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Lifes a beach Rockcliffe – Dumfries & Galloway
IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
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A small, sandy beach, Rockcliffe is located

part of a ‘National Scenic Area’, the beach
is regarded as being one of the most
beautiful areas of coastline anywhere in
We highlight the most beautiful beaches across East near to the village of Dalbeattie. Forming
Central Scotland to visit this summer – who knows, you Scotland. Popular with walkers, this sandy
beach allows dogs year-round, and offers
might decide the coastal lifestyle is right for you...
the chance to walk to the Rough Island
nature sanctuary when the tide is out.

Credit: Cornfield/Shutterstock.com West Sands – St Andrews Yellowcraig – East Lothian
The famous West Sands beach offers A stunning natural cove that offers spectacular views
two glorious miles of golden sands, to the Victorian lighthouse on Fidra Island (said to
t the time of writing, summer’s been a backed by dunes – so beautiful that it’s be the inspiration for ‘Treasure Island’), Yellowcraig
bit of a non-event thus far, but surely easy to see why it’s been used in movies. is a great alternative to the bustling North Berwick
A that means we can be optimistic for Just 15 minutes’ walk from St Andrews when it comes to a beach day. This sandy beach is
a fantastically sunny July and August? If our town centre, this is an ideal choice for a especially good for families, with a pirate-themed
wishes come true, then there’s no better way to family day out, where you can soak up play park to enjoy and plenty of nature trails to
spend a scorcher than soaking up the sunshine the sunshine and still nip back for an ice- traverse. With no cafes or bars nearby, Yellowcraig is
at one of the stunning beaches Scotland has to cream when you need to cool down. the perfect place to enjoy a picnic, or you can book to
offer. Here are just a few of our favourites. use the barbecue area.

Coldingham Bay – Scottish Borders
Elie and Earlsferry – East Fife
Located within the St Abb’s Head nature
reserve, the sheltered, sandy beach of Another family-friendly option, this sandy beach offers plenty of activities, with a
Coldingham Bay is a picturesque place to watersports centre, while you’ll often see cricket played on the shores too. The western
spend a sunny day, and an ideal spot to side of the beach is accessible even at high tide, so you can enjoy the sands at any time
make the most of the sunrise if you’re an of day. Pretty and perfectly located for the amenities of charming Elie, this lovely beach is
early bird. Backed by dunes and grassy Portobello – Edinburgh another great place to enjoy the early morning sunshine.
hills, this relaxed beach has a rural feel to it.
Of course, we had to include Portobello
Beach! Offering the chance to enjoy
sandy shores just 20 minutes from the
city centre, Portobello Beach is a fantastic
place for the whole family. The two-mile
stretch of sand offers plenty of space for
sunbathing or strolling, and of course,
you have all the first-rate amenities of
Portobello itself on hand, from bars and
cafes to food trucks and amusements.

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