Beaches & Coastal Areas

BROUGHTY FERRY BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 56.4646, -2.8634
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

CARNOUSTIE BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 56.4982, -2.7057
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

TENTSMUIR SANDS BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 56.4082, -2.8079
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

ST. ANDREWS (WEST SANDS) BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 56.3489, -2.8029
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

ARBROATH (WEST LINKS) BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 56.5504, -2.5951
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

ST. ANDREWS (EAST SANDS) BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 56.3367, -2.778
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

KINGSBARNS BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 56.3021, -2.6413
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

LUNAN BAY BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 56.6552, -2.5023
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Described as "one of the most picturesque sights in the country", Lunan Bay was voted the best beach in Scotland in 2000. Semi precious stones can be found (particularly after a storm), and the area is noted for sightings of Great Grey Shrikes throughout the warmer months.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

CRAIL (ROOME BAY) BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 56.2614, -2.6162
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

ANSTRUTHER (BILLOW NESS) BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 56.2175, -2.7058
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

LEVEN BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 56.2014, -2.9751
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

ELIE (HARBOUR) AND EARLSFERRY BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 56.1881, -2.8249
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach does not comply with the legal requirements, and is not considered safe for swimming or bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

ELIE (RUBY BAY) BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 56.1855, -2.8152
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

MONTROSE BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 56.7118, -2.4451
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

YELLOWCRAIG BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 56.0652, -2.7803
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

BROAD SANDS BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 56.0633, -2.7654
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

KIRKCALDY (SEAFIELD) BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 56.0946, -3.1572
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

NORTH BERWICK (WEST) BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 56.0599, -2.7216
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

NORTH BERWICK (MILSEY BAY) BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 56.0588, -2.7048
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

GULLANE BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 56.0399, -2.8444
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

SEACLIFF BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 56.0527, -2.6358
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

KINGHORN (HARBOUR BEACH) BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 56.0676, -3.1721
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

KINGHORN (PETTYCUR) BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 56.0628, -3.183
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

BURNTISLAND BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 56.0581, -3.2203
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

ABERDOUR (SILVER SANDS) BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 56.0532, -3.2845
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.