Collieston

BeachAberdeenshire Council🐾 Dog-friendly all year

A small harbour beach in the fishing village of Collieston, SEPA-classified Good, with a cafe overlooking the sand.

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Beach & safety

Water quality: Good

Lifeguard: None

Hazards: SEPA notes short-term pollution risk after heavy rainfall.

Amenities: car-park · cafe · harbour

Dogs

No seasonal restriction found — secondary sources describe Collieston Beach as dog-friendly all year round.

Unofficial source: View the supporting source →Not an authority; check current signage.

Family

Small, sheltered harbour beach in a picturesque village — easy and low-risk for families, with a cafe right there.

Fishing

The harbour and outer rocks are used for shore angling, with pollack, wrasse, mackerel, codling and pouting plausible regional targets. Exact permission, safe ledges and tactics require local confirmation before detailed publication.

Species reported: Pollack, Ballan wrasse, Mackerel, Codling, Pouting

Crabbing

unknown

Access & parking

Harbour car park, Collieston. Sat-nav: AB41 8RS. Get directions →

Researched 2026-07-24 — sources & disclaimer

https://bathingwaters.sepa.org.uk/classifications/

https://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/north-scotland/grampian/collieston.htm

https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/leisure-sport-and-culture/aberdeenshire-tourist-and-visitor-information/beaches

https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/local/public-toilets

https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/news/2026/jun/two-more-aberdeenshire-beaches-celebrate-20-years-of-environmental-excellence

Rules and conditions change, so always check current signage and tides before you go. We do our best to keep this accurate but can't promise it's error-free.