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Catseye Cattery is a ’state of the art’ Luxury Cat Hotel near Pencaitland, Edinburgh, Tranent, East Lothian. Open since April 2010, we have both the experience and the team to ensure first-class cat care.

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Just a short distance from Edinburgh, our cattery is situated in beautiful and peaceful rural East Lothian, otherwise known as “Edinburgh’s Garden”.

Our luxury boarding cattery is easily accessible from all areas within Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian – just 2 miles off the A1 and a short distance from the Edinburgh City Bypass.

Also very convenient for The Scottish Borders as we’re close to the A68 main Borders route.

Just a short distance from Edinburgh, our cattery is situated in beautiful and peaceful rural East Lothian, otherwise known as “Edinburgh’s Garden”.

Our luxury boarding cattery is easily accessible from all areas within Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian – just 2 miles off the A1 and a short distance from the Edinburgh City Bypass.

Also very convenient for The Scottish Borders as we’re close to the A68 main Borders route.

How to get here

• From Edinburgh & the West and Haddington & the East follow A1 ( City Bypass ) and exit at the Gladsmuir junction.

• Follow the B6363 to Pencaitland for approx. 1.5 miles then turn left on to single track road.

• Turn right and we are the first property on the right. (Keep an eye out for the Catseye Cattery signs)

Happy cats, happy owners

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This was my first time using a cattery and I can highly recommend Catseye. Fantastic Staff, very clean accommodation and my cat was very happy and well looked after. I would not hesitate to use in the future. Keep up the good work and thank you for taking such good care of Willow. 🐱

Jacqui O'Loan
October 7, 2022

I was recently very fortunate to get the opportunity to spend some time at Catseye Cattery as a vet work experience student. The team at Catseye are so friendly and the quality of care given to the cats is tremendous. They have a wealth of experience and I was lucky to learn from them all about how to provide an amazing quality of care for cats.

Calum Black
September 21, 2022

Couldn’t recommend Catseye Cattery enough. Michael liaised with us throughout the booking process and couldn’t be more helpful/easy to contact. The pick up/drop off service was ideal for us in the city who do not drive. Both cats came home well cared for. Will definitely book again should boarding for our cats be required!

Sarah Bowman
July 17, 2022
The pens are spotless and have a window view. Both my cats appeared to gave a lovely time. Staff are very nice and friendly and had my cats personality s worked out pretty quickly. Haven't needed to use Catseye for a few year but wouldn't hesitate to use again.

Lynda J
March 12, 2022

I'd highly recommend Catseye. This was mine and my cats first time of using a cattery and although it was extremely hard leaving him, the staff were very kind and reassuring. The team were fantastic at answering my calls and providing updates while I was away. It's good to know there is somewhere safe he can be left where he'll be well looked after if we ever need to use one again. The cattery itself is spotless with lovely spacious pens for the cats where they get a good view of the outdoors. Thank you again Catseye!

Lisa R
December 16, 2021

Nice and friendly staff, our cats were well looked-after while we had them here for the week.

Laura Pearson
May 30, 2021

Cattery FAQs

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Who owns Catseye Cattery?

The cattery is owned and run by husband and wife team, Michael and Helen Dickson. Open since April 2010, we now also have a team of 5 working with us to ensure first-class feline care at all times.

What is the building made from?

The main cattery facility is built from uPVC construction on a firm concrete base with tiled floor. There is a half uPVC panel and glass partition in each room. The safety glass “sneeze barriers” between each room ensures that no cat has direct contact with the neighbouring guest. The cattery building to solid, firm, weather-tight and secure – just like any other commercial facility – we have full planning permission and relevant building warrants.

The reception, cleaning room, kitchen and toilet is built and extended from the old barn which stood here – fully insulated and standard construction.

When Catseye Cattery is fully booked, do you recommend another cattery?

Not normally! Unfortunately, we are unable to recommend the quality of other catteries in the Edinburgh area. This is because we’re very focused on what we do at Catseye Cattery, and don’t have professional or personal experience of any alternative facilities.

Are you open every day of the week?

Unlike many of our competitors, we are open 6 days per week. Our opening hours are:

Mon-Fri 11am-5pm*
Sat 11am-1pm
Sun Closed

Cat arrivals, Mon-Fri 11am-5pm. Cat departures, Mon – Fri 11am-3pm. Cat Arrivals & Departures, Sat 11am-1pm

*Departing cats must be collected by 3pm

As we’re a small family business, please respect our opening hours. We can sometimes by mutual agreement operate outwith these hours for arrivals or departures. Please ask a member of the team at time of booking if that is required. An out of hours charge may be payable.

Do you let the cats out?

A Big fat NO! Our guests will never leave the room that they are staying in unless for any reason we have to move them to another. This is for obvious reasons – we don’t want our guests escaping or coming into direct contact with another cat.

How do they get out into the garden?

Another NO! Catseye Cattery is situated in the lovely East Lothian countryside. Our landscaped garden and grounds are peaceful and idyllic! Although the cats in our care never leave their rooms, they have lots of lovely views and fresh air. They can watch the birds, other wildlife and see all the grasses in the garden rustle in the wind!

 Do they have an outdoor run?

No, not really! The rooms have what we call “Semi-outdoor areas” with a fully heated indoor bedroom. The semi-outdoor area gets lots of fresh air and natural light – so outdoor cats feel like they’re outdoors and indoor cats love the simulation too!

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