And dog owners are more eager than ever to share pictures of their pet on social media – with the hashtag #DogsOfInstagram remarkably now used over 247 million times.
New research into the most ‘Instagrammable’ dog-friendly beaches in Scotland has now been revealed by online gift shop IWOOT, who looked at the number of dog photos posted on Instagram featuring the beach name and associated hashtags.
So if you are thinking about taking a break with your pet and fancy some sea air, you could do worse than book a pet-friendly hotel near one of these coastal locations.
From Thurso Bay in the north to Prestwick in the south, here are the top 10 – featuring everything from sandy bays to rocky promenades.
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5. Lossiemouth East Beach
Accessed through sand dunes, Lossiemouth East Beach is a mixture of pebbles and sand that offers dog walkers a chance to see the famous resident Moray Firth bottlenose dolphins. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
6. Prestwick Beach
Easily reached from the Ayrshire town of the same name, Prestwick Beach has magnificent views over the Isle of Arran and is known for its spectacular sunsets. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
7. Cramond Beach
The Edinburgh suburb of Cramond boasts a lovely sandy beach perfect for ball throwing. For the adventurous it's also possible to walk out to Cramond Island at low tide. For information about safe crossing times text CRAMOND to 81400. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
8. Loch Morlich Beach
Loch Morlich Beach has a few claims to fame - including being Britain's highest beach over sea level and Scotland's only freshwater beach with a Rural Beach Award. As well as a stretch of golden sand and stunning views over the Cairngorms, it's also a centre for watersports Photo: Canva/Getty Images