Sandend

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Glenglassaugh Distillery The roofs of the warehouses at Glenglassaugh. The curious tower to the left is the base of a windmill.
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Glenglassaugh Distillery The roofs of the warehouses at Glenglassaugh. The curious tower to the left is the base of a windmill.
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Rocks at Sandend.
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Sandend Bay Sandend lying to the west of Sandend Bay is one of the smallest of the many old fishing villages scattered along the north-facing coasts of Moray and Aberdeenshire. Sandend beach is popular with families and for surfers, especially on a day like this. At its east end, on the horizon, lies Glenglassaugh Distillery which, once again, is producing its distinctive single malt whisky after being mothballed in 1986. In the dark days of the second world war the beach was regarded as being suitable for a landing ground for the Germans and was fortified with a double row of tank traps and a gun emplacement at the east end.
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Dock at Sandend. Not a day for small boats!
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Sandend Cottage - in the picturesque 'get away from it all' fishing hamlet

Sandend Cottage - in the picturesque 'get away from it all' fishing hamlet

Aberdeenshire SCT
Stay at this cottage in Banff. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Sanine Beach and Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Easter break
Lovely cottage in a perfect spot. Nice size for a family. Great weather spent exploring Scotland.

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

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Sandend Cottage - in the picturesque 'get away from it all' fishing hamlet
Banff Springs Hotel

Banff Springs Hotel

4 out of 5
8 Golden Knowes Rd Banff Scotland
The price is ￥18,313 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
￥18,313
￥21,975 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (217 reviews)
Room was clean, staff were friendly & helpful. Check in quick & easy. Dinner was excellent, we had 2 courses & couldn't fault anything. Enjoyable stay.

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Banff Springs Hotel
Stunning 1 Bedroom Fishermans Cottage Located In The Beautiful Village Of Pennan

Stunning 1 Bedroom Fishermans Cottage Located In The Beautiful Village Of Pennan

Pennan
The price is ￥23,830 per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
￥23,830
￥27,219 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach cottage in Fraserburgh. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attraction New Aberdour Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (158 reviews)
Gorgeous cozy cottage with amazing sea viewsWell equipped and host very helpful

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025

Stunning 1 Bedroom Fishermans Cottage Located In The Beautiful Village Of Pennan
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Sandend Cottage - in the picturesque 'get away from it all' fishing hamlet

Sandend Cottage - in the picturesque 'get away from it all' fishing hamlet

Aberdeenshire SCT
Stay at this cottage in Banff. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Sanine Beach and Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Easter break
Lovely cottage in a perfect spot. Nice size for a family. Great weather spent exploring Scotland.

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Sandend Cottage - in the picturesque 'get away from it all' fishing hamlet
Stunning 1 Bedroom Fishermans Cottage Located In The Beautiful Village Of Pennan

Stunning 1 Bedroom Fishermans Cottage Located In The Beautiful Village Of Pennan

Pennan
Book a stay at this beach cottage in Fraserburgh. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attraction New Aberdour Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (158 reviews)
Gorgeous cozy cottage with amazing sea viewsWell equipped and host very helpful

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025

Stunning 1 Bedroom Fishermans Cottage Located In The Beautiful Village Of Pennan
SEASIDE SELF CATERING HOLIDAY TOWNHOUSE WITH EXCELLENT SEA VIEWS

SEASIDE SELF CATERING HOLIDAY TOWNHOUSE WITH EXCELLENT SEA VIEWS

Banff Scotland
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Inverboyndie Beach and Duff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Very clean and comfortable. We stayed at Christmas and she had deocrated and left us extra treats as well. Nichola was also extremely accommodating as our travel was delayed multiple times through the snowfalls and flight/ferry cancellations. Will definitely stay again.

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

SEASIDE SELF CATERING HOLIDAY TOWNHOUSE WITH EXCELLENT SEA VIEWS
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Duff House

Find out about the history of Banff with a stop at Duff House. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its festivals.

Duff House

Portsoy Ice Cream

Enjoy an outing to Portsoy Ice Cream during your stay in Portsoy. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Portsoy Ice Cream

Portsoy Pottery

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Portsoy Pottery during your travels in Portsoy. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's festivals.

Portsoy Pottery

Inverboyndie Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Inverboyndie Beach during your trip to Banff? Amble around the area's waterfront or visit its monuments.

Inverboyndie Beach

Banff Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Banff Museum in Banff. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its festivals.

Banff Museum

Sanine Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sanine Beach during your trip to Banff? Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's festivals.

Sanine Beach

Things to do

North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen

North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen

￥11,847
per adult
North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen
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