Stunning
Beaches
Remote beaches just waiting on footprints.
Stunning
You'll be spoilt for choice
in the Highlands & Islands
Scotland has hundreds of amazing beaches but the undiscovered ones in the Highlands are what makes this area so special.
Discover the Highlands’ Hidden Beaches
There’s nothing quite like the beaches of the Scottish Highlands. Many are just a short walk from the roadside, making them easy to reach in your North 500 Motorhome.
Park safely, step out, and find yourself on soft sand with nothing but the waves and the wind for company. Chances are, you’ll have the place mostly to yourself. An experience that feels truly magical.
Adventure Awaits
at Every Beach
The Highlands were made for explorers. Run down a sand dune, laugh as you tumble, kick back with a campfire and a drink, or enjoy a barbecue under the open sky. Whether you’re traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there’s a beach calling your name.
The beauty of these beaches is something we all want to keep. Please take any rubbish home with you or use a proper waste bin. That way, these stunning spots will stay pristine, ready to welcome you back for your next adventure.
Rosemarkie Beach
A short walk away is the lighthouse - the perfect place to watch the famous dolphins in the Moray Firth when the tide is on the turn.
Fortrose, Rosemarkie
Big Sand Gairloch
Situated beside Big Sand Beach in Gairloch along the beautiful Scottish coastline is Sands Caravan and Camping Park. With a shop on site serving up freshly baked items, a great ...
Gairloch, Ross-shire
Dornoch Beach
Situated in the Royal Burgh of Dornoch on the east coast of Sutherland, Dornoch Caravan and Camping Park can be found next to Dornoch’s award winning beautiful golden beaches ...
The Links, Dornoch
Nairn Beach
This superb sandy beach in the middle of Nairn is a fantastic attraction and popular with families. A large beach makes it ideal for a relaxing beach day.
Nairn, Inverness-shire
Loch Morlich
Visit this fresh water loch beach where you can enjoy fabulous views of the Cairngorms as well as a selection of water sports to book and equipment hire.
Glenmore Forest Park, Aviemore, PH22 1QU
Dores Beach & Dores Inn
One of the best and most popular viewing point of Loch Ness. This stone beach is surrounding by a stunning landscape.
B862, Dores, Inverness IV2 6TR
Findhorn Beach
This is one of the most popular beaches on the Moray coast and a good place for a gentle stroll or a serious birdwatching session.
North Shore, Findhorn, Forres IV36 3YQ
Shandwick Bay
This stunning stretch of golden sand beach has sand dunes and rocks on either side, located in Tain.
Tain, IV20 1UU
Keiss Beach
Take a stroll along the Caithness coastline, with a stunning stretch of sandy beach located just a short walk from the Keiss harbour.
Unnamed Road, 4XG, Wick KW1 4XG
Coral Beach
Located in the small community of Claigan, North of Skye this beautiful beach gets it's name as it is made from crushed white coral like seaweed that makes the water ...
Isle of Skye IV55 8WF
Achmelvich Bay
A remote gem with crystal clear waters and white sands make this a must see on the NC500 route, even on a rainy day it is breathtaking.
Lairg IV27 4JB
Balnakeil Beach
Balnakeil Beach is a wide, white beach with large dunes, situated near Cape Wrath in the very north of Scotland, Durness.
Lairg IV27 4PX
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