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Kirkwall BID's Dog Friendly Event

Join us in Kirkwall for a paw-some day celebrating our four-legged friends! We're rolling out the red carpet for our canine companions with fun activities, tasty treats and and plenty of tail wags.

What's On?



Pawtraits - Strike a pose! Bring your pup along for a professional-style doggy photo shoot. Capture the perfect memory of your best friend. - Fully Booked now, thanks for everyone that got in touch!

BID Tent - Come and see us! We'll be in the Kirkwall BID tent outside the Bank of Scotland and dandh between 11am - 3pm. Learn more about our work to make Kirkwall a dog-friendly and clean town and don't forget to pick up your doggie freebies, we'll have balloons for Kids, Doggy Poo bags and holders.

Doggy Pick 'n' bix - Treat your pup something special with a selection of tasty, dog-friendly snacks

Dog-Friendly Businesses - Explore local shops and cafes that welcome dogs. We'll have info on where you and your pup can enjoy a warm welcome.

Top Dog Photo Competition - Email us a photo of your pooch in the Kirkwall BID area for your chance to win one of three £10 Kirkwall Gift Cards and for your dog to be crowned one of Kirkwall BID's Top Dogs! It could be beside a landmark, inside their favourite dog-friendly spot or just enjoying a walk through the town.

Whether you have a dog or just love them, this is a day to celebrate our furry friends and the businesses that support them.

We can't wait to see you there.

Saturday 5th April 2025
11am - 3pm
Kirkwall Town Centre


Let's make Kirkwall the ulti-mutt dog-friendly destination.

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This project was part-financed by the Scottish Government and the European Community Orkney Leader 2007-13 Programme.