Curated pet friendly hotels in Aberdeenshire

Located within the Cairngorms National Park, the Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is part of the Macdonald Aviemore Resort which boasts a collection of 4-star hotels, a choice of restaurants and bars, as well as extensive leisure facilities including an on-site cinema. There is a championship golf course nearby.

The 4-star rooms at the Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort all feature a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free WiFi. Some family rooms feature a partitioned area with bunk beds. Other family rooms will either have a sofa bed or a pop-up bed.

Within this hotel you’ll find Spey Burger, a contemporary American-style family diner serving burgers, burritos, milkshakes and more. Guests have access to a wide range of dining options across the resort. Other restaurants within a few minutes’ walk include Aspects Restaurant in Macdonald Highlands Hotel and Giovanni’s Italian Ristorante in the Macdonald Morlich Hotel. Both Spey Burger and Giovanni's are seasonal restaurants.

Guests staying in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort have free access to the resort’s leisure facilities within Aviemore Activity Centre. Located a short 5-minute walk across the resort the centre includes a large leisure pool, soft play, gym and café 'seasonal'.

Children aged 12 and under can stay and take breakfast for free when sharing a suitable room with two adults. Child dinner will be charged separately dependent on menu chosen

Located within the Cairngorms National Park, the Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is part of the Macdonald Aviemore Resort which boasts a collection of 4-star hotels, restaurants and bars, as well as extensive leisure facilities including an on-site cinema and is Winner of Resort Hotel of the Year in Scotland – Scottish Hospitality Awards 2019. There is a championship golf course nearby.

The 4-star rooms at the Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort all feature a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free WiFi. There is a selection of Classic or Executive rooms and suites available. Family rooms, some interconnecting, are available with either a sofa or pop up bed for the children.

Within this hotel you will find Aspects Restaurant, the resort’s signature restaurant offering contemporary Scottish dishes using seasonal ingredients. Guests have access to a wide range of dining options across the resort. Other restaurants within a few minutes’ walk include Spey Burger in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel and Giovanni’s Italian Ristorante in the Macdonald Morlich Hotel.
Please note, Spey Burger and Giovanni's are seasonal restaurants

The Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort also benefits from direct guest access to the resort’s leisure facilities within Aviemore Activity Centre including a large leisure pool, soft play, gym and seasonal café.

Set in Nairn, 30 km from Inverness Castle, Boath House Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 21 km from Castle Stuart Golf Links.

All units at the hotel come with a seating area. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options.

Guests at Boath House Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nairn, like hiking.

University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness is 29 km from the accommodation, while Inverness Railway Station is 29 km away. Inverness Airport is 15 km from the property.

Near the town centre, the Links Hotel offers free Wi-Fi, an AA Rosette-awarded restaurant and free parking. Montrose rail station is nearby.

The Links restaurant offers Scottish and continental cuisine. There is a cocktail bar and an outdoor terrace.

Some of the spacious en suite rooms at the Links Hotel have a balcony.

Dating back to 1875, this former Edwardian town house has a Dutch-style coffee house.

The Links is within walking distance of an historic golf course and Montrose Beach.

With a stay at Golf View Hotel & Spa in Nairn, you'll be next to a golf course, just a 2-minute walk from Moray Firth and 5 minutes by foot from Nairn Golf Club. This beach hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Nairn Beach and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Nairn Museum.

With a stay at Glenesk Hotel in Brechin, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Bedlam Paintball- Edzell and a 3-minute drive from Edzell Castle. This golf hotel is 31.6 mi (50.9 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Catherthuns.

High Range Self-Catering Chalets are set within the beauty of Cairngorms National Park. Free private parking is possible on site, and free WiFi is accessible in some areas.

The well-equipped chalets are designed in an alpine style and enjoy a peaceful setting, surrounded by birch trees and heather. Each chalet has cosy and warm bedrooms, a bathroom with a shower and a living room with sofas and a TV.

High Range Self-Catering Chalets each have a kitchen that boasts an oven, a fridge, a microwave and kitchenware. Local food shops are found within a 5-minute walk, and there is also a bank and post office close by.

Loch an Eilein nature spot is 3.3 miles from the chalets, whilst Strathspey Steam Railway leaves from Aviemore Station, a 10-minute walk away.

Featuring a sauna, Macdui Lodge is set in Aviemore. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 48 km from University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness.

Boasting a Blu-ray player, the chalet has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days.

For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue.

Guests at the chalet can enjoy skiing nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Landmark Forest Adventure Park is 13 km from Macdui Lodge, while Boat of Garten Golf Club is 13 km from the property. Inverness Airport is 59 km away.

