Narrow streets under the bridges.
- Local authority
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Postcode district
- EH30
- From Edinburgh
- 8 mi west
- Main roads
- the A90, the A904 and the High Street
- Where dogs walk
- the shore beneath the Forth bridges, Hawes Pier and the coastal paths along the estate
The old High Street is long, narrow and lined with pubs, shops and pavement tables, and visitors arrive in numbers on sunny days. A dog on a narrow pavement needs a short lead, a quick sit when someone passes and good manners around dropped food. Start early in the morning before the crowds arrive.
The waterfront around the pier is a place where people stop to take photographs, feed gulls and watch the boats. Gulls can swoop on food, and dogs often lunge at them, so a strong leave-it matters. Seals and seabirds can be seen from the shore, and dogs should be kept back from wildlife and from any slippery slipways.
Coastal paths run east towards Edinburgh across estate land, with woodland, shoreline and fields. Signs ask owners to keep dogs under control, and ground-nesting birds are present in the breeding season. Use a long line, keep to the path and carry bags, because dog fouling is both a nuisance and an offence.
Traffic on the main roads to the bridges can be heavy, and the noise of vehicles and boat horns is constant. Many dogs adapt quickly, but sensitive ones may need quiet breaks and gradual exposure. The wind off the Forth can be fierce in winter and a haar can roll in without warning, so keep reflective gear and a towel to hand.
General estimates in pounds. The trainer you choose sets the final price.
Obedience Programmes£300 to £800 per programme→Behaviour Help£250 to £700 per behaviour plan→Private Lessons£40 to £80 per lesson→Getting started, step by step.
- Note down what your dog finds hard, such as stairs, cobbled streets, other dogs, fireworks or being left.
- Ask each trainer how they teach, whether they work near South Queensferry and what they do when a dog becomes overwhelmed.
- Pick one cue and repeat it every day on your usual walk around the shore beneath the Forth bridges, Hawes Pier and the coastal paths along the estate for a fortnight.
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Good questions
Before you begin.
Is the High Street suitable for a nervous dog?
It can be at quiet times. Avoid sunny weekends until your dog is confident, and reward calm behaviour on narrow stretches.
How do I stop my dog lunging at gulls?
Teach a leave-it with toys and treats, keep your dog on a short lead near food and reward it for looking at you.
Do I need to pick up after my dog in Scotland?
Yes. Failing to clear up after a dog is an offence, and councils can issue fixed penalty notices.