10 Beaches in Aberdeenshire That You Shouldn't Miss

October 19, 2021 Oliva Fomby

Discover the best top things to do in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom including Newburgh Seals Beach, St Cyrus Beach, Balmedie Beach, Fraserburgh Beach, Sandend Beach, Aberdeen beach, City Beach, Stonehaven Beach, Catterline Bay, Cullykhan Beach.
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1. Newburgh Seals Beach

Beach Road, Newburgh AB41 6BY Scotland http://www.visitabdn.com/listing/newburgh-beach
Excellent
94%
Good
5%
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2%
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5.0 based on 63 reviews

Newburgh Seals Beach

Reviewed By 951jitub - Glasgow, United Kingdom

Beautiful us an understatement!! It was an incredible beach and especially when the curious seals are popping their head to say hello so close to you.

2. St Cyrus Beach

St Cyrus Scotland
Excellent
86%
Good
14%
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

St Cyrus Beach

Reviewed By alibats61 - Dundee, United Kingdom

St. Cyrus beach is also a nature reserve, as it’s home to over 70 species of birds, as well as as other flora, fauna & insects - (and there’s also the possibility of spotting ???? and seals in the water.) The stretch of golden sand is around 3 miles, backed by grassy dunes, with red granite cliffs towering in the background. You can access it from the turn off at the North Esk bridge where there is a fair sized car park, and a long wooden walkway to the beach. However, as the views are so spectacular from St. Cyrus cliff top , it’s worthwhile to take in the views from there. If you are physically able you can also use two steep cliff paths to walk down to the beach ( I personally find the northern one easier)and just take time and care to to both ascend/descend. It is well worth it (and I’m lazy!) & takes approximately 10/15 minutes. There are rock pools, rocky outcrops and sand dunes to explore, and a pretty waterfall at the northern end. The beach is also littered with characterful driftwood & flotsam & jetsam. It is a photographer’s dream - especially at dawn & sunset.

3. Balmedie Beach

Balmedie, Aberdeen Scotland +44 1358 742396 http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/countryparks/locations/balmedie.asp
Excellent
68%
Good
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4.5 based on 609 reviews

Balmedie Beach

A stretch of sandy beach north of the city.

Reviewed By E2338BG - Aberdeen, United Kingdom

A beautiful beach with large sand dunes and amazing views of the north sea with windfarm in the distance. Ideal for a family day out or a sunset walk with a loved one.

4. Fraserburgh Beach

The Esplanade, Fraserburgh Scotland
Excellent
65%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
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4.5 based on 97 reviews

Fraserburgh Beach

Reviewed By alibats61 - Dundee, United Kingdom

A fabulous clean beach that would not look out of place in the Caribbean - just the temperature that gives it away ????. However, despite the chilly sea wind , there were still hardy youngsters playing in the ????, plus a good few dog-walkers out & about, ???? riders, and people up climbing the sand dunes.It was mesmerising watching the white crested rollers crashing in, and fun chasing the raucous seagulls from their gathering spots. Don’t know if it was because there was an abnormally low tide , but there were clumps of stranded jellyfish on the sand, looking for all the world like beached paperweights. I’m an avid beach-comber, but sadly only found one piece of sea-glass whilst there, and there’s not much in the way of ???? to be found either - but a sea of glorious sand! This place would be absolutely mobbed if it was somewhere more temperate.

5. Sandend Beach

Banff Scotland
Excellent
61%
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Satisfactory
3%
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3%
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Sandend Beach

Reviewed By DeniseN983 - Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Lovely clean safe sandy beach for everyone to enjoy! Suds Surf School onsite for some fun family entertainment whatever your age or ability!

6. Aberdeen beach

Beach Esplanade, Aberdeen AB24 5NS Scotland [email protected] https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/aberdeen-beach-p1430651
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Aberdeen beach

7. City Beach

Aberdeen AB24 5HD Scotland
Excellent
36%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 365 reviews

City Beach

Reviewed By johnmM7960QM - Aberdeen, United Kingdom

When the weather is nice, one of the best places to visit in Aberdeen is the beach. With our four legged friends, we walk from Footdee up to the beach ballroom and back to footdee. Also, along the way we are blessed with lovely coffee shops and restaurants.

8. Stonehaven Beach

Stonehaven Scotland
Excellent
42%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
2%
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4.0 based on 366 reviews

Stonehaven Beach

Reviewed By Fionabettley1974 - Sale, United Kingdom

A lovely pebble beach very clean and well looked after,I’ve been coming here ever since I was a child as I have family here, there’s a lovely cafe and ice cream place and also lovely clean toilets, well worth a visit ????

9. Catterline Bay

Catterline, Stonehaven Scotland
Excellent
33%
Good
33%
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34%
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3.5 based on 3 reviews

Catterline Bay

Reviewed By TravelWithEarlyTeens

Beware, this review is written specifically on Catter line Bay Not for Sup2Summit which is a different thing altogether. And, my family did all these activities on our own. What I like about this place: -nice and quiet stroll on the beach as not many people know about it -You could drive down to the beach and park there, but the road down to the beach is narrow and not many parking spaces -There was one table and benches there, should you want to do a picnic -you could do a bit of rock climbing but be careful though _________________________________________ Note: before you go you might want to find out more information about this beach ;I wonder why the sand on the beach is black. The last time I saw a black sand beach was in Hawaii but that was due to the aftermath of volcano activity. I am not suggesting in the area there is active volcano but would be interesting for you to find out . _________________________________________ TIPS: In the Summer, if I read it right, there are outdoor activities offers by Sup2Summit , which you could find it's information from TripAdvisor too. Bring a pair of rock climbing shoes, you would appreciate it more

10. Cullykhan Beach

B9033, Pennan AB43 8UJ Scotland http://discoverfraserburgh.com/explore/cullykhan-beach-and-fort-fiddes/
Cullykhan Beach

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