1 / 8Selkirk Arms Hotel
Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A Kirkcudbright hotel dating from 1777, where Robert Burns once lodged and dogs who behave well can join you in the garden and the Burns room lounge.
Robert Burns lodged at the Selkirk Arms Hotel on several occasions around 1794, and many believe he penned the Selkirk Grace here. The hotel dates from 1777 and stands on the High Street of Kirkcudbright, the Artist's Town, with its galleries, pastel coloured houses and fishing harbour right by the sea. Its sixteen en-suite bedrooms make this dog friendly hotel a characterful base for you and your dog.
Your room and the Burns room lounge are both open to well behaved dogs, and the hotel keeps a variety of dog friendly rooms. Tell the team you're bringing your dog when you book, and they will allocate the right room for you. The hotel's pages don't mention a limit on dogs, or if yours may stay behind in the bedroom while you explore Kirkcudbright, so cover both when you call.
Dining with your dog happens in the garden, where, if it's dry, you are welcome to bring your dog along for morning coffee or an afternoon cup of tea or a drink. Its tables go on a first come, first served basis at lunchtime and can't be reserved. For the comfort of other guests, the main restaurant and the bar area are not open to dogs. Inside, the kitchen cooks fresh, local food, Scottish Mediterranean with a twist, with produce from local suppliers the hotel calls its Real Food Heroes.
The hotel rents out ebikes to its guests and can arrange activities from golf to stargazing in the Dark Sky Park. The team also has lots of great walks to share with you and your dog, and Mossyard Beach, 8.1 miles off, is the nearest Wildpack has listed as dog friendly, so check its page for the dog rules.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- £10 per night
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- Not allowed
- In the lounge
- Welcome
- Eating with your dog
- Not in the dining areas
- In the grounds
- Welcome
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- Mossyard Beach, 8.1 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Selkirk Arms Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from Selkirk Arms Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to Selkirk Arms Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at Selkirk Arms Hotel?
£10 per night.
Can I eat with my dog at Selkirk Arms Hotel?
Dogs aren't allowed in the dining areas. Dogs are welcome in the lounge.
Can I leave my dog in the room at Selkirk Arms Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a dog friendly beach near Selkirk Arms Hotel?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Mossyard Beach, 8.1 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.
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