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Broughty Castle and the harbour at Broughty Ferry, under a blue sky
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Dog-friendly Dundee and Angus: cafes, stays, walks and beaches

Short answer: Yes, Dundee and Angus has dog-friendly options. We list 39 checked places so far, including Woodlands Caravan Park, Red Lion Leisure Park, Star Hotel, The Glenesk Hotel. Each listing shows where dogs are allowed, any fees, the source and the date we last checked it.

Last updated 23 October 2026

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Cafes, pubs and restaurants (11)

The Bach Dundee

Inside: Well-behaved dogs welcome before 6pm; limited dog tables, so pick the dog-friendly option when you book

Dog policy checked

Source: Venue website

The Wine Press Dundee

Inside: Dogs welcome, with water bowls and treats; dogs not allowed on the bench seating

Dog policy checked

Source: Venue website

Cake or Dice Dundee

Inside: All dogs welcome inside, not just assistance dogs

Dog policy checked

Source: Venue website

77° South at Discovery Point Dundee

Inside: Dogs welcome in the cafe

Dog policy checked

Source: Venue website

The Camperdown Elm Dundee

Inside: Dogs welcome in the bar area Outside: Beer garden

Dog policy checked

Source: Venue website

Forgan's Broughty Ferry Broughty Ferry

Inside: Well-behaved dogs on a lead in the bar area only; not in the main restaurant Outside: Outside area is dog friendly

Dog policy checked

Source: Venue website

The Fisherman's Tavern Broughty Ferry

Inside: Dog-friendly pub; dogs on a lead inside and out Outside: Outdoor seating area

Dog policy checked

Source: Venue website

The Culdee Monifieth

Inside: Dog friendly

Dog policy checked

Source: Venue website

Longparke Farm cafe Monifieth

Inside: Not inside Outside: Well-behaved dogs welcome in the outdoor seating area, on leads

Dog policy checked

Source: Venue website

Gather Kitchen and Deli Carnoustie

Inside: Dogs welcome inside at certain tables, on a lead, paws on the floor; book ahead

Dog policy checked

Source: official/visitor guide

Tee Caddy Carnoustie

Inside: Dogs welcome on a lead; free water bowls

Dog policy checked

Source: official/visitor guide

Places to stay (10)

Woodlands Caravan Park Carnoustie

Inside: Dogs welcome, kept under proper control

Dog policy checked

Source: Venue website

Red Lion Leisure Park Arbroath

Inside: Dogs on touring pitches and in 4 dog-friendly holiday homes (max 2 per van); on leads around the park Small charge on touring pitches

Dog policy checked

Source: Venue website

Star Hotel Montrose

Inside: Well-behaved dogs in the public bar and in set rooms; max 2 medium dogs £10 per booking for hotel guests

Dog policy checked

Source: Venue website

The Glenesk Hotel Edzell

Inside: Dog-friendly hotel; dogs welcome in set rooms

Dog policy checked

Source: Venue website

Greenhillock Glamping Kirkbuddo

Inside: Dogs welcome, kept under control

Dog policy checked

Source: Venue website

Glen Clova Hotel Glen Clova

Inside: Dogs in all 8 Steading rooms; main hotel rooms are pet free

Dog policy checked

Source: Venue website

Glenisla Hotel Glen Isla

Inside: Dogs very welcome in the rooms and throughout the hotel, bar and restaurant £5 per dog per stay

Dog policy checked

Source: Venue website

Glenisla View Glen Isla

Inside: Fully dog friendly; 2 dogs advertised, more considered Outside: Fenced garden

Dog policy checked

Source: Venue website

Kilry Eco Pods Kilry

Inside: Dogs welcome Surcharge

Dog policy checked

Source: Venue website

Nethercraig Holiday Park near Lintrathen

Inside: Dogs in the Lintrathen Lodge and the Angus Caravan Outside: Dog exercise area for guests

Dog policy checked

Source: Venue website

Walks (9)

Riverside Nature Park Dundee

Outside: Dogs welcome; on a lead and on the paths in the marked area from 1 April to 31 July for ground nesting birds

