The 47 best beaches in and around Moray

Lovely beach! Beautiful view over the sea. Great beach for rock/pebble. Collectors

This is an absolute gem of a beach, with beautiful sand. At the western end, the beach is bounded by the swift flowing Findhorn river, we didn't go all the way to the eastern end. There were a few families and dog walkers on the beach when we were there, but judging by the brightly coloured beach huts, it can be a busy place. There were seals across the Findhorn river and on an offshore sandbank, but none on the actual beach. We parked at the beach car park, which is small but provides clean toilets and picnic benches.

Lovely beach..

Nice long beach for a leisurely walk. Wasn't too busy with mainly dog walkers etc. Public toilets + adequate car parking. Could quite easily stroll along beach for an hour one way then another hour back.

Great pebble beach! Very peaceful. But people should be careful to let the dogs and take care of them, instead of scaring kids and fouling everywhere. No common sense at all! Some beaches should be dog-free as well!

One of my favourite places to visit with the dogs. Easy walk, can be as long and short as you want it to be. Nothing better than a sunny walk and a beautiful beach, especially one with loads of seals visible across the bay.

Beautiful stretch of beach, lovely beach huts to rent / buy and not far from the harbour and marina areas. Restaurants, ice cream shops and pubs nearby, a short walk from the parking area.

Lovely beach for a day trip. Oldest boy enjoyed it up at the dunes, but was too feart to jump off them onto the sand below 😂

This beach is absolutely stunning even in the cold December temperatures. Lovely soft beach sand, beautiful panoramic view and an all round perfect place to take the kids or the dog for a lovely walk.

Even though it is super cold it was a blast. Really cool beach. The bridge was really cool design. Seeing the planes flyby was really cool as well. Daughter loved that.

A lovely stretch of sandy beach to walk across, with sand dunes.

We love Lossiemouth because it has a small range of independent shops where you can get everything you need for a trip to the beach - ice cream, snacks, meals, etc. the walk along East Beach is stunning. There are various picnic spots, strategically placed benches where you can sit awhile and enjoy the view, and dramatic scenery. The new bridge across to the sand dunes is a welcome addition after the old bridge blew away.

Stunning beach,dog friendly too! Sand dunesas well as miles of sand

Great beach not crowded Ideal for families

Stunning beach with soft golden sand, dramatic cliffs, and views of the iconic Cullen viaduct. Perfect for a peaceful walk, family day out, or paddle in the sea. Clean and well-kept, with nearby toilets and cafés in the village. The rock formations and nearby Bow Fiddle Rock make it a great spot for photography and nature lovers. A true coastal gem in Moray!

Fantastic visit to Cullen and Cullen Beach, one minute we were walking in the 🌞😎🌞😎 the next minute thick sea harr all within 5 minutes 😀 😄. Visited the heritage and tourist information tourist centre great wee museum with some amazing photos 📸 and artifacts.

Great beach ⛱️🏖️ for family and dogs 🐶.

Very small area by Quay side but very close to Cottage we rented. You could hear the sea cliff! The other end of beach was past the Sea Wall. Didn't sit on the beach even in sunny periods. It was a Bank Holiday and Cullen very quiet. Couple of families jumping off from harbour wall. Very nice peaceful place for rest and recovery

Lovley sandy beach with ample parking, toilets and a cafe. There are lots of rock pools at low tide to keep the kids busy and if you venture right to the north side of the beach there are a few caves to explore. The sea is lovley here probably the best beach we've visited so far.

This is a lovely beach of fine soft sand. It is a decent length, and has a few interesting rocks protruding but they are few, the beach is near all sand. To get to it, turn off the A98 under the Viaduct, and then into the carpark. There are no marked spaces, it is a bit of a free-for-all, and it is not paved, so it's poor for wheelchair users or even poor walkers. A further problem is, on nice days the car park tends to be packed so getting parked can be a case of waiting and hoping you can grab a space when it becomes free before someone else does. There is a little shop there selling the usual beach type wares though to be honest, we didn't buy here, but we did get lovely ice creams from the ice cream shop in Portsoy before arriving at the beach. Would I recommend? The sand is beautiful and there is a shop and parking. But the parking seriously needs looking at! But for the kids it is worth a visit!

I have been going to Cullen for years my childhood of summers at Cullen, the beaches, the Harbour, the trail walks that surround Cullen and along the coast to Sandsend another beautiful beach, time your day right and you may catch seals on the rocks on a summers day or dolphin 🐬 splashing in the bay 😀 there are a few good hotels & B&B plus a caravan park set on a hill top with stunning views, the town is friendly and the shops have there own charm, I go back each year to remember the fun and fresh air and the magic Cullen has.

great place! A fantastic place for a walk, staying with nature. The rocks make an incredible impression. We even saw dolphins. Out of season there is no problem with parking.

Public parking area is nearby and it’s a short walk to see the rock formations. It’s a very beautiful spot tucked along the coast of the North Sea, extremely tranquil to listen to the stones wash in and out with the tide. The formations are extremely cool and glad we made the ride out to spend some time here.

This place is stunning and easy, walks around the rocks, and down onto the beach. I wasn't lucky enough to see the orcas that can be seen there sometimes. But the vie2s off the rocks are stunning!!

Breathtaking!’ Amazing place to sit back and enjoy the view. I would definitely suggest this stop on your trip to the highlands (we went right before sunset and it was basically empty)

A nice place to visit, specially on a Sunny day. Plenty of sitting places offering nice views. If you carry a binocular, lots of birds can be watched. Windy place, please dress accordingly. A modest free parking close by.

A beautiful rock which can be viewed from the headland above or down on a stone beach which can be accessed by an uneven and slightly steep path. Car parking is avaliable nearby with a few beaches around to sit and take in the view.

