Gorgeous. Perfect for the dug. Lovely views and not that busy. Beautiful! Go, go, go!read more

White sands that stretch for miles where the brave take a sim and the rest take a stroll…read more This beach was famously used for the running sequence in Chariots of Fire but every day you'll see joggers, strollers and even the occasional horse rider. It's somewhere I love to sit and just watch the tide ebb gently (even when the Open is on it is peaceful). Over the last few years the powers that be have introduced a natural habitat scheme where the sand dunes have been fenced off but they've done this sympathetically so it looks good. If you like a long walk stroll all the way to the words, if not, take off your shoes and try the North Sea. Yea it may be cold even in summer but it's the best (& free) pedicure you'll never have.

This place is fantastic for a sunny day out (if you're fortunate enough to catch one)…read more It's an unusual place to visit in that you have the combined attractions of forest walks with one of the longest beaches in Scotland (around 5 miles). There's also a large picnic table area which permits BBQ's, so you really could spend the whole day here. Access to the site is currently a very reasonable £2 per vehicle and there is plenty of parking as well as toilet facilities. If you've not been before, I'd definitely recommend it for a relaxing day trip!

Aberdeenshire coast is second to none..... Shame it's the bloody North Sea ...cold as heck …read more... However picturesque just the same

we spent a hot summers day on balmedie beach and had a great time, the sand is soft and the beach…read moreis really clean. there is ample payand display parking, as well as toilets and a playground. there is a fair stretch of coast and even on a busy day was not crowded. the beach has a back drop of sand dunes, this are a little hard to navigate through to get one and off but there is a disable pathway available.