Black Sands Beach
7 minute walk from Aberdour station · Stirling, Central and Fife · Free entry
Black Sands at Aberdour is a peaceful, sheltered beach on the west side of the village. With darker, slightly rocky sand and exposed rock formations at low tide, the bay offers scenic views across the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh and Inchcolm Island. At low tide it reveals rockpools, ideal for exploring sea life and collecting sea glass. The setting is tranquil and less crowded than Silver Sands.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Beach
- Good for
- Beaches, Coast & harbours, Scenic viewpoints, Wildlife
- Characteristics
- Coastal, Open-air, Rocky, Sandy, Tidal
- Admission
- Free
- Region
- Stirling, Central and Fife
Stations within walking distance
- Aberdour station — 7 min walk, 0.6 km
Other places near Aberdour
- Aberdour Burntisland Circular Walk — 1 min walk from the station
- Aberdour Castle & Gardens — 1 min walk from the station
- St Fillan's Church — 5 min walk from the station
- Aberdour Golf Club — 9 min walk from the station
- Aberdour Harbour — 9 min walk from the station
- Silver Sands Beach — 13 min walk from the station