A really unique rock formation to rival the likes of Dirndle Door in Dorset. The whole coast is studded with caves and rock formations. Definitely worth a visit

Nice small Stretch of beach with colourful beach huts. Ample parking and easy access to beach and huts

Beautiful Sandy beach nice and clean nice dunes the sea is clean too ideal for swimming playing with the children dog walking photography painting whatever takes your fancy free car park toilets close by really enjoyed our time there

Our favourite campsite in Scotland. Great modernised contemporary site with superb premium pitches virtually on the beach with wonderful views. Great seafood takeaway with Dory double decker bus spring the seasons weekends. Facilities on ‘the shore’ unusual as being several shower and toilet self contained units of which two men’s, 2 women’s and two both- an unusual but effective approach to the usual boring facilities arrangements. There are 4 or 5 distinct themed areas which on the website seems confusing but on arrival becomes clear. Enjoyed biking on nearby railway tracks and quiet roads We will go out of our way to return.

Beautiful beach with beautiful white sands and pebbles of all different colours. Pet friendly, great for a long walk.

lovely swathe of golden sand perfect for walking with rockpools for the adventurous kids and the toilet facilities just behind the dunes and colourful beach huts

We stayed in the West Beach Campsite right on the sea front a great place to swim fish and go crabbing. The the kids and the dog loved it

Beautiful immaculate peaceful beach , easy to get to ,super walkalong .

An amazingly beautiful place. Wonderful wildlife. Seals, dolphins, sea birds and even Orca now and again. Fantastic views, great beaches and rocky cliffs. Definitely worth a visit, you won't regret it.

Beautiful and calm. Saw it on the journey to Chanonry

Always happy to be along the Moray Firth coast! Fantastic scenery all year round in all weathers with miles of great walks. Fantastic wildlife from seabirds, dolphin and seal watching to the occasional whale sighting!

Absolutely beautiful stretch of coast and the waters are home to the Moray Firth dolphins and a host of other visiting large marine mammals.

Sea a bit rough 12ft waves but bonnie still

Excellent Dolphin 🐬 viewing.

Beautiful views and scenery

Lovely beach to explore 😍🥰

Smashing little pub in a smashing little village. Great for a lunch time pint out front in the sun or cosied inside with my personal favourite - Fresh Buckie Haddock & Chips! There’s nothing more to say. Trip to Findhorn? Kimberley Inn is a must!

Chill atmosphere. Friendly service. View of the Loch bay inside and outside. Good food. I highly recommend.

Food very tasty,really good 👍 easy parking on the road,dog friendly too

Delicious langoustines sat outside in the sun for lunch - generous portions, friendly and attentive service, lovely location. Couldn't fault it for a pit stop lunch. Thanks

Great. Good stock, beer on pump, dog friendly and a fire. Really nice pub I'd return to for the general warmth. Would be a great place for gigs (if local residents allowed ;) )

Stopped only for a drink mid-afternoon. We sat outside and watched the watersports and the world going by. Very chilled and the staff were friendly.

We arrived late on a day when they had been working through challenges with Storm Floris knocking out power and blocking a few roads. The bar team were welcoming and made the extra effort to make sure we got a meal and a couple of drinks. We enjoyed the salmon menu option which was excellent.

It’s such an amazing view with sandy beaches on the loch edge. Plenty of parking, water sports and fantastic views. Worth a stop for the scenery

A beautiful loch with breathtaking scenery, fresh water and sand. This loch is one of the cleanest and most respected. Its simply Gorgeous 😍. If you visit Loch Morlich please Respect it this is unique you won't be disappointed.

Loch Morlich is a beautiful spot in the Cairngorms with a rare sandy beach, clear waters, and stunning mountain views. Great for kayaking, paddleboarding, walking, or just relaxing. Good facilities nearby and easy parking. A must-visit if you're in the Highlands

Amazing place! Photographers dream. Doesn’t matter if it is summer or winter, beautiful view. We were walking around the lake. Instagrammable place. Summer time busy. If you are there bring some feed for a ducks.

This is the highest natural sandy beach in the UK and the water here is absolutely clean and perfect. The water and the loch bed are so clean that it takes any colour of the sky, and so it is crucial coming here on a beautiful day. When the sky is clear, the loch is the bluest blue you'll ever see, it is so surreal. The scenery is to die for and the walk around the loch is enjoyable and memorable with many spots for perfect photographs. At night, it is so dark around the loch you can see all the constellations so clearly. Plenty of parking spots nearby. My most favourite loch in Scotland.

We spend most of the day on the trails and then passed Loch Morlich on a way back to Inverness. I am happy we made a stop there. The lake was gorgeous with clean water and sandy beaches. There is a cafe and you can borrow a watersports equipment if you want. Parking was a bit of an issue. We didn't have change so after running around the lake a bit we got a signal reception and could pay it online.

Just beautiful, walk around the lake,its just beautiful. Holds a lot of beautiful memories ✨️

Absolute must visit!!! Beautiful setting, wonderful for pictures. This is a single family owned, small distillery. Everything about your visit gives you that feel. EVERY employee we met was friendly, sincere, and pleased to be interacting with visitors. The tasting room is one of a kind. Beautiful chandeliers, wood paneling, and full of history. Don't forget to ask about the clock over the bar. Our tasting host, Adi, was wonderful. He got to know us and our tastes before ever pouring a glass. The selection is smaller because of the distillery size but it is certainly not lacking. Not picking up a bottle of 15 yr is my biggest regret of the trip.

Fantastic tour! We went over the basic tour but it was awesome. Went over the entire whisky producing process and went through all stages. Our guide Donna was patient and answered every question we had. I had a chance to taste from their fantastic new make and even bought an awesome limited edition bottle from their cage

Incredible tour, packed with history and humor…lots of fun overall in a perfect setting. Shop had really nice options for not only whisky but other fun merch. Our tour guide was fantastic.

I already loved Glenfarclas whiskies before I did the tour. I love their sherry cask flavours. But seeing how they are making whisky, still using their traditional methods while refusing to be be bought out by luxury companies or change their processes, makes me apprecate them so much more. Also Isla, the tour guide, did a great job and was as friendly as she was informative. We had plenty of laughs and the whisky was braw! A great use of the afternoon and a very photogenic distillery!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Glenfarclas Distillery Tour A brilliant visit to Glenfarclas! Sarah was an excellent guide — friendly, engaging, and very informative, bringing the history and spirit of the distillery to life beautifully. The only slight letdown was the tasting sample at the end, which was on the very small side — a little more would have made the experience feel complete. Overall though, it was a thoroughly enjoyable tour and a great insight into one of Speyside’s most iconic distilleries.

