Dog Friendly Beaches in Aberdeenshire

A vast, 14-mile sandy beach and dune system north of Aberdeen with year-round unrestricted dog access, excellent country park facilities and one of the largest dune landscapes in the UK.

A wide sandy bay in Aberdeenshire backed by dunes with the ruins of Slains Castle on the cliffs above, year-round access and very few restrictions.

A dramatic cliff cove at the village that inspired Joan Eardley's famous paintings, with year-round dog access, a steep path to the beach and an intensely atmospheric character.

A wide estuary beach at the mouth of the Ythan with a large grey seal colony and year-round dog access on the beach itself.

An exceptional National Nature Reserve beach backed by dramatic red granite cliffs with year-round dog access, subject to keeping dogs under close control to protect the outstanding coastal wildlife.

A quieter sandy beach south of Balmedie on the Aberdeenshire coast with year-round dog access and good off-lead space as part of the wider dune system north of Aberdeen.

A sandy beach at the charming harbour town of Stonehaven with year-round dog access, views of Dunnottar Castle to the south and excellent fish suppers in the town.