Nairn East Beach

Dogs on leads all year

Source: scottishdailyexpress.co.uk (not the council's own site). Rules set by Scottish councils (via Scottish Daily Express). Checked 24 October 2026.

Many restrictions cover only part of a beach. Follow the signs, and use the source for exact boundaries.

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Getting onto the beach

• Free volunteer-run beach wheelchairs from Nairn Beach Wheelchairs (get in touch to book).
• A concrete access platform with a ramp onto the sand was built on the nearby Central Beach in 2023.

Access source: Highland Council (2023), checked October 2026.

Assistance dogs: most council dog orders and beach bans exempt assistance dogs, such as guide and hearing dogs. Check the source if you are unsure.

Nearby restricted beaches

• Achmelvich BayDogs banned 1 June to 31 August
• Broughty Ferry BeachDogs banned 1 May to 30 September
• Coldingham BayDogs on leads 1 June to 30 September
• Newbiggin Bay (Church Point to Sidney Crescent)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September
• Salmon Rock BeachDogs banned 1 June to 15 September
• Blyth Beach (Beachway to Links Road)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September