Explore North Berwick Beaches and Coastline


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 18 beaches in East Lothian. You can even take a look at our list of East Lothian dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

North Berwick East Lothian Coast Map

North Berwick East Lothian Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

Events

Fringe by the Sea

4th August 2023
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13th August 2023
Fringe by the Sea has over 150 music, comedy, film, books, conversation, well-being, exploration and family events, all set in the friendly seaside town of North Berwick, a short distance from Edinburgh by train. This is a family festival with various shows suitable for all ages.  Any guidance on age suitability will be provided as part of the information for Read more…
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Things to see and do

Yellowcraigs

Yellowcraigs is a coastal area of forest, beach and grassland. Designated as a local nature reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It is bordered to the north by the Firth of Forth, to the south by the village of Dirleton with it’s Castle, to the east and west by two links golf courses. Read more…
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Bass Rock

The Bass Rock is an island in the outer part of the Firth of Forth approximately 2 km offshore, and 5 km north-east of North Berwick. The rock is a near vertical sided volcanic rock, 107 m (351 ft) at its highest point an is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in part due to the world’s largest colony of Northern Read more…
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Milsey Bay Beach

Milsey Bay is a sandy beach with views of the Bass Rock and the Firth of Forth across to Fife. A popular family beach that is ideal for sun bathing, bird watching, picnics, walking and exploring rock pools. There is a tidal pond built into the rocks which holds the water when the tide is out, providing a safe place Read more…
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Canty Bay Beach

Canty Bay is a coastal hamlet with two beaches separated by a rocky headland. The western beach is uninhabited and accessible by two paths that descend the grass covered cliffs from the eastern end of the Glen golf course. The eastern beach is by the hamlet. This former fishing hamlet has been immortalised by William McGonagall in his poem “Beautiful Read more…
History and heritage

Tantallon Castle

Tantallon Castle has a great location overlooking the ocean and the high cliffs. This is a 14th Century castle in good condition with thick stone walls, towers, courtyards and a history of trouble! You’ll find it on the eastern side of East Lothian between Dunbar and North Berwick. This is where Mary of Queen of Scots once stayed and it was Read more…
Seacliff-beach

Seacliff Beach

Seacliff beach is a private beach of sand, rock pools, ideal for families and watersports. The beach includes Seacliff Harbour which is the smallest harbour in the UK. A sheltered spot accessible through a narrow channel, just 2m wide, all blasted out of the red sandstone cliffs. The harbour was constructed in 1890 by Andrew Laidley, the then laird, who Read more…
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North Berwick lifeboat station

North Berwick lifeboat station was established in 1860 and operates an inshore lifeboat. Station open by appointment and lifeboat training Sunday mornings. A shop is open Easter to October. Read more…
Yellowcraig-beach

Yellowcraig Beach

Yellowcraig is also sometimes refered to as Broad Sands Bay. The beach is a sandy beach backed by forest and grassland, a local nature reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Facilities include car parking, toilets and showers at the car park, BBQ area, treasure Island themed adventure play park, golf course, caravan site and places to eat Read more…
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