Dog Days AwayGOOD DAYS. TOGETHER.West Lothian · Scotland · Town
Linlithgow combines palace-side outdoor space with the quieter rhythm of a canal walk. Choose a town hotel if you want the High Street close by, or a Williamscraig cottage for self-catering outside town. The palace’s pet rules distinguish outdoor and roofed areas, so build the visit around what the dog can actually join. A short towpath section makes an easy alternative to a full sightseeing day.
Policies researched 27 September 2026 · Check directly before booking
A BASE FOR YOUR BREAK
Dog access can depend on the room or accommodation you choose. Confirm the exact dog arrangements before you pay.
West Port offers a town hotel stay but needs direct confirmation of the dog room and detailed terms. Appletree at Williamscraig is a self-catering alternative; the cottage operator allows two dogs with a £30 charge per dog, period to confirm.
18-20 West Port · Linlithgow
A Linlithgow hotel suited to a town-based visit. Discuss room position and Saturday late-night music if quiet sleep matters.
The dog detailsOperator identifies the hotel as dog friendly. Confirm overnight room allocation, dog numbers, fee, meal access and supervision before paying.
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Confirm your dog, exact accommodation, minimum stay and total charge before paying.
3 Williamscraig Cottages · Williamscraig / Linlithgow outskirts
Appletree is a Williamscraig self-catering cottage outside Linlithgow. Choose the exact cottage and check minimum stay and garden arrangements.
The dog detailsMaximum two well-behaved dogs, £30 per dog with charging period unstated. Confirm the total and exact cottage rules.
Book directly with the property
Confirm your dog, exact accommodation, minimum stay and total charge before paying.
GOOD DAYS OUT, TOGETHER
Plan for permitted outdoor areas and the surrounding setting; check opening, tickets and current access before visiting.
Dogs on leads and never unattended; pet dogs are not permitted in roofed areas.
Official visitor information ↗Take a modest return walk along the canal, leaving room to turn back rather than committing to a long through-route.
Dogs under control, waste removed; share the narrow waterside path considerately.
Official visitor information ↗AN UNHURRIED COUPLE OF DAYS
Settle into town or the rural cottage, then explore permitted outdoor palace areas within current opening arrangements.
Choose a comfortable towpath section and return for a relaxed departure or cottage evening.
A suggested plan, not a booked itinerary. Adapt it to your dog, the weather and current access.
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Ask West Port about its late DJ session and your room location.
Confirm Appletree’s outdoor boundary and dog arrangements directly.
No. The West Port Hotel describes itself as being in the town centre, while Williamscraig Holiday Cottages is a separate countryside property near Linlithgow. Check the journey into town when choosing a base.
Sources: The West Port Hotel - official site · Williamscraig Holiday Cottages - Cottages
Williamscraig allows up to two well-behaved dogs in a cottage and lists £30 per dog. The public page does not state whether the charge is per stay or night, so confirm the total and exact cottage rules before booking.
Historic Environment Scotland describes a 2.3-mile compacted-gravel circular path around the loch, with benches and picnic tables on the peel. Check current conditions and any site notices.
Sources: Historic Environment Scotland - Linlithgow Palace plan your visit
Historic Environment Scotland lists daily opening from 9:30am to 5pm between 1 April and 30 September, and 10am to 4pm between 1 October and 31 March. Last entry is 45 minutes before closing; it closes on 25-26 December and 1-2 January. Check the official page before travelling for current access changes.
Sources: Historic Environment Scotland - Linlithgow Palace plan your visit
The hotel’s current site says well-behaved dogs are welcome, but does not publish a room allocation, dog limit, fee or dining rule. Contact the hotel to agree those details before booking.
Sources: The West Port Hotel - official site
Researched from accommodation operators, property listings and visitor information linked above on 27 September 2026. Prices and policies can change; a stated dog fee is not a room quote or a promise of availability. We have not personally inspected these places. Our day plans are editorial suggestions.
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