Waters of Philorth Local Nature Reserve

The Waters of Philorth Local Nature Reserve lies at the eastern edge of Fraserburgh. The reserve encompasses the estuary of the River Philorth and the sand dune complex, which is part of the larger Fraserburgh Bay sand dune system. It also includes areas of reed bed, salt marsh, and mud flats associated with the estuary. The site is renowned for its diverse birdlife, which thrives across its varied habitats.Away from the exposed beach, the sand dunes are more sheltered and support a wide variety of plants. In addition to marram grass, flowering plants such as ladies’ bedstraw, northern marsh orchid, and cowslip can be found.The Local Nature Reserve is open to visitors at any time. Vehicular access is from the B9033 Fraserburgh to Inverallochy road via a small surfaced track leading to the car park. Pedestrian access is available along the beach from Fraserburgh and along the coast from Cairnbulg to the east.