Dog-friendly Stirling: cafes, stays, walks and days out

Yes, Stirling has dog-friendly options. We list 47 checked places so far, including Stirling Highland Hotel, Stirling Court Hotel, Holiday Inn Express Stirling, Travelodge Stirling City Centre. Each listing shows where dogs are allowed, any fees, the source and the date we last checked it.

Charges we have recorded: Stirling Highland Hotel: £25 per night; Stirling Court Hotel: £25 per stay; Holiday Inn Express Stirling: £30 per pet per stay; Travelodge Stirling City Centre: Pet fee applies, check when booking; Travelodge Stirling M80: Pet fee per stay, check when booking; Cromlix: Ask when booking; Arngomery Cottage: £30.

No. Stirling Castle, Doune Castle, Argyll's Lodging and Dunblane Cathedral are on Historic Environment Scotland's list of sites where only assistance dogs are allowed. Cambuskenneth Abbey and the King's Knot are open to dogs on a lead, and the Back Walk circles the castle rock.

Dogs are welcome on the Abbey Craig woodland trails but not inside the Monument or on the free shuttle bus, unless they are assistance dogs. Water bowls are available at the Monument. Take care on the access road, where the bus runs.

Not into the park, even in your car. Blair Drummond has basic free kennels by the ticket office. Bring bedding and a water bowl, and you can leave the park during the day to walk your dog.

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.