Is The Scott dog friendly?

Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The Scott's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.

How many dogs can I bring to The Scott?

The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.

Can I eat with my dog at The Scott?

The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book.

Can I leave my dog in the room at The Scott?

No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.

Are there dog walks near The Scott?

The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags Circular (0.5 miles), Blackford Hill and the Braid Hills Circular (1.3 miles) and Dalkeith Country Park Estate Trail (4.3 miles).

Is there a dog friendly beach near The Scott?

The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Burntisland Beach, 8.7 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.

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The Scott

Name: The Scott
Address: Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, GB

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.

A baronial house on the edge of Holyrood Park in Edinburgh's Southside, with ground floor rooms for dogs and open green space starting at the door.

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The Scott sits within the Pollock Estate, on the edge of the city where Holyrood Park begins, on Holyrood Park Road in Edinburgh's Southside, just over a mile from the Old Town. Built in the 1750s for the merchant Alexander Scott, the house pairs its original features with work by Scottish artists and designers. What makes it a dog friendly hotel worth the trip is the open green space that starts at the door, with walking routes and the climb to Arthur's Seat right outside.

The rooms set aside for dogs are on the ground floor and subject to availability, so mention your dog at the booking stage. For the comfort of all guests at The Scott, the house rule is clear: no dogs stay unattended in a guest room. Rooms come with Laura Thomas toiletries, a coffee machine, bathrobes and slippers, and selected ones have a deep freestanding bath. The Scott doesn't mention a per room dog limit or any limit on size, so raise both with reservations.

Bonnar's, beneath an 18th-century ceiling fresco by Thomas Bonnar, brings together Scottish ingredients and Italian influence and looks out towards The Scott's secret garden. The Gallery Bar pours wines, whiskies and cocktails and serves light snacks by day, and room service runs daily from noon. Whether dogs may join you at Bonnar's or The Gallery Bar, the hotel doesn't say, so ask reservations first.

Guests have complimentary access to the on-site Oxygen cardio gym, and The Gatehouse, a restored private residence beside the hotel, has its own front door and a fully equipped kitchen. Out with the dog, Wildpack's Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags Circular sits 0.5 miles from The Scott, and Dalkeith Country Park Estate Trail 4.3 miles away for a change of scene.

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: £30 per stay
Left alone in the room: Not allowed
In the bar: The hotel doesn't say
In the lounge: The hotel doesn't say
Eating with your dog: The hotel doesn't say
In the grounds: The hotel doesn't say
Dog extras: The hotel doesn't say
Walks from the door: Yes
Nearest dog friendly beach: Burntisland Beach, 8.7 miles

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Rooms: Ground floor rooms and self catering cottages
Things to do: Gym
Parking: Free parking
Children: Children welcome
Awards: Selected for the MICHELIN Guide 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Scott dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The Scott's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Scott?
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 The Scott?
£30 per stay.
Can I eat with my dog at The Scott?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Scott?
No. The hotel says dogs must not be left alone in the room.
Are there dog walks near The Scott?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags Circular (0.5 miles), Blackford Hill and the Braid Hills Circular (1.3 miles) and Dalkeith Country Park Estate Trail (4.3 miles).
Is there a dog friendly beach near The Scott?
The nearest dog friendly beach on Wildpack is Burntisland Beach, 8.7 miles away. Check its page for any seasonal dog restrictions before you go.