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Dog-friendly Dornoch & the North Coast

31 tail-wagging places to eat, drink, walk and explore with your dog in Dornoch & the North Coast.

Dornoch & the North Coast has 31 dog-friendly places: 3 dog-friendly pubs, 6 cafés and places to eat, 10 walks and beaches, 4 days out and 6 places to stay. Here is where we would start with a dog.

Where to start in Dornoch & the North Coast

Dog-friendly Dornoch & the North Coast: good to know

  • 4 dog-friendly beaches nearby — several have summer restrictions, so check the “dogs welcome today” status before you set off.
  • 6 places welcome dogs indoors, not just in the garden.
  • 1 spot for a good off-lead run.
  • Plenty of spots lay on water bowls and treats for your dog.
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Days OutCastle of MeyMey, near Thurso, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs welcome on lead in the grounds with dog bowls and free waste bags; not in castle, walled garden or animal centre (assistance dogs only)Days OutDunrobin CastleGolspie, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs welcome on lead in surrounding woodlands and on the perimeter beach walk; not in castle or formal gardens (assistance dogs only)Historylinks MuseumPhoto © Historylinks Museum via GoogleDays OutHistorylinks MuseumDornoch centre, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs secured outside with water bowls provided (not inside)Days OutSmoo CaveDurness, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs welcome on the paths and viewing areas; not on the interior boat toursCocoa MountainPhoto © Andy Taylor via GooglePlaces to EatCocoa MountainBalnakeil, Durness, Dornoch & the North CoastDog-friendly cafe; dogs often given treatsLuigi DornochPhoto © christine corniquet via GooglePlaces to EatLuigi DornochDornoch, Castle Street, Dornoch & the North CoastDog-friendly cafe in the town centrePlaces to EatPuldagon Farm Shop and RestaurantNear Wick, Dornoch & the North CoastWell-behaved dogs welcome in the downstairs dining areaPlaces to EatStacks Deli & BakeryJohn o' Groats, Dornoch & the North CoastDog-friendly with a dog biscuit on arrivalThe Coach House Bar & RestaurantPhoto © Brian McArthur via GooglePlaces to EatThe Coach House Bar & RestaurantDornoch centre, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs welcome in the bar areaPlaces to EatThe StorehouseJohn o' Groats, Dornoch & the North CoastDog-friendly; dog waste bags supplied by staff on requestPubsHolborn HotelThurso, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs welcome in the bar or outside on the garden patioPubsSango Sands OasisDurness, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs welcome (signed dog-friendly at the door)The Eagle HotelPhoto © Tim Mercer via GooglePubsThe Eagle HotelDornoch, Castle Street, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs welcome outside in beer garden and Castle Street tables; water bowl provided (not indoors due to staff allergy)Mitchells ChemistPhoto © Robert Plant via GoogleShopsMitchells ChemistDornoch centre, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs allowed inside; water bowl and two dog tie-up loops outsideSimply the BestPhoto © Simply The Best Fair Trade Gifts via GoogleShopsSimply the BestDornoch centre, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs welcome to browse; water bowl and dog treats providedDornoch Castle HotelPhoto © Andrew Bennett via GooglePlaces to StayDornoch Castle HotelDornoch centre, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs welcome in whisky bar and walled garden; three ground-floor Garden Standard rooms dog-friendly at GBP 10 per dog per nightPlaces to StayForss House HotelForss, near Thurso, Dornoch & the North CoastVery dog-friendly (GBP 15 per dog per night, max two per room); dog bed, towel, bowl and treats provided; all areas except the restaurantPlaces to StayMackays HotelWick, Ebenezer Place, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs welcome in rooms, apartments and the public bar and dining areas; resident hotel dogsRoyal Golf HotelPhoto © Royal Golf Hotel Dornoch via GooglePlaces to StayRoyal Golf HotelDornoch, The First Tee, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs allowed in all guest rooms plus reception and bar if not too busy; doggie bags and baskets on requestPlaces to StayTongue HotelTongue, Dornoch & the North CoastDog-friendly stop with rooms and diningPlaces to StayUlbster Arms HotelHalkirk, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs welcome in most rooms (GBP 15 per dog per night) and in the lower bar, library and loungeWalks & BeachesBig Burn WalkGolspie, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs welcomeCamore WoodPhoto © J E via GoogleWalks & BeachesCamore WoodCamore, near Dornoch, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs welcome on woodland pathsDornoch BeachPhoto © Nico van Os via GoogleWalks & BeachesDornoch BeachDornoch, off the town centre, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs welcome year-round with no seasonal restrictionsWalks & BeachesDuncansby Head & Stacks WalkJohn o' Groats, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs welcome on lead due to livestock and nesting birds; care near cliff edgesWalks & BeachesDunnet Bay BeachDunnet, near Thurso, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs welcome year-roundWalks & BeachesDunnet HeadDunnet, near Thurso, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs welcome; keep close or on a short lead during ground-nesting bird season 1 April to 15 AugustEmbo BeachPhoto © Gill Merriman via GoogleWalks & BeachesEmbo BeachEmbo, near Dornoch, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs welcome year-roundLoch Fleet National Nature ReservePhoto © Sally Outram via GoogleWalks & BeachesLoch Fleet National Nature ReserveLittleferry/Skelbo, near Golspie, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs welcome on lead; keep under control near wildlife and sealsWalks & BeachesSango Bay BeachDurness, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs allowed at all times but must be under control and cleaned up afterWalks & BeachesSkelbo WoodSkelbo, near Dornoch, Dornoch & the North CoastDogs welcome; good off-lead running space away from livestock

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