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Much of the property style in Dalgety Bay
is new build and the town is a regular winner Eyemouth
of the Best Kept Small Town title. Its rise in
population mirrors its rise in popularity as a
coastal commuter town for Edinburgh.
St Andrews
The beautiful St Andrews is one of Scotland’s
most famous seaside locations, perched on the
picturesque East Neuk of Fife. St Andrews is
home to the iconic West Sands Beach, as well
as a number of world-renowned golf courses,
hotels and the University.
Eyemouth
St Andrews offers a range of properties to The small town of Eyemouth in the Scottish
Aberdour buyers from the picturesque houses along the Borders is a popular holiday destination due to
seafront built in traditional Fife style with crow- its fantastic beach and stunning scenery. More
stepped gables and red slate roofs to stunning affordable than many of the options on this list,
Dunbar Dour Burn. The village nestles between the country houses and Georgian flats. Eyemouth is a popular choice for those seeking
Dunbar is a beautiful seaside town that looks bigger coastal towns of Burntisland to the east a holiday home, as well as those planning to
out on to the North Sea, but also benefits from and Dalgety Bay to the west. Seeking somewhere a little lower-profile? The relocate permanently to the coast.
being only an hour’s drive away from Edinburgh. nearby fishing villages of Crail, Anstruther and
The town is one of the sunniest and driest For such a small village Aberdour has much Pittenweem are equally attractive and offer Just ten minutes north of the town, Coldingham
places in Scotland, making it a popular choice to offer; there are the two beaches, one a plenty of charm. Bay is another sheltered sandy beach that’s
for a range of buyers. European Union ‘Blue Flag Award’ winner; popular with surfers and swimmers, and the
St Fillans, the 12th century village church; The average selling price in St Andrews is St Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve is also
It has a great selection of outdoor activities hotels; bed and breakfast; convenience stores, £404,250. located nearby.
including two golf courses, beautiful sandy restaurants, cafes and much more.
beaches, spectacular cliff top walks and the John
Muir Country Park. There is also a bustling high In terms of culture, there’s Aberdour Castle,
street with an excellent selection of independent which was built in the 13th century, and Aberdour
and artisan shops, restaurants and galleries. Festival is a popular event every summer, which
will run from 28th July-6th August this year.
Despite being a small town, Dunbar boasts an
impressive selection of property types. You’ll Dalgety Bay
find cottages and traditional homes that are Located on the coast between Inverkeithing
popular in coastal towns, as well as new build and Aberdour, Dalgety Bay overlooks the Firth
developments, flats and farmland. of Forth towards Edinburgh and The Lothians.
It is the eighth largest place in Fife with a
The average selling price in Dunbar is £292,933. population of just over 10,000.

Aberdour With plenty of amenities available locally, the
The picturesque village of Aberdour lies just town is also just a 15 minute drive from the
across the Firth of Forth from Edinburgh. city of Dunfermline. The Fife Coastal Path also
Aberdour actually means ‘River Mouth of the runs through Dalgety Bay, making it perfect St Andrews
Dour’ due to its natural harbour formed by the for those who enjoy long walks on the beach.

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