An Talla by Loch Ness

An Talla by Loch Ness is a dog-friendly café by Dochgarroch Lock, just outside Inverness, where dogs are welcome inside the seating area. It's a practical stop on the Caledonian Canal, serving coffee and food with a shop on site. The counter area is kept clear, but your dog can settle with you at the tables.

The setting is handy for canal-side walks and lock-watching and the café makes a good base for refuelling after a stretch along the towpath. Dogs welcome inside means the whole group can sit together, whatever the weather.

It's the kind of place that solves the "coffee, snack and somewhere dry for the dog" problem when you're exploring Loch Ness or the Great Glen. No fuss, just a warm seat and a proper brew while your dog supervises proceedings from under the table.