The original staycation, a trip to the seaside is often the perfect way for people across the UK to spend a warm day or a weekend away. The best place for a fish and chips, an ice cream or just for soaking up the sunshine, Scotland's coastline can be beautiful and varied.
It's also home to some of Scotland's most picturesque towns and villages, meaning it's great for days out when the sun shines or for a family-fun holiday.
And with 179 million seaside day trips being taken in the UK each year (according to Statisa ), the travel experts at holidaycottages.co.uk have revealed the most picturesque seaside locations Britain has to offer.
Speaking about the most picture-perfect locations, a spokesperson at holidaycottages.co.uk, said: “We’re lucky that in the UK we have some of the most beautiful seaside towns and villages right on our doorstep – so no need to catch a flight to see some of the most stunning seaside scenery.
"From quaint fishing villages to larger towns, take a trip to one of these seaside locations and you’ll be sure to be blown away!”
And one Scottish location, in particular, has made the list with the beautiful East Neuk in Fife the location of the quaint little fishing village that's placed alongside seaside towns in Cornwall and Norfolk.
Sitting on the Fife Coastal Trail, and home to one of the country's top food festivals, Crail has been named by the Holiday Cottages teams as one of the picture-postcard seaside locations you have to visit.
The team said: "Resembling the scene of an impressionist painting, Crail’s tiny colourful houses set against a backdrop of jaw-dropping cliffs and aquamarine water is sure to make your holiday snaps the envy of all. If you're looking for UK holiday destinations by the sea where you can truly get away from it all, Crail is a top choice.
"This breathtaking Scottish coastal village is pretty and peaceful, and is nestled within the East Neuk area of Fife. Timeless cobbled streets, known as ‘wynds’, snake their way down to the miniature 16th-century harbour, which is surrounded by historic fishing cottages with red-tiled roofs, painted in a palette of seaside shades. From here, the sweeping views across to the Isle of May are spectacular."
As well as taking a walk along the famous coastal path, the firm recommended a boat trip to the Isle of May to see the puffins and a visit to the much-loved seafood shack, The Lobster Hut, which serves up mouth-watering crab rolls, langoustines and plates of fresh lobster.
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