Sandend Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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 from the coast path. One of the smallest and most attractive of the old 'herring villages' on the Buchan coast.
Banff Springs Hotel

Banff Springs Hotel

4 out of 5
8 Golden Knowes Rd Banff Scotland
The price is ₹8,946 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
₹8,946
₹10,736 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (219 reviews)
Everything about our stay was very good except the poor service at breakfast.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Banff Springs Hotel
The Seafield Arms

The Seafield Arms

4 out of 5
17-19 Seafield St Buckie Scotland
The price is ₹11,976 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
₹11,976
₹14,371 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Buckie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Cullen ...
The Seafield Arms
Fife Lodge

Fife Lodge

3 out of 5
Sandyhill Road Banff Scotland
The price is ₹9,212 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
₹9,212
₹11,055 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Banff. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Duff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (240 reviews)
Rooms great, food excellent,

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Fife Lodge
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Deveron Valley Cottages

Deveron Valley Cottages

3 out of 5
Mains of Auchingoul Huntly Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Huntly. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Glendronach Distillery is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Beautiful, quiet area, stunning little cottage and very well equipped. Owners have thought of everything.

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2024

Deveron Valley Cottages
The Copper Loft Apartment Keith

The Copper Loft Apartment Keith

2.5 out of 5
Keith Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Keith. Popular attractions Keith library and St Rufus Park are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Perfect location and facilities for what we needed

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

The Copper Loft Apartment Keith
Lovely 1-bed House in Fochabers, Scotland

Lovely 1-bed House in Fochabers, Scotland

3.5 out of 5
Fochabers Scotland
Stay at this holiday home in Fochabers. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Fochabers Folk Museum and Heritage Centre and The Lake ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
Amazing wee hidden gem! We had a super few nights here. Very well equipped. Very clean. Communication from liz was super. My wee boy loved the hot tub! Thank you 😊

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Lovely 1-bed House in Fochabers, Scotland
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Popular places to visit

Duff House

5/5(5 reviews)

Find out about the history of Banff when you spend time at Duff House. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its festivals.

Duff House

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

Portsoy Pottery

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Portsoy Pottery during your trip to Portsoy. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's festivals.

Portsoy Pottery

Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre during your travels in Banff. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre

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

Banff Museum

4/5(2 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Banff Museum during your travels in Banff. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its festivals.

Banff Museum

Cities near Sandend

DH56R3 Doune Hill Temple at Banff in Aberdeenshire,Scotland

Banff

Bow Fiddle Rock during sunset - A natural sea arch near Portknockie on the north-eastern coast of Scotland

Buckie