Take a scenic walk with your dog through picturesque Glen Prosen woodland to reach Airlie Monument on top of Tulloch Hill. The Airlie Estate is situated in unspoilt country in the heart of the spectacular Angus Glens and has been passed down through the Ogilvy family for over 700 years.

The walk starts at a car park near the small village of Dykehead and follows a forestry track uphill through the woods. As the track leaves the forest, Airlie Monument will come into view.

The path is suitable for all abilities and is ideal for dogs but can be steep at points. Once you have reached the top, you’ll enjoy a stunning 360-degree view, looking across to Glen Clova, Glen Prosen and south towards Kirriemuir and Forfar.

While in the area, visit the nearby Scott-Wilson Memorial. This memorial was erected in 2012 to commemorate Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Edward Wilson, who lived in Glen Prosen for a time, both of whom died during the infamous expedition to reach the South Pole.

• Location: Tulloch Hill, Airlie, Kirriemuir, DD8 4NF
• Opening times: Open at all times
• Accessibility: Some steep and uneven terrain

After working up an appetite, enjoy a hearty lunch with your dog by your side at the Wee Bear Café. Based at the beautiful Lodge at Lochside in Lintrathen, a short 15 minute drive from Kirriemuir, Wee Bear is the ideal spot to rest after your morning walk and soak in the spectacular views out to the loch.

Enjoy delicious home cooking and baking amidst the rustic charm of this pleasant café. They offer fantastic homemade food and soup, as well as a range of cakes that includes their delicious carrot cake. There are vegetarian and vegan options available too.

The café was named after the owner’s family dog, Bear, and your own four-legged family members will be made very welcome here.

• Location: Bridgend of Lintrathen, Kirriemuir, DD8 5JH
• Opening times:
  • March to November – Thursday to Monday, 10am to 4pm
• Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Pathhead Farm Dog Park is a central secure dog park with 6ft fences, onsite café and amenities, set in a picturesque yard with views over Kirriemuir and the surrounding Angus countryside.

Allow your dogs to run free in the safety and privacy of having the park to yourself. There are giant tyres, a tunnel and a sandpit. And for the humans, there’s a picnic bench so you can have a seat & take in the views. There is also a shelter with dog friendly seating provided.

Check out the Garden Café at Pathhead Farm while you’re here for refreshments.

• Location: Forfar Road, Kirriemuir, DD8 5BY
• Opening times: Booking required – see the website
• Entry: From £6.50 for 30 minutes

Kirrie Den, or ‘The Den’ (as it’s known locally), is a public park close to the centre of the town. Opened in 1867, Kirrie Den is a peaceful valley where the Gairie Burn flows. Enter via Tannage Brae, with parking just across the street, and explore scenic trails, a stunning waterfall, and spectacular burn views from the High Bridge near Lochmill. Perfect for you and your pup!

• Location: Tannage Brae, Kirriemuir, DD8 4ES
• Opening times: Open at all times
• Entry: Free
• Accessibility: Not all routes around the park are suitable for disabled users or families with pushchairs

The Airlie Arms Hotel is a traditional, family-run hotel in the heart of Kirriemuir that offers a relaxed, dog-friendly and convenient place for dinner.

Enjoy a range of freshly prepared food from the bar menu, including delicious starters like haggis bites, black pudding or salt and pepper squid, and main courses like Arbroath haddock, scampi, or homemade steak pie.

Dogs are welcome in the bar area at the hotel. They are also welcome in bedrooms if you are staying overnight (subject to an additional £10 cleaning fee).

• Location: 4 St Malcolm’s Wynd, Kirriemuir, DD8 4HB
• Opening times: Food served daily from 11am to 8.30pm
• Accessibility: Disabled access

Start off your final day with a seaside walk along Montrose Beach, which stretches for three miles from Montrose to the North Esk River, with impressive views south to Scurdie Ness Lighthouse.

This inviting and spacious golden beach is the perfect location for a memorable morning walk with your dog. The beach is easily accessible from the town centre on foot.

Enjoy the circular walk that heads along the length of this vast beach before returning via an inland route. Starting at the car park near the play area, the walk follows the beach northwards for over 4km until it reaches the River North Esk estuary with St Cyrus beach and National Nature Reserve sitting to the North.

The walk then takes you inland alongside the banks of the River North Esk, past a traditional fishing bothy and houses, through impressive beech woodland, and underneath the magnificent North Water viaduct.

• Location: Traill Drive, Montrose, DD10 8SW

Montrose Museum opened in 1842, making it one of the first purpose-built museums in Scotland.

Today, the museum tells the story of Montrose and its people, from the earliest archaeological finds to the gallant Marquis of Montrose and the Jacobite uprisings, to the harbour and maritime trade.

The art gallery within Montrose Museum hosts changing exhibitions from the community and from Angus Council’s collections of paintings and sculptures.

Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in the museum.

• Location: Panmure Place, Montrose, DD10 8HE
• Opening times: Wednesday to Monday, 10.30am to 4pm (closed Tuesday)
• Entry: Free
• Accessibility: Full disabled access with lift to upper galleries.

Time to head to Charleton Farm to enjoy a spot of lunch!

The farm has a cosy café with indoor and outdoor seating, serving breakfasts, home-cooked lunches and a delicious array of coffee, cakes and desserts. It is famed for its summer strawberry tarts and well loved for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Dogs on leads are welcome around much of the farm including the fruit picking areas (the only exceptions being the play park and certain indoor restaurant tables).

There are water bowls and dog treats available for use. Blankets are on hand for owners who dine with their pets in the outdoor courtyard.

• ​​Location: Hillside, Montrose, DD10 9EW
• Opening times: Daily, 10am to 4pm
• Accessibility: Wheelchair access with accessible parking and toilets.

House of Dun is an elegant Georgian country house set in glorious gardens and woodland. Dogs are very welcome on the estate grounds and in the café but are not permitted inside the house itself.

Wander through the beautiful formal gardens with your dog and take in the splendour of this 18th-century laird’s home. This elegant country house was designed with Georgian pride and baroque extravagance by renowned architect William Adam.

Discover an interactive visitor experience called the Angus Folk Collection in the courtyard. The collection contains over 4,500 pieces that together tell the story of Angus life, including a harpoon gun, a mother of pearl clock, a penny-farthing bicycle, and even a hearse.

There is an extensive network of paths throughout the estate. Don’t miss Lady Augusta’s Walk through the Den of Dun, a narrow gorge in the west of the grounds. You’ll pass by waterfalls and mature woodland dotted with rhododendrons and azaleas that are a riot of colour in the spring. You can see the ruins of the original Dun Castle and family mausoleum at the west walled garden.

There are some areas where dogs need to be kept on a lead – these are clearly signposted. You’ll find a water bowl and biscuits at the café and in the courtyard.

House of Dun lies close to the edge of Montrose Basin Nature Reserve, which is also worth exploring if the time and weather allow.

• Location: House of Dun, Montrose, DD10 9LQ
• Opening times (gardens):
  • 10 Jan to 6 Apr – Thurs to Sun, 10.30am to 4.30pm
  • 7 to 20 Apr – Wed to Sun, 10.30am to 4.30pm
  • 21 to 27 Apr – Mon to Sun, 10.30am to 4.30pm
  • 28 Apr to 28 Sep – Wed to Sun, 10.30am to 4.30pm
  • 29 Sep to 21 Dec – Thurs to Sun, 10.30am to 4.30pm
• Entry: Free to access the gardens and woodland walks.
• Accessibility: The gardens are suitable for wheelchairs.

Dunninald Castle is a family home with a beautiful walled garden, set in a planned landscape of woods and wild garden. Dunninald was built in 1824 by the architect James Gillespie Graham in the Gothic Revival style.

One of the main highlights of Dunninald is the walled garden. Set a short walk from the house, the walled garden is south-facing with a curved wall and planted with traditional mixed borders, vegetables, soft fruits, fruit trees and a greenhouse.

The wood path walk is well sign-posted and about a mile long. It’s the perfect spot for a pleasant walk around the woods with your dog among the many native trees, plants, and wildlife, including red squirrels.

• Location: Dunninald Castle, Montrose, Angus, DD10 9TD
• Opening times:
  • May to August: Sunday, Monday and Tuesdays, 1-5pm
• Entry:
  • Gardens: £6
  • Children (under 16): Free

After an enjoyable day of activity, it’s time for a well-earned dinner at the George Hotel. Located close to the town centre, The George Hotel is a dog-friendly, family-run hotel that has built a reputation over the last 25 years for offering generous portions of excellent food at reasonable prices.

The George Hotel’s restaurant and lounge bar serve a large selection of freshly-prepared dishes to suit all tastes and appetites. The dishes use locally-sourced produce when possible. Dinner options include tasty fish dishes like the grilled Scottish salmon, rice and pasta dishes, chicken dishes, burgers, and vegetarian options like the homemade vegetable lasagne and Quorn salt and vinegar fishless fillet.

The hotel has an extensive range of drinks to accompany your meal, including soft drinks, beers, a cask ale, a fine selection of local whiskies, and gin.

You and your four-legged friend are sure to enjoy a warm welcome and an enjoyable time here, whether you’re just staying for dinner or staying overnight.

• Location: 22 George Street, Montrose, DD10 8EW
• Opening Times:
  • Monday to Thursday: 12 noon to 2pm & 5pm to 8.30pm
  • Friday to Sunday: 12 noon to 8.30pm
• Accessibility: The restaurant is on the second floor and is not wheelchair accessible