This place is fantastic for a sunny day out (if you're fortunate enough to catch one)…read more It's an unusual place to visit in that you have the combined attractions of forest walks with one of the longest beaches in Scotland (around 5 miles). There's also a large picnic table area which permits BBQ's, so you really could spend the whole day here. Access to the site is currently a very reasonable £2 per vehicle and there is plenty of parking as well as toilet facilities. If you've not been before, I'd definitely recommend it for a relaxing day trip!

On my hunt for beaches I encountered Elie, which was recommended to me by several of my work…read morecolleagues. There are several sandy beaches around Elie to enjoy. Some are more sheltered than others. Some of the beaches surround the small harbour making the location very idyllic. The waters are clear and locals definitely enjoy a puddle or two. You can walk out into the sea around 3 o'clock in the afternoon and enjoy the warmth (for some :-)) of the ocean. Nearby there is a facility where you can hire sailing boats or other means of water transport. It is ideal for children, especially the banana rides. If you need toilets, best you take the short cut through the water to get there, otherwise you walk longer than expected, from the harbour that is........... The beaches themselves are very clean and there are signs up indicating that dogs are not allowed. However, people do not take these signs very serious. At the same time people in Fife appear to tidy up behind dogs, what rarely happens in the city! A day trip out - definitely worth the drive!

Nice walk on the beach when you are after fish and chips or ice cream, but be prepared for maaaany…read morepeople waiting in the queues and even more seagulls waiting for somebody's food to steal Very nice views but also very busy as there are few places/cafes alongside the beach where one can have a rest. Seems also friendly for dog walkers mixed with families and babies. If you want a bigger trip, climb up the hill and get to the trail to the castle or stay in town for a pint at one of the cosy places at the harbour :)

It´s long, it´s wild and it´s worth the walk. I love when there are big waves hitting the stone…read moreembankment. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants along the beach so you can always add some energy during walk. And there is a charming district at one end of the beach. Small houses, previously fishermen´s district, these days more like a hipster district.

Beautiful holiday cottage by the sea in the town of Lower Largo, Fife. It can sleep up to 6 people,…read moreso is ideal for a family get away. It offers all the kitchen equipment you could need, free wifi, a tv and dvd player with a selection of movies, including children's films. The patio doors open right out onto the beach and there is a nice local bar just a few steps away. Lovely place to stay if you want to get out of the city, but not be totally isolated.

If you ever find yourself in Montrose (and i hope you do) you should set aside a day to spend at…read morethe beach. Not only have you got some of the best sand dune networks to be found in Britain but you've also got the Sea Front Splash. This is a great place to occupy the kids, there are three seperate parts to the park making it suitable for all ages of kids and the parts for the younger ones are tastefully fenced off. The main park has several water play areas, which contain not only the usual splash pools but have a dam section and Archimedes screws. For the older kids (me included) there's a mini assault course, mini golf and trampolines. I should mention that the park is local authority run and mantained. Now i know most people at this point are thinking grafitti, broken seats and rubbish, but no. This place is well looked after and mantained. From the landscaping to the freshly painted pavillion. The entire park is person friendly, the ground is white sand to a depth of about 2 feet so sand castles are a must! There's plenty of parking and also disabled access. The toilets are 20 pence to use (free for the kids) and very clean. There is a small cafe and ice cream stand for the hungry but i recommend the packed lunch option. This is a great place to relax whether with or without kids. On a sunny day the park is busy but there's always a place to sit and relax without being bothered. I've read several books while the kids play away safely and as it's open planned i can keep an eye out for them easily. Ooh, almost forgot: Dogs are welcome but on a lead and poo bins are a plenty, so PLEASE use them.

Great wee park and killed a few hours while the tide was in. Loads of stuff for the young ones to…read moreplay in, on and around!

