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Shandwick Bay

Highland, Scotland


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Shandwick Bay is located within the seaboard villages of Shandwick and Balintore.

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.

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Weather and tides for Wednesday 15 May

Today
Chance of rain 33%
Max temp. 18°C
(feels like 15°C)
Wind 13mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 7%
Min temp. 11°C
(feels like 9°C)
Wind 11mph

The tide at Shandwick Bay is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 6:42 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 11:24 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   11.2°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Shandwick Bay

Things to do and see in the area

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

Other beaches nearby

Location: Shandwick

Location type: Rural

OS Grid: NH860750

Country: Scotland

Local Authority: Highland

Nearest postcode: IV20 1UU

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