Sandend Travel Guide

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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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Easter break
Lovely cottage in a perfect spot. Nice size for a family. Great weather spent exploring Scotland.

Reviewed on 21 Apr 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 NZ$239 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
NZ$239
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (217 reviews)
Room was clean, staff were friendly & helpful. Check in quick & easy. Dinner was excellent, we had 2 courses & couldn't fault anything. Enjoyable stay.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 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
Stay at this beach holiday home in Buckie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Findochty Harbour and Strathlene Golf ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (245 reviews)
The house was absolutely perfect for me as I was in area for the anniversary of my Sons death. The house left feeling a lot better than when I arrived. I finally managed to sleep. Would definitely recommend the house to anyone and I will definitely be back.The house was Beautifully presented with ...

Reviewed on 3 Feb 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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Easter break
Lovely cottage in a perfect spot. Nice size for a family. Great weather spent exploring Scotland.

Reviewed on 21 Apr 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
Stay at this beach holiday home in Buckie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Findochty Harbour and Strathlene Golf ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (245 reviews)
The house was absolutely perfect for me as I was in area for the anniversary of my Sons death. The house left feeling a lot better than when I arrived. I finally managed to sleep. Would definitely recommend the house to anyone and I will definitely be back.The house was Beautifully presented with ...

Reviewed on 3 Feb 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
Stay at this beach cottage in Fraserburgh. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attraction New Aberdour Beach is located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (159 reviews)
Gorgeous cozy cottage with amazing sea viewsWell equipped and host very helpful

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025

Stunning 1 Bedroom Fishermans Cottage Located In The Beautiful Village Of Pennan
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Popular places to visit

Duff House

4/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Banff when you spend time at Duff House. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its festivals.

Duff House

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

Portsoy Pottery

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Portsoy Pottery during your trip to 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

Banff Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Banff Museum during your travels in Banff. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its festivals.

Banff Museum

Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre during your travels in Banff. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre

Cities near Sandend

Bow Fiddle Rock during sunset - A natural sea arch near Portknockie on the north-eastern coast of Scotland

Buckie