Canine Country Club

The Canine Country Club sits just outside Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire, and it's exactly what the name suggests - a proper dog lover's destination. Whether you're after a place to exercise your pooch or just fancy seeing what it's all about, it's a straightforward operation where dogs get to run around and socialise in a dedicated space. The appeal is obvious if you're travelling with a four-legged friend who needs to burn off energy.

Staying at Upper Crawton Park or Cloak Caravan Park puts you within walking distance, so it's convenient for caravan holidays where your dog needs proper exercise time. The facility itself isn't a major attraction in the tourist sense - you won't spend hours here - but it solves a real problem for families with energetic dogs who've been cooped up during a long drive north. If you're base camping for a week, it's the sort of place you might pop to for an hour or so mid-week when restlessness kicks in.

Practically speaking, contact details and specific pricing aren't readily available online, so ringing ahead from your campsite is sensible before making the trip. Stonehaven itself has a decent seafront and some decent fish and chips shops, so you could combine a dog run with a proper day out. It's not a "must-do" for everyone, but for dog owners on a Scottish holiday, knowing it's there takes the stress out of the holiday. Less a landmark, more a genuine utility.