Sandend

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Glenglassaugh Distillery The roofs of the warehouses at Glenglassaugh. The curious tower to the left is the base of a windmill.
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Glenglassaugh Distillery The roofs of the warehouses at Glenglassaugh. The curious tower to the left is the base of a windmill.
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Rocks at Sandend.
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Sandend Bay Sandend lying to the west of Sandend Bay is one of the smallest of the many old fishing villages scattered along the north-facing coasts of Moray and Aberdeenshire. Sandend beach is popular with families and for surfers, especially on a day like this. At its east end, on the horizon, lies Glenglassaugh Distillery which, once again, is producing its distinctive single malt whisky after being mothballed in 1986. In the dark days of the second world war the beach was regarded as being suitable for a landing ground for the Germans and was fortified with a double row of tank traps and a gun emplacement at the east end.
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Dock at Sandend. Not a day for small boats!
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Sandend Cottage - in the picturesque 'get away from it all' fishing hamlet

Sandend Cottage - in the picturesque 'get away from it all' fishing hamlet

Aberdeenshire SCT
Stay at this cottage in Banff. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Sanine Beach and Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre ...
10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Easter break
Lovely cottage in a perfect spot. Nice size for a family. Great weather spent exploring Scotland.

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

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Sandend Cottage - in the picturesque 'get away from it all' fishing hamlet
Banff Springs Hotel

Banff Springs Hotel

4 out of 5
8 Golden Knowes Rd Banff Scotland
The price is CA $164 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
CA $164
CA $197 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (219 reviews)
Everything about our stay was very good except the poor service at breakfast.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Banff Springs Hotel
Modern Fisherman's Cottage with Stunning Uninterrupted Views of the Moray Firth

Modern Fisherman's Cottage with Stunning Uninterrupted Views of the Moray Firth

Findochty SCT
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Buckie. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Findochty Harbour and Strathlene ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (266 reviews)
Perfect location. The house had everything that we needed for a comfortable stay.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

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Modern Fisherman's Cottage with Stunning Uninterrupted Views of the Moray Firth
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Sandend Cottage - in the picturesque 'get away from it all' fishing hamlet

Sandend Cottage - in the picturesque 'get away from it all' fishing hamlet

Aberdeenshire SCT
Stay at this cottage in Banff. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Sanine Beach and Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre ...
10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Easter break
Lovely cottage in a perfect spot. Nice size for a family. Great weather spent exploring Scotland.

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Sandend Cottage - in the picturesque 'get away from it all' fishing hamlet
Modern Fisherman's Cottage with Stunning Uninterrupted Views of the Moray Firth

Modern Fisherman's Cottage with Stunning Uninterrupted Views of the Moray Firth

Findochty SCT
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Buckie. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Findochty Harbour and Strathlene ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (266 reviews)
Perfect location. The house had everything that we needed for a comfortable stay.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Modern Fisherman's Cottage with Stunning Uninterrupted Views of the Moray Firth
Stunning 1 Bedroom Fishermans Cottage Located In The Beautiful Village Of Pennan

Stunning 1 Bedroom Fishermans Cottage Located In The Beautiful Village Of Pennan

Pennan
Book a stay at this beach cottage in Fraserburgh. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attraction New Aberdour Beach ...
Stunning 1 Bedroom Fishermans Cottage Located In The Beautiful Village Of Pennan
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Popular places to visit

Duff House

Find out about the history of Banff with a stop at Duff House. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its festivals.

Duff House

Portsoy Pottery

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Portsoy Pottery during your travels in Portsoy. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's festivals.

Portsoy Pottery

Inverboyndie Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Inverboyndie Beach during your trip to Banff? Amble around the area's waterfront or visit its monuments.

Inverboyndie Beach

Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre in Banff. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre

Portsoy Ice Cream

Enjoy an outing to Portsoy Ice Cream during your stay in Portsoy. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Portsoy Ice Cream

Banff Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Banff Museum in Banff. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its festivals.

Banff Museum

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