Dog policy checked

Source: official/visitor guide

Dundee Law Dundee

Outside: Dogs welcome under close control; poor sight lines on the paths

Dog policy checked

Source: official/visitor guide

Monikie Country Park near Monifieth

Outside: Dogs welcome all year under close control, except in the play park

Dog policy checked

Source: official/visitor guide

Crombie Country Park near Carnoustie

Outside: Dogs welcome all year under control, except in the play park

Dog policy checked

Source: official/visitor guide

Seaton Cliffs Arbroath

Outside: Dogs welcome on a lead; the path runs close to unfenced cliff edges

Dog policy checked

Source: official/visitor guide

Montrose Basin Montrose

Inside: Not inside the visitor centre Outside: Dogs allowed on the reserve walks

Dog policy checked

Source: Venue website

Montreathmont Forest near Brechin

Outside: Dogs welcome; watch for deer and check for ticks

Dog policy checked

Source: official/visitor guide

Forfar Loch Country Park Forfar

Outside: Dogs welcome all year under control, except in the play park

Dog policy checked

Source: official/visitor guide

Glen Doll and Corrie Fee Glen Clova

Outside: Dogs welcome under control; keep to the path in the nature reserve

Dog policy checked

Source: official/visitor guide

Beaches (3)

Broughty Ferry beach (east end) Broughty Ferry

Outside: Eastern beach open to dogs all year; no dogs in the marked western area from 1 May to 30 September

Dog policy checked

Source: official/visitor guide

Lunan Bay near Inverkeilor

Outside: Dogs welcome; keep them away from resting shore birds and under close control by the river, dunes and farmland

Dog policy checked

Source: official/visitor guide

Montrose beach Montrose

Outside: Dogs welcome all year

Dog policy checked

Source: official/visitor guide

Days out (6)

HMS Unicorn Dundee

Inside: Dogs welcome on board, kept on a short lead

Dog policy checked

Source: Venue website

Camperdown Wildlife Centre cafe Dundee

Inside: Dogs allowed in the cafe and reception only; no dogs in the animal areas

Dog policy checked

Source: Venue website

House of Dun near Montrose

Inside: Dogs welcome in the cafe; not inside the house Outside: Dogs very welcome on the estate; on a lead where signed

Dog policy checked

Source: Venue website

Arbikie Distillery near Inverkeilor

Inside: Not in the building (assistance dogs only) Outside: Dogs welcome on site outdoors

Dog policy checked

Source: Venue website

Glencadam Distillery visitor centre Brechin

Inside: Dogs allowed in all areas of the visitor centre and in the cafe; not in the production areas

Dog policy checked

Source: Venue website

Glamis Castle gardens and grounds Glamis

Inside: Not inside the castle Outside: Dogs welcome in the gardens and grounds, on a lead

Dog policy checked

Source: Venue website

Walkers and their dog beside Loch Morlich
Photo: Julian Paren, CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped
A dog walk on the beach at Nairn
Photo: John M, CC BY-SA 2.0, cropped

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FAQ

Is Dundee and Angus dog friendly?

Yes, Dundee and Angus has dog-friendly options. We list 39 checked places so far, including Woodlands Caravan Park, Red Lion Leisure Park, Star Hotel, The Glenesk Hotel. Each listing shows where dogs are allowed, any fees, the source and the date we last checked it.

How many dog-friendly places are listed in Dundee and Angus?

39 so far. By type: cafes, pubs and restaurants 11; places to stay 10; walks 9; beaches 3; days out 6. We last checked a listing here on 23 October 2026, and we add places only once their dog rules are confirmed.

How much do places to stay in Dundee and Angus charge for dogs?

Charges we have recorded: Red Lion Leisure Park: Small charge on touring pitches; Star Hotel: £10 per booking for hotel guests; Glenisla Hotel: £5 per dog per stay; Kilry Eco Pods: Surcharge.

Can dogs go on Broughty Ferry beach?

Yes, on the eastern part of the beach all year. Dundee City Council's countryside rangers say dogs are not allowed in the marked western area from 1 May to 30 September, so head east along the Esplanade in summer and follow the signs.

Do dogs need to be on a lead?

Many walks and estates here ask for leads, especially near livestock and ground-nesting birds from April to July. Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and any local signs.

More dog-friendly areas in Scotland

Isle of Skye · Loch Lomond and the Trossachs · Fife East Neuk and St Andrews · Highland Perthshire · Aviemore and the Cairngorms · Glencoe and Ballachulish · Royal Deeside · East Lothian coast · Isle of Arran · Scottish Borders · Edinburgh · Glasgow · Stirling · Oban and Mull · North Coast 500 · Dumfries and Galloway · Inverness, Loch Ness and the Great Glen

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