Pet-friendly hotels in Scotland

When you stay at Lodge on Loch Lomond Hotel in Alexandria, you'll be on the beach, a 2-minute drive from Loch Lomond and 10 minutes from Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. This upscale hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Inverbeg Galleries and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Loch Lomond Golf Club.

Located in Wooler, Black Bull Inn is a 1-minute drive from College Valley Estate and 9 minutes from Chillingham Castle. This inn is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Heatherslaw Light Railway and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Lady Waterford Hall.

Located in Port Glasgow, Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Newark Castle and Delta Force Paintball Glasgow. This golf hotel is 17.3 mi (27.9 km) from OVO Hydro and 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from Loch Lomond.

Located in Glasgow, Glasgow Westerwood Spa & Golf Resort is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of The Westerwood Golf Course and Cumbernauld Theatre. This golf hotel is 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Stirling Castle and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Dullatur Golf Club.

Located in Renfrew, Glynhill Hotel is in the suburbs, within a 5-minute drive of Braehead Shopping Centre and Braehead Arena. This hotel is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Ibrox Stadium and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Clyde Auditorium.

With a stay at Oban Bay Hotel in Oban, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 1-minute walk from Oban War and Peace Museum and 7 minutes by foot from St. John's Cathedral. This spa hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Oban Distillery and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds.

With a stay at The Stirling Highland Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Stirling, steps from Old Town Jail and Tolbooth. This spa hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Stirling Castle and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Smith Art Gallery and Museum.

Located in Broxburn, Macdonald Houstoun House is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Linlithgow Palace and Linlithgow Golf Club. This spa hotel is 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Royal Highland Centre and 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Five Sisters Zoo.

With a stay at Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa in Falkirk (Polmont), you'll be steps from Macdonald Inchyra Hotel Spa and a 3-minute drive from The Kelpies. This spa hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Helix Park and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Cineworld Falkirk.

With a stay at Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness (Crown), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Inverness Castle and Victorian Market. This family-friendly hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Inverness Cathedral and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Eden Court Theatre.

With a stay at Malmaison Aberdeen in Aberdeen (Aberdeen West End), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Queen Victoria Statue and Johnston Gardens. This spa hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Rubislaw Quarry and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Gordon Highlanders Museum.

Located in Newbridge (Ingliston), DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport is within a 15-minute drive of Edinburgh Zoo and Princes Street. This spa hotel is 7 mi (11.2 km) from George Street and 7.9 mi (12.6 km) from Royal Mile.

• Top-of-the-range spa
• Restaurant, lounge & bar
• Countryside location

This 17th-century manor turned hotel is nestled within 26 acres of grounds in County Durham, a half an hour drive from pretty Durham city centre. Redworth Hall Hotel is every inch the classic country retreat. Even its spa is aptly named The Retreat. And what a spa it is.

The Retreat houses a 14-metre indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. There are ESPA treatments on the menu, and there’s a hair salon for extra pampering. It’s also home to an impressive gym with Technogym equipment and a timetable of HIIT, Pilates, dance and yoga classes.

When it comes to wining and dining, there’s the 1744 Restaurant. It’s a refined place, offering meals like beef bourguignon, grilled salmon and ribeye steak. You can even dine al fresco when the weather’s nice. There’s also a casual dining lounge by the spa, where you can eat in your robe and slippers. After dinner, the Cocktail Bar & Lounge is a must.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Glasgow East Kilbride by IHG in Glasgow, you'll be in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Hampden Park and Cathkin Braes Country Park. This spa hotel is 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from OVO Hydro and 7.9 mi (12.6 km) from Buchanan Street.

Located in Grange-over-Sands, Grange Hotel is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Cartmel Racecourse and Lake Windermere. This spa hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Sizergh Castle and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Laurel and Hardy Museum.

With a spa and award-winning restaurant, Macdonald Crutherland House is 20 minutes’ drive from Glasgow centre. Located within 37 acres of parkland, the hotel offers free parking and elegant bedrooms.

The spacious rooms at Crutherland House have private bathrooms, and some have views of East Kilbride’s countryside. All rooms have satellite TV, tea and coffee facilities and seating areas.

The modern spa features a swimming pool, sauna, steam room and beauty centre. There is also a fitness suite, and the grounds offer woodland walks and wonderful views.

The restaurant serves a traditional Scottish menu using quality local produce. There is also an extensive wine list, and the charming lounge bar offers cocktails, coffees and light snacks.

Just 2 minutes’ drive from Torrance House Golf Club, Macdonald Crutherland Hotel is a 5-minute drive from East Kilbride Railway Station, offering trains to Glasgow. Hamilton is just 5 miles away.

With a stay at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa in Peebles, you'll be in the mountains, just a 1-minute walk from Macdonald Cardrona Golf Course and 9 minutes by foot from Leisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel. This golf hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from 7stanes - Glentress and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Go Ape Peebles Adventure Park.

Located in Pitlochry, Loch Rannoch Hotel and Spa is on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Tay Forest Park and Queen’s View Centre. This family-friendly hotel is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Schiehallion and 8.4 mi (13.4 km) from Loch Tummel.

Located in Isle of Mull, The Isle of Mull Hotel and Spa is in a rural location – a 1-minute drive from Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal and 7 minutes from Duart Castle. This beach hotel is 20.2 mi (32.4 km) from Tobermory Distillery and 32 mi (51.5 km) from Calgary Bay Beach.

Located in Peebles, Cringletie House Hotel is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Great Polish Map of Scotland and Peebles Golf Club. This family-friendly country house is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Neidpath Castle and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from 7stanes - Glentress.