An East Lothian beach has been named one of the best in Scotland in this year's Sunday Times top 50 list.
Published today online and in print on July 3, the annual best beaches guide has revealed Gairloch's Big Sand as Scotland's beach of the year, while there are a number of Highland coastal spots that make the top 10.
However, closer to Edinburgh, East Lothian's Yellowcraig Beach, nearby North Berwick and looking out towards Fidra, also features.
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The Sunday Times say: "Chris Haslam, the paper's chief travel writer, chose the top 50 out of more than 800 beaches he visited around the UK’s coast.
"The guide highlights the world-beating magnificence of our seaside, and gives readers a description of the scenery and setting, as well as all the practical information needed to plan a beach day, including car parking, toilets, refreshments, shops and accommodation."
Best beaches in Scotland list in full:
- Big Sand, Highlands - Scotland winner
- Sanna, Ardnamurchan
- Rockcliffe, Dumfries and Galloway
- Vesteys, Highlands
- Farr Bay, Highlands
- Embo, Highlands
- Roseisle, Moray
- Lunan Bay, Angus
- Yellowcraig, Lothian
Chris Haslam said: "This has been the 15th circumnavigation of the British coast for me, and the second for my Jack Russell assistant Dave T. Dog. Over eight weeks we've seen sunrises and sunsets, sand and shingle, surfed with dolphins and kayaked with seals.
"We've navigated canyon-like lanes to empty coves, queued to get onto urban hotspots, and in one case swam through a tunnel to reach an otherwise inaccessible bay. This is the most comprehensive and detailed beach guide available and it proves that, when the sun is shining, our beaches are the most beautiful on earth."
To find out more info about the excellent Yellowcraig Beach and how to get there, you can visit the East Lothian Council website here.
To read The Times' list in full, click here.
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