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Dog friendly beaches in Isle of Skye
Applecross
The Highlands
- Large open beach
- Setting of Monty Halls adventures
- Beautiful scenery
A beautiful sandy beach, and yes it really is called Sand Fantastic for dogs to run free and watch the seals swimming by Monty Hall stayed in his bothy on this beach, his bothy is still there Our German Shepherd Blue certainly recommends it to all his doggy pals Read more
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Talisker
The Highlands
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Skye heritage
- Home of Talisker whisky
- Dynamic volcanic geology
The walk to the beach from Talisker House is one of the most beautiful approaches you could imagine, particularly in high summer, as was the case on this re-visit. The glen draws you down to the sea and a sense of anticipation is unavoidable. The impact on arrival is ancient,… Read more
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♡ Favourite♥ SavedClaigan Coral Beach
Dunvegan
The Highlands
- Maerl beach - calcified seaweed
- Isolated beauty
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Great surroundings to explore
- Dog Friendly Beach in Dunvegan
In any weather, Claigan Coral Beach makes a case for inclusion in the "best beaches..." listings that the holiday companies regularly compile. On this occasion, it was at the middle of a breathtaking vista, under blue skies on a tranquil, early morning re-visit, the maerl beach… Read more
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Applecross
The Highlands
- Dogs allowed
- Views across to Inner Hebrides
- Stunning natural beauty
- Access via Pass of the Cattle
- Dog Friendly Beach in Applecross
- Some restrictions may apply
Fine weather prevailed at Applecross for this summer re-visit. The views across to the Isle of Mull were clear and evocative. The setting here is ancient, volcanic granite towering above the expansive strand. There's a headland with a small building at the end, weathered into… Read more
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Uig
The Highlands
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Dinosaur footprints on the beach
- The Quiraing and great views
- Super walking
- Dog Friendly Beach in Uig, Highland
Located in the North East corner of Skye, Staffin Bay has a fine example of the crofting strips that used to be commonplace in such parts of Scotland. There's older history too, with fossilised dinosaur footprints visible at low tide. The spectacular Quiraing dominates the… Read more
