Aberdeen beach is more happening than Balmedie beach. Both are situated in Aberdeen, 20 minutes drive apart. But Aberdeen beach is nearer to the city, hotels and it has rows of restaurants nearby. It lacks the sand dunes that Balmedie beach has. Summer time at Aberdeen Beach was packed with people if its a good weather and there will be a long wueue at the ice cream stand.
The beaches are really clean and the sand is better than the ones down south of England.