Dog Friendly Golf Courses in Scotland
Scotland offers some of the most historic and scenic golf courses in the world, from the famous links of St Andrews to hidden gems in the Highlands.
We've found 15 dog-friendly golf courses in Scotland. Of these, 2 allow dogs off-lead when under control, and 13 require dogs to be kept on a lead.
Find dog-friendly golf courses in Scotland across Fife, East Lothian, Ayrshire, Perthshire, the Highlands, Aberdeenshire and the islands. Scotland has the largest set of listed dog-friendly golf options on Dog Friendly Golf, from classic links to inland courses, and is especially useful for golfers planning touring trips, coastal rounds and golf breaks with a dog.
Quick answer: For dog-friendly golf courses in Scotland, start with Fife, East Lothian and Ayrshire for established golf routes, then compare lead-required and dogs-under-control policies before confirming visitor, clubhouse and accommodation rules with the club.
Planning dog-friendly golf in Scotland
- Use this Scotland hub first, then narrow your shortlist through Fife, East Lothian and Ayrshire if you want a smaller set of high-value golf areas.
- For links courses, check whether dogs must stay on a lead because coastal paths, nesting birds, wildlife and shared public access may affect course rules.
- Fife, East Lothian, Ayrshire, Perthshire, the Highlands and Aberdeenshire are strong areas to explore if you want golf with scenic walks nearby.
- Use club-confirmed listings as stronger planning signals, especially where the course, patio, clubhouse or visitor rules have been clarified by the club.
- For multi-course trips, separate the course dog policy from hotel, lodge, clubhouse and restaurant rules; a dog-friendly stay does not always mean dogs can go on the course.
- Championship, links and resort-style venues may apply seasonal, competition-day or visitor-specific restrictions, so confirm the latest policy directly.
Popular areas to check
- Fife
- East Lothian
- Ayrshire
- Perthshire
- Highlands
- Aberdeenshire
How to use this page
Use this page for dog-friendly golf courses in Scotland, golf courses that allow dogs in Scotland and regional touring: compare policy labels first, then check Fife, East Lothian, Ayrshire and individual course pages before planning a route or golf break.
Useful course pages to start with
- King James VIClub confirmed · Last checked 5 May 2026Lead Required
- StrathmoreClub confirmed · Last checked 5 May 2026Lead Required
- Cullen LinksClub confirmed · Last checked 6 May 2026Lead Required
- GullaneClub confirmed · Last checked 8 May 2026Lead Required
- Fortrose and RosemarkieClub confirmed · Last checked 7 Jul 2026Lead Required
Planning a stay rather than just a round? Compare dog-friendly golf breaks and resort-style options in the dog-friendly golf resorts guide, including the important difference between course dog policies and accommodation rules.
Scottish golf courses often have nuanced local access rules around links land, public paths, wildlife, visitor play and club facilities. Club-confirmed listings are strongest, but if a club confirms a newer policy, submit an update so the Scotland guide stays useful for dog owners.
Submit a Course UpdateTrust and verification in Scotland
Every public listing has been independently confirmed with the club or otherwise verified through our review process. Please still confirm directly with the club before travelling.
Dog Policies in Scotland
All Courses in Scotland
- AlfordMontgarrie Rd, Alford AB33 8AE, UKClub confirmedLead Required
- Buchanan CastleBuchanan Castle Estate, Drymen, Glasgow G63 0HX, UKClub confirmedLead Required
- Cullen LinksThe Links, Cullen, Buckie AB56 4WB, UKClub confirmedLead Required
- Fortrose and RosemarkieNess Rd E, Fortrose IV10 8SE, UKClub confirmedLead Required
- Green Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals2 Muirs, Kinross KY13 8AS, UKClub confirmedLead Required
- Gullane6 W Links Rd, Gullane EH31 2BB, UKClub confirmedLead Required
- HopemanLodge Rd, Hopeman, Elgin IV30 5YA, UKClub confirmedLead Required
- King James VIMoncreiffe Island, Perth PH2 8NR, UKClub confirmedLead Required
- Kings BarnsBack Stile, Kingsbarns, St Andrews KY16 8QD, UKClub confirmedDogs Under Control
- KinrossBeeches Park, Kinross KY13 8EU, UKClub confirmedLead Required
- Loch LomondRossdhu North Lodge, A82, Luss, Alexandria G83 8NT, UKClub confirmedLead Required
- Musselburgh LinksStables Pavillion Musselburgh Racecourse Complex, Balcarres Rd, Musselburgh EH21 7SR, UKClub confirmedDogs Under Control
- Newburgh on YthanBeach Rd, Newburgh, Ellon AB41 6BY, UKClub confirmedLead Required
- StrathmoreLeroch, Alyth, Blairgowrie PH11 8NZ, UKClub confirmedLead Required
- TaymouthKenmore, Aberfeldy PH15 2HN, UKClub confirmedLead Required
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