Messy Dog Life
& Dog-Friendly Days Out

Fort William has better indoor dog-friendly venues than most visitors expect. This weekend itinerary covers every meal from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch, with the hills, a loch cruise and Glenfinnan en route.

Inverness has a surprisingly strong set of pubs and cafés where dogs settle under the table while you eat a proper meal. This itinerary runs Friday evening to Sunday lunch — every stop confirmed for indoor dog access.

A relaxed Friday-to-Sunday Newquay itinerary with Fistral Beach, a full National Trust day at Lanhydrock and every food stop confirmed for dogs inside.

A relaxed Friday-to-Sunday Eastbourne itinerary featuring a National Trust day at Birling Gap, dinner by the sea and Sunday at Pevensey Castle.

If you’re anything like me, planning a day out or a holiday with your furry friend can sometimes feel like a bit of a treasure hunt.

Dog-friendly holidays are planned with optimism and unravel in small, specific ways. Here's what to have in place before something does go wrong — and Jazz's headstone has a lot to answer for.