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Dog friendly beaches in Rattray Head
♡ Favourite♥ SavedRattray Head
Rattray Head
Aberdeenshire
- Iconic lighthouse by the beach
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Loch of Strathbeg behind the beach
- Special Protection Area
- Dog Friendly Beach in Aberdeenshire
Rattray Head and it's lighthouse stand in front of the dunes and the Loch of Strathbeg, with its nature reserve. This wild section of Aberdeenshire's coast attracts walkers and nature lovers, who are drawn to the varied wildlife in the area. The loch is a Special Protection… Read more
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♡ Favourite♥ SavedScotstown
Peterhead
Aberdeenshire
- Long dune-backed beach
- Dogs allowed all year round
- A wild part of these islands
- Near to Rattray Head lighthouse
- Dog Friendly Beach in Aberdeenshire
This is part of a long beach, running down to Scotstown Head from Rattray Head. It's a wild, windswept vista from the beach, including the lighthouse at Rattray Head, which flags up the hazardous sea conditions here. You can walk out to it at low tide. The beach itself feels… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedSands of Forvie
Collieston
Aberdeenshire
- Outstanding natural beauty
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Sands of Forvie & Ythan Estuary SSSI
- Scottish Coastal Path
- Dog friendly beach in Aberdeenshire
Located next to the River Ythan estuary, the Sands of Forvie are one of Scotland's National Nature Reserves, featuring the beauty of empty sand dunes, accompanied by the sound of eider ducks and the half buried remains of a 12th Century church. Bird life is plentiful, including… Read more
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Fraserburgh
Aberdeenshire
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Ancient caves by the beach
- Interesting geology
- Unspoilt nature
- Dog friendly beach in Fraserburgh
There’s a theatrical style to this beach, with the formal surround to the spring, the dramatic caves and the red desert rock that they’re set in. A flat green strand backs the beach and it has a pleasing arc. The beach is pebbled, allowing the action of the sea to add a dramatic… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedCullykhan
Pennan
Aberdeenshire
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Fascinating geology
- Pristine nature
- Great walks
- Dog friendly beach in Pennan,
Approached by steep steps, this stunning beach has steep cliffs to either side. On one side you can walk through a rock tunnel to the next cove, its entrance framing a bright sky on this occasion. Bright sunshine towards the late afternoon cast a soporific air on proceedings and… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedCruden Bay
Longhaven
Aberdeenshire
- Scenic village nearby
- Wild and elemental
- Character harbour
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Dog friendly beach in Longhaven
Stretching in an arc from The Skares to Cruden Bay village, this two mile long beach has a timeless quality, due in part to the rocky cliffs that flank it. There are golf courses nearby, however and it's popular with day trippers, water sports enthusiasts and sea fishermen. Best… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedRosehearty
Fraserburgh
Aberdeenshire
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Fine coastal walks
- Fishing heritage
- Friendly welcome
- Dog Friendly Beach in Fraserburgh
Although it's sandy, Rosehearty's north-facing beach sits between the harbour and rocky terrain. There's a beach car park and water sport enthusiasts are frequent visitors. The shipwrecks in this part of the Moray Firth also make this a popular diving location. The network of… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedSandford Bay
Boddam
Aberdeenshire
- Buchanness Lighthouse
- Dogs allowed all year round
- Historic fishing harbour
- Good parking
- Dog friendly beach in Boddam
Sandford Bay features a small beach, located south of Peterhead. The bay is generally sheltered and the beach is secluded. Best access is via a footpath from Boddam. It's off the beaten track and feels isolated, particularly out of season. A wild storm made this an invigorating… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedFraserburgh
Peterhead
Aberdeenshire
- Great seafaring tradition
- Interesting lighthouse museum
- Arcing beach and cafe
- Away from it all
- Dog friendly beach in Peterhead
Fraserburgh beach has a fine arc to it and a rural feel, despite its proximity to the town. The to has all the facilities you might need and a proud heritage, both for its fishing and national lighthouse museum. Fraserburgh is the most easterly point in these islands and has a… Read more
