Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Catterline Bay
Catterline Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stonehaven · 8.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Catterline 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
Catterline Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Highlands. This coastal area features dramatic cliffs and a sandy beach, offering scenic views of the North Sea. The bay is known for its rugged landscape and provides opportunities for coastal walks and wildlife observation. It is a notable spot for those interested in the natural beauty of Scotland's coastline.
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- Coordinates
- 56.8940, -2.2140
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB39 2UL
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Stonehaven — 8.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11152885 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Catterline Harbour
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Catterline
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Catterline Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Catterline War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
St Philip's Episcopal Church, Catterline
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Braidon Bay
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Cloak Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.1 km
Trelong Bay
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Todhead Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.1 km
Crawton
Vineyards · 1.9 km
Rouen Bay
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Upper Cawton
Campsites · 2.4 km
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Catterline Harbour
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Catterline Bridge
Catterline Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Catterline War Memorial
Catterline War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
St Philip's Episcopal Church, Catterline
St Philip's Episcopal Church, Catterline — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Braidon Bay
Braidon Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
Where to eat & stay near Catterline Bay
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Cloak Caravan Park
Cloak Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Inverbervie Caravan Park
Inverbervie Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
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📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
The Ship Inn
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📷 7Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Lairhillock Inn
Lairhillock Inn in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Burnett Arms Hotel, High Street, Banchory
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Catterline Bay?
- Catterline Bay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB39 2UL).
- What is Catterline Bay?
- Catterline Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Catterline Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Stonehaven, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB39 2UL.
- How do I get to Catterline Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB39 2UL. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.