Spacious well equipped Chalet Bungalow close to Nairn, is situated in Auldearn, 23 km from Castle Stuart Golf Links, 30 km from University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness, and 31 km from Inverness Railway Station. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 31 km from Inverness Castle.

The spacious chalet with a terrace and garden views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the chalet. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Auldearn, like hiking.

Elgin Cathedral is 33 km from Spacious well equipped Chalet Bungalow close to Nairn, while Nairn Museum is 5.7 km from the property. Inverness Airport is 17 km away.

Located 22 km from Castle Stuart Golf Links, 30 km from University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness and 30 km from Inverness Railway Station, Meadows 2 features accommodation set in Auldearn. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 31 km from Inverness Castle.

The spacious chalet has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with quiet street views. This chalet also comes with a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Auldearn, like hiking.

Elgin Cathedral is 33 km from Meadows 2, while Nairn Museum is 5.7 km from the property. Inverness Airport is 17 km away.

Situated in the beautiful village of Craigellachie, The Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside dates from 1893. This luxury hotel offers scenic views of the rivers Spey and Fiddoch, the Thomas Telford Bridge and surrounding mountains.

The impressive Victorian building boasts picturesque views across the forest. All rooms feature en suite facilities, a TV and seating area.

The Craigellachie Hotel offers over 700 whiskies in the Quaich Bar, with tasting sessions available. The Copper Dog Grill offers home-cooked dishes, prepared using local produce.

Craigellachie Hotel is just 25 minutes from Cairngorm National Park, and excursions to Inverness and Loch Ness run locally. Elgin is less than 14 miles away.

Craigellachie Salmon Fishing Beat is directly opposite the hotel, and many famous distilleries are within 30 minutes' drive. The area is a popular spot for hunting and walking.

Nestled in the luxury valley of Speyside, The Craigellachie Hotel was described by Condé Nast Traveller as “the oldest and greatest whisky hotel in the world”. The Craigellachie has 26 bedrooms, and it’s home to the oldest pub in Speyside: the Spey Inn, an old drovers inn dating back to 1703, and to the world-renowned Quaich Bar, where guests and tourists can savour over 1,000 single-malt whiskies alongside some of the best cocktails.

The luxury valley of Speyside is home to 70% of whisky distilleries and the most famous ones such as Macallan, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, Craigellachie and many more, are within a 20-mile radius from the hotel.

Speyside is also renowned for its incredible scenery and the River Spey is just 3 minutes from the hotel. It is a spectacular place to come and visit for walks, tours or just relaxing.

Speyside is known for being a microclimate and its food produce is regarded as some of the finest in the world.

The Craigellachie offers free in-room WiFi, free parking and local staff to help you plan your best Speyside adventures. Our menus offer the finest local produce, whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Anniston Mill Cabin 2, a property with a garden, is located in Arbroath, 4 km from Lunan Bay, 36 km from Discovery Point, as well as 37 km from Glamis Castle. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.1 km from Lunan Bay Beach.

With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom chalet offers a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette with a microwave and toaster. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

University of Dundee is 37 km from the chalet, while House of Dun & Montrose Basin Nature Reserve is 16 km away. Dundee Airport is 39 km from the property.

Offering a garden and garden view, Betula Chalet – coast & country in the Highlands is situated in Nairn, 35 km from Inverness Castle and 27 km from Castle Stuart Golf Links. Guests can benefit from a patio and an outdoor fireplace. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

The recently renovated chalet features 2 separate bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and dishwasher, and a living room. Towels and bed linen are available in the chalet. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nairn, like hiking. Betula Chalet – coast & country in the Highlands has a picnic area and a barbecue.

University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness is 32 km from the accommodation, while Inverness Railway Station is 35 km from the property. Inverness Airport is 22 km away.

Upper Rosemount Lodge is set in Blairgowrie, 31 km from Discovery Point, 45 km from Castle Menzies, and 25 km from Glamis Castle. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 22 km from Scone Palace.

The spacious chalet has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

Guests at the chalet can enjoy skiing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

University of Dundee is 32 km from Upper Rosemount Lodge, while Blair Castle is 48 km from the property. Dundee Airport is 29 km away.

Set in Arbroath in the Angus region, Anniston Mill Cabin 1 features a balcony. Guests staying at this chalet have access to a patio. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

The chalet comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

The chalet has a barbecue and a garden.

Lunan Bay is 4 km from Anniston Mill Cabin 1, while Discovery Point is 36 km away. Dundee Airport is 39 km from the property.