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Scourie Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 90th place out of 113 beaches in the Highland region The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand & rocks cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.
Scourie Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
Scourie Beach is located in Highland within Scourie, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Durness 0.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Blairmore 1.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Clachtoll 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Feadan 1.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Blairmore 5.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Feadan 1.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Leirinmore 2.6 km
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The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Scourie Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Scourie Beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Scourie Beach for swimming is very positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The region of the Scourie Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Scourie Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Scourie Beach.
There are 5 places to stay in the Scourie Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Scourie Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Scourie Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
The month with the highest temperature in Scourie Beach is August. Its average value reaches 15°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 14°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 7°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.
Scourie Beach (Highland) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Scourie Beach (Highland) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Gullane 0.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Seilebost 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Nairn 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Dirleton 2.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Dores 0.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Balmedie 1.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Brora 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Sanna 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Dornoch 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Eyemouth 0.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Auldhame 1.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Kingsbarns 1.2 km
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