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Cat-Friendly Stays in Scotland

Browse places to stay across Scotland where cats are genuinely welcome, from countryside cottages and Highland retreats to hotels, holiday homes and island escapes.

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8 cat-friendly stays
Aerial view of stone houses and gardens beside the rocky coastline and blue sea at St Abbs in the Scottish Borders

The Beacon, St Abbs, Scottish Borders

St Abbs, Scottish Borders, Scotland
🐱 Cats welcome 🐾 Up to 2 pets 🛏️ 4 bedrooms 👥 Sleeps 7 🐶 Dogs allowed
Four-bedroom cat-friendly cottage in St Abbs sleeping seven, with coastal views, a walled garden, traditional fireplace and easy access to Coldingham Sands.
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Timber glamping pod with curved roof between a glass-fronted hot tub house and a BBQ hut, with sun loungers on decking under a blue sky

Glamping Pod with Private Hot Tub, Keith, Moray

Keith, Moray
🐱 Cats welcome 🐾 Up to 2 cats; Up to 3 Dogs Welcome; Other pet limits vary 🛏️ 1 bedroom 👥 Sleeps 4 🐶 Dogs allowed
A cat-friendly one-bedroom glamping pod near Keith in Moray, sleeping four. It has a private glass-roofed hot tub house, a separate BBQ hut, an enclosed garden and free EV charging.
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Georgian stone facade and entrance steps at Kimpton Charlotte Square in Edinburgh

Kimpton Charlotte Square, Edinburgh

New Town, Edinburgh
🐱 Cats welcome 🐶 Dogs allowed
A cat-friendly Edinburgh hotel with 199 rooms and suites across seven Georgian townhouses, stylish interiors, an indoor pool and spa, and a central New Town setting.
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Open-plan living area with a wall-mounted rope bridge for cats, a tall scratching post, brown sofa with cushions, armchair and wooden dining table

The Cat Cabin, Falkirk, Scotland

Polmont, near Falkirk, Scotland
🐱 Cats welcome 🐾 Up to 4 cats 🛏️ 2 bedrooms 👥 Sleeps 4 🐶 No dogs
The Cat Cabin is a two-bedroom lodge in a peaceful walled garden at Polmont, near Falkirk. Welcoming up to four cats, it features climbing shelves, a rope bridge, a screened…
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Stone building containing Bute House apartment, with white bay windows and snow on the roof and ground

Bute House, Isle of Bute

Ardbeg, near Rothesay, Isle of Bute, Argyll & Bute, Scotland
🐱 Cats welcome 🐾 2 pets in total 🛏️ 2 bedrooms 👥 Sleeps 6 🐶 Dogs allowed
A cat-friendly, two-bedroom apartment on the Ardbeg waterfront, sleeping six, with sea views across Rothesay Bay, a well-equipped kitchen and coastal walks close by.
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Dining table set for four beside leather sofas and a stove, with wide landscape views through the windows at An Taigh Clach

An Taigh Clach, Carloway, Isle of Lewis

Upper Carloway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides
🐱 Cats welcome 🐾 Up to 2 pets 🛏️ 2 bedrooms 👥 Sleeps 4 🐶 Dogs allowed
A cat-friendly, two-bedroom stone barn conversion sleeping four in Carloway, with sea views, a multi-fuel stove, a garden and outdoor seating on the west coast of Lewis.
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Stone exterior of Ben Cruachan Inn with a glass-fronted terrace and trees

Ben Cruachan Inn, Lochawe

Lochawe, near Dalmally, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
🐱 Cats welcome 🐾 Up to 2 pets 🐶 Dogs allowed
Cat-friendly one-bedroom rooms and garden suites in Lochawe, with loch views from the suites, an award-winning restaurant, a cosy bar and free on-site parking.
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Stone exterior of Mansfield Castle Hotel with a tall turreted tower, arched entrance and lawn

Mansfield Castle Hotel, Tain, Scottish Highlands

Tain, Easter Ross, Scottish Highlands
🐱 Cats welcome 🐶 Dogs allowed
Overview Mansfield Castle Hotel offers a characterful Highland stay in the historic town of Tain, in Easter Ross. Built in the late 1870s, this Victorian castle combines a distinctive tower…
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Explore Scotland

From Highlands and islands to historic cities, lochs and coast, explore cat-friendly stays across Scotland by region.

Argyll and Bute

Explore Oban’s bustling waterfront, discover Inveraray beside Loch Fyne or enjoy the island scenery of Mull and Bute, with sea lochs and quiet coastal villages along the way.

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Edinburgh and the Lothians

Wander Edinburgh’s Old Town and admire its castle, head to North Berwick for a seaside day or explore Linlithgow’s historic palace and loch.

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Falkirk

Discover the Kelpies, watch the Falkirk Wheel in action or explore Callendar House and its parkland, with canal towpaths and woodland walks nearby.

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Highlands

Explore Inverness, discover the shores of Loch Ness or take in the dramatic mountain scenery of Glencoe and Ben Nevis near Fort William.

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Moray

Discover Elgin’s cathedral ruins, enjoy the beaches of Lossiemouth and Cullen or follow Speyside’s whisky heritage around Dufftown and Aberlour.

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Outer Hebrides

Discover the Callanish Standing Stones on Lewis, explore Stornoway or unwind beside the white sands and turquoise waters of Luskentyre Beach on Harris.

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Scottish Borders

Discover the abbeys of Melrose and Jedburgh, browse the riverside town of Peebles or explore the coastline around Eyemouth and St Abbs.

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Cat-Friendly Holidays in Scotland

Scotland offers plenty of choice when you want to take your cat on holiday, from peaceful countryside cottages and Highland escapes to coastal stays, islands and city breaks.

A rural stay can give you more space and a quieter setting, while Scotland’s lochs, mountains and coastline make a spectacular backdrop for getting away from it all. If you prefer a city break, you can also find cat-friendly accommodation in and around destinations such as Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Every stay featured on Cat Friendly Stays has been selected because cats are genuinely welcome, helping you spend less time searching through accommodation that simply describes itself as pet-friendly.

Popular Ways to Stay in Scotland

Whether you’re dreaming of a coastal escape, a peaceful countryside break or somewhere to really get away from it all, browse cat-friendly stays by the type of Scottish getaway you’re looking for.

Coastal Stays

Find cat-friendly stays near Scotland’s spectacular coastline, sea lochs and island shores.

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Countryside Stays

Escape to cat-friendly cottages, holiday homes and stays surrounded by Scottish countryside.

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Hot Tub Stays

Find cat-friendly stays in Scotland with a hot tub for an extra-relaxing getaway.

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Secluded Stays

Get away from it all with cat-friendly accommodation in quieter corners of Scotland.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cat-Friendly Stays in Scotland

Yes. You can find cottages, hotels, holiday homes and other accommodation across Scotland where cats are welcome. Cat Friendly Stays only features accommodation where cats are genuinely accepted, rather than assuming that pet-friendly means cats are allowed.

Cat-friendly accommodation can be found across Scotland, from the Highlands and islands to countryside destinations and cities such as Edinburgh and Glasgow. Browse by region to find stays in the part of Scotland you’re planning to explore.

Check how many cats are permitted, whether a cat or pet fee applies and whether the property has any specific rules. For rural and island stays, it is also worth considering how your cat travels and how far the accommodation is from the facilities you may need during your trip.