Dornoch Beach

Dornoch’s safe, Blue Flag beach, is ideal for families with its gentle shallows, sheltering dunes and miles of golden sands – perfect for paddling and swimming on warm summer days. Throughout the year it is popular for walkers taking a gentle stroll or carrying on north to Embo.

The beach is popular with dog walkers all year round. A crisp winter’s morning  on Dornoch beach is unforgettable and at any time of year it will be possible to collect shells, spot sea birds and possibly see seals and even occasionally dolphins playing in the firth.

There are three car parks at the beach – the ‘top car park’ has access to Dornoch Beach Wheelchairs – which are  free to use but are best booked in advance. This car park is not suitable for motorhome and long vehicles. The second car park is next to the children’s playground, and across the single track road is the overflow car park – ideal for motor homes and longer vehicles.

Highland Larder offers delicious local seafood, burgers and veggie options for lunch by the sea. There are toilets further on from the Highland Larder, near the caravan and camp site.