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Dog friendly beaches in Amhuinnsuidhe
♡ Favourite♥ SavedHuisinis
Amhuinnsuidhe
Western Isles
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Stunning single track approach
- Outstandingly beautiful
- Views to St Kilda if you're lucky
- Dog friendly beach in Amhuinnsuidhe

The spectacular approach to Huisinis beach whets the appetite for the pleasure to come. You drive along a scenic, twisting fourteen mile lane, that offers visual delights at every turn. Spectacular Amhuinnsuidhe Castle, guards the approach, with canons that point seaward. The… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedScarista
Northton
Western Isles
- Unspoilt beauty
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Next to the hills of Harris
- Plenty of space for dogs to run
- Dog Friendly Beach in Northton

This is among the most southerly of the west-facing South Harris beaches, all of which are part of the South Lewis, Harris and North Uist National Scenic Area. The beach comprises a vast area of pristine sand. It is approached over sand dunes and via machair that is decorated… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedSeilebost
Northton
Western Isles
- Stunning shell beach
- Flowers on the macchair in early spring
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Views to Taransay
- Dog friendly beach on the Western Isles

Seilebost beach sits at the southern edge of Luskentyre Bay, in effect sharing the idyllic location of Luskentyre beach, which sits on the northern edge. Both beaches are part of the National Scenic Area of South Lewis, Harris and North Uist. This beach is easily accessed from… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedScaristavore
Northton
Western Isles
- Dogs allowed all year round
- One of a fine string of beaches
- Unspoilt and natural
- Crofting heritage
- Dog friendly beach on the Western Isles

Scaristavore is wider and less deep than the next beach to the north, Borve and less expansive than Scarista, that is adjacent to the south. Like its neighbours, it is outstandingly beautiful, with access via a standing stone at one end of the beach. Another feature here is the… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedValtos
Steornabhagh (Stornoway)
Western Isles
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Unspoilt beauty
- Viking heritage
- Walks galore
- Dog friendly beach in Stornoway

There are two magnificent beaches here, made of shells. The campsite is at the northern end of the beaches and has good facilities. This area has some of the most beautiful scenery on the islands and the beaches are second to none. It's an oasis of calm, a wonderful place to… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedBorve
Northton
Western Isles
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Part of a fine string of beaches
- Boat trips from here
- Machair behind the beach
- Dog friendly beach on the Western Isles

This is one beach in an outstandingly beautiful collection that run down the west coast of South Harris. Borve beach is deeper and less wide than neighbouring Scaristavore and Scarista beyond. A spectacular panorama unfolds, as you look out from the beach towards the sea. The… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedUig Sands
Valtos
The Highlands
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Wild and unspoilt
- Viking history
- Acres of sand for walks
- Dog friendly beach in Valtos, Highland

The beach at Uig is located in the south west corner of Lewis and is reasonably sheltered, despite its westerly aspect. There are good facilities for visitors, including a campsite and a strong historical association. This is where a full Viking chess set was discovered, 93… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedLuskentyre
Luskentyre
Western Isles
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Stunning coral beach
- Regular
- Views to Taransay
- Dog friendly beach on the Western Isles

This outstanding shell beach runs for miles around a headland in the west of Harris, with views across to Taransay. It's a regular candidate in the "best beaches..." polls and time seems to stand still here. The bay is unspoilt and the turquoise water is inviting. The natural… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedBerneray West Beach
Lochmaddy
Western Isles
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Sand dunes and machair
- Great coastal walks
- Unspoilt
- Dog Friendly Beach in Lochmaddy

The West Beach on the Isle of Berneray, which sits between South Harris and North Uist, comprises three miles of unspoilt, clean white shell surface. This is a Special Protection Area of international significance for birds, specifically dunlin, ringed plover, terns and visiting… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedNorthton
Northton
Western Isles
- Dogs allowed all year round
- South-facing
- Choice of four beaches
- Great views towards North Uist

Northton beach, also known as Traigh an Thaoibh Tuath, is large and sits at the southern end of Scarista beach, but there are also four small south-facing beaches in the immediate area that appear like hidden jewels on the coastline. The beaches are regularly visited by otters,… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedHorgabost
Northton
Western Isles
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Stunning shell beach
- Direct views to Taransay
- Summer wild flowers on the machair

You look straight out to Taransay from this exceptional beach and sunsets are a particular highlight, as the light hits the hills opposite. There's an excellent, well-run campsite within a stone's throw of the beach, with a shop and all the facilities you might need. The beach… Read more











































