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AREA SPOTLIGHT

Annan
Eyemouth On the northern shores of the Solway Firth,
Annan is just eight miles from the English
A small town in the Scottish Borders, Eyemouth is picture-perfect and popular with
holidaymakers, as its charming beach offers gorgeous scenery. Eyemouth is a popular choice border in Dumfries and Galloway. Annan is a
for those seeking a holiday home, as well as those planning to relocate permanently to the pretty coastal town which enjoys easy access
coast, as it offers a relaxed, quieter pace of life with plenty of surrounding countryside to enjoy to two stunning beaches within a five-minute
alongside its beautiful coastline. drive, with Annan Beach and Powfoot Beach
on the doorstep. Direct rail links to Glasgow and
Just ten minutes north of the town, Coldingham Bay is another sheltered sandy beach that’s Carlisle make Annan a great option for partial
popular with surfers and swimmers, and the lovely St Abb’s Head nature reserve is also located commuters too – if you only have to go into the
nearby. office twice a week, wouldn’t you rather spend
the other five days living the coastal dream? Dalgety Bay
A home in beautiful Eyemouth will currently sell for an average of £212,350.
Annan properties currently have an average Dalgety Bay
selling price of £128,583, making it the most
affordable location on this list. With a fantastic location just south of
Dunfermline and within easy reach of
Edinburgh, Dalgety Bay is a popular option
Dunbar for those looking to live near the seaside
Another fabulous option for East Lothian in West Fife, offering an alternative way
dwellers, Dunbar is popular with those seeking to enjoy Fife’s stunning coastline. The Fife
a calm coastal lifestyle. The sandy beaches at Coastal Path also runs through Dalgety Bay,
Dunbar are dotted with surfers, swimmers and making it perfect for those who enjoy long
water sports enthusiasts, so there’s plenty to do walks on the beach.
if you enjoy an active lifestyle. Plus, a regular
train service runs into Edinburgh, so commuting A home in Dalgety Bay will currently cost, on
is a breeze. average, £330,000.
Eyemouth
Properties in Dunbar currently sell for £265,744
South Queensferry on average. Dunbar
South Queensferry
Located on the north-western edge of
Edinburgh, South Queensferry is well-
known for its beautiful views across
the Forth and the iconic three bridges.
However, South Queensferry also has
plenty else to offer, with a great range
of property to suit buyers at all stages of
life, and excellent access into Edinburgh
city centre, offering the ideal balance of
tranquil, waterside living with the city
close at hand. It also has plenty of local
businesses and shops, lovely walks and
lots to do for the whole family.

South Queensferry’s average property
selling price is £257,662 as of March 2024.

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