This was our best whisky distillery visit in Scotland - so if you visit only one, this is a MUST! Juile our guide was very knowledgeable and explained in details. The distillery itself is old fashioned in a good way and very unique in keeping the procedures aligned with legacy. We concluded with great whiskey tasting in the beautiful tasting room - and of course bought a bottle home.

Fabulous tour with Julia. Warm Lovely welcome amazing amount of knowledge and no rush. Lovely to be able to take photos without restrictions. And the tasting in the connoisseurs tour was the best £70 I’ve ever spent with the dram measures and age of each 5 expressions. 👍👍👍 So refreshing to see a few distilleries being fiercely independent in this age. A must visit!

Absolutely lovely attraction on a warm sunny day, the only sound being the brook and the birds. Make sure you watch the video before starting to get an understanding of the process and the machinery as there is no one on site to guide and the old mill equipment isn’t operational which is shame as it would have added an extra dimension. Great wee tea room with homemade cakes etc, staff friendly and welcoming

I was excited to see a wool mill while here in the Scottish Highlands visiting but this facility is more than a mill it is a museum that honors the history of the facility. I learned so much from the presentation they have in the cottage and the Woman working was so friendly and answered our questions so graciously. If you are visiting the highlands you will notice that you have to book a lot of tours, and for good reason, but it was a relief to be able to go on a self guided tour and be able to look into the old mill with the old 100 year old machinery. The location is also just stunning. Even if you aren't into the process, this is worth a stop to see where that wool on those sheep you see all over goes and the process that makes the clothing you wear, the blankets you use etc. Very glad we made this stop!

This is a wee hidden gem ! Beautiful location to spend time and have picnic on a warm sunny day ! Fascinating to learn about the Mill and history and beautiful courtyard to walk around . Staff were absolutely amazing ! Very friendly and helpful and nothing too much trouble as had elderly / less able in family group - thank you Rory , Allie and Connie .

It is a lovely area to visit. A working woolmill on-site from 1749. Watch the 30-minute video to familiarise yourself with the processes. Sheep's wool through to woven products. Super friendly staff. Absolutely loved it. They do tours with running machine, if you email in advance. A volunteer comes in specially for this.

Came here TWICE during our stay in Archiestown. Quite possibly my absolutely favorite spot during our entire 2 week trip in Great Britain. All of it was lovely: the setting (so many flowers blooming!), the buildings lovingly restored, the machinery displays, the informational video, and the Conservation (?) building [where the weavers were actually working on projects while we were there]. We bought a blanket and scarf because they were woven on site and beautifully made. Prices were very fair. I was so entranced that I found their YouTube channel and started watching all of the videos once we left town. If you have any interest in fiber arts, or the Industrial Revolution, this is a must-see. I’d give it more stars if I could.

One of the most underrated experiences of the whole Speyside! Most people will see a million sheep in Scotland but miss the part how the wool is transformed into textiles. Tip #1: Book a tour or all the machines involved will not make any meaning to you. But when explained by a volunteer guide you will appreciate quality clothes. Tip #2: Buy a bear in the shop. Yes, it is expensive, but the fabric was made at the woolmill with a lot manual labour involved at Scotland rather than buying the China made bears in the tourist shops. Tip #3: Have an espresso at the Red Roof Cafe, it taste like in Italy, which is rare in most part of the UK. Highly recommend!

Simply amazing! Really interesting, great tour. Lovely products made on site and sold in the shop. Café with beautiful home baked scones, cakes and traybakes.

I enjoyed my visit, getting to see the unicorn that is the Lamborghini Diablo Jota was well worth it on it own. The museum holds a nice little collection of cars and it was great to hear that the cars are still used for events which i can appreciate. Beautiful cars should be seen on the road from time to time 👌

Even though we have been up to Elgin a few times whilst on holiday visiting family, we had never actually been here. The museum has a wonderful display of cars from different decades that are very well laid out, along with other interesting items that you can view and read about. We found Brian who works here very helpful, he knew lots of information about the cars and was very interesting to talk to throughout our visit. The museum is not too expensive to get it and a little bonus if you get time it includes a free cup of tea or coffee in the restaurant in Decoras next door. The photos are just a few of many I took during my visit.

This is an amazing collection of cars,bikes and other motoring bits. Was amazed by the rarer cars that were on show here. I can't state how great of a small museum this is. The ticket price is a lot but well worth it to see such immaculate cars. That are still used. A must visit in Elgin.

Amazing place. Small museum but absolutely great. You feel the energy and soul of this old cars... Very kind gentleman tell you a lot of stories about the cars. I was there and...I don't want to go back to real life. You look at this cars, so many details and you know that people with passion created them. For me absolutely great place.

Iain was an amazing guide and there are so so many classic and new cars including a sick lambourghini diablo and even a 1905 taxi. Brightened up my afternoon! And for the people saying you have to pay cash, you don't currently have to as they accept cards.

This a fascinating museum of veteran, vintage, and classic cars and motorbikes from one person's private collection. The staff are both knowledgeable and helpful. The museum is accessible for people on wheelchairs and scooters.

really good compact motor museum..there are a lot fantastic and unique cars to look at ...the Jag 😍

Thoroughly enjoyable tour of the lighthouse (tours are by appointment only and must be booked in advance), conducted by very knowledgeable volunteer guides. 144 steps and two ladders to get to the top. Beautiful views when the weather's kind. No charge for the tour, but donations (in cash) are welcome.

Didn't stay at cottage, we had a visit. Definitely the highlight of our day out. An amazing experience in itself getting to go up the lighthouse and the tour with info was fabulous too, good fun as well as learnt so much! Would highly recommend. Don't forget to take cash to give them a donation to keep this place alive for future, it's more than worth it!!

Guided tours are normally Sat a.m., but I had emailed previously to request a certain day, as we were only on hols mon-fri. Happy to say tour went ahead & we had a brilliant time. Guide was very informative & helpful with questions, & it's all volunteers so donations are very welcome. A limited number of binoculars are provided at the top, & views really are breathtaking 😍.

