Fortrose Beach
Highlands
Fortrose Beach is a sandy beach at the Black Isle town of Fortrose, adjacent to the ruins of Fortrose Cathedral. The beach faces south across the Beauly Firth and the views to the Moray coast are extensive. The nearby Chanonry Spit is the prime dolphin watching location on the Moray Firth.
No dog restrictions apply. Year-round access.
At a Glance
- Dog Access
- Year Round
- Beach Type
- Sand
- Tide Notes
- Beauly Firth/Moray Firth beach. Sheltered conditions.
- Facilities
- Fortrose town amenities. Cathedral ruins. No beach facilities
- Parking
- Town parking at Fortrose near the beach
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