Shandwick Bay is located within the seaboard villages of Shandwick and Balintore. The extensive sandy beach has dunes behind it and rocky areas to the North and the South. There is a charming harbour in Balintore to the North.
Considered one of the best beaches in Scotland with its long sandy crescent of beach facing South East. Unlike other Highland beaches further north, this beach is less cut off with Shanwick and Balintore right on the beach.
Access is easy and walking lovely.
Cean Public Toilets adj to free Car Park
Travel Directions to Shandwick Beach
From A9 turn right onto B9165. half a mile after Nigg roundabout. Follow this road until you reach Balintore. Turn right through the village and then left after the harbour. down sand Dune Walk. Buses from Inverness & Tain.
Nearest station: Fearn
Nearby Ancient Monuments
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Shandwick Stone
Pictish stone dating from 800AD and now protected by glass case. Walk from road. Exceptional markings and documentation make this very interesting and worth visiting.
Shandwick Beach Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
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Bisgeos Cottage, Shandwick - Sleeps 4
Bisgeos Cottage is situated in the quaint old fishing village of Shandwick. The property has been superbly renovated to provide excellent holiday accommodation. This holiday property enjoys fantastic views of th... -
Swiss Cottage/The Chalet - Sleeps 4/6
"A true jewel in the crown..stretching north from the shores of the Cromarty Firth" Set in the northern Highlands where the lochs are deep, the air clear and the long beaches perfect for meandering along, there... -
Rosscot Cottage, nr Cromarty - Sleeps 6
Set in a quiet rural location, this cosy holiday cottage enjoys lovely views across open countryside towards Nigg Bay and the Cromarty Firth. An RSPB Reserve, sea trips, fishing, golf, castles and south, w... -
Shandwick Cottage, Moray Firth - Sleeps 2/3
Shandwick Cottage backs onto a spectacular sandy beach and enjoys stunning views around the bay. This quaint fishing cottage has been thoughtfully and meticulously renovated, whilst retaining a wealth of t... -
The Cottage, Easter Ross - Sleeps 6
Set amidst beautiful Easter Ross countryside with open views towards the water of Nigg Bay, this comfortable and well appointed semi-detached holiday cottage is ideally situated for touring the northern Hi... -
Shore Cottage, Moray Firth - Sleeps 4
’Shore Cottage’ is a delightful fisherman’s cottage that has been renovated to a good standard provide excellent holiday accommodation. Situated in the enchanting fishing village of Rockf... -
Driftwood Cottage, nr Balintore - Sleeps 4
This terraced cottage is set in an enviable location, just a few steps from the seaside with an enclosed garden area where you can sit and watch the wildlife and the beautiful, ever changing scenery. Sea trips, ...