Rosemarkie Beach
Highlands
Rosemarkie Beach is a sandy beach at the Black Isle village of Rosemarkie, famous as one of the best spots in Scotland to see bottlenose dolphins from land. The beach is on the Moray Firth and the Chanonry Point, a short distance away, is the most reliable land-based dolphin watching spot in the UK. The village has the excellent Groam House Museum of Pictish art.
No dog restrictions apply at Rosemarkie Beach. Year-round access. Dolphin watching is a highlight.
At a Glance
- Dog Access
- Year Round
- Beach Type
- Sand
- Tide Notes
- Moray Firth beach on the Black Isle. Dolphins regularly visible from Chanonry Point.
- Facilities
- Groam House Museum (Pictish heritage). Village pub and cafe. Car park at beach
- Parking
- Car park in Rosemarkie village near the beach. Chanonry Point (dolphin watching) a short drive
Dog Friendly Stays Nearby
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