Boyne Bay

Bay in Banffshire

Scotland

Boyne Bay

Coastal path, by East Head A narrow path, along the slope. — Coastal path, by East Head Credit: Craig Wallace

Boyne Bay is a picturesque coastal village located in Banffshire, Scotland. Situated on the northeast coast of Scotland, it boasts stunning views of the North Sea and is surrounded by rugged cliffs and beautiful sandy beaches. The village is named after the nearby River Boyne, which flows into the bay.

Boyne Bay is known for its natural beauty and tranquility, making it a popular destination for tourists seeking a peaceful retreat. The bay offers a range of activities for visitors, including beachcombing, birdwatching, and coastal walks along the cliffs. The area is also a haven for wildlife, with seals often seen basking on the rocks and a variety of seabirds nesting along the shoreline.

The village itself is small but charming, with a handful of traditional cottages and a small harbor. There are a few local shops and amenities, including a café and a pub, where visitors can sample local cuisine and enjoy a drink while taking in the scenic views. The village has a strong sense of community and is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Nearby attractions include the historic town of Banff, which offers a range of cultural and historical sites, including Duff House, a Georgian mansion that houses an art gallery. The stunning coastline of Banffshire also offers opportunities for water sports such as kayaking and fishing.

Overall, Boyne Bay in Banffshire is a hidden gem on the northeast coast of Scotland, offering natural beauty, a peaceful atmosphere, and a warm Scottish welcome to visitors.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.684297/-2.6361786 or Grid Reference NJ6266. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Coastal path, by East Head A narrow path, along the slope.

Coastal path, by East Head

A narrow path, along the slope.

Rocky coastline, East Head

Rocky coastline, East Head

Site of Coastguard Lookout Hut, East Head Marked with white posts and a sign.

Another view. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6465141">NJ6066 : Site of Coastguard lookout hut</a>

Site of Coastguard Lookout Hut, East Head

Marked with white posts and a sign. Another view. NJ6066 : Site of Coastguard lookout hut

Boyne Bay Limeworks The remains of the 19th-century limekilns can clearly be seen amongst all the modern day machinery of the current Boyne Bay Quarry <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/138547/boyne-bay-limeworks" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/138547/boyne-bay-limeworks">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Boyne Bay Limeworks

The remains of the 19th-century limekilns can clearly be seen amongst all the modern day machinery of the current Boyne Bay Quarry Link

Path to Boyne Bay This newish path runs down to Boyne Bay parallel with a private road to the quarry

Path to Boyne Bay

This newish path runs down to Boyne Bay parallel with a private road to the quarry

The B9139 down to Scotsmill Bridge The single track B9139 runs from Portsoy to the outskirts of Banff, seen here on the downhill approach to Scotsmill Bridge

The B9139 down to Scotsmill Bridge

The single track B9139 runs from Portsoy to the outskirts of Banff, seen here on the downhill approach to Scotsmill Bridge

Scotsmill Bridge The category B listed Scotsmill Bridge over the Burn of Boyne dates from the late 18th-century. Difficult to photograph, as the southern arch is part of the garden of Scotsmill Mill and the northern arch is in a deep gorge that could only be approached through another private residence.
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Scotsmill Bridge

The category B listed Scotsmill Bridge over the Burn of Boyne dates from the late 18th-century. Difficult to photograph, as the southern arch is part of the garden of Scotsmill Mill and the northern arch is in a deep gorge that could only be approached through another private residence. Link

Boyne Castle The late 16th century Boyne Castle is in a ruinous state and gradually being overwhelmed by trees and vegetation. Looking up at the north facade of the castle from where the Burn of Boyne flows around the castle grounds in a deep gorge.
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Boyne Castle

The late 16th century Boyne Castle is in a ruinous state and gradually being overwhelmed by trees and vegetation. Looking up at the north facade of the castle from where the Burn of Boyne flows around the castle grounds in a deep gorge. Link

Plaque on Boyne Castle This plaque on Boyne Castle refers to the Ancient Monuments Acts of 1913 and 1931. Judging by the ruinous state of the castle no remedial care has ever been carried out to the remains of the castle which is gradually being subsumed by trees and vegetation.

Plaque on Boyne Castle

This plaque on Boyne Castle refers to the Ancient Monuments Acts of 1913 and 1931. Judging by the ruinous state of the castle no remedial care has ever been carried out to the remains of the castle which is gradually being subsumed by trees and vegetation.

Boyne Castle The late 16th century Boyne Castle is in a ruinous state and gradually being overwhelmed by trees and vegetation. A plaque on one of the walls of the castle suggests little has been done to maintain the castle since the 1930s <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5893365">NJ6165 : Plaque on Boyne Castle</a>

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Boyne Castle

The late 16th century Boyne Castle is in a ruinous state and gradually being overwhelmed by trees and vegetation. A plaque on one of the walls of the castle suggests little has been done to maintain the castle since the 1930s NJ6165 : Plaque on Boyne Castle Link

Boyne Castle Interior view of one of the barrel vaulted rooms on the ground level of the late 16th century Boyne Castle.

Boyne Castle

Interior view of one of the barrel vaulted rooms on the ground level of the late 16th century Boyne Castle.

Boyne Castle The main western end of the late 16th century Boyne Castle. There are numerous rooms under this part of the castle still in relatively good condition, as in here <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5893778">NJ6165 : Boyne Castle</a>

Boyne Castle

The main western end of the late 16th century Boyne Castle. There are numerous rooms under this part of the castle still in relatively good condition, as in here NJ6165 : Boyne Castle

Path to Boyne Bay After walking down the path from the road end here <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5891712">NJ6165 : Path to Boyne Bay</a>, one arrives at Boyne Bay. The building on the left of a small pool where the Burn of Boyne flows into the sea is part of the Boyne Quarry

Path to Boyne Bay

After walking down the path from the road end here NJ6165 : Path to Boyne Bay, one arrives at Boyne Bay. The building on the left of a small pool where the Burn of Boyne flows into the sea is part of the Boyne Quarry

The beach at Boyne Bay

The beach at Boyne Bay

Rocky coastline at Boyne Bay Folded rocks at the edge of the sandy beach at Boyne Bay

Rocky coastline at Boyne Bay

Folded rocks at the edge of the sandy beach at Boyne Bay

Burn of Boyne The Burn of Boyne forms a pool here just before it flows into the sea. the stone arch bridge originally served a 19th century limeworks here <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5890974">NJ6165 : Boyne Bay Limeworks</a>, but now is used by the modern quarry as the main lorry access over the burn into the quarry

Burn of Boyne

The Burn of Boyne forms a pool here just before it flows into the sea. the stone arch bridge originally served a 19th century limeworks here NJ6165 : Boyne Bay Limeworks, but now is used by the modern quarry as the main lorry access over the burn into the quarry

Boyne Bay The Burn of Boyne in the bottom of the picture cutting a channel through the sandy beach into the sea

Boyne Bay

The Burn of Boyne in the bottom of the picture cutting a channel through the sandy beach into the sea

Boyne Bay A nice deserted sandy beach and rocky coastline, which seems to be off the tourist&#039;s itineraries, for now at least.

Boyne Bay

A nice deserted sandy beach and rocky coastline, which seems to be off the tourist's itineraries, for now at least.

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Boyne Bay is located at Grid Ref: NJ6266 (Lat: 57.684297, Lng: -2.6361786)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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///noticing.edgy.blurs. Near Portsoy, Aberdeenshire

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