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The extensive sandy beach has dunes behind it and rocky areas to the North and the South. There is a charming harbour in Balintore to the North.
Sand Rock
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Chance of rain | 17% |
Max temp. | 1°C |
(feels like | -1°C) |
Wind 2mph | ![]() |
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Tonight | ![]() |
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Chance of rain | 46% |
Min temp. | -2°C |
(feels like | -3°C) |
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The tide at Shandwick Bay is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 8:29 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 3:38 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
8.7°C
Free parking right by the beach.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
Fishermans Rest
From £1306.00 per week at Sykes Holiday Cottages
Apartment 23: 3
From £1238.00 per week at Sykes Holiday Cottages
Moorhen Lodge
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Blantyre Cottage
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Highland Council House
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Rural Highland Cottage
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Mermaid of the North (0.6 miles)
Seaweed n Stuff at West End Beach House (6.1 miles)
Cromarty Courthouse (6.4 miles)
Hugh Miller Museum and Birthplace Cottage (6.4 miles)
East Church (6.4 miles)
The Cheese House (6.5 miles)
EcoVentures (6.5 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 7 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
Location: Shandwick
Location type: Rural
OS Grid: NH860750
Country: Scotland
Local Authority: Highland
Nearest postcode: IV20 1UU
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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