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The dunes and beach provide excellent views across Dornoch Firth. The nearby town is picturesque and popular with visitors.
Sand Rock
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Chance of rain | 55% |
Max temp. | 3°C |
(feels like | -3°C) |
Wind 18mph | ![]() |
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Chance of rain | 54% |
Min temp. | -2°C |
(feels like | -6°C) |
Wind 13mph | ![]() |
The tide at Dornoch Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 6:34 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 12:42 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
7.1°C
Free car parking is available next to the beach.
No current information
Cleaned by Highland Council 3 times per month and by volunteers.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
Romantic Moray Cottage
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Blue Pine Lodge
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Tartan
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The Glebe
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Fishermans Rest
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Coastal Highland Council Cottage
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Royal Dornoch Golf Club (0.4 miles)
Coast Candle Co. (0.5 miles)
Jail Dornoch (0.6 miles)
The Carnegie Whisky Cellars (0.6 miles)
Dornoch Cathedral (0.6 miles)
The Dornoch Bookshop (0.6 miles)
Historylinks Museum (0.6 miles)
Simply The Best Fair Trade Shop (0.6 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 2 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 6 miles north as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 11 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
just over a mile south-southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
Location: Dornoch
Location type: Rural
OS Grid: NH806895
Country: Scotland
Local Authority: Highland
Nearest postcode: IV25 3LD
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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