Castle ruins and dog-friendly cafe near Carsluith, Scotland
A pretty dog-friendly cafe and deli sheltering under the ruins of a historic castle. Easy to spot from the A75 and a very pleasant place to stop for a coffee and driving break
A pretty dog-friendly cafe and deli sheltering under the ruins of a historic castle. Easy to spot from the A75 and a very pleasant place to stop for a coffee and driving break
A big sandy and dog-friendly beach here. Good for swimming and water games with the dog. Don't miss a trip to the historic fish pool, it's extraordinary.
Dogs are welcome to visit this unusual circular castle on the Isle of Bute.
A quiet and tranquil dog-walking spot with few visitors and a choice of car parks. It's a few miles off the A708 and quieter than the watersports loch nearby.
Dogs will really enjoy this woodland spot with a babbling brook at the start for happy splashing. It's quiet and free of sheep.
This castle has a truly gruesome reputation and stories of ghosts, murders and black magic are many and varied. Dogs are welcome to visit and ours showed no sign of supernatural sniffs.
Family-run hotel with a marvellous welcome for visiting dogs. Our two collies were charmed by huge water bowls and the resident puppy.
This is a perfect place for dogs who love to swim. There isn't a proper walk but hot dogs in need of cool water will love it here.
The dog walk here takes you to another Bruce-themed object, this time a stone where the great man rested his weary head after winning a skirmish with the English Army.
Gorgeous dog-friendly hotel with bags of traditional Scottish charm and hospitality.
A dog-friendly beach with loads of space. You may be looking at the Mull of Kintyre in a musical way, or checking out the legend of St Columba. Either way it's a remote and atmospheric beach.
A country park that's very handy for the A10 if you need a doggie pitstop on your way into, or out of, London.