A secure dog field is a fenced field you book for your own dogs, so they can run off the lead with nobody else in it. We list 68 fields across Scotland, with the booking link, and the fence, price and hours wherever the field states them on its own website.
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How a secure dog field works
You book a slot online, usually 25 minutes to an hour, and pay in advance.
The field is yours for the slot. Only your own dogs, or friends you bring, are in it.
Most fields send a gate code by email or text before you arrive.
Many leave a gap between bookings, so dogs do not meet at the gate.
Prices usually go up with the number of dogs, often up to a maximum of 8.
Secure is not a fixed standard. Check the fence height, gates and neighbouring animals with the field before you book.
Is it the same as a dog park?
Not quite. A public dog park is usually a free fenced area that anyone can walk into, so you share it with other dogs. A secure dog field is private and booked, so it suits dogs with poor recall, nervous or reactive dogs, puppies in training and dogs that need space to run. For open walks and beaches near you, try our near me search.
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Fields on the edge of Edinburgh, in Midlothian and in West Lothian, most within 30 minutes of the city.
Barklay Park Free Range Fields Todhills, near Dalkeith
Four fully enclosed fields, booked for your own dogs, with fresh water in every field. The Old Field is weekends only and the Far Away Field has no shelter. No membership needed. The access code is sent before your visit. Barklay says there may be other customers in adjoining fields.
Fence: Fence height not stated, ask the field.
Price: See the booking page.
Hours: Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm, as listed on its site.
Four secure private parks: Allermuir, Abernethy and Castlelaw are 1.3 acres each, and Turnhouse is a 0.5 acre puppy and training park. Exclusive use, with the gate code emailed 2 hours before. Secure parking inside the two lower parks.
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home dog paddocks Seafield, Edinburgh
Secure paddocks at the charity's Seafield home, booked in half hour slots. The large paddock is over an acre of grass with agility equipment, for up to six dogs. The small paddocks are AstroTurf with a sea view, for up to three dogs.
Fence: Fence height not stated, ask the field.
Price: Small paddock £6 for 30 minutes. Large paddock £9 for 30 minutes.
Beecraigs Secure Dog Area Beecraigs Country Park, Linlithgow
A bookable enclosed field at Beecraigs Country Park, run by West Lothian Council. Book by phone on 01506 284516 (option 1) or by email. Parking is at Balvormie.
Fence: Fence height not stated, ask the field.
Price: £9.70 an hour for up to two dogs, then £2 per extra dog per hour.
Exclusive use of a secure field for your own dogs, booked online by the half hour, with a 5 minute gap between bookings. The gate code is emailed to you on the day. Up to 8 dogs, and puppies from 8 weeks.
Fence: At least 5.5ft high with 6ft gates, and the base of the fence is dug 6 inches into the ground, on every site.
Price: £7 for 30 minutes for up to 4 dogs, £8.50 for up to 6 and £10 for up to 8. Bookings are non-refundable.
Hours: Most sites 7am to 9.30pm in daylight. Sites with different hours say so below.
Kirkliston. Two secure fields. The Activity Field has extra high fencing, over 6ft. No livestock beside the fields. Book Kirkliston · Wag Scotland listing
Winchburgh. Two secure fields. Both fields have extra high fencing, over 6ft. Livestock may be in neighbouring fields. Book Winchburgh · Wag Scotland listing
The biggest cluster in Scotland, around Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, plus one on the Cowal peninsula.
Coatbridge Dog Park Coatbridge and Glenboig
Two exclusive use parks: Coatbridge Dog Park on Coltswood Road (ML5 2FE) and Glenboig Dog Park on Muirdyke Road (ML5 2FG). There is a covered deck in Field 1, a shelter in Field 2 and a free dog wash in the enclosed car park.
Fence: Fence height not stated, ask the field.
Price: See the booking page.
Hours: Summer bookings from 5.30am, last booking 10pm. Field 1 has battery floodlights and solar lights. Field 2 is not lit, so do not use it after dark.
A fenced dog park at Sandbank, booked in blocks of 30 minutes or an hour for 1 to 4 dogs, up to a maximum of 8. Gate access only on Mondays and Tuesdays, with the code sent by text or email.
Fence: Fence height not stated, ask the field.
Price: An extra £1.50 for each dog over four. The base price is on the booking page.
Hours: Open 7 days. Winter office hours are Wednesday to Sunday 9am to 4pm. Out of hours sessions with floodlights can be arranged by phone in winter, for an extra £2 per half hour.
