Photo of Brora Beach with gray sand surface

Photo of Brora Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Brora Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Brora Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Brora Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

8.3

Very good

Brora Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Brora Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Brora Beach.There are 1 restaurants nearby.The Curing Yard Restaurant is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

Brora, United Kingdom

#34 out of 298 in Scotland

8.3

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Gray sand Sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Brora • 0.4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant The Curing Yard Restaurant

210m

Meal Takeaway Sids Street Food Takeaway

8.2 - Very good 450m

Meal Takeaway The Fish Fryer

7.6 - Very good 460m

Indian Restaurant Sid's Spice

9.2 - Excellent 470m

Coffee Shop Linda's

8.8 - Excellent 580m

Meal Takeaway Red Dragon Chinese Takeaway

8.4 - Very good 590m

Park 4 Col Bheinn Rd

510m

Park Brora Community Woodland

650m

Ice Cream Shop Capaldis of Brora Big Pink Shop

9.8 - Exceptional 530m

Museum Brora Heritage Centre

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Golspie Beach

7km

Historical Landmark Brora Pictish Cairn Broch

1.2km

Historical Landmark The Wolf Stone

3.4km

Historical Landmark Monument to Harriet, Duchess of Sutherland

5.4km

Historical Landmark Carrol Broch

6.1km

Historical Landmark Duke Of Sutherland Monument

8.4km

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About

Brora Beach is located on the North Sea and it is in the 8th place out of 113 beaches in the Highland region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Brora Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Brora Beach, which has a rating of 8.3.

Brora Beach is located in Highland within Brora, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+13 ^o C +11 ^o C

Air temperature

4.1 M/S

Wind

+12 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Brora • 0.4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant The Curing Yard Restaurant

210m

Meal Takeaway Sids Street Food Takeaway

8.2 - Very good 450m

Meal Takeaway The Fish Fryer

7.6 - Very good 460m

Indian Restaurant Sid's Spice

9.2 - Excellent 470m

Coffee Shop Linda's

8.8 - Excellent 580m

Meal Takeaway Red Dragon Chinese Takeaway

8.4 - Very good 590m

Park 4 Col Bheinn Rd

510m

Park Brora Community Woodland

650m

Ice Cream Shop Capaldis of Brora Big Pink Shop

9.8 - Exceptional 530m

Museum Brora Heritage Centre

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Golspie Beach

7km

Historical Landmark Brora Pictish Cairn Broch

1.2km

Historical Landmark The Wolf Stone

3.4km

Historical Landmark Monument to Harriet, Duchess of Sutherland

5.4km

Historical Landmark Carrol Broch

6.1km

Historical Landmark Duke Of Sutherland Monument

8.4km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

What to do in Brora Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Brora Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

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50m 1 min walk

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Golspie Beach Golspie Beach

7.9 Very good

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Embo Beach Embo Beach

8.3 Very good

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Tarbat Ness Lighthouse Beach Tarbat Ness Lighthouse Beach

6.7 Good

17.8km

Dornoch Beach Dornoch Beach

8.4 Very good

Popular beach 17.8km

Dornoch Beach Dornoch Beach

8.3 Very good

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Portmahomack Beach Portmahomack Beach

8.1 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Brora • 440m

Transport

Airport

DOC • 19km

Bus Station

Station Square • 600m

Train Station

Brora • 570m

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8.3 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

8.3 Very good

Martina (Hami)

8 Very good

Nice beach by the golf club. Dog friendly. #NC500

Arron Hiscox

8 Very good

Lovely place with a good course. Free parking is a big plus!

David Garrell

10 Exceptional

Don't tell anyone BUT this place is fabulous. The views are stunning the beach amazing, Brora really interesting place. Dont't rush in case you spoil it....;-) if doing NC500 take your time to see some amazing places and not just clock up the miles and the great views from the roads.

Craig Lucas

10 Exceptional

Surly one of the most beautiful locations on the planet. Miles of clean sand with crystal clear water. Wildlife is everywhere. You can often see seals popping their head out the sea for a nose

Kirk Bolam

10 Exceptional

Absolutely lovely beach! I guess I was fortunate to go on a head wave day, but the sand, views and water were great!

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Brora Beach?

The coastline of Brora Beach is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Brora Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Brora Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Brora Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Brora Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Brora Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Brora Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Brora Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Brora Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Brora Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Brora Beach?

Brora Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Brora Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Brora Beach.

There are 1 restaurants nearby.The Curing Yard Restaurant is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

How far is the Brora Beach from parking?

The Brora Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Brora Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Brora Beach is August. Its average value reaches 15°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 14°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 7°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Brora Beach (Highland) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Brora Beach (Highland) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.