Can I travel with my dog to Edinburgh?

All dogs, cats and ferrets must have proof of a current rabies vaccination administered after a microchip was implanted to enter Scotland.

Can you fly to Edinburgh with a dog?

Pet travel scheme

Dogs, cats, and other small pets can travel into Scotland without going through quarantine, as long as they meet defra health requirements.

Can you travel with your dog to Scotland?

You can bring your dog, cat or ferret into the UK without quarantine as long as they meet the rules of the Pet Travel Scheme. Other animals that are brought into the UK must have an import licence, they must also stay in quarantine for six months after arriving in the UK.

Can I take my dog on a train to Edinburgh?

Yes, pets are welcome onboard our trains and in our stations! Up to two dogs, cats or other small pets can be brought with you for free, as long as they aren't taking up a seat!

Can you fly into UK with a dog?

You can enter or return to Great Britain with your pet cat, dog or ferret if it: has been microchipped. has a pet passport or health certificate. has been vaccinated against rabies - it will also need a blood test if you're travelling from an country that is not 'listed'

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How do I bring my dog from Cyprus to UK?

Cyprus. Dogs, cats and ferrets from the republic of Cyprus, may enter or re-enter the UK without a blood test. However, animals travelling from north Cyprus – the area north of the Buffer Zone, must be blood sampled at least 30 days after vaccination against rabies and wait 3 months before travelling to the UK.

Which UK airports accept pets?

PetAir work with many UK airports that export and import pets. The top airports being Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester Airport and Edinburgh Airport. Each airport differs in the process of transporting pets, so it's important to check the process before travelling.

Can dogs go on sleeper train to Edinburgh?

Animals on sleeper trains

You're welcome to bring your pet on sleeper trains. Animals are not allowed in restaurant cars, except for assistance dogs. If you're bringing your dog on a sleeper service, there will be an additional charge for a heavy duty clean, except if you're travelling with assistance animals.

Can dogs go on sleeper train to Scotland?

Travelling with pets

If you're travelling in a Caledonian Sleeper room, you're welcome to bring your pet (or pets) with you.

Are dogs allowed on trams in Edinburgh?

Small animals are carried at the Company official's discretion. Guide dogs, assistance dogs and learning dogs will be carried if there is room on the tram. All dogs must be on a lead and all other animals must be secured in a suitable cage or carrying case.

Do you pay for dogs on trains in Scotland?

Up to two pets can join you on board and we don't charge for their travel but, because we have to thoroughly clean the room your pet has travelled in, we do charge a cleaning fee.

How do I take my dog to Scotland?

All dogs and cats must first be microchipped and then vaccinated against rabies before entering the UK. Rabies vaccines are not effective in very young animals and this is why, with effect from the 29 December 2014, the European Commission have introduced a 12 week minimum age for rabies vaccination in pet animals.

How much is a pet passport?

They will be able to schedule your appointments appropriately and answer any queries you have along the way. How much is a pet passport? Most applicants end up spending around £150 to £250 on the process of getting a pet passport.

Can my dog sit on my lap during a flight?

Can my cat or dog sit on my lap? No. Pets are required to stay in their carrier throughout your domestic flight, stored under the seat in front of you.

Can I buy a seat for my dog on an airplane?

You can't buy an extra seat for your dog unless you're flying JSX or JetBlue Airways. Generally speaking, traveling with a dog as a "carry-on luggage" item usually incurs a lower fee than if it travels in the belly of the plane as cargo. And by the way, a pet in its carrier counts as your carry-on bag.

How dog friendly is the UK?

London is considered one of the most pet-friendly cities in the world and dogs are welcomed in most public places here. Your pet pooch has plenty of open gardens to run around and socialise in, and many restaurants do not mind if your dog tags along as long as they are well behaved.

Are dogs allowed on buses UK?

As you rightly say, passengers are permitted to board buses with any inoffensive animal unless the driver believes that there is a reason to forbid it (such as if the animals seems dangerous or offensive, or is likely to upset other customers).

Can dogs sit on a seat on trains?

Your pet will have to stay under your seat in a carrier at all times. So, make sure you have a good, comfortable pet carrier (it can be either hard or soft-sided) and must be leakproof and well-ventilated. The size can't be greater than 9″ x 14″ x 10.5″ and can't weigh more than 20 pounds.

Do you pay for dogs on trains?

Dogs can travel on the train with you for free, as long as they don't annoy other passengers or endanger them.

Do Edinburgh black cabs take dogs?

Yes you can! Central Taxis drivers are happy to welcome well behaved dogs on board our taxis. Please ensure you advise us at the time of booking that you intend to travel with a dog so we can ensure we send a driver who has no allergies or aversions to your furry friend.

Can you take dogs on train from London to Edinburgh?

London to Edinburgh dog train trip

With Virgin Trains, it takes just 4 hours and 20/40 minutes to get from King's Cross station to Edinburgh Weaverley. Dogs travel for free and you can carry up to two dogs per person (a fee applies if you carry more than two). So we booked our tickets and enjoyed the ride.

Are dogs allowed on all trains UK?

This bit is easy. You can take dogs, cats and other small animals free of charge on all British trains, up to a maximum of two per passenger, as long as they don't endanger or inconvenience passengers or staff. Dogs must be kept on a lead unless inside a carrier.

Which airline is most pet friendly UK?

TUI Airways is number one for the most pet-friendly airlines UK because it's one of the only UK airlines that allows pets in the cabin. As long as you're traveling with a cat or dog and it (and its carrier) weighs 8kg or less, you can take your pet on the plane.

What size dog can fly in cabin?

In general, if your pet carrier (with your pet inside) can fit under the seat in front of you, your dog can ride in the cabin on flights that permit it. Typically, this would be a dog weighing up to about 20 pounds.

Is easyJet pet friendly?

Can I take my pet an easyJet flight? Live animals, including pets, insects, reptiles, or any other form of livestock, are not permitted on easyJet flights, with the exception of service dogs on all UK domestic flights and on all flights starting and finishing within mainland Europe (excluding UK routes).