Beautiful location on a sunny day. A bit of a hike upto the lighthouse from the gravel car park on natural terrain. Certainly not achievable by wheelchair, although the visitor center is, when open.

Brilliant guided tour round the lighthouse organised by the fantastic volunteers. Make sure you book ahead - email on website. Highly recommended 🙌

We went but unfortunately it was closed for the season. We just had to admire from a distance.

Such a lovely place to stay, stunning views of Lossiemouth and the surroundings areas. One of the properties has been modernised to an excellent standard and would suit people of all ages. Highly recommend to those that want a bit of peace and still be close to all the amenities Lossiemouth, Hopeman, burghead, elgin provides.

Clubhouse is lively and well run. Played Old and it’s a great test of real links golf. Varied, needs all the shots and superb greens. Only thing I would like to see is a bit less gorse to give it a more open links-like feel but the fairways are still wide enough that only really wild shots are lost among it. Quite a surprise for me and I’ll be back many times.

Moray golf club Not doggy friendly. Shame on you. Come into the real world. I would not visit this golf club again ever. Went along street to golf view hotel for a lovely evening of food and wine with family and our doggy. £350 that moray golf club just lost. Well done golf view hotel 5 star for you.

Top quality course - played the New course on twilight fee (good value). Well maintained greens and fairways, challenging rough. Good food and drinks in the clubhouse. Spectacular scenery!

Magic fun, amazing views, and even better golf turf! The playing surfaces were top class! Staff were helpful and friendly.

36 holes - "Old" (Old Tom Morris) and "New" (Henry Cotton) - the 2 courses manage to interweave for classic links golf experiences. A refurbished and expanded pro shop provides a good range of golf equipment, apparel and needs along with great service. I am witholding one star as the clubhouse - well appointed and excellent facilities - generally denies entrance to the casual visitor like myself. I came by on a day when an external tournament was being hosted and I slipped in. This policy seems at odds to the general push and PR from golf authorities for golf and related facilities to be more inclusive and accessible. As a golf "nerd" I enjoy learning about and experiencing golf history and courses...a little disheartening to almost have missed this gem without the intervention of fate.

Wife and I played the Old Course last week and what a great experience. From the clubhouse to the pro shop everyone we met and chatted with were wonderful, members on the course were welcoming, and the course was everything you want in a seaside links course. Whipping winds, undulating fairways, firm greens, tough rough. We loved the course and the location in Lossie. We will definitely be back on our next trip.

The New Course is a bargain at £20-30 per round. Beautiful setting. A tough but fair course. The 'Bermuda Triangle' holes winding round the burn need a bit of care to navigate. Nice clubhouse with good beer and great views.

Probably the best abandoned castle I've been too. A real treat to explore. It's quite rare these days to find something like this that's not completely boarded up for safety reasons. Getting inside the castle will require a little bit of effort. Careful how you go because the ground slopes and the footing is quite loose. There's nothing to stop you falling out the window and down the cliff face. Not one for anyone who suffers from vertigo. For everyone else adventurous enough to climb inside however, a small but fantastic labyrinth of tunnels and rooms await you with stunning views out of the windows. Stick it on your bucket list for sure. This one is well worth the visit.

Amazing ruined castle, easy access up until the view point, if you want to walk to the ruins proper, it is a challenging access, but if you are brave enough, it is well worth it.

Wow, what a location to make a movie, this being Ithaca in the upcoming Matt Damon blockbuster The Odyssey. Free parking, free access, and a great adventure, this place is awe-inspiring!

Twenty minute walk take care on steeper path section near castle . Well worth the exposed part Get a hold of your partners hand if need be!!

Gorgeous sight to see but make sure you wear good walking boots as the trek down is very slippery if wet. Short walk from the car park which has plenty of room - 7.5m motorhome got there fine.

This is an amazing ruined castle In the most amazing position atop a hill surrounded by cliffs. And if you arrive at low tide, you can explore the cave. This is a very difficult area to access and may not be suitable for elderly or some disabled people.

Amazing ruined castle, alot of fun and a little challenge to access but wonderful views are the reward

Good pizza, we were here several times. Be aware it's takeaway only, you can sit right outside in front of it (weather permitting) but there are only 2 tables. If the weather is nice, better drive into Findhorn proper and eat your pizza by the harbour...

Very nice pizza for takeaway, good and quick service.

Purchased a pizza with a mushroom topping. Mushrooms were almost raw and definitely not cooked properly. Toppings were well overpriced. Wouldn't go again or recommend.

A very limited Pizza menu for a Friday night (only 5 possible toppings and no onion). However, the pizzas were delicious and there was a lovely atmosphere.

Worst pizza ever. Undercooked, flaccid and disgusting. Fed it to the cat.

Delicious pizza, quick service. Perfect, thank you. No pictures because it disappeared too fast 🍕 😁

Very limited menu, but great pizza. Very quick service - ours only took 10 minutes.

Beautiful beach for people and animals. It's never too busy and it's always very clean. There is a beautiful lighthouse near Silver Sands which is well worth seeing.

Nice clean sandy beach. Nice walk along the beach from lossiemouth to covesea lighthouse

Absolutely stunning place in Lossie. Bit nippy, but I ain't complaining. I was treated to the most beautiful sunset ever.

Scenic beach with sands, walks, views and more! Free car park, beach bar and views across the Moray Firth and along to Covesea lighthouse.

Great overnight stop for a motorhome. The voluntary donation box is gone but the magnificent sea view stayed. No services.

Beautiful place and stunning views 😍

Perfect for a sit down to watch the world go by Amazing scenery and easy to go for a dip !

Easy to get to. Knowledgeable guides. Beautiful castle and grounds. Very interesting history. You can’t take pictures inside.

