Rosemarkie
A small, shallow bay about 500m long on the Black Isle, looking across the Moray Firth to Fort George.
📍 View on the mapBeach & safety
Water quality: Excellent
Lifeguard: none
Hazards: Short-term pollution risk after heavy rain.
Amenities: car-park
Dogs
Unofficial source: View the supporting source →Not an authority; check current signage.
Family
Sheltered small bay popular with families and wildlife watchers.
Fishing
Estuary channels and mud or sand margins can support flounder, bass and mullet, with codling and whiting in colder periods.
Species reported: Flounder, Bass, Grey mullet, Codling, Whiting
Crabbing
rock pooling only
Access & parking
Short walk from Rosemarkie village centre and car park. Sat-nav: IV10 8UF. Get directions →
Researched 2026-07-24 — sources & disclaimer
https://bathingwaters.sepa.org.uk/profiles/profile?location=206238
https://mypawfectplace.com/places/united-kingdom/the-scottish-highlands/rosemarkie-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.