Do you like exploring? Do you like beaches?…read more Then you will not be disappointed with Gullane Bents. It's a jewel amongst treasures. Recently I explored the coastline East of Edinburgh and I took the coastal road A198 to enjoy the views whilst driving. After having passed Gullane's Golf Course and just before I entered Gullane village I spotted a sign post pointing towards Gullane Bents. Being spontaneous, I thought I check it out. There is a car park which charges during the summer period, but for now it's free. You enter the area walking down a slight hill towards the sandy beach. The views are amazing and you can walk for ages surrounded by all the beauty the earth has to offer. TIP for all the dater's amongst us: Take your person of interest there and they will love it. Just make sure they like fresh air and the outdoors! :-)

Ever wondered how Edinburgh looks from the outside?…read more Well, one place to view the glorious city of Edinburgh is from Silver Sands in Aberdour. Silver Sands is both a beach and a park. The beach, accessed via a very steep road, is, apart from St. Andrews one of the most well known and most visited beaches in Fife! It even has been awarded a blue flag for its qualities! A word of warning though, even on a warm day, the water is still freezing cold, so best advice is to stay on the beach! The park surrounds the beach and is very large in comparison. It has plenty of car parking spaces and has many sporting facilities. It has enough grassy areas for football or other field sports, a children's play area and plenty of cycle paths. Usually on a sunny day there is an ice cream van, or it is only a few minutes walk to the high street for some snacks! However, the main attraction of Silver Sands is its magnificent views of Edinburgh. Arthur's seat and the crags dominate the skyline. Also, the sheer size of Edinburgh is quite surprising, as when in the city it does not feel that big. Silver Sands is an ideal place to chill in the hot summer and has one of the best views of Edinburgh!

Situated on the north side of the Forth estuary, Aberdour is well known forits castle and beaches,…read moremainly the Silver Sands, to the east. With the park between the beach and the town, parking is plentiful and beach access via a gentle path and some steps. The road from the town to the car park is almost flat, with plenty of cycle paths, walkways and sightseeing opportunities, including the walk round Hawkcraig point for the view onto Aberdour, to the west, and over to Inchcolm and the medieval Abbey. Further west rise the engineering wonders of the Forth road and rail bridges. To the south can be seen part of the expanse of Edinburgh with much of it hidden behind the bulks of Arthur's Seat, Castle rock, Clermiston hill etc. Beyond that can be seen the Pentland hills with the Hillend dry ski slope lit up like a Christmas tree at night. Central Edinburgh--the New Town and the Old Town have become surrounded by soul-less housing schemes but the historical character of the city is well worth exploring

The beach at Burntisland is one of the best in the entire Kingdom of Fife! The beach has been…read moreawarded Fife's 2010 Seaside award and a blue flag. I have been to this beach many times and it always seems clean to me. Furthermore, as I was walking along it today, I noticed that the beach even has a couple of lifeguards! A beach in Fife having lifeguards! It defiantly is not Bay Watch, but the fact this place has life guards shows you how good this beach has! The beach curves around the coast and it's sand is clean and white, and does not have lots of rubbish strewn all over it. It is very popular and was quite busy when I was there. With great views over to Edinburgh, this beach is a must, when visiting beaches in Fife!

Stopped by the beach a few weeks ago to see the raft race! It was really busy but looked spotless!…read moreGood entertainment on offer! Lots of lovely clean sand! Pitch and putt available too!! Would recommend a visit on a nice sunny day! You could also go for a nice walk on a cloudy day!!!

Every single person who lives in or visits Edinburgh should make an effort to go to North Berwick…read morefor a day trip. There is a bus every hour or so from the bus station or London Road and it takes the scenic route along the coast, weaving in and out of the nice twee villages that sit along the roadside. It takes about an hour to get there, and once you arrive there is plenty to do, from getting sand between your toes on the beach, to visiting the Scottish Seabird Centre, to getting Fish and Chips or a pint in the pub. There is a sweet wee museum and the public loos have won numerous loo of the year awards!!! It is the place to get a good look at the Bass Rock, begin or end a drive of the local countryside, or quite simply the place to head to on a sunny afternoon. Unmissable.