National Dog Day 26th August. Raise the woof at these dog friendly venues
Ahead of this year’s National Dog Day, here are some suggestions of Scotland’s top dog friendly venues.
Article Source: Taste Communications
Last Updated: 24 August 2021 14:10
Raise the woof at these dog friendly venues (National Dog Day - Thursday 26th August 2021)
Ahead of this year’s National Dog Day, here are some suggestions of Scotland’s top dog friendly venues.
Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder, PH3 1NF
Bring your four-legged friends along with you to enjoy the ‘glorious playground’, Gleneagles Hotel and country estate. They can explore the 850-acre grounds and surrounding Perthshire countryside and enjoy a luxurious evening with you in your room, tucked up in their own dog bed with foam duvet. Gleneagles also has its own kennels where luxury king-sized beds and a team of dog-loving staff await.
Price: Additional room charge of £100 per room, per night. Dogs are not allowed in the bar and restaurant areas but are free to explore the rest of the estate.
Contact reservations at resort.sales@gleneagles.com or 0800 704 705.
Prestonfield House, Priestfield Rd, Edinburgh EH16 5UT
With 20 acres of gardens, this five-star country estate-like hotel in the centre of Edinburgh is a dog’s dream, where they can roam free without the worry of traffic or passers-by. Well-behaved dogs are welcome in all rooms and suites to revel in the same opulence and comfort as you.
Price: Free.
Dogs are welcome in all areas of the hotel apart from Rhubarb restaurant.
For more information and reservations, visit www.prestonfield.com/dog-friendly-edinburgh
The Pierhouse Hotel, Port Appin, Argyll & Bute, PA38 4DE
Explore Scotland’s picturesque west coast scenery and enjoy the best of highland hospitality with the ultimate travel companion. This highland hideaway can accommodate you and your dog in one of two charming dog friendly rooms.
Price: £15 per dog, per night.
For more information, visit https://pierhousehotel.co.uk/stay-with-us
For reservations contact reservations@pierhouse.co.uk or call 01631 730 302.
The Gailes Hotel, Marine Dr, Irvine KA11 5AE
The Gailes Hotel is the perfect west coast retreat for you and your dog with plenty of walking routes nearby including the beach and multiple golf courses. With special doggy entrances, towel stations and various dining options, dogs really are the special guests at The Gailes.
Price: £10 per dog, per night.
For more information and reservations visit the website on https://www.gaileshotel.com/dine/afternoon-tea
McLarens on the Corner, 8 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh EH10 4DD
This cosy spot in Edinburgh’s Morningside is perfect for a doggy date catch up with friends. The venue is dog friendly and the staff are even dog-friendlier, who will cater to both you and your dog’s every need.
Cannonball Restaurant, 6 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NF
Take a stroll along Edinburgh’s historic royal mile and pop into Cannonball for a post-walk refreshment for you and your dog. Puppy love is in the air at all Contini venues where your fur-friends are looked after just as well as you. Dogs are welcome on the terraces at Contini, George Street and the Scottish Café in the Scottish National Gallery but are also welcome inside the bar area of Cannonball Wednesday-Friday at a 17:30 or 18:00 slot.
For more information, visit https://www.contini.com/cannonball
Image: Prestonfield Hotel
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