Before you reach the village of Brora, you will see the Clynelish Distillery off to the right. Various tasting experiences and tours are available here, lasting between 45 minutes and 2 hours, so have a look on their website for details if this is of interest.
The village of Brora has an industrial history including a coal pit, boat building, salt pans, fish curing, lemonade factory, wool mill, bricks and a stone quarry. As such, it has quite a robust and practical air about it.
These days, it has become a popular beach stop on the NC500 route, with people remarking on the beauty of the beach. For those doing the NC500, the beach is conveniently close to the route and easy to access on foot so it can be "done" quite quickly before getting back on the road. It is indeed an impressive stretch of golden sands, with a slight orange hue, but compared to many of the other beautiful beaches along the north coast, there is nothing particularly remarkable about it.
To get to the beach, take the turn to the left down Golf Road and park at the car park that also serves the 18 hole golf-course. Parking is free. Take the footpath from the car park that lead down the beach, running briefly along side the edge of the harbour.
Once you turn the corner, the full extent of the beach becomes apparent, stretching off into the distance. It is a mixture of sand towards the back of the beach, becoming gravelly closer to the sea, and in places, rocky. Looking out to sea it is sometimes possible to see seals bobbing about, although binoculars makes this easier to confirm.
There are a few interesting shells dotted about on the sand and amongst the rocks, and fossils contained within the rocks, although you might need a geological hammer to find them unless you are especially lucky.
Notes for visitors with limited mobility:
The beach is an easy walk from the car park but not suitable for wheelchair users.