Top 10 spectacular beaches in Scotland

Top 10 spectacular beaches in Scotland

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Scotland has one of the most stunning beaches in the UK. The land of the kilt and the home to the tallest waterfall in Britain may be very cold during the winter, but as the sun comes up during the summer, the country has amazing beaches which will amaze you.

There are more than 800 islands in Scotland, which means there are lots of beaches to explore during the warm season. Here are ten stunning beaches you will want to go to!

1. Sandwood Bay

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The dreamy Sandwood Bay is located near the Kinlochbervie, lined with pink sand and according to many, is the most beautiful beach in the UK. You also get a backdrop of dunes, noisy gulfs, and a deep freshwater loch. The most beautiful things come with a price and since the beach is in a remote area without a road network, you will need to walk for about four miles but that is not a very big deal if you are to experience such beauty!

2. Seacliff Beach 

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Seacliff Beach in Scotland offers you a postcard-like kind of experience. It is located in a place tucked away you will not believe such a place exists in Scotland. The Seacliff area has a beach, the 14th Century Tantallon castle, a residential area, and a harbor that dates back to the 19th Century so you get more experience out of one trip! You will get to Seacliff Beach, one has to access it via a private road and one needs to pay an entrance fee, but you will enjoy it!

Enjoy horse riding, walking your dog, swimming, canoeing, surfing, and a little picnic, which can be enjoyed during low tide. 

3. St. Ninian’s Isle 

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This is a spectacular and unique feature in Scotland. If you love adventure, this place is awesome for you, you get to cross to the mainland using a sand tombolo which you can access by foot during the summer. It is also the biggest in the UK! The place is the best for adventure seekers and while very little to do for water lovers, one can hike and enjoy nature here. There is a huge chunk of land where you can access the remains of St Ninian’s Chapel which dates back to the 12th Century. The place is best visited during the summer so if you are in the area during that season, you will need to check it out!

4. Camusdarach Beach 

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Camusdarach Beach is a lovely beach with white sand and wildflowers. Children will love this beach, because of the rocks, and the fact that they can run around and build sandcastles. The scenic beach has the best view of the jagged crest of Cuillin blue peaks of the Rum, and the steep sea cliff of Eigg. There is a ton of things to do on this beach, swim, surf, walk or just enjoy the clear blue waters and the sun during summer, definitely a must-visit! The beach is about three kilometers from the Morar station so you might need to hire a car since there is no public transportation to the beach.

5. Loch Morlich 

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This is the best sports destination in Scotland. There is also the Glenmore forest and mountain range just near the beach which gives it a fabulous backdrop. Spend time sunbathing at Scotland’s only freshwater beach, sandwiched in the Cairngorms Mountains, whenever there are no competitions or sporting activities there. If you are competitive, whether you are a learner or experts there is sailing, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, paddleboarding, and even hiking, and you can rent items at the center nearby!

5. Sango Bay 

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Sango Bay is a photographer’s dream! The place is situated in the Northern part of mainland Scotland, has amazing sandy beaches and rocks that give it a rough but beautiful look! Some of these rocks have divided the place into three smaller coves. If you are around Durness and are looking for some beach experience, then Sango Bay is the best for you since it is easily reachable from there. Apart from sunbathing and camping, one can also enjoy a short walk to enjoy the beautiful and scenic views of the North Minch, Hebrides, and the mainland. You can also visit the largest sea cave in the area, the Smoo Cave!

7. Gullane Beach

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Apart from the magnificent golf courses, Gullane has amazing beaches, and has beautiful views of Firth to Fourth! During the sunny days of the year, this is a perfect place for families to go camping and picnicking, and it is also an ideal place for surfing and kite flying. And since you are already at Gullane Beach which is in East Lothian, you have to take a walk to experience the Gullane Point where there are spectacular views of Gullane Bay and Firth to Fourth. 

8. Oldshoremore Beach

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Enjoy the serenity; peace and quiet in this area where you get three beaches in on; with rocks and a rugged feel. Three beautiful sandy beaches are spectacular, and if you are a hiker, you will also love this because for you to reach there, you will go through amazing flowers and grass. The Oldshoremore Beach Eilean na h-Aiteig meaning ‘isle of the shy girl’ separates Oldshore Beach and the nearby Phollain beach. 

9. Luskentyre Beach 

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This is one of the most beautiful beaches in Scotland and is situated in the Harris Island, in the outer Hebrides. There is a three-mile road that links the beach to Harris’ main road. The beach is spectacular; the pure sand at the beach is amazing for strolling and sunbathing as well as enjoy the amazing views of the sand dunes, the blue water, and the island of Turansky. 

10. Scarista 

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The Harris region in Scotland is located in the Scottish Hebridean and has two islands, Harris and Lewis. Scarista is famous for its perfects sandy beach, which rolls for miles. The area faces the Sound of Turansay, and the beaches are beautiful, heaven for surfers, tourists as well as golfers; since the Harris Golf Club! There is also a restaurant at the Scarista House where one can have a snack.