Newburgh

Newburgh highlights the untouched beauty of Aberdeenshire’s coast, with the dramatic Sands of Forvie, sweeping beaches and the half-buried ruins of a 12th-century church.

The area is alive with wildlife from the UK’s largest colony of eider ducks to hundreds of grey seals basking by the river mouth. It’s also a great spot for outdoor adventure, with stand-up paddleboarding and windsurfing on the waves.

Adding to its charm, Newburgh is the birthplace of painter James McBey, commemorated with plaques and signs throughout the village.