Explore Edinburgh City Beaches and Coastline


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 3 beaches in Edinburgh. You can even take a look at our list of Edinburgh dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Edinburgh City Edinburgh Coast Map

Edinburgh City Edinburgh 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:

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Craigmillar Castle

Craigmillar Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Edinburgh located on a low hill 5 km (3 miles) south-east of the city centre. This castle was originally located a mile outside of Edinburgh’s city walls. Craigmillar Castle today is one of the best preserved medieval castles in Scotland and at its core is the Tower House with fascinating features and a great view Read more…
Things to see and do

Glenkinchie Distillery

Glenkinchie Distillery is just under 15 miles from Edinburgh in Pencaitland. This is the home of the Edinburgh Malt and you can enjoy the area and the exhibition as part of your tour of Scotland. There are not many places in Scotland that have this history. Here they saw Prince Charles Stuart reach power when his Highlanders defeated the Hanoverian Read more…
Place to eat

The Blacksmiths Forge Pub

The Blacksmith’s Forge is a Wetherspoon pub in Dalkeith, Midlothian. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.     Read more…
Place to eat

The Playfair Pub

The Playfair is a Wetherspoon pub in Edinburgh, Edinburgh. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.     Read more…
Cramond-beach

Cramond Beach

Cramond beach is a small sandy beach close to Edinburgh. At low tide, you can cross the causeway to Cramond Island, although you need to be aware of the incoming tide so that you don’t get cut-off or you may well have to spend the night on the island. Facilities include car park, toilets, shops and cafe in Caramond. Read more…
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Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle dominates the skyline of the Scotlands capital city of Edinburgh, the castle is located at the top of the Royal Mile, at the west end of Edinburgh’s Old Town. The volcanic Castle Rock offers a naturally defended position, with sheer cliffs to north and south, and a steep ascent from the west. The only easy approach is from Read more…
Landscape and Nature

Arthurs Seat

Arthur’s Seat is the main peak of the group of hills which form most of Holyrood Park, described by Robert Louis Stevenson as “a hill for magnitude, a mountain in virtue of its bold design”. It is situated just to the east of the city centre, about 1 mile (1.6 km) to the east of Edinburgh Castle. The hill rises Read more…
Silverknowes-beach

Silverknowes Beach

Silverknowes beach is sandy with some pebbles and close to Edinburgh. This beach is really an extension of Caramond and you have parking, toilets, shops and cafe in Caramond. Read more…
Place to eat

The Foot of the Walk Pub

The Foot of the Walk is a Wetherspoon pub in Leith, Edinburgh. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.     Read more…
Attractions & Theme Park

Museum of Childhood

The Museum of Childhood is dedicated to the history of childhood amongst the displays you will find toys, games, clothes, books and dolls, dating from the 1800s to the present day. Read more…
Place to eat

The Standing Order Pub

The Standing Order is a Wetherspoon pub in Edinburgh, Edinburgh. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.     Read more…
Place to eat

The Alexander Graham Bell Pub

The Alexander Graham Bell is a Wetherspoon pub in Edinburgh, Edinburgh. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.     Read more…
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