Dog-Friendly Scottish Highlands

Nethy Bridge is a quiet village within the magnificent Cairngorms National Park. Set in glorious woodland with pleasant walks by the river, superb walking, cycle tracks and superb RSPB reserves. Golf at Nethybridge and Grantown-on-Spey, as well as numerous village courses nearby. Various watersports and a beach at Loch Morlich on the way to the ski centre. Take the venicular railway to the restaurant to see the breathtaking, panoramic views. A spacious, quality house in a quiet location to relax in. Shop and pub ½ mile.

This traditionally styled holiday cottage has been awarded the ’Bronze in Green Tourism Award’, and is adjacent to property 14110, in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. With the dramatic backdrop of the often snowcapped Cairngorm mountains and hundreds of acres of Abernethy Forest (RSPB owned) Nethy Bridge spans the lower reaches of the River Nethy a mile before it reaches the River Spey, one of Scotland’s foremost salmon rivers. Outdoor activities include, fishing, tennis, bowling, golf, walking and skiing in winter. Shops and pub 1/2 mile.

A charming semi-detached converted property, resting on the outskirts of Fort William. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Woodburner. Glencoe 21.3 miles.

Nestling amid the glorious Highland countryside, with a stunning backdrop of mountains, this traditionally built stone house stands detached on the site of an old croft, on a 350-acre estate. Ideal for year round family holidays, it features a most attractively furnished, designer interior, which opens out onto a large, south-facing enclosed garden laid mainly to lawn. The surrounding area is a nature lover’s paradise, with several lochs close by offering excellent fishing and bird-watching opportunities, and much indigenous flora and fauna. Inverness 17 miles. Shops 6 miles, pub 1 mile (open Apr-Oct).

A homely stone semi-detached cottage resting on the Craigievar Castle estate near Alford, Aberdeenshire. Private garden. Castle views. Private parking. Alford 5.4 miles; Aberdeen 27.4 miles.

A homely Canadian cabin located near the village of North Kessock in the Scottish Highlands. Set in the Craigbeck Wood. Inverness 6 miles. Veranda with hot tub.

A homely Canadian cabin located near the village of North Kessock in the Scottish Highlands. Set in the Craigbeck Wood. Inverness 6 miles. Veranda with hot tub.

This wonderful four-storey cottage is based in the ancient fishing port of Nairn, in the Scottish Highlands. Off-road parking. Nearby beach. Inverness 16 miles.

This beautifully designed lodge sits within a group of six set in the Cairngorms National Park in the Highlands in Feshiebridge. Woodburning stove. Open-plan living. Balcony. Aviemore 10.1 miles; Inverness 40.7 miles.