Fraserburgh (Philorth)

BeachAberdeenshire Council🐾 Dog-friendly all year

A 2km sandy beach next to the Waters of Philorth nature reserve on the north Aberdeenshire coast, rated Excellent for 2026.

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Beach & safety

Water quality: Excellent

Hazards: Rainfall-driven agricultural run-off pollution risk; open, surf-exposed beach.

Dogs

No Aberdeenshire Council byelaw specific to Philorth/Waters of Philorth beach was found. Secondary sources describe it as dog-friendly with off-leash areas.

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

Family

Large dune-backed beach popular for surfing/windsurfing as well as swimming.

Fishing

Open sand and the river mouth support flounder, dab, bass, codling, whiting and occasional rays.

Species reported: Flounder, Dab, Bass, Codling, Whiting, Rays

Crabbing

unknown

Access & parking

unknown

Researched 2026-07-24 — sources & disclaimer

https://bathingwaters.sepa.org.uk/profiles/profile?location=233610

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

https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/environment/natural-heritage/local-nature-reserves/

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

https://www.dogpackapp.com/parks/united-kingdom/scotland/fraserburgh/waters-of-philorth-beach

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.