About Aviemore Dog Park A family-run business offering two secure dog parks in the heart of the Cairngorms, perfect for locals and visitors wanting safe off-lead exercise. The Parks Aviemore Dog Park: 5 acres of open field with Kennel Club specification agility equipment (as seen at Crufts). Areas of short grass, long grass, and reeds. Pergola shelter and picnic tables. Ideal for larger dogs and high-energy dogs. what3words: ///meatball.worksheet.credit Kinrara Dog Park: 3 acres of open field with chicken-wire surrounding fence bottom. Areas of cut and long grass, smaller agility equipment and play station. what3words: ///seditive.gravy.enough Drive-through gate into car park, then second gate leads to main field - very secure with no escape points. Facilities Poo bags provided around fence Bins throughout park Toy box available 50-minute sessions with 10-minute buffer Maximum 5+ dogs Pricing From £10 for 50 minutes. Getting There B9152, Aviemore, PH22 1PZ. Note: Only accessible by car. Visit aviemoredogpark.com for booking.

About Chase'n'tails Park Inverness A secure dog park in Inverness. Getting There Inverness IV2 7PA. Visit chasentailspark.com for booking.

About Highland Hound Haven A secure dog field at Hughston Farm, Muir of Ord. Getting There Hughston Farm, Muir of Ord, IV6 7RS. Visit their Facebook page (Highlandhoundhaven) for booking.

About WaggTail Woods Two secure enclosures near Inverness offering peaceful off-lead exercise in a scenic Highland location. The Fields Mac's Meadow: 5-acre open field with slight incline. Agility equipment, seating, shelter, and sensory garden. Surrounded by woodland and Christmas tree plantation. Tanya's Trail: 4-acre wooded area with dense trees, open areas, small water course, pond, and plenty of places to explore and sniff. Agility equipment, covered seating, and doggy dens. Privacy screening along quiet road boundary. Both enclosures secured with 6ft deer fencing and rabbit netting at base. Shared secure car park with separate padlocked entrances to each enclosure. Facilities Water butt (bring your own bowl) Running water and hose for cleaning dogs 45-minute sessions with 15-minute buffer Maximum 7 dogs Pricing From £10 (up to 3 dogs), £12 (up to 5 dogs), £14 (up to 7 dogs). Getting There Craigbreck Farm, North Kessock, IV1 3XG. Just north of Inverness, past Ord Hill car park. what3words: ///desiring.gift.brightly. Visit waggtailwoods.co.uk for booking.

About Wild Paws Dog Park A secure dog park in Alness offering safe off-lead exercise and training. The Park Secure enclosed space where dogs can run free, explore, and socialise. Also offers friendly, practical training sessions using IMDT-approved positive reinforcement methods. Facilities Exclusive 1-hour slots Perfect for reactive, nervous, or training dogs Pricing From £10 per hour. Getting There Ardross Road, Alness, IV17 0XX. Visit wildpawsdogpark.co.uk for booking.