills of Knoydart on the mainland and welcome dogs at £20 per stay (maximum of two dogs per lodge). One Trip Advisor reviewer said “We love that we can bring our wee dog and think this is an ideal base for a family holiday or for friends wanting to stay in the beautiful Garden of Skye.”

£199 for a 3 Night Lodge Stay at Clan Donald Skye Estate, Armadale, Isle of Skye – Sleeps up to 4 Adults – WiFi – Fully Equipped – Self Catering; on 5pm Hotels.

Loch Rannoch Hotel, Perthshire

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Nestled in the heart of the Highlands, Loch Rannoch Hotel is situated on the north shore above Loch Rannoch and offers majestic views of the water and the statuesque, surrounding hills. Dogs are charged at £10 per night and there is a maximum of one dog per room. One pet owner had this today about Loch Rannoch Hotel in Trip Advisor: “Very clean spacious rooms which allow dogs; even our 12 stone mastiff was welcomed. We couldn’t express more how much we recommend this hotel, especially for a break away with the dog.”

£99 for Overnight Stay + 3 Course Dinner at Macdonald Loch Rannoch Hotel, Perthshire; a saving of up to 51%. £159 for 2 Night Stay with Dinner on 1st Night on 5pm Hotels.

Boat Hotel, near Aviemore

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The Boat Hotel near Aviemore loves dogs so much it offers them a welcome pack when they arrive! Too cute! Situated in Cairngorms National Park, the Boat Hotel is a friendly, family-run hotel which offers the perfect location for watching the highland flora and fauna burst in to life. The deluxe garden rooms which lead out to a terraced balcony and lawn are ideal for dogs (£15 per pet, max two pets per room) and one dog owning reviewer on Trip Advisor had this to say about their recent stay: “Was utterly amazed and delighted that we were allowed to take our two dogs into our room overnight. In the morning saw two other people had also had their dogs in their rooms, so I suspect that being dog friendly must draw many guests.”

£89 1 Night Stay with Dinner + Prosecco at the 4* Boat Hotel, near Aviemore. £169 2 Night DB&B Mini-break + Prosecco on 5pm Hotels.

For more pet friendly hotels in Scotland check our 5pm Hotels page.