Gorgeous pink castle, about 45 mins by car west of Aberdeen. The tour guide was lovely and informative and very energetic which was contagious! Sadly no photos are allowed inside of the castle during the tour but it was very much worth it. Two points to note: The tour is about an hour and involves lots of climbing tight spiral staircases and there is no where to sit during the tour so best avoided if you have limited mobility or are easily fatigued! There is only a small hatch takeaway spot with some drinks, snacks and ice cream. It does not have a proper cafe some other castles. But... the Alford Bistro is a lovely spot just ten minutes drive away and their food is top notch. Also recommend checking out Corse Castle ruins which are a short 8 minute drive away, there is a small path under the trees accessible from the road, and it was owned by the same family, the Forbes as Craigievar is. The ruins is small but free and accessible at any time.

Beautiful castle! Paul was a great tour guide. It was a little difficult going up and down the stairs wearing a baby, but we made it. Worth the tour! The weather was nice so the wait wasn’t too bad - they were limiting to 10 adults per tour so may want to consider this when planning your visit! Great little kiosk with snacks while you wait.

This castle is truly unique, with its striking pink exterior and distinctive architecture — it really stands out and is quite a sight from the outside. Visits are only possible via guided tours, and groups are kept very small. That means it’s best to arrive early or right at opening time, otherwise you may face a long wait. We arrived at 13:30 and had to wait a full hour before joining a group. Our guide wasn’t the most enthusiastic we’ve encountered during our travels across Scotland, but she was informative and shared interesting insights into the castle’s history and the family who once lived there. Compared to other castles we visited, this one had fewer rooms and more modest interiors. Also, unlike most other castles we visited, photography inside is not allowed. Another downside was the paid parking. Considering there’s no reason to park here other than to visit the castle (and you’re already paying for entrance), it feels a bit unnecessary. Still, the castle’s unique charm and beautiful setting make it worth a visit if you’re in the area — just plan your timing carefully

Wonderful day to visit, a very sunny and hot summer's day 😎 the only down side that there wasn't available tour to fit in to our schedule as we were short on time. Hopefully on another occasion we can do the tour of the pink castle.

Beautiful history and the grounds are full of a range of magestic trees. The staff is more than accommodating for visitors no matter what the interest level may be.

What a wonderful castle surrounded by beautiful scenery. The gentleman who did our guided tour was very knowledgeable and humorous, which suited well to the younger members attending.

We recently spent a week in a Gold Plus 2 pet-friendly caravan with side decking. While the accommodation was clean and comfortable, we noticed the decking layout varied between units—some had it along both the front and side, others just at the front, and ours only along the side. As a pet-friendly unit, we expected some basic cleaning equipment, but there was no carpet sweeper provided. The laundrette notice stated one could be hired from reception, yet staff were unfamiliar with what a carpet sweeper was and assumed we meant a hoover. This made it harder to keep the space tidy during our stay. Check-in was smooth, with the receptionist clearly explaining the site rules, pool and entertainment passes, and pointing us to our caravan. The pool was small, warm, and enjoyable, though the morning queue was surprising—at 8:25 a.m. it stretched all the way to the chip shop. It was also disappointing that the convenience shop didn’t open at the same time as the pool, which meant driving into Lossiemouth for essentials after making our swimming booking. The restaurant food was average, and unfortunately the ordering app didn’t work during our visit. The site itself was in a quiet, pleasant location, and the entertainment programme looked varied, although we didn’t attend any shows. All of the staff we encountered were pleasant and helpful, especially those working at the pool. Overall, while we enjoyed aspects of the trip, the lack of basic facilities in the caravan and a few minor inconveniences mean we wouldn’t rush back. If we did return, it would likely be for a shorter stay.

Had a lovely stay at Silver Sands Holiday Park in Lossiemouth! The park is clean, well-maintained, and located right next to a stunning beach with golden sand and beautiful coastal views. The caravan was comfortable and well-equipped, and the site had everything we needed, including a shop, restaurant, and entertainment facilities. Staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Perfect spot for a relaxing getaway or family holiday. Highly recommend!

Just returned from 4 nights at the premium lodge. The lodge was amazing and was sort of clean. Found some loose medication lying under a desk and with a non verbal autistic daughter who does not understand the danger was disappointing. Beach was great and a stones throw away. That was pretty much the good points. The shop is not great with not much in it. Arcades is very small and the booking system for the swimming could be better such as online booking through an app. We actually liked the card system for the arcades and laundry facilities. You really do need to be able to drive and commute for shops, take aways etc. As much as it pains me for the same sort of money Nairn is miles better just for freedom without having to drag them all in the car. The planes flying over is something to be aware of but was not an issue for us.

Alex was a great entertainer,Mo great security and all other staff in general are fab. Will be returning..worth the 11 hour journey just to be in a beautiful part of Scotland. Lossiemouth beach was stunning also the beach with the lighthouse. Stunning sunsets

Had a great stay here. 3 year old granddaughter loved it. Staff friendly and very helpful. Kids' entertainment was brilliant and certainly helped tire a very active 3 year old out. We had an issue with our heating which was acted on very quickly. Can't wait to go back

5 star - our first caravan holiday as a new family! We’d like to give a special mention to Andrew at the Pool. What a man! He is the life and the soul of the pool, Andrew was so active with his customers and ensuring everyone was having a good time as well as being safe. I was on the chairs spectating as my family were in the pool, Andrew went and kindly got me a latte - what a babe he is. Deserves a medal as I overheard he stayed on as other colleagues in the pool department didn’t turn up for their shifts. Speaking of which.. the other poolside attendants appeared to be less bothered and let the pool team down. They were not active with customers and just sat at the side / sat in the back for the duration of the pool time. Our caravan itself was great for what we booked, and for what we were looking for. We went on holiday with our 1.5 year old and he loved the layout of the caravan running up and down it! The beds were comfy as a caravan can be, the cooker and microwave were good also. The shower is very powerful which was a bonus and very easy to use. Overall we loved the caravan vibes - we chose a gold plus caravan for our first holiday booking but have since seen other caravans with decking and we’ve opted for that option for next years booking. The reception staff were extremely friendly upon arrival and departure, the lady I dealt with was very pleasant and helpful. The chip shop staff were also friendly! The bar and restaurant / entertainment - FAB! The staff were all friendly, pleasant and professional. The entertainment for the little ones was so much fun, loved watching my little one dance and have so much fun with other kids and the characters. The park stars are so lovely! The shop itself is such a good idea, the staff in there were hilarious and we really enjoyed yapping to the new guy who started just 2 shifts in. The overall place such as the laundrette, bar and restaurant, pool, activity centre were all great and we will definitely be back.

