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Pet travel to Inverness
Gateway to the Scottish Highlands — AHC-compliant entry with full APHA handling at Inverness Airport.
Clearance & Entry
What's required to enter.
- 1
Animal Health Certificate (AHC) issued within 10 days of travel
- 2
ISO-compliant microchip (15-digit)
- 3
Rabies vaccination — minimum 21 days before entry
- 4
Tapeworm treatment (dogs only) within 24–120 hours of scheduled GB arrival
These are the official entry rules for Scotland.
Read our step-by-step compliance guide covering every document, timing window, and government contact for Scotland.
Scotland uses UK-wide APHA regulations post-Brexit. The EU Pet Passport is no longer accepted. APHA-approved vets must issue the AHC. Inverness Airport has a designated APHA border inspection post for non-UK pets.
— Paws en Route Compliance Team
Our process
How we handle Inverness.
Documentation Review
We audit every certificate, vaccination record, and microchip date against the exact requirements for Inverness.
Permit Filing
Our team files all import permits and advance notifications on your behalf, tracking approval status in real time.
Veterinary Coordination
We work with your vet or our partner clinics to issue compliant health certificates timed precisely to departure.
Airport Concierge
A dedicated chaperone manages customs inspection, APHIS or border authority clearance, and handover at destination.
Local Logistics
Getting your pet into Inverness.
Inverness Airport (INV) serves primarily UK domestic routes. Pets arriving from overseas clear APHA at LHR or another designated BCP, then continue to Inverness by connecting flight or ground transport.
Entry Airports
Supported Airlines
At a glance
Lead time
14–28 days
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Pet-Friendly Stays
Where to rest in Inverness.
Culloden House Hotel
Culloden House Hotel allows pets of any size for no additional fee.
Nyumbani
This 3-bedroom cottage in Inverness is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are welcome for no additional fee. Cats may also be allowed by request.
Black Friars
Black Friars allows 2 pets of any size for no additional fee. Both dogs and cats are welcome, but exotic pets are not allowed. Food and water bowls are
BCC Lochness Glamping
BCC Lochness Glamping allows dogs of any size for an additional fee of £25 per pet, per stay. Sorry, no cats.
Paws en Route
Not seeing your ideal stay? Our concierge knows every pet-friendly property in Inverness.
Paws en route members get waived pet fees at select partner properties in Inverness. Ask your concierge which properties are currently in the programme.
Getting Around
Navigating Inverness with your pet.
One of the biggest anxieties of pet travel is local transit. Here's everything you need to know before you land.
Public Transit
Stagecoach local buses permit small dogs in carriers. ScotRail trains allow dogs free on leads — the Far North Line connects Inverness to dramatic Highland scenery.
Private Cars
Highland Taxis is our recommended transfer partner for airport runs and Loch Ness day trips. Car hire essential for full Highland exploration.
On Foot
The city centre riverside walk, Ness Islands, and Victorian Market are all walkable from the main hotels. We provide detailed maps of riverside and woodland routes.
Private Ground Transport
Climate-controlled, GPS-tracked fleet. Seamless door-to-door service between cities or to your final destination.
Experiences & Culture
Inverness, with your dog.
Every pet's travel style is different. Contact our team for customised local intelligence and pet-friendly recommendations for Inverness.
Pet-Friendly Dining
Eat out, dog in tow.
Verified dog-welcoming restaurants, cafés, and markets in Inverness. Policy notes confirmed by our local team.
Terrace Dining
Café 1
City Centre
Dogs welcome at the pavement tables and in the informal courtyard area; very accommodating staff.
Casual
The Mustard Seed
River Ness
Riverside terrace welcomes leashed dogs at exterior tables during the Highland summer.
Market
Inverness Victorian Market
Academy St
Covered indoor market; dogs welcome on leads throughout the independent stalls.
Supply & Stores
Pet food & supply stores
Big Box
Pets at Home Inverness
Eastfield Way, Inverness IV2 7GD
Full prescription diet range; Vets4Pets in-store for health certificate coordination.
Specialty Food
Highland Pet Supplies
18 Church St, Inverness IV1 1ED
Independent specialist stocking natural and raw food brands suited to working Highland dogs.
Local Infrastructure
Know before you land.
Emergency resources, export-certified clinics, and vetted boarding — vetted and saved before departure.
Emergency Vet
Inverness Veterinary Centre
Export Clinic
Highland Vets Inverness
Boarding & Daycare
Happy Paws Inverness
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Your Preparation Timeline
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Local Intelligence, Pre-loaded
Vetted stays, pet-safe transit routes, and emergency contacts, all curated for Inverness and confirmed before you land, so your first day is calm.
Common questions about Inverness.
Everything you're likely wondering before you start the process.
