Dog-Friendly Scottish Highlands

Set in an enviable location on the banks of the Caledonian Canal with stunning panoramic views of Ben Nevis and the ski slopes of Aonoch Mor from all aspects, this semi-detached holiday lodge is conveniently located 220 yards from the owner’s home. The property has easy access via the Shengain Viaduct to the Great Glen Way, which is superb for dog walking. This area is an ideal base for touring the Highlands and West Coast of Scotland and there are many local amenities within easy reach. This is an excellent location for climbing, walking or mountain biking, and there are super forest trails. Travel on the West Highland Steam Train as depicted in the ’Harry Potter’ film, crossing the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct. Fort William, the ‘Outdoor Capital of the UK’, offers Highland culture, clan history, castles and museums. The surrounding scenery is breathtaking, and wildlife is in abundance. Inverness, Loch Ness, the Isle of Skye, Oban and Glencoe are all easily accessed. Skiing, horse riding, fishing, golf and a variety of water sports are all available nearby. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Birch Lodge can be booked together with Beech House (CC511027) and Hawthorn Lodge (CC511328) to accommodate up to 18 guests.

With wonderful views across the golf course, this traditional, detached granite house is located in the Highland village of Newtonmore. Set in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park with breathtaking scenery, majestic mountains and abundant wildlife, it is only 14 miles from Aviemore where plenty of good shops and eateries can be found. Places of interest include the Cairngorm Funicular Railway, the Highland Wildlife Park, the Highland Folk Museum, watching the ospreys at Boat of Garten, or following the famous Whisky Trail. Skiing, mountain climbing, horse riding, cycling, golf, shooting and fishing are all available locally. Inverness, Loch Ness, Culloden, Cawdor Castle and Fort William make great days out and offer something for all the family. Enjoy the areas wildlife by visiting the Loch Garten Nature Reserve. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.

Near Kyle of Lochalsh, the stunning village of Arnisdale nestles below Beinn Sgritheall (Munro), on the shores of Loch Hourn. It overlooks Knoydart peninsula and Sound of Sleat with the Isle of Skye Cuillin in the distance. Neighbouring Glenelg, 9 miles, has a shop, pub, restaurant, craft shop and Skye ferry (Apr - Oct). Amid idyllic mountainous scenery, ideal for a holiday escaping with wildlife (deer, porpoises, eagles, seals and otters), walking (including the Five Sisters of Kintail, South Cluanie ridge, Ladhar Bheinn), cycling, fishing, touring (Eilean Donan Castle, Pictish Brochs, 18th century Bernera Barracks, Plockton and Skye) or just savouring highland peace and tranquillity.

This detached family holiday house is situated in the rural crofting township of Inverasdale, on the west coast of Scotland, offering views over the Loch Ewe and the open countryside. The area has so much to offer, including mountain and low level walking routes, dramatic seascapes and a variety of wildlife, with sea eagles, pine marten and otters being popular. Historic sites close by include Cove, which has a memorial stone for the Russian convoy fleet that sailed from Loch Ewe to Murmansk during World War II and Badachro, where the Fairy Lochs are a fabulous walk, and notable as the crash site of an American World War II bomber. Shop, pub and restaurant, 4 miles.

Set amidst Easter Ross countryside with far-reaching views towards the RSPB reserve of Nigg Bay, this comfortable, well-equipped, semi-detached holiday cottage is ideally situated for touring the Highlands. Golf, fishing and boat trips for dolphin-spotting are close by, as well as the historic towns of Dornoch and Cromarty.There is a choice of lovely local beaches, coastal walks and historical/archaeological sites. Shops, restaurants and pubs within 4½ miles .

The property has recently been improved with double-glazed windows throughout and a gate to make the garden dog-proof.

Can be booked with Rosscot (19986), which has adjoining garden, to sleep up to 12 guests.

A bright, renovated highland cottage, peacefully situated in the hills, high above Drumnadrochit, only 3½miles away. Beautifully secluded, with a lively burn bubbling past. Reached by 1½ miles of fairly steep tarred road then ¾of a mile of track through a birch wood. Fishing permits can be obtained locally. A perfect holiday retreat. Glen Affric and the west coast are well worth a visit, with Inverness only half an hour away. Shop and pub 3½ miles.

Cor an Easan is a traditional croft cottage, situated in a stunning location with superb sea views. This detached two storey holiday cottage is accessed via a short track in the pretty hamlet of Melness. Overlooking a superb sandy bay and surrounded by majestic mountain ranges, the cottage provides peace and tranquillity and is an ideal base from which to explore this wonderful and totally unspoilt region. The nearby village of Tongue enjoys spectacular views across the sea, with the mountains of Ben Hope and Ben Loyal in the distance. There is a slipway and harbour for small boats within a mile of the property. Horse riding is available at nearby Torrisdale sands. The area is renowned for its loch, river and sea fishing. Permits are available locally for salmon, sea trout and brown trout, and boats are also available to hire. Beach ½ mile. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

A delightful Grantown-on-Spey cottage just five minutes' walk from the town centre in the Cairngorms National Park. Ideal for walking, skiing or touring. Aviemore 12 miles.

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 spacious log cabin with hot tub, surrounded by hills and mountains, four miles from Newtownmore. Fabulous Cairngorm National Park location, stunning scenery and wildlife. Kingussie 3 miles.