Horn's Brae

Beach in Banffshire

Scotland

Horn's Brae

Mouse-ear Hawkweed Hawkweeds, Hawksbeards and Hawkbits all have dandelion-like flowers and are notoriously difficult to tell apart. This is the exception, instantly recognisable because its flowers are lemon-yellow, while all the others are more canary-yellow. — Mouse-ear Hawkweed Credit: Anne Burgess

Horn's Brae is a picturesque beach located in Banffshire, Scotland. Situated near the coastal town of Banff, this sandy haven stretches along the North Sea coastline and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding cliffs and rugged landscapes. With its tranquil atmosphere and natural beauty, Horn's Brae is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

The beach is characterized by its golden sands, which provide a perfect setting for sunbathing, picnicking, and leisurely walks. The clear waters of the North Sea are inviting for swimmers, and the beach is also a haven for water sports enthusiasts, with activities such as kayaking and paddleboarding available.

Horn's Brae offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in nature. The cliffs surrounding the beach provide opportunities for hiking and birdwatching, allowing visitors to observe a variety of seabirds and marine wildlife. The beach is also home to a diverse range of plant species, making it a haven for nature lovers and botany enthusiasts.

Facilities at Horn's Brae include public toilets, ample parking, and a nearby café where visitors can enjoy refreshments while taking in the stunning views. The beach is easily accessible, with a well-maintained path leading down from the nearby car park.

Overall, Horn's Brae is a hidden gem on Scotland's coastline, offering visitors a chance to relax, connect with nature, and enjoy the beauty of Banffshire's coastal landscapes. Whether you're seeking a peaceful escape or an adventurous day out, Horn's Brae has something to offer for everyone.

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Horn's Brae Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.668731/-2.5044492 or Grid Reference NJ7064. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mouse-ear Hawkweed

Hawkweeds, Hawksbeards and Hawkbits all have dandelion-like flowers and are notoriously difficult to tell apart. This is the exception, instantly recognisable because its flowers are lemon-yellow, while all the others are more canary-yellow.

Anne Burgess

Loch Craig

In the foreground is the sea wall of the Tarlair open-air swimming pool. Loch craig is the sea inlet offshore. The ship is Petronordic, port of registry Nassau, which is a shuttle tanker, gross tonnage 54865.

Anne Burgess

Tarlair Lido, 2022

The monochrome emphasises the current state of disrepair of the pavilion, but that is set to change, as funding has been secured and listed building consent given for its refurbishment starting in 2022. The Friends of Tarlair Link

are working towards making this a vibrant leisure destination once again. The Category A Listed facility deserves nothing less.

Alan Murray-Rust

Natural sloping slabs at Tarlair

At the entrance to the lido.

Alan Murray-Rust

The road to Tarlair

Looking towards Macduff. The building to the right of the road is the Well of Tarlair. It dates from c.1800. The chalybeate waters enjoyed considerable popularity for their medicinal and health giving properties in the NE during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Alan Murray-Rust

Threading the needle

View through the naatural arch known locally as the Needle's Eye

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Stagecoach Bluebird Macduff Bus Depot

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Macduff: a view over the harbour

Looking over the harbour from the grassy hilltop to the south, where an anchor is ... anchored, by the NJ7064 : Macduff: parish church.

Chris Downer

View towards Macduff from Banff beach

Macduff parish kirk is prominent on the hill with the unusual war memorial tower to the right.

Bill Harrison

Macduff parish kirk

Built 1805 (remodelled 1865) on a dramatic hilltop site overlooking Macduff harbour. B-listed (LB37616): Link

Bill Harrison

Macduff war memorial

An unusual and striking war memorial tower erected in 1920 and B-listed (LB37681): Link

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View of Macduff harbour from Church Street

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Macduff town hall, 17 Shore Street

The Scottish baronial town hall facing the harbour was designed by Aberdeen architects Pirie and Clyne in 1884 and is B-listed (LB37634): Link

. Next door is the former Clydesdale Bank and agent's house, also B-listed (LB37635): Link

Bill Harrison

Macduff harbour entrance and lighthouse

The lighthouse dates from 1903 (Canmore record 81477: Link

Bill Harrison

Macduff harbour

The harbour at Macduff, with its ocean-going trawlers, has a totally different feel to the gentrified Banff marina on the other side of the River Deveron estuary. Here we see the smartly turned out Shekinah (registered to INV = Inverness) and the Reliance II (BF = Banff) sandwiching a rather rusty visitor from afar; the Glen Alvah from BM = Brixham (Devon).

Bill Harrison

Harbourside buildings, Macduff

Most prominent is the Old Moray Inn.

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The Old Moray Inn, Macduff

Next door is a chandler and the harbour master's office.

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School Lane

School Lane climbs in both direction from its intersection with Duff Street. This is looking up the eastern part of it from near the corner of Duff Street.

Anne Burgess

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Horn's Brae is located at Grid Ref: NJ7064 (Lat: 57.668731, Lng: -2.5044492)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East