We have recently visited this campsite! 18-22/8/25. We would recommend this to anyone! Caravan was a decent size for the 4 of us. We had a long journey up from Lancashire, but we rang up and they reassured us that we could check in until the time of 6:30 (when the reception closes) Onsite facilities and entertainment were really well maintained! The main reception team are amazing! Right from us arriving, they went through the whole package with us and even rang us the next morning to see how we had settled. We did have an issue with one of the toilets, however this was rectified immediately by the onsite maintenance team! Local the many attractions which is a huge bonus! By far the best part, was watching all the RAF planes going by!!

An interesting little trip having not been here before. Some parts were very busy but others were reasonably quiet. You can hire sailing kit and paddle boards but there is an obviously very strong current running through the bay and out to sea which could certainly be a hazard for the inexperienced. If it interests you there is a water taxi service crossing the bay to Culbin forest.

Lovely walk on the beach & snack at the Captains table. Wonderful

What a view. Sun was shining brightly, Arctic blast chilled us to the bone! Plenty of parking, toilets clean. Beautiful location

What a lovely place. Kids loved it. Nice shallow water to play about in when the tide is out. Good variety of restaurants and cafes, not too busy. Would love to stay up north near here.

Wonderful to visit in all seasons.The firth is just beyond the marina. When the tides out there is an extensive beach, with very shallow water when the tides in. Great attention is needed when children are playing on the beach when the tide is changing.

Outstanding beach. Tremendous wee seaside restaurants. We visited with our 4 dogs and well definitely be back. We were lucky enough to spot some seals chilling on a sand bar too.

This was the most enchanting beach I have ever visited in Scotland so far, every stone looked like someone had picked every one up and rubbed it to make it as pretty and appealing as it could be, but we know it was the powerful sea, I loved this beach and did not want to leave it, it was peaceful beautiful and calming, and the cairns, (people build little and big stones together to make a cairn,), see photos, I want to go back there

We stopped off to use the 3 hour service stop. Very easy to book and friendly staff. Lovely campsite and nice and clean. We charged up and dropped off and filled up on water, exactly what we needed!

When we arrived on Saturday, we were told the Wi-Fi was down because of a storm but it would be fixed on Monday. However, the accommodation (Clearwater) didn’t have Wi-Fi all week. The manager tried to fix this by putting a repeater outside the chalet in a plastic Tesco bag. Despite this, we were still unable to connect to the Wi-Fi. My sister (who made the booking) called the manager on the number listed on booking.com because the website said this should be the first point of contact for any problems. When the manager answered he said, “How did you get this number?!” When my sister said from booking.com he replied, “We’ll have to see about that!” She explained the Wi-Fi was still not working and two of our party had to leave because they were relying on it. He told her that “most people wouldn’t be bothered about Wi-Fi”. He then said that he had checked and it was working on his phone and on another member of staff’s phone so it must be our devices that were the problem. When she said she didn’t think that was the case he shouted, “I’m terminating this call!” and hung up on her. He has since removed ‘free Wi-Fi’ from the booking.com listing and has specified there is no internet access. Why would he do that if it was just our devices that were the problem? We also noticed a review from May this year saying there was no Wi-Fi. I wish we had noticed that before booking! Clearly this is an ongoing problem and not just due to our devices. My sister left a review of our experience on booking.com and they have replied, saying that, during the phone call with the manager, she threatened to give a bad review if we didn’t get a refund. This is absolutely untrue! They have clearly written this to undermine our genuine concerns. Unfortunately, as it was a phone call we can’t prove this is the case. I would advise anyone else who has a complaint to put it in writing so that the company can’t make up lies to undermine you. This was a really unpleasant experience which left us quite upset and it was definitely not the relaxing holiday we had looked forward to.

All in all a great campsite. Still has actual camping spots rather than increasing catering for motor homes/static caravans. Facilities were good, although some basic grounds keeping (especially around the pizza takeaway, only open Fri/Sat) was sorely needed. Lots of full-time residents. John in the office was very helpful.

Fantastic place , been here 5 times now. Everything you want , really peaceful. Just to add I was there at same time as someone who moaned about the WiFi being down , ok it was hot and miss but seriously big deal get over it. You don’t go on holiday and complain the WiFi is down , so what !!! Anyway fantastic place

Great little campsite, showers and toilets were really nice. Location is great, we had small kids and you can use the cycle path to get straight to the places to eat in Findhorn really easily.

Enjoyed our stay here, good pitches and good facilities - showers are exceptional and plenty of them and super clean. It is within walk and bike distance of the main village and also has the attraction of the Eco village and its facilities right next door, inc pizza takeaway (tho we did not try and maybe only at weekends)

On hardstanding with our motorhome. Facilities modern and clean. Friendly staff. Electric, water, grey waste emptying and chemical toilet point. Lovely walks in woodland and on beach. Village 1mile walk with pubs for food/drinks. Community cafe within eco village.

A lovely place to relax and access a long, wide, fine sandy beach. We really enjoyed having a park with sea views, this was undoubtedly the best part. The restroom, laundry and scullery facilities are simple and cleaning could be better that day. There are currently more mobile homes than spaces for campers and caravans.

Great site, clean, tidy, well maintained, super facilities. And £190 for a week in July!!!

I call it my little piece of heaven, beautiful views, very friendly people, if you're looking for a place to recharge your batteries, this is the best place in the world.

A bit neglected, pitches very small, no one on site to ask for help with anything, phone number of sister site never answered, toilet block very run down and shabby. Mostly static units on site so tourers not well catered for, very few facilities. It is close to the beach and harbour which was lovely, nice cafe/bistro in the town, daily bus service to Elgin and other places.

Great beach, beautiful scenery, long walks along the beach with your dogs, great place for kids and families,even swimming in the sea, also net casting to practice for later, was nice and quiet, watching the waves, relaxing.

