Portmahomack Beach
Highlands
Portmahomack Beach is a sandy beach at the attractive fishing village of Portmahomack on the Tarbat peninsula, overlooking the Dornoch Firth. The village has an excellent heritage centre, the Tarbat Discovery Centre, and a good pub. The beach is sandy and sheltered, with views across the Firth.
No dog restrictions apply. Year-round access.
At a Glance
- Dog Access
- Year Round
- Beach Type
- Sand
- Tide Notes
- Sheltered Dornoch Firth beach.
- Facilities
- Tarbat Discovery Centre, pub, village shop. No beach facilities
- Parking
- Village parking at Portmahomack
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