Appendix 1—Dogs
“I cannot imagine my life...or my sofas without them.”
To say the British love their dogs would be an understatement.
Asking a British person if they own a dog is rather a waste of breath; better to ask how many and what breed.
The late Queen Elizabeth II, for example, loved corgis from childhood and owned nearly 30 throughout her life.
We enjoyed immensely the integration of people’s beloved four legged best friends into everyday life and offer this homage to the Brits and their dogs.
You’ll find dogs everywhere in England:
Dogs in parks…
Born Free Forever lion pride statues, The Meadows, Edinburgh, Scotland
Dogs in palace cafés…
Food Hall, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, Scotland
Dogs in coffee shops…
Aran Café, Linlithgow, Scotland
Dogs in city centres…
Penzance, Cornwall, England
Dogs on park paths…
Water of Leith Walkway, Edinburgh, Scotland
Dogs in forests…
Tall Trees Trail, New Forest, England
Dogs in pubs…
Deacon Brodies Tavern, Edinburgh, Scotland
Dogs on beaches…
St Ives Harbor, Cornwall, England
Dogs at public monuments…
Tintagel Castle, Cornwall, England
Dogs in shops…
Stables Shop, Chatsworth, Peak District, England
Dogs in visitor centres…
Buxton Visitor Centre, England
Dogs at sweets shoppes.
Port Issac, Cornwall, England
Did I mention dogs in pubs?
The Golden Lion, Port Issac, Cornwall, England
Dogs Welcome
Here’s a sign you can expect to see often.
Food Hall, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, Scotland
Beyond pubs, stores everywhere go out of their way to let you know your furry friend is allowed inside.
Glasgow, Scotland
Inside neighborhood cafés.
Shetland, Scotland
Even more upscale restaurants like Pickles of Broughton Street let you know your hound is welcome inside.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Going to the bookstore? Yep, dogs welcomed and given treats!
Bath, England
What about famous bookstores? Of course! Just one caveat.
Barter Books, Alnwick, England
Going to the clubhouse? Your pooch is welcome, and even pampered.
Buxton, England
No matter the weather; you and your four-legged friend are cordially invited inside.
The Old House at Home, Burton, England
On your way to visit Hadrian’s Wall? Of course your pup is welcomed, and encouraged to stay well hydrated.
Housesteads Visitor Centre, Hexham, England
Maybe you and your pooch are into Outlander so you’re visiting Castle Fraser. Not to worry, Jamie will fill up the stone bowls for your dogs.
Castle Fraser, Inverurie, Scotland
Even whilst inside the store, you’ll often find water, snacks, and cleaning-up supplies.
Barbour clothing store, Frederick Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Staying in a hotel? Oh yeah, they offer your pet a smorgasbord of options.
Atholl Arms Hotel, Dunkeld, Scotland
Enjoying food and drink on a lovely riverside terrace? Surely your best friend must enjoy the experience equally.
Outdoor Terrace, Atholl Arms Hotel, Dunkeld, Scotland
Nope! Not kidding! Wait…its gets better…
Stow on the Wold, Cotswolds, England
Your dog will be absolutely spoiled for choice!
Stow on the Wold, Cotswolds, England
If you visit Bolton Abbey and your dog decides to frolic in the Rover Wharfe, the visitor centre includes a dog wash station to clean up Fido before the drive home.
Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire, England
This walking trail not only had a dog wash, it had a full bathing station!
Cardinham Woods, Outside Bodmin, Cornwall, England
If you're feeling a bit self-conscience, it may be because you’re being evaluated by the dogs.
Seaview B&B, Fionnphort, Isle of Mull, Scotland
In Honor
They have public statues to dogs. Greyfriars Bobby was the first dog issued a license in Edinburgh and is loved the world over.
Bum is perhaps slightly less well know, but San Diego and Edinburgh both have matching statues of both dogs, and each year ceremonies are held in both cities to commemorate the loyalty and love of Bum and Bobby. Bum was the first dog issued a license in San Diego.
Outside The Parish Church of St Cuthbert, Edinburgh, Scotland
Bob was the regimental pet of the lst Battalion, Scots Fusilier Guards. The regiment adopted him when it was based at Windsor in 1853. A year later he accompanied it to the Crimean War where he distinguished himself by chasing cannonballs at the Battle of Inkerman. In recognition of his courage, he was awarded the special medal attached to his collar. He was preserved after his death in 1860 and is now displayed in a museum (which is good because Bob looks a bit creepy, and I can definitely see him pawing his way out of the ground in a pet cemetery movie 😱).
National War Museum, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland
There were pet cemeteries at many large houses we visited, including this very formal one at Edinburgh Castle. We also visited pet cemeteries at Powerscourt Estate and Gardens in Ireland, and Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fouling
It’s not all fun and games though. After all, you have a pet; you have a responsibility!
Outside Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow, Scotland
Love the sub-script, “Keep Britain Tidy.” The Brits really love their alliteration.
.Chipping Campden, Cotswolds, England
Now that is a foul. 💩
St Lawrence's Church, Eyam, Peak District, England
I just love the title, “The Dogs Fouling of Land Act.” The imagine is getting a bit more graphic, but still not too odious.
Footpath to Solsbury Hill, Bath, England
Leave it to the Welch to ratchet things up!
Outside Caernarfon Castle, Caernarfon, Wales
Not to be outdone, the Cornish added some steam to make it a hot dump.
Outside Jubilee Pool, Penzance, Cornwall, England
My absolute favorite!
Near St Michael’s Mount, Marazion,, Cornwall, England
