Sandend Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Glenglassaugh Distillery The roofs of the warehouses at Glenglassaugh. The curious tower to the left is the base of a windmill.
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Glenglassaugh Distillery The roofs of the warehouses at Glenglassaugh. The curious tower to the left is the base of a windmill.
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Rocks at Sandend.
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Sandend Bay Sandend lying to the west of Sandend Bay is one of the smallest of the many old fishing villages scattered along the north-facing coasts of Moray and Aberdeenshire. Sandend beach is popular with families and for surfers, especially on a day like this. At its east end, on the horizon, lies Glenglassaugh Distillery which, once again, is producing its distinctive single malt whisky after being mothballed in 1986. In the dark days of the second world war the beach was regarded as being suitable for a landing ground for the Germans and was fortified with a double row of tank traps and a gun emplacement at the east end.
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Dock at Sandend. Not a day for small boats!
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Banff Springs Hotel

Banff Springs Hotel

4 out of 5
8 Golden Knowes Rd Banff Scotland
The price is ฿3,984 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
฿3,984
฿4,781 total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (217 reviews)
Room was clean, staff were friendly & helpful. Check in quick & easy. Dinner was excellent, we had 2 courses & couldn't fault anything. Enjoyable stay.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Banff Springs Hotel
The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant

The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant

3 out of 5
43 Market Street Macduff Scotland
The price is ฿4,194 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
฿4,194
฿5,033 total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Macduff. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a business centre. Popular attractions Macduff Marine Aquarium and Banff Museum ...
9/10 Wonderful! (203 reviews)
Lovely, safe, comfortable and cosy hotel. Friendly staff and fantastic food in the restaurant.

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant
Fife Lodge

Fife Lodge

3 out of 5
Sandyhill Road Banff Scotland
The price is ฿3,320 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿3,320
฿3,984 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Banff. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Duff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (238 reviews)
Friendly and homely hotel - ideal for visiting Banff and golf course. Ample parking. Rooms very well maintained. Room 6 is large and well equipped. Food is excellent with a good range of meals in the restaurant.

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Fife Lodge
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The Dance Hall at The Institute Executive Apartments

The Dance Hall at The Institute Executive Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Institue 7 Mid Street Keith Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Keith. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Keith library and Reidhaven Square are located nearby.
The Dance Hall at The Institute Executive Apartments
Deveron Valley Cottages

Deveron Valley Cottages

3 out of 5
Mains of Auchingoul Huntly Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Huntly. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Glendronach Distillery is located nearby.
Beautiful, quiet area, stunning little cottage and very well equipped. Owners have thought of everything.

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2024

Deveron Valley Cottages
Buckie Haven 3 Bed Contractors Business Travellers

Buckie Haven 3 Bed Contractors Business Travellers

2 out of 5
Buckie Scotland
Stay at this residence in Buckie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Cluny Square and Ian Johnston Park are located ...
Buckie Haven 3 Bed Contractors Business Travellers
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Popular places to visit

Portsoy Ice Cream

Enjoy an outing to Portsoy Ice Cream during your stay in Portsoy. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Portsoy Ice Cream

Duff House

Find out about the history of Banff when you spend time at Duff House. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its festivals.

Duff House

Portsoy Pottery

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Portsoy Pottery during your trip to Portsoy. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's festivals.

Portsoy Pottery

Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre during your travels in Banff. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre

Inverboyndie Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Inverboyndie Beach during your trip to Banff? Amble around the area's waterfront or visit its monuments.

Inverboyndie Beach

Banff Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Banff Museum during your travels in Banff. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its festivals.

Banff Museum