Eight beaches across Aberdeenshire have been recognised in Keep Scotland Beautiful’s annual beach awards for 2025. Scotland's Beach Award is the benchmark for quality, celebrating clean, well-managed, and sustainable beaches. The award-winning beaches demonstrate excellent beach management and environmental best practice, and the maintenance of high standards. The eight award-winning beaches managed by Aberdeenshire Council are... ▪ Collieston, ▪ Cruden Bay, ▪ Fraserburgh Tigerhill, ▪ Fraserburgh Waters of Philorth, ▪ Inverboyndie, ▪ Peterhead Lido, ▪ Stonehaven, and ▪ Balmedie, which has won the award 20 times! The awards are presented annually after an application and assessment process to ensure the beaches meet strict standards in three key areas: access, facilities and safety; local community and heritage; and environmental quality. Scotland's Beach Award, by Keep Scotland Beautiful, is the only accreditation for beach management of its kind in Scotland that includes an on-site assessment of every beach. Thank you to everyone who helps to maintain our beaches. Together, you protect vital, biodiverse havens for wildlife and ensure our beaches remain a spectacular destination for all. From the bothies to the beach cleans, to our dedicated staff and every visitor who leaves no trace, these awards recognise your efforts and celebrate how fortunate we all are to have access to such amazing and well-maintained stretches of coastline. Pictured is Balmedie Beach.