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Dog-friendly days out in Orkney and Shetland

Short answer: We have 6 dog-friendly days out listed in Orkney and Shetland: Tomb of the Eagles, Broch of Gurness, NorthLink ferry, Scrabster to Stromness, Pentland Ferries, Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope, Jarlshof, NorthLink ferry, Aberdeen to Lerwick.

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Tomb of the Eagles South Ronaldsay

Outside: Dogs on leads welcome on the walk; water bowls available

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Source: Venue website

Broch of Gurness Evie

Outside: Dogs welcome in outdoor areas; assistance dogs in roofed areas

Dog policy checked

Source: official site (Historic Environment Scotland)

NorthLink ferry, Scrabster to Stromness Stromness

Inside: Dog lounge on the MV Hamnavoe (book ahead), a seat on an outside deck, or the car Outside: Outside deck for the whole crossing Book the dog lounge in advance

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Source: official visitor guide

Pentland Ferries, Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope St Margaret's Hope

Inside: Inside dog friendly area on the MV Pentalina; dog friendly indoor sun deck lounge on MV Alfred Outside: Outside, or leave the dog in the car

Dog policy checked

Source: official visitor guide

Jarlshof Sumburgh

Outside: Dogs welcome in outdoor areas; assistance dogs in roofed areas

Dog policy checked

Source: official site (Historic Environment Scotland)

NorthLink ferry, Aberdeen to Lerwick Lerwick

Inside: Pet friendly cabin (five per vessel), the on board kennels, or the car Outside: Dogs can be walked on the outer deck; not in food areas or internal public spaces £15 supplement per pet in a pet friendly cabin

Dog policy checked

Source: official body

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