Dog Days AwayGOOD DAYS. TOGETHER.Perth and Kinross · Scotland · Town · Countryside
Pitlochry makes a woodland break with hotel comfort and a choice of shorter paths rather than a compulsory hill climb. McKays offers a central Atholl Road base; Pine Trees limits dog stays to six Coach House rooms. Black Spout Wood gives the first outing a local focus, while nearby Faskally offers another woodland day when open. Autumn event preparations can affect Faskally paths, so keep the itinerary flexible and check the current access notice.
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.
McKays charges £20 for one dog or £30 for two per room per night and explicitly welcomes dogs in its restaurant. Pine Trees charges £20 per dog nightly in its six Coach House rooms, with dogs allowed in the bar and lounge but not the restaurant. Confirm room allocation and supervision before comparing the total stay cost.
138 Atholl Road, Pitlochry PH16 5AG
A hotel, bar and restaurant on Atholl Road in central Pitlochry. Agree the dog room when booking.
The dog detailsMaximum two dogs; £20 for one or £30 for two per room/night. Restaurant welcomes dogs; confirm room allocation and supervision.
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Confirm your dog, exact accommodation, minimum stay and total charge before paying.
Strathview Terrace, Pitlochry PH16 5QR
A hotel on Strathview Terrace. Dog-eligible accommodation is limited to six Coach House rooms rather than every room in the hotel.
The dog details£20 per dog/night, no published size limit or deposit. Coach House rooms only; bar/lounge allowed, restaurant excluded. Confirm dog count and supervision.
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Confirm your dog, exact accommodation, minimum stay and total charge before paying.
GOOD DAYS OUT, TOGETHER
Select a manageable woodland route and take time near the waterfall viewpoint without adding a long hill outing. Paths vary in gradient and surface.
Keep dogs controlled around wildlife and on a lead near the gorge and water for safety; use current paths.
Official visitor information ↗Choose a permitted short trail when open, checking the current visitor notice before setting off. Event setup is already affecting access.
Follow diversions. Car parks close 4pm-11pm during the 7 October-8 November 2026 Enchanted Forest period; this is a daytime woodland suggestion, not dog admission to the event.
Official visitor information ↗AN UNHURRIED COUPLE OF DAYS
Settle into the agreed hotel room, take a short Black Spout outing and use a confirmed dog-permitted meal space.
Choose an open trail if current restrictions allow, or repeat a comfortable local woodland outing instead.
A suggested plan, not a booked itinerary. Adapt it to your dog, the weather and current access.
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Faskally event setup may bring diversions before the October event; evening car-park closures continue through 8 November.
Pine Trees’ pet policy does not cover all hotel rooms.
No. Pine Trees permits dogs in its six dog-friendly Coach House rooms and in the Flora Bar and lounge, but excludes them from Fauna Restaurant. Ask for a Coach House room when booking and confirm the current dog charge, which is not listed on the FAQ page.
No. The event FAQ says pet dogs are not permitted; assistance dogs are allowed. This is the ticketed evening show, not the daytime woodland itself. Do not buy an event ticket assuming a pet can attend.
McKays charges £20 per dog per night for one dog or £30 per room per night for two, with a two-dog room maximum. Its current policy says dogs may dine with guests in the dog-friendly restaurant. Confirm a suitable dog room and the total before booking.
Forestry and Land Scotland says setup is underway and local path closures or diversions may be in place. From 7 October to 8 November 2026, Faskally car parks close daily from 4pm to 11pm for the event. Check the current notice and signage before setting out; the event itself does not admit pet dogs.
Sources: Faskally visitor information - Forestry and Land Scotland · Frequently asked questions - The Enchanted Forest
Yes. Forestry and Land Scotland rates the 1.2 km Dunmore Trail around Loch Dunmore as easy access, taking about 30 minutes on a firm, mostly smooth gravel surface with some short moderate slopes. The 2.4 km Foresters’ Trail takes about an hour and has uneven gravel and earth, exposed roots, steep slopes, steps and some muddy sections.
Sources: Faskally forest trails - Forestry and Land Scotland
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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