Exclusive use of a secure field for your own dogs, booked online by the half hour, with a 5 minute gap between bookings. The gate code is emailed to you on the day. Up to 8 dogs, and puppies from 8 weeks.
Fence: At least 5.5ft high with 6ft gates, and the base of the fence is dug 6 inches into the ground, on every site.
Price: £7 for 30 minutes for up to 4 dogs, £8.50 for up to 6 and £10 for up to 8. Bookings are non-refundable.
Hours: Most sites 7am to 9.30pm in daylight. Sites with different hours say so below.
Cambuslang. Two secure fields. Livestock may be in neighbouring fields. Hours: February to October, Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm. November to January, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. Saturday 10am to 3pm all year. Closed on Sundays. Book Cambuslang · Wag Scotland listing
Nerston, East Kilbride. Three secure fields. Livestock may be in neighbouring fields. Hours: February to October 8am to 9.30pm, November to January 8am to 5pm, in daylight. Book Nerston, East Kilbride · Wag Scotland listing
Fields around Stirling, Dunfermline, central Fife, St Andrews, the East Neuk and Perth.
Hooves 'n' Paws Fife Secure Dog Park Cardenden
Three private hire fields and an all weather play park. Field 1 is 2 acres and The Meadow is 3 acres. You park inside the field before you let the dogs out.
Fence: 6ft deer fencing with rabbit mesh along the ground. The all weather park has solid 6ft fencing.
Three parks of about 1.5 acres each, Fairfield, Fitty View and Muirbeath, with a double fence and privacy netting between them and secure parking inside. Book 25 or 55 minutes for up to 8 dogs.
Fence: Double fenced between parks. Height not stated, ask the field.
Price: See the booking page.
Hours: 8am to 8pm, subject to daylight and booking.
A tree lined field and an agility arena on the coast at Bonnyton Farm, with a field shelter and picnic table. Bring your own water for now, as the run is waiting for a water connection.
Three areas: Archie's Freedom Field (1.5 acres), Mutley's Play Park (1 acre) and Wild and Woody Wood (half an acre). Each has a shelter with picnic benches. Your first visit is an introduction session, arranged by WhatsApp or phone.
Fence: Deer fenced and rabbit netted. Height not stated.
Exclusive use of a secure field for your own dogs, booked online by the half hour, with a 5 minute gap between bookings. The gate code is emailed to you on the day. Up to 8 dogs, and puppies from 8 weeks.
Fence: At least 5.5ft high with 6ft gates, and the base of the fence is dug 6 inches into the ground, on every site.
Price: £7 for 30 minutes for up to 4 dogs, £8.50 for up to 6 and £10 for up to 8. Bookings are non-refundable.
Hours: Most sites 7am to 9.30pm in daylight. Sites with different hours say so below.
Fields on the edge of Dundee, at Longforgan and near Forfar.
Dogxercise Barns of Claverhouse, Dundee
A whole field to yourself for each booking. Keep dogs on leads until every gate is shut, as there is livestock in the area. A 5.4% card fee is added to bookings.
Fence: Six-foot perimeter fencing, buried two feet.
Price: From £5 for 30 minutes for 2 dogs, or £7 an hour for 1 or 2 dogs.
Secure fields with locked gates and secure parking, separated by deer fencing, rabbit netting and vision screening. There is a dog friendly cafe at Auchterhouse Country Sports.
Fence: Deer fencing and rabbit netting. Height not stated.
Price: 1 hour £10 for up to 4 dogs, £17 for 5 to 7 and £20 for 8.
About 3.5 acres of trails, long grass, trees and water, with agility equipment, sheltered seating and parking. 50 minute private sessions for up to 8 dogs. The entry code comes 24 hours and 2 hours before.
Fence: 2 metre high deer fencing plus rabbit fencing.
Price: £12 for 50 minutes for 1 to 3 dogs, then £2 per extra dog.
Exclusive use of a secure field for your own dogs, booked online by the half hour, with a 5 minute gap between bookings. The gate code is emailed to you on the day. Up to 8 dogs, and puppies from 8 weeks.
Fence: At least 5.5ft high with 6ft gates, and the base of the fence is dug 6 inches into the ground, on every site.
Price: £7 for 30 minutes for up to 4 dogs, £8.50 for up to 6 and £10 for up to 8. Bookings are non-refundable.
Hours: Most sites 7am to 9.30pm in daylight. Sites with different hours say so below.
