Here we list our ten best British beachcombing beaches, exploring our diverse British coast can be great fun with each stretch having a different story to tell, from fossils and dinosaur footprints to ancient coins and polished glass. Often the best time is after a period of strong wind and high tides, making the Spring…
The UK’s Rugged Coastline has some of the most beautiful, accessible and unspoilt beaches in the world, but before we start we acknowledge that the seawater is cold and you can’t guarantee the sun. The 31,000km of coastline has many seaside locations from the traditional Victorian seafronts to the small fishing villages. In this list, we avoid…
Coast Radar was formed out of my love of the UK coast and wanting people to think about exploring what we have on our doorstep rather than by default jumping on a plane. Yes, great beaches are everywhere but the UK with its 31,000 km of coastline (including islands) has such a great variety in such…
Britain has some breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Sites from the historic cities of Edinburgh and Bath to beautiful British Coastal World Heritage Sites like the Orkney or the Jurassic coastline. A World Heritage Site is a cultural or natural landmark that has been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), where each World…
As we now head into Autumn we thought it would be good to list the Best British Beaches of summer 2018 based on how often our site visitors searched and/or viewed the detailed beach page over the summer months. I am sure you will all have your own favourite beaches around Britain so feel free…
For 2018 Scotland has no blue flag beach awards but 61 beaches achieved the Scottish Seaside Award. We have two new additions, Prestwick in South Ayrshire, and Yellowcraig in East Lothian, which returns after a year of absence. Scottish Seaside Awards Aberdeen Ballroom Beach, Aberdeen City Balmedie Beach, Aberdeenshire Collieston, Aberdeenshire Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire Fraserburgh…
The UK coast provides such a diversity in such a small area and to cap it all off none of us lives more than 75 miles from it. Once at the coast you can travel just a few miles in any direction and it feels like you have entered a different world. It is very…
For 2017 Scotland has no blue flag beach awards but 60 beaches achieved the Scottish Seaside Award. Scottish Seaside Awards Aberdeen Ballroom Beach, Aberdeen City Balmedie Beach, Aberdeenshire Collieston, Aberdeenshire Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire Fraserburgh Esplanade, Aberdeenshire Fraserburgh Waters of Philorth, Aberdeenshire Inverboyndie Beach, Aberdeenshire Peterhead Lido, Aberdeenshire Stonehaven Beach, Aberdeenshire Montrose Seafront, Angus Carnoustie, Angus…
For 2015 Scotland has just the one blue flag beach award and 60 Scottish Seaside Awards. Blue Fag Awards Elie Woodhaven (Ruby Bay) Scottish Seaside Awards Aberdeen Beach, Aberdeen City Aberdour Black Sands,Fife Aberdour Silver Sands, Fife Achmelvich Bay, Highland Anstruther Billowness, Fife Arbroath, Angus Balmedie Beach, Aberdeenshire Belhaven Bay, East Lothian Brora Beach, Highland Broughty Ferry, Dundee…
Scotland is often overlooked by those of us living in the South and yet it is just a hop, skip and jump away with the most beautiful, unspoiled coast line and beaches. There is over 11 000 kilometers of coastline here and if that’s not enough the mountains, lochs and islands offer an endless adventure….
2012: A Few Wee Festivals In Scotland This Year There are a host of festivals taking place