5 minutes Drive

St Cyrus National Nature Reserve

One of Scotland’s most beautiful coastal spots, offering wide sandy beaches, rolling dunes, and peaceful walking routes.

January 31, 2026
Rocky coastal landscape with sandy beach and moss-covered cliffs

St Cyrus National Nature Reserve

St Cyrus National Nature Reserve is one of Scotland’s most celebrated coastal landscapes, offering visitors miles of clean, sandy shoreline backed by dramatic dunes and rugged cliffs. The reserve provides a peaceful escape where visitors can enjoy long seaside walks, family picnics, wildlife spotting, or simply relax while taking in the fresh sea air.

The area is home to a remarkable variety of plant life, seabirds, butterflies and coastal wildlife, making it especially popular with walkers, photographers and nature enthusiasts. On calmer days, lucky visitors may even spot dolphins offshore. With wide open space and unspoilt scenery, St Cyrus offers the perfect setting for relaxed days outdoors, whatever the season.

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