A total of 51 picturesque beaches across Scotland were recognised last year by environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful – and eight of them are just a short drive from Edinburgh.
Scotland's Beach Awards celebrates the achievements of well-managed beaches across the country, ensuring visitors and local residents can choose where they want to visit with the knowledge that the beach is being looked after for both the people who enjoy it and the environment
A map showing all the award-winning beaches with directions, facilities and images can be found at www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/beach.
Scroll through our photo gallery see the 8 beaches near Edinburgh named as winners at the Scotland’s Beach Awards 2024.
9. Longniddry Bents in Gosford
This stretch of Longniddry Bents is an ideal spot for bird-watching - as oystercatchers and ringed plovers flock in the area. The sandy and rocky beach, near Gosford House, is also known for its rich plant life. Photo: Google Maps