Rosehearty Harbour

One of Scotland’s oldest seaports, Rosehearty once had a fishing fleet supporting 600 people.

The current harbour extends to 3,400 square metres, featuring a one-basin layout with 120 metres of quayside inside the harbour and a further 120 metres along the outer breakwater, which is exposed to winds from the east to north-east.

Around 20 boats, mostly involved in part-time fishing, use the harbour regularly.

Rosehearty is believed to have been founded by a party of Danes shipwrecked there in the early 14th century. Like many coastal towns, it experienced a fishing boom in the 19th century but is now a purely recreational harbour. Its rocky cliffs, sandy beaches, and historic monuments make it an attractive area for walking and exploration.