Fields near Inverness and in the Cairngorms. Two of them stay open into the late evening.
Aviemore Dog Park Aviemore and Kinrara
Two parks: Aviemore Dog Park has 5 acres of open field, and Kinrara Dog Park, next to Kinrara Distillery, has 3 acres with some agility equipment. Good for nervous or reactive dogs.
Fence: Fully enclosed. Kinrara has chicken wire round the bottom of the fence. Height not stated.
Two enclosures: Mac's Meadow, 5 acres with no livestock beside it, and Tanya's Trail, about 3 acres of woodland. 45 minute sessions with a 15 minute gap between bookings.
Fence: 6ft deer fence with rabbit netting dug in.
Price: See the booking page.
Hours: Mac's Meadow 7am to 10pm. Tanya's Trail 7.30am to 10.30pm.
A 2 acre field with views to Arran and a separate play park, each with its own car park. Your first visit to the play park is an introduction. Pigs, sheep, horses and hens live in the fields next door. Text only, no calls.
Fence: 6ft fencing round both the field and the play park.
Price: From £6 for 1 to 3 dogs.
Hours: Field 7am to sunset, in 25 or 55 minute slots. Play park 9.15am to 8.15pm, in 45 minute slots.
Exclusive use paddock with a full agility course, including jumps, a dog walk, a seesaw, an A frame, weaves and tunnels. Enter by a single gate from the signed car park.
Fence: Fence height not stated, ask the field.
Price: 1 hour slots from £5.
Hours: 6.30am to 5.30pm, 7 days, on its booking page.
Exclusive use of a secure field for your own dogs, booked online by the half hour, with a 5 minute gap between bookings. The gate code is emailed to you on the day. Up to 8 dogs, and puppies from 8 weeks.
Fence: At least 5.5ft high with 6ft gates, and the base of the fence is dug 6 inches into the ground, on every site.
Price: £7 for 30 minutes for up to 4 dogs, £8.50 for up to 6 and £10 for up to 8. Bookings are non-refundable.
Hours: Most sites 7am to 9.30pm in daylight. Sites with different hours say so below.
Hawick. One secure field. No livestock beside the field. Hours: Saturday and Sunday 7am to 9.30pm. Monday to Friday from 3pm, to 9.30pm in summer and 5.30pm in winter. Book Hawick · Wag Scotland listing
Several fields stay open after dark: WaggTail Woods until 10pm or 10.30pm, Chase 'n' Tails Park until 11pm and Edinburgh Dog Parks until 8pm. Few say they are floodlit, so check lighting with the field before you book an evening slot. Run Free and Unleash the Dogs fields open in daylight hours only, and some Run Free sites close earlier from November to January.
Take a torch or head torch, and put a light-up collar on your dog.
Shut and lock the gate behind you before you let your dog off the lead.
Fields get muddy in winter, so bring a towel and wipe paws before the car.
FAQ
What is a secure dog field?
A secure dog field is an enclosed field you book for a set time, so your own dogs can run off the lead with no other dogs or people in it. Most are on farms on the edge of towns, with a gate code sent before your slot.
How much does a secure dog field cost in Scotland?
Most fields we checked charge between £5 and £12 for 30 minutes to an hour, with more for extra dogs. Each card shows the price where the field states it. Where it does not, check the booking page.
Are secure dog fields good for reactive dogs?
Many are. You book the whole field for your own dogs, and several fields leave a gap between bookings so dogs do not meet at the gate. Some have other customers in adjoining fields or livestock next door, so read the card and ask the field.
How high is the fence at a secure dog field?
It varies. The fields that state a height on their own sites give between 1.7 metres and 2 metres, or about 5.5 to 6.5 feet. Where a field does not say, the card says so. Ask the field if your dog jumps or climbs.
Can I use a secure dog field in the dark?
Some fields are open late, but few say they have lighting. Coatbridge Dog Park has lights in Field 1 only, and Argyll Active Paws offers floodlit sessions in winter by arrangement. Drumgley Dog Park says it is not lit. Check lighting with the field before you book an evening slot.
Is a secure dog field the same as a dog park?
Not quite. A public dog park is usually a free fenced area anyone can use at the same time. A secure dog field is private, you book it, and you have it to yourself for your slot.
How we check fields
We read each field's own website and only show a fence height, price or opening hours where the field states it there, with the date we checked. If something has changed, tell us on the corrections page.
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