Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Braidon Bay
Braidon Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
Keir Williamson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stonehaven · 8.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Braidon Bay is a named natural feature in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Braidon Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Highlands. Known for its rugged coastline and scenic vistas, it offers a striking example of the region's natural beauty. Visitors can expect dramatic cliffs and diverse wildlife, making it a notable spot for nature enthusiasts and photographers. The bay is part of the area's rich geological landscape, contributing to the unique character of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 56.8866, -2.2170
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB39 2UL
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Stonehaven — 8.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11152886 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Braidon Bay?
- Braidon Bay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB39 2UL).
- What is Braidon Bay?
- Braidon Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Braidon Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Stonehaven, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB39 2UL.
- How do I get to Braidon Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB39 2UL. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.