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Dog-friendly days out in Royal Deeside

Short answer: We have 3 dog-friendly days out listed in Royal Deeside: Balmoral Castle grounds, Crathes Estate, Drum Castle Estate.

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Balmoral Castle grounds Crathie

Inside: Assistance dogs only inside Outside: Dogs permitted in all outdoor areas, on a lead at all times

Last verified 2026-10-16 · Source: Venue website

Crathes Estate Banchory

Inside: Dogs welcome in the shop and café; not in the castle, walled garden or Wild Wood Play Area Outside: Dogs very welcome across the estate

Last verified 2026-10-16 · Source: official site (National Trust for Scotland)

Drum Castle Estate Drumoak

Outside: Dogs welcome in the grounds; on a lead in the car park, near play areas, in the courtyard and around the castle. Not in the walled garden

Last verified 2026-10-16 · Source: official site (National Trust for Scotland)

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