Carnoustie Bay

Bay in Angus

Scotland

Carnoustie Bay

Church Hall This looks as if it was once a kirk in its own right, but it&#039;s now a hall belonging to the parish kirk. — Church Hall Credit: Anne Burgess

Carnoustie Bay is a picturesque bay located in Angus, Scotland. Situated on the eastern coast of the country, it boasts stunning views and a rich history. The bay is characterized by its sandy beach, which stretches for approximately two miles and is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

The bay is known for its challenging golf course, the Carnoustie Golf Links, which is regarded as one of the most prestigious courses in the world. It has hosted numerous major golf championships, including The Open Championship, and attracts golf enthusiasts from around the globe.

In addition to its golfing reputation, Carnoustie Bay offers a range of recreational activities for visitors. The calm waters of the bay are ideal for swimming, sailing, and kayaking, providing ample opportunities for water sports enthusiasts. The beach is also a great place for leisurely walks, picnics, and sunbathing during the summer months.

The bay is surrounded by a charming coastal town, also named Carnoustie, which offers a variety of amenities and attractions. Visitors can explore the town's historic architecture, indulge in delicious local cuisine, or visit the Carnoustie Golf Museum to learn more about the sport's history in the area.

Overall, Carnoustie Bay provides a perfect combination of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and cultural attractions. Whether you are a golf enthusiast, a beach lover, or someone seeking a peaceful coastal retreat, this bay in Angus is sure to captivate and charm.

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Carnoustie Bay Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.496327/-2.705677 or Grid Reference NO5634. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Church Hall

This looks as if it was once a kirk in its own right, but it's now a hall belonging to the parish kirk.

Anne Burgess

Carnoustie Parish Kirk

Built 1900-1902 to a design by Peter Macrgegor Chalmers in Early Christian and Neo-Romanesque style. It was supposed to have a steeple or spire but this was never built. It's one of only five listed buildings in the whole of the town of Carnoustie, being Category C Listed. See Link

for details.

Anne Burgess

Former Kirk

This is now a carpet shop, but it is marked on the Second Edition of the Ordnance Survey 25-inch map as one of three United Free kirks in Carnoustie. It was designed by Robert Baldie and built in 1872-1873.

Anne Burgess

West Path

A side street off Dundee Road, named on the late Victorian maps as Camus Street. The Georgian house is Moruen, formerly known as Agrabank.

Anne Burgess

Church of the Holy Rood

This is an Episcopal church, designed by Alexander Ross and dating from 1880-1881. It is one of only five Listed buildings in the whole town of Carnoustie, being Category B Listed. See Link

for details.

Anne Burgess

Carnoustie Station

The East Coast Line heading eastwards at Carnoustie Station.

Scott Cormie

Carnoustie War Memorial

Carnoustie War Memorial on the north side of the High Street.

Scott Cormie

Church of the Holy Rood

Church of the Holy Rood Episcopal Church in Carnoustie, viewed from the corner of the street to the east.

Scott Cormie

Sundial in Carnoustie

Vertically mounted sundial from 2003, on a plinth in a circular paved area, north of the High Street in Carnoustie.

Scott Cormie

Speeding through Carnoustie - 43126

Peter Moore

Golf Street Station

One of the least used stations in the UK. Generally less than 1000 passengers a year.

Peter Moore

Carnoustie beach

Looking north east up this long sandy beach. Carnoustie Panbride Church spire is on the horizon - a Church of Scotland building built in the 19th century on a 12th century church site.

Andrew Shannon

The end of the sand

Picture taken almost exactly at low tide, height around 1.5m. It's only a mile or so from here to Carnoustie, but for a beach walk there is clearly too much water in the way.

Aleks Scholz

Carnoustie beach from the south

Even at low tide, there is no sand on the eastern side of the coastal defences.

Aleks Scholz

Coastal defences

At this point the use of the land transitions from golf course (north) to military installation (south) - the radar visible here is part of the latter. This is the view to the southwest, just an hour after low tide. The sea reaches up to the rock barrier, even when the water is low.

Aleks Scholz

Carnoustie Golf Course

N Chadwick

Carnoustie Golf Course

Carnoustie Golf Links is in Carnoustie, Angus. Carnoustie has four courses – the historic Championship Course, the Burnside Course, the Buddon Links Course and a free-to-play short, five-hole course called The Nestie. Carnoustie Golf Links is one of the venues in the Open Championship rotation and has hosted golf's oldest major on eight occasions (1931, 1937, 1953, 1968, 1975, 1999, 2007, 2018), as well as the Senior Open Championship in 2010 and 2016 and the Women's British Open in 2011 and 2021. Wikipedia: Link

N Chadwick