Flying to Scotland with a dog
For many of us, going on holiday simply isn’t a proper holiday if you have to leave behind your dog. So here at the Ulbster Arms Hotel by Thurso in Caithness, we’re inviting you to bring your dog too! Our Scottish Highland dog-friendly hotel is a cosy wee hideout, ideal for exploring the North Coast 500. And we are just a hop away from the ferry to Orkney!
Dogs are very welcome in our hotel and we have dog-friendly rooms too. And if you’re flying to us from overseas or just thinking of flying with a dog, we’re here to help with some useful information for planning your trip. Our local airport is the Wick and John o’ Groats airport. But you can easily fly direct to Inverness, Glasgow, Edinburgh and even London, then train or drive to our doors. Its a really beautiful road trip through Scotland. And its so worth it for our Scottish beaches!
Flying your dog to Scotland rules and regulations
Firstly, please take a look at the UK Government website for the rules on bringing your pet to the UK. This covers everything from pet passports and documents to microchips and vaccinations. And please be sure to check the specific rules for the country you are travelling from, as each country can differ. If easier, you can print a full version of the guide here. Always allow plenty of time to get all your documents in order before your planned travel dates.
Dog-friendly airlines
When you are organised and ready to book your flights to Scotland, first check that your chosen airline allows pets to travel on board. Unfortunately, at the moment, UK airlines allow dogs in the passenger cabin. But many UK airlines will let dogs fly safely in the cargo hold. Please note that there will be exceptions for registered service dogs. All airlines charge an additional pet carriage fee. So do check what this is directly with the airline when you are ready to book to fly with your dog. HEre is a helpful travel guide…
Scottish Dog-friendly hotel accommodation
On your holidays to Scotland, we have many dog-friendly hotels and holiday accommodation. Some are more open to dogs around the hotel’s public areas than others. So be sure to ask for each accommodation provider’s pet policy before you book. Our Highland hotel, the Ulbster Arms Hotel by Thurso, is super dog-friendly! So you can rest assured your dog is very welcome with us and in our accommodations. All you need to do is let us know in advance if you are bringing your dog with you and we will help you all settle in together. Book your dog-friendly hotel stay today! See our dog policy here.