Dog-Friendly Scottish Highlands

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.

Achd is a traditional, detached, croft holiday cottage, standing alone within its own fenced garden area, with many original features, whitewashed stone walls, sloping ceilings and wood panelled walls in the bedrooms imparting much comfort and charm, and located just ½-mile from the village. There is much to do for the outdoor enthusiast (a free slipway for small boat landing is available) with several munros, low level walks, kayaking, sea angling and pony trekking. The sunrise and sunsets are truly stunning and Handa Island, Eas a’ Chual Aluinn and the pristine sandy beaches of Achmelvich, Clachnessie and Sandwood Bay are all within driving distance. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

This delightful detached cottage rests in Aviemore, within the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. En-suite. Woodburning stove. Extremely pet-friendly. Grantown-on-Spey 14 miles; Inverness 29.5 miles.

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.

Lovely ground floor cottage in Glenelg. Stunning elevated location, views to Skye. WiFi. Woodburning stove. Friendly village location with good facilities. Abundance of wildlife.

Smart spacious cottage on a pretty hillside location, overlooking mountains and fields of the Cairngorms National Park. Pet-friendly. Woodburning Stove. Newtonmore 1 mile.

Fabulous secluded location. Surrounded by mature trees and hills. River close by. Spacious, comfortable and well-equipped. Woodburning stove. Kincraig 4 miles.

Impressive Victorian-styled villa in elevated location in stunning Cairngorms National Park. En-suites. Open fire. Very well equipped. Convenient yet secluded location with views. Kingussie 3 miles.