Dog-Friendly Activities Near Edinburgh Castle, GB

The Potter Trail is pet-friendly. Calling all Dobbies and Hedwigs to enjoy the original, award-winning magical tour of Edinburgh. You’ll discover the mystical locations that inspired characters and scenes in the series and have the chance to visit where JK Rowling wrote the books. The tour is free, this is no trick, but you will be asked to leave a donation at the end if you think the spellbinding tales were worth it. Tours last 1.5 hrs from start to finish. There are also private tours available.

Montgomery Street Park is a pet-friendly park in Edinburgh, UK. This smaller community park has a basketball court, as well as a grassy field for walking leashed dogs. Get involved within the community during one of its many litter pick-up days.

Inverleith Park is pet-friendly. This 54-acre park in the heart of Edinburgh is popular among dog walkers. The park once formed part of the Inverleith Estate, which had been owned by the Rocheid family since 1665. The park features grassy fields, walking trails, a children's playground, tennis courts, and a small boating pond. The Edinburgh skyline can be viewed from the park. Leashed pups are invited to join their owners on the pretty trails that wind around the park. The park is always open.

Greyfriars Bobby is a monument in Edinburgh. This monument stands in recognition of Bobby, a Skye Terrier who kept a night watchman company in the capital city of Scotland. When his owner died, Bobby remained at his grave through rain and shine. This endeared him to the locals and the statue was built to commemorate his loyal act and our connection with the canine kind.

Cameo Picturehouse offers pet-friendly screenings each month in Edinburgh, UK. Bring Fido along to watch hand-picked films, including new release movies, independent features, and familiar classics. Theatregoers with dogs will be issued a fleece blanket to cover the seat or a rug if your pup prefers to lay on the floor. Bowls of water will also be available around the screen. Lighting levels will be a little higher than usual and movie volume will be quieter to accommodate your dog's sensitive ears. Before booking a ticket, be sure to confirm it's a designated dog-friendly showing.

Hamilton and Inches Jewelers is pet-friendly. This luxury jewellery house allows dogs inside their iconic showroom in the heart of Edinburgh. Once a private residence, Hamilton & Inches’ showroom was developed into a retail space by renowned architect David Bryce in 1835. The jewellers has held a Royal Warrant as silversmiths to Her Majesty the Queen for more than 120 years. Hamilton and Inches is open Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 5:30pm, Saturday from 9:30am to 5:00pm, and Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.

Braidburn Valley Park is pet-friendly. This community park is open to the public and is a great destination for informal sports, dog walking, and relaxing. Dog owners are asked to cleanup after their pets and to keep their pups under control. The park has been named a designated Local Biodiversity Site and contains lots of lovely trails to enjoy with your pooch. Braidburn Valley Park is open at all hours, every day of the week.

Hailes Quarry Park is pet-friendly. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on a leash, as long as all mess is cleaned up after them. The paved trails are popular among dog walkers. Check out the outdoor gym in the park, too. The park is always open.

Griffen Fitness is pet-friendly. This personal training hub is a great place to get fit with your pooch. The studio welcomes dogs into PT sessions and also offers workplace workouts, nutrition guides and a healthy living yearbook with seasonal recipes. The owner, Tracey, has her own fitness dog named Coco. Griffen Fitness is open Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 8:30pm.