Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands
Machrie Bay
In or near Saddell.
Machrie Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
Chris Minto — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Machrie 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
Machrie Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a sweeping expanse of coastline and offers views of the surrounding landscape. The bay is known for its scenic beauty and is a notable spot for outdoor activities. Visitors can expect a tranquil setting ideal for walking and enjoying the natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5500, -5.3500
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA27 8DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
Sources
- manual: geonames-2643256 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Moss Farm Road Stone Circle
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Uamh Bhriste
Caves · 1.7 km
standing stone 1100m NE of Machrie Farm
Windmills · 2.4 km
Machrie Moor Stone Circle 3
Stone circles · 2.5 km
Machrie Moor Stone Circles
Hill forts · 2.5 km
Torr Righ Mór
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
Torr Righ Mor
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Machrie Moor Stone Circle 2
Stone circles · 2.6 km
King's Cave
Mountains & hills · 2.7 km
Machrie Moor Stone Circle 1
Stone circles · 2.7 km
Machrie Moor Stone Circle 11
Stone circles · 2.7 km
Nearby
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Auchagallon Stone Circle
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Moss Farm Road Stone Circle
Moss Farm Road Stone Circle — archaeological site in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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standing stone 1100m NE of Machrie Farm
standing stone 1100m NE of Machrie Farm — a post mill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stone circles · Scottish Lowlands
Machrie Moor Stone Circle 3
Machrie Moor Stone Circle 3 — a stone circle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Machrie Moor Stone Circles
Machrie Moor Stone Circles — archaeological site in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Machrie Bay
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Glen Rosa Campsite
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Lowlands
Shore Lodge
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Lowlands
Brodick Bunkhouse
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 5Cafés · Scottish Lowlands
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Machrie Bay?
- Machrie Bay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA27 8DY).
- What is Machrie Bay?
- Machrie Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Machrie Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode KA27 8DY.
- How do I get to Machrie Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KA27 8DY. It sits within the North Ayrshire and Arran parliamentary constituency.