Dog Days AwayGOOD DAYS. TOGETHER.
Aberdeenshire · Scotland · Town · Coast
Stonehaven is a harbour-and-clifftop break, with a short seafront outing before any longer walk towards Dunnottar. The two stays are outside the town centre: Dalriada is at Cowie and the Anchor is in the separate fishing village of Johnshaven. Choose a lodge or pub room with those journeys in mind. On a windy day, keep the plan to a comfortable harbour visit rather than pressing on towards exposed cliffs.
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.
The Anchor at Johnshaven has a specifically pet-labelled double room, with charges and meal access to confirm. Dalriada offers six dog-friendly lodges for up to two pets at £15 per pet per night. Dogs cannot enter lodge bedrooms or go on furniture and must never be left alone, so the lodge arrangement needs to suit your usual sleeping routine.
New Road · Johnshaven
A Johnshaven village hotel, a separate coastal base south of Stonehaven. One Double En Suite room is explicitly marked pet-friendly; request that allocation.
The dog detailsExact pet-friendly double required. Current fee, limits, meal access and supervision are by enquiry. Other unlabelled rooms are not confirmed for dogs.
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Arrange the dog room and confirm the total charge directly before paying.
Cowie · Cowie, near Stonehaven
Self-catering lodges at Cowie near Stonehaven, with six dog-friendly units. Confirm the exact lodge, as two are pet-free.
The dog detailsMaximum two pets, £15 per pet per night. No dogs in bedrooms or on furniture; never leave them alone. Keep controlled on the grounds.
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Arrange the dog room and confirm the total charge directly before paying.
GOOD DAYS OUT, TOGETHER
Enjoy a short harbour and seafront stroll on public routes. Turn around before the walk becomes too long and allow time to return to your outlying accommodation.
Keep dogs close near traffic, water and working harbour areas; respect private boundaries and local signs.
Official visitor informationTreat the coastal approach as an optional fair-weather walk, not a guaranteed castle visit. Choose a short safe section and turn back if wind or footing deteriorates.
Keep well back from cliff edges and use a lead. The castle may close for high winds; pet admission inside is not established by this guide.
Official visitor informationAN UNHURRIED COUPLE OF DAYS
Check into the correctly located stay and agree dog arrangements. Make a short Stonehaven harbour visit, then return for a meal that works with the dog.
Consider the Dunnottar approach only in suitable weather, checking current notices first. Repeat a sheltered town outing instead if the coast is too exposed.
A suggested plan, not a booked itinerary. Adapt it to your dog, the weather and current access.
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The Anchor’s postal address may mention Montrose, but its physical village is Johnshaven in Aberdeenshire.
Dalriada’s dog-free bedrooms may not suit a pet that needs to sleep beside you.
The operator says six of its eight lodges welcome dogs and two are kept pet-free, but the page does not identify the specific lodge names. Dogs must not be left alone; contact Dalriada to secure an eligible unit and confirm the current fee before paying.
No. Dalriada says dogs must not be left alone in the lodge. The operator may suggest a local dog sitter if you want to visit somewhere without your dog; confirm availability directly.
No. The castle may close at short notice because of high winds, snow or ice. Check the live visitor notice and local weather before travelling; the current page also lists seasonal opening hours and last entry one hour before closing.
Sources: Dunnottar Castle - Visit
The castle operator places Dunnottar 1.6 miles south of Stonehaven. It is a separate outing on the coastal approach, not a guaranteed castle entry; allow for the route’s slopes and current weather.
Sources: Dunnottar Castle - Visit
No. The hotel’s own address is in Johnshaven, a separate coastal village in the Montrose postal area. It may suit a wider area trip, but it is not a Stonehaven-town base; check the address before booking.
Sources: The Anchor Hotel Johnshaven - official home page · Aberdeenshire Council - Beaches
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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