The Gutter

Bay in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

The Gutter

The Gutter, located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is a picturesque bay renowned for its stunning natural beauty. Situated on the North Sea coast, this coastal gem is nestled between the towns of Stonehaven and Inverbervie.

The bay of The Gutter features a magnificent sandy beach, stretching for approximately two miles along the coastline. The beach is backed by rolling dunes and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the North Sea. Visitors can enjoy long walks along the shore, bask in the sun, or simply relax while taking in the tranquil surroundings.

The Gutter is a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts, with opportunities for sailing, windsurfing, and kayaking. The bay's calm waters and gentle waves make it an ideal spot for beginners and experienced water sports enthusiasts alike. It is also a great location for fishing, with an abundance of marine life in the area.

For nature lovers, The Gutter is a paradise of wildlife. Seals, dolphins, and a variety of seabirds can often be spotted along the coast, providing a unique and captivating experience for visitors.

Nearby amenities include car parking facilities, public toilets, and a small café, ensuring that visitors have all they need for a comfortable and enjoyable visit.

The Gutter, Aberdeenshire, offers a serene and unspoiled coastal experience, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking natural beauty and a peaceful escape from the bustling city life.

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The Gutter Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.367306/-1.9029601 or Grid Reference NK0530. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Slains Castle

Alan Reid

Broad Haven

Looking north-east up the coastline to Broad Haven.

Scott Cormie

Mains of Slains

Mains of Slains viewed from the road to the north.

Scott Cormie

Wetland near Blackhill

Former loch adjacent to the A975 near Blackhill.

Scott Cormie

A species from the deep past

The common horse-tail, Equisetum arvense, is an ancient species of plant whose ancestors were browsed by dinosaurs. Modern horsetails are only a few centimetres high but their ancestors included tree-like species up to 200 feet in height living in the Carboniferous forests. They all evolved long before the flowering plants came along and they produce spores rather than seeds. Horsetails grow in moist, rich soils in all parts of the world except Australasia. Some, including ours, produce two kinds of shoots. The first shoots to emerge in the spring are the reproductive squad and are topped with cone-like clusters of spore capsules. These are the ones in the photograph. In a couple of weeks time they will be replaced with green shoots whose role in life will be photosynthesis, growth and replenishing the energy stores.

Martyn Gorman

Particoloured Tup

This smart and rather unusual fellow was one of half a dozen tups roaming the cliffs. The others were mostly uniform in colour.

Anne Burgess

Fold Hinge

Although it looks like a continuation, the section of the hinge in the black rocks is actually separated from the part on the left by a narrow sea inlet. This can be seen in NK0630 : Still More of the Recumbent Fold.

Anne Burgess

Folding the other way

The most prominent hinges here close to the left, but this shows the other part of the structure, closing to the right, the whole forming an S-shaped fold.

Anne Burgess

Field Mushroom?

I can't be certain what this is. There were several in the grass by the path. Any help with identification will be welcome.

Anne Burgess

Mushrooms or Toadstools?

Someone or something had uprooted the large fungus, so I moved it closer to the ones still in situ. I do not know what they are; I can only say that the large one did not smell at all appetising. Any help with identification welcome.

Anne Burgess

South Newclochtow

A clump of thistles clusters round the fence near South Newclochtow. There is barley on the field to the right, and grass with clover in the field on the left.

Anne Burgess