Historic Scottish pub where Robert Louis Stevenson wrote Kidnapped crowned ‘most dog friendly’

The Hawes Inn, in South Queensferry, has been crowned as Scotland’s top spot for dog owners to visit with their pets.

Also featuring in the Top 11 list is The Red Deer in Cumbernauld - although sadly it has now closed its doors for good.

The Hawes Inn - which is a B-listed building and a late 17th century Coaching Inn - has strong connections with celebrated Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson.

Stevenson, who was born in Edinburgh on November 13, 1850, is best known for the novels Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and Kidnapped.

It is said that he stayed in the Inn and actually wrote part of the famous novel Kidnapped in one of the rooms.

Kidnapped even includes a passage about The Hawes Inn.

On The Hawes Inn, Eat Drink Meet wrote: “The charming country pub the Hawes Inn has strong connections with the celebrated Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson.

“Local legend has its Stevenson stayed in the pub and wrote his famous novel ‘Kidnapped’ there, which includes a passage about The Hawes Inn in the book.

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“So, stop off and enjoy a pint of cask ale or a glass of wine after a long dog walk around Edinburgh and indulge in a piece of Scottish history.

“According to the pub’s website, muddy boots and paws are very welcome.”

Rebekah Jones, manager at Molson Coors, added: “To us, what makes a brilliant dog-friendly pub is a great outdoor space, proximity to great walks, and venues that go above and beyond when it comes to treats and water.

“We are passionate about brilliant British pubs and it’s such a pleasure to celebrate these amazing venues from across the country.”