The summer holidays are nearly upon us and the weather is looking better, so it's time to start planning those fun days out. And that usually means a wee trip to the seaside, for a walk along the beach and a paddle in the sea.
The stress of dealing with both kids and a dog can sometimes be overwhelming, so it's always better if you know where you are heading will accommodate both. Especially, when you're headed to the beach.
So to make things easier, we've pulled together a list of dog and child-friendly beaches for you to check out when the weather is good.
West Sands Beach – St Andrews
St Andrews is often overlooked when it comes to beaches and we really can't understand why as it offers some truly incredible seaside locations for a day out.
The expansive West Sands is a great example and has plenty to offer both children and pets.
Seamill Beach - West Kilbride
A bit of a hidden gem when it comes to Ayrshire beaches and with stunning views of the Ailsa Craig and a good mix of sand and rockpools, there is plenty to explore for even the most inquisitive of kids and dogs.
Troon Beach, Ayrshire
One of the most popular beaches on the southwest coast and for good reason. Not too far to travel to from Glasgow, there's more than enough room to accommodate the masses even on the busiest of days.
Cramond Beach, Edinburgh
Escaping the capital is always hard with many heading for the sunny beaches around North Berwick but if you want to stay a little closer to the city, then this little beach could be the answer.
With acres of space and a wide stretch of sand to walk along, it offers everything you need and doesn't usually get too busy.
Sandhead Beach, Dumfries and Galloway
The south of Scotland is fast becoming one of the 'go to' destinations when it comes to staycations and with plenty of beaches you'll be spoiled for choice.
Head to Sandhead though if you're looking for one to really enjoying a fun walk with plenty of beautiful scenery.
St Cyrus Beach, Aberdeenshire
Lying about midway between Aberdeen and Dundee on Scotland's sunshine coast (the northeast), this beautiful beach is a little spot of paradise that's ideal for all the family.
Embo Beach, Dornoch
The clean, golden sands of Embo Beach stretch as far as the eye can see, meaning there will be plenty of space for your dogs to really have fun.
You can access the beach via the town of Embo near Dornoch.
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