Can my dog go on Rockcliffe Beach?
Yes. Dogs are allowed on Rockcliffe Beach all year round.
The rules through the year
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- Dogs allowed
| Summer | Dogs allowed all year. Keep them under close control. |
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| Winter | Dogs allowed. |
| Also | Rough Island, the bird sanctuary just offshore, is closed to visitors in the nesting season. The National Trust for Scotland asks people to keep off it from early May to mid July (one of its pages says May to June). |
On the map
Nearest beaches: Sandyhills Bay (2.9 miles), Southerness Beach (7.9 miles), Brighouse Bay (14.1 miles).
Where this comes from
These rules are set by the landowner, the National Trust for Scotland, not the council. Read them at the source: National Trust for Scotland Rockcliffe page.
Last checked: 17 October 2026. Seen a different sign? Tell us and we will check it.
Common questions
Can I take my dog to Rockcliffe Beach?
Yes. Dogs are allowed on Rockcliffe Beach all year round. In summer: Dogs allowed all year. Keep them under close control. In winter: Dogs allowed.