National recognition for 12 north beaches
Highlands make up a fifth of Scotlands best beaches
12 Highland beaches have, for the first time ever, received the prestigious Scotland’s Beach Award - a newly launched accreditation for beach management in Scotland run by the Environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful. The beaches from the Highlands that have been recognised in this year’s awards are: • ●Achmelvich Bay • ●Brora Beach • ●Dornoch Beach • ●Durness, Sango Bay • ●Embo Beach • ●Golspie • ●Loch Morlich • ●Melvich • ●Nairn Central • ●Portmahomack • ●Shandwick Bay • ●Strathy Bay They are among the 60 Scottish beaches that, for the first time ever, received the newly launched beach awards. From litter free sand, to information provision and toilet provision to maintaining beautiful promenades and secluded bays, all the recognised beaches focus on improving and enhancing local environmental quality. Highland Council Convenor, Councillor Isobel McCallum said: “I am absolutely delighted that these Highland beaches have received this highest level of Award as it is evidence of the quality and experience that they offer to visitors and locals alike. I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to our staff and thank them for all that they do to help to keep them clean for visitors and local alike" Further details are available here