Absolutely diabolical. Period. We Was meant to stay here two nights and ended up book somewhere else for the second night. ( 2 adults 1 child) We came in a campervan and the pitches are so close together you may aswell be sharing each other's beds. The toilets and showers were in desperate need of a clean, a refurbishment and a little paint. When I got shower all I could smell was wee. Not great. No windows, all carpets, pipes that had been duck taped!... Im not a fussy person and I barely ever leave negative reviews... but this place deserved one. Wouldn't stay here again. Ever. So glad we booked else where. (Spayside) if anyone needs to book elsewhere to get away!!

Stayed at Burghead Holiday Park last week in a Gold Plus 2 caravan. Caravan was nice and modern, very clean, if a little on the smaller side (even for a two bed). Site is very small and just be aware it is very very basic with only the most limited facilities. There is a laundrette (which is very good) but that is it. Guests are able to make use of facilities at Park Holidays sister park Silver Sands but this is 7 miles drive from Burghead meaning you have a good 20 minute drive to use the arcade, bar, restaurant etc. Also, Park Holidays do not operate a booking system for the pool at Silver Sands meaning you have to drive to Silver Sands holiday park at 8.00am when the pool opens and queue to book your swimming slot. We tried and failed as queue was already very long. Burghead itself has a beach but nothing else. Overall this is not a very good site for families as there is nothing to do and everything is a drive away. We booked through Hoseasons and it was a little misleading as all the facilities listed were available at Silver Sands but not Burghead holiday park. Burghead is fine if you’re touring with a tent or campervan but as a site for a family we couldn’t recommend it as there is so little to do on the site or in the immediate area.

Picturesque Old fishing village Clean, nice for a walk and swat Did not find any shops or places to have food or a drink, though we may simply have missed them

Findochty Moray. Great for a visit or a stay for a week an amazing wee treasure.

Absolutely beautiful 😍

This is a beautiful small beach but it was a beautiful day the day I visited. I was walking from Portnockie to Findochty along the Moray Coast. As we walked this beach came into view. There is a nice bench further on where you can enjoy the sea views. As with most Scottish beaches we met no one as we walked along. This is a great beach for all the family.

A great wee place, but parking is at a premium. Nice harbour and picturesque village with a few nice places to eat and drink.

Lovely small beach in centre of village. Its a great spot to meet and watch the local youth dive into the harbour from the seawalls.

Lovely spot, lots to see and do

Der Strand von Portgordon ist ein malerischer Ort, der besonders für seine atemberaubenden Sonnenuntergänge bekannt ist. Leider war unser Besuch verregnet, was den Genuss der ansonsten schönen Landschaft etwas trübte. Trotz des schlechten Wetters bot der Strand eine ruhige und entspannende Atmosphäre. Normalerweise kann man hier oft Seehunde beobachten, die auf den Felsen faulenzen oder im Wasser schwimmen. Diese faszinierenden Tiere waren bei unserem Besuch leider nicht zu sehen. Trotzdem ist Portgordon Beach ein lohnenswertes Ziel, besonders bei besserem Wetter, um die natürliche Schönheit der schottischen Küste zu erleben. (Translated by Google) Portgordon Beach is a picturesque spot particularly known for its stunning sunsets. Unfortunately, our visit was rainy, which somewhat spoiled the enjoyment of the otherwise beautiful landscape. Despite the bad weather, the beach offered a calm and relaxing atmosphere. Normally, seals can often be seen here lazing on the rocks or swimming in the water. Unfortunately, these fascinating animals were not visible during our visit. Nevertheless, Portgordon Beach is a worthwhile destination, especially when the weather is better, to experience the natural beauty of the Scottish coast.

One of the best sights I've ever seen!! There is a lock of amenities here, I couldn't find any toilets unless someone can tell me any different and there was no designated beach parking only side streets but the views and the sea lions are absolutely out of this world. You forget about all the minor things I have never seen so many sea lions all in one place like this it was amazing. The lack of amenities may be on purpose to stop people going and disturbing the seals we stayed well away and there was people keeping an eye on us while there but along as you look from a distance there are no issues. We'll worth a visit.

The beach is okay, not really much to it. Water isn't very clean and smells pretty weird, wouldn't recommend a swim. Nice for a stop, and very quiet if that's what you're after but there are definitely more interesting spots nearby. Plenty of free parking too which is nice.

There are no amenities here as such yet, but there are projects underway so soon, this will be a very interesting place to visit. As it is, we stopped when we saw the seals. At first we thought there must have been a good 20 or so but when we crossed the grass, there was clearly many more. Once back in the car we were even fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of the famous Moray Firth Dolphins with the binoculars, but too far away to get on a mobile. Great to see the wildlife, will be visiting again and looking forward to the projects getting built.

A windy, pleasant spot to park and look at the sea. Take your own food as there's no facilities here! Space for one motor home to enjoy the view.

Pebbled beach, inhabited by seals. Worth a visit if you've never seen them before, just keep a healthy respectful distance and enjoy watching aquatic dogs doing their thing.

Nice beach, good size population of seals by the harbour and former ice house. Great views over the Moray Firth with stunning sunsets.

Lovely quiet pebble beach, lots and lots of seals! Great to sit and watch from a distance, highly recommend!

Always a joy to visit Sunnyside beach. Clean sands and beautiful views, never too busy to find a space to yourselves. It’s a wee trek from the car park and takes about 15-20min walk. The path down is steep and a bit tricky in places so take care. Enjoy the wildlife and plants on the way there, early summer you will still see masses of bluebells.

Not easy to get to but worth the effort. Park for Findlater Castle at the viewpoint of the castle turn to your left and follow the path westerly after 10 mins you will see the beacj6on your right-hand side you will decend down a narrow path to the beach. In wet weather this path can be very slippery indeed, so great care needed if you have young kids or an infirm adult. Good grip and fit n healthy no problem. Once down you will find a mixed sand and rock pool beach - time it for tide out otherwise you may not appreciate how good the location is. A true hidden gem.

we walked through the ferns and gorse from Cullen to the beach and enjoyed the peaceful sights and sounds of this hidden place after a trek , the path down from the cliff top is steep but walkable and it was in good condition when we were there in July , plenty of parking by a farmers yard.

Beautiful sandy beach, about a mile walk from the wee car park, some rough downhill paths. Well worth it when you finally get there.

A stunning secluded sandy beach, reached by a walk along grassy paths about 1,5 miles from a little parking area at a farmer's yard. Rocks to climb, rockpools to investigate, good swimming spot and if you're lucky you can see dolphins and seals out to sea!

A beautiful secluded beach, we had the whole place to ourselves. The sand is so soft too. Can't wait to come back with a flask of coffee to sit and listen to the waves crash in.

Beautiful beach reachable via the coastal path from Findochty Castle. Quiet and sheltered.

Easy enough to find on Google maps. You can fit a regular car by the gate. Then just a 100 yard walk to the castle. Beautiful ruin with no one else around. Shame about the idiots who have carved their initials into the walls and left candles inside it.

Not easy to get too and only one very small space for a vehicle to park at the end of the track. However on following this track you are met with a wonderful structure. It's a complete ruin however you can imagine what the structure looked like from the remains of the walls and foundations. Be careful exploring this ruin as it is crumbling before your eyes and I would think that in the immediate future most of the higher walls will be down. There is not much land around the Castle to go for a walk but well worth a visit.

Very beautiful place. As other reviews say, the parking is a bit difficult, but a small car can park by the gate by the road. Quite a big ruin, atop a small hill alongside a river. Definitely a hidden gem, we were here alone, and it was a lovely contrast to a lot of other castles/ruins that have paid entrance and guided tour-only, etc. Here, you are left to explore by yourself, and the ruin is undisturbed by ugly signs or no entry gates. You can simply enjoy the place as it is, and it truly feels like you’ve stumbled across a long forgotten secret in the middle of nowhere. Definitely worth a visit!

I’m sure it’s pretty awesome. Took some photos of road and parking. It has rained quite a bit. Looks like you might could park one car at the gate entrance. But it was very muddy. The path was fairly slick, but okay with care in boots. I parked on the side of the main road up top, but it seemed like that wasn’t proper etiquette so did not walk the path to castle. There was plenty of room for cars to pass with plenty of room. Road down is one lane to castle turn off. Looks like a fun place to explore if we get a chance later, but wouldn’t do it after rainy weather. If someone finds best place to park, please share.

Cracking find- worth seeking out- like others have said- parking is non existent other than a space by the entrance gate for a single vehicle- probably could park further up the B road if this spot was taken but nobody else was there when we visited. Just take care with the kiddies as there’s a lot of Giant Hogweed growing around the site

Well worth a visit, it's definitely a hidden gem. Parking is very limited, you can park in front of the gate. In the summer time it can be a bit over grown. Very quiet, didn't see anyone else whilst I was there.

These are very nice ruins of a small castle. It's not in the best shape and you should be careful exploring the place. Be aware, there is very limited space for parking (one small car)

Finally plucked up the courage to give surfing a go on my own and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Donald helped to make me feel welcome and at ease before we even hit the waves. I really enjoyed the time learning about the technique of getting on the board properly and catching a wave. Donald was patient and really great about just getting everyone in the group to enjoy themselves. I would highly recommend checking out New Wave Surf School.

Donald served as an instructor who was both amicable and gentle. As a first timer, I was exceedingly anxious about attempting to surf. Extremely talented and experienced, he is. I found the hints and tricks to be very well explained. I was also made to feel at home. The beach spot he picked was very clean and gorgeous.

My kids had their first surf lesson with Donald and loved every minute of it. They both managed to catch a few waves during their lesson. We will definitely be back next year for more lessons. The teaching was excellent and Donald was brilliant especially helping my daughter who normally wears hearing aids but couldn't while in the water. He was great at ensuring she knew what was happening and making sure she understood what she needed to do. Thank you.

Me and my son had our first surf lesson 7th of Jul. Perfect conditions. What a great feeling catching a wave! We will definitley try to keep up surfing. Thanks to Donald who was an excellent teacher!

My two kids (11 and 9 years) went for a lesson today and absolutely loved it. They were both standing up and catching little waves in an hour and came away smiling from ear to ear! Donald and his son Hayden were kind, friendly, helpful. Hayden had a watchful eye on them at all times and ensured they were safe and keeping close by despite the strong currents. I hired a bored too for a great price. Great value for money, great day out and would highly recommend! Thanks!

I am doing lessons with them every so often and I’m loving it all! Been learning to stand-up , think I’m doing quite well.

We have been coming here a few times over the years. They are a super friendly team here! Had a great lesson with Andy and Hayden. A bonus was to see dolphins in the distance and a seal pup popped his head up within 30 metres of us! incredible 😮

Tough walk over but well worth it. Scenery is stunning

A bit of a steep descent to the beach but the caves were fascinating. The beach itself is beautiful.

Tried to find access to the sculptors cave from the path but unfortunately you cant access from the top. You need to walk along the shore but watch for the tide. Bit of a shame its not that accessable.

Beautiful place. Perfect for taking wonderful photos. Accessible via the trail from Lossiemouth or by canoe

Beautiful walk along the beach from covesea, stunning rock formations all along the coast but did involve some slippy rocks and lots of rockpools. All in all a very fun and rewarding walk but can see its not for everyone.

Didn't get to see the cave so no reflection on what it offers. Just a warning - there is no way down from the cliffs above so don't try it! Apparently the only way to get there is to walk along the rocks at low tide, but you are advised to check the times carefully so you don't get stuck. Better still, join a guided tour which takes you there by boat

Decided to walk from Lossiemouth to Hopeman, about 7 miles. Amazing day, sun out during most of day. After leaving Lossie, great sandy part of the walk. Come to the Covesea Lighthouse and this and other caves and rocks. More lively sandy beaches then past a small golf course and up on the top of cliffs, some lovely beaches with great rock formations and caves. Great walk on to Hopeman. Lovely place to sit overlooking the harbour area. Headed back to lossie on bus. Would recommend the walk, although we did have great weather for November. 😁😁