The large mammal was found washed up on a beach in Angus this morning with investigations underway.
12:34, 20 May 2026Updated 12:39, 20 May 2026
A member of Carnoustie Community Council with the whale(Image: Carnoustie Community Council )
A dead whale has been found washed up on a beach in Angus. The mammal is believed to have been discovered on Carnoustie Beach just metres from a play park this morning.
The incident was reported to Angus Council who are dealing with the matter. Officials have been in contact with the Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme who will inspect the carcass either today or tomorrow.
Its size, species – such as humpback or sperm whale – and cause of death will then be determined. Photos taken at the small sand and rock beach show the large animal lying on the beach just a stone’s throw from the water.
A member of the Carnoustie Community Council, who alerted residents can be seen standing in a high-vis jacket beside the mammal. Locals have been urged to avoid the area while investigations get underway.
The size and species of the whale is yet to be confirmed(Image: Carnoustie Community Council)
Residents took to social media to share their thoughts on the find. One wrote: “Oh god, that’s so sad to see,” while another commented: “Such a shame”.
A local community Facebook page also shared images of the specimen, writing: “Whale washed up at beach. Authorities there. Very sad but fascinating.”
One person responded: “Heartbreaking to see but beautiful animal and photos don’t show how beautiful it is.”
An Angus Council spokesperson said: “We have been in contact with the Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme who plan to inspect the carcass either today or tomorrow.
“We will decide what course of action will be taken thereafter. We would ask that the public should stay away from the carcass in the meantime.”
The whale is understood to have found on Carnoustie Beach this morning(Image: Carnoustie CC)
A Carnoustie Community Council spokesperson said: “The council has asked people not to access the beach in front of the play park as there is a dead whale. People are being asked to avoid the area.”
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