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Portmahomack Beach

Photo of Portmahomack Beach, a beach in Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Portmahomack Beach

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© valenta / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Portmahomack Beach

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Portmahomack has a sheltered, west-facing sandy beach right by the village — unusual for the east coast, and one reason it’s a calm spot for a swim or a paddle. Seals often bask offshore. It’s near the tip of the Tarbat peninsula, so it pairs well with a run out to Tarbat Ness and its lighthouse. Fearn station is around 12km away.

More places to visit near Portmahomack Beach

Photo of Portmahomack, a village in Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Portmahomack

Village

Whitewashed fishing village on the Tarbat peninsula, a Pictish monastic site with a west-facing sandy beach.

0.1 km NE · Highland

Photo of Tarbat Ness, a visitor attraction near Portmahomack, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Tarbat Ness

Attraction near Portmahomack

The tip of the Tarbat peninsula, crowned by one of Scotland's tallest lighthouses with wide firth views.

4.5 km NE

Photo of Mermaid of the North, a visitor attraction near Balintore, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Mermaid of the North

Attraction near Balintore

Bronze mermaid sculpture on a shore rock at Balintore, part of the Seaboard sculpture trail.

9.9 km SW

Photo of Dornoch Beach, a beach in Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Dornoch Beach

Beach near Dornoch

Long dune-backed Blue Flag beach beside the Royal Dornoch golf links.

11.9 km NW

Photo of Embo Beach, a beach in Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Embo Beach

Beach near Embo

Long sandy beach stretching north from the former fishing village of Embo.

13 km NW

Photo of Glenmorangie Distillery, a distillery near Tain, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Glenmorangie Distillery

Distillery near Tain

Famous Highland distillery near Tain, using the tallest stills in Scotland, with tours and tastings.

14.8 km W