Sheilmuir Farm - Enclosed Dog Field

If you've got a dog and you're staying anywhere near Buckie, Sheilmuir Farm's enclosed field is a genuine lifesaver. It's a proper working farm that's opened up a dedicated space for dogs to run about safely - no leads required, which means your dog gets a proper blow-out after a long car journey or a stretch of being cooped up in a caravan.

The field itself is fenced and reasonably sized. You're not looking at anything fancy here - it's functional, rural, and exactly what it says on the tin. Dogs can chase each other, splash through mud, do all the things they want to do without you having a heart attack about them bolting onto a main road. The setting's proper countryside too, so it feels less like a corporate dog park and more like someone's actually let you onto their farm for an hour.

Bring a towel. Your dog will be filthy. That's half the fun.

Staying at Greencraig Pods just 1.8 miles away? Perfect - you can pop over without much faffing about. Even from Hillhead Hideaways five miles down the road, it's worth the short drive if your spaniel or terrier is climbing the walls. Sandend Holidays slightly further out can still make it work.

It's not a destination in itself. But if you're doing a Buckie-area holiday and you need somewhere to tire out an energetic dog, this beats wrestling them back into a van at the end of the day. Practical rather than thrilling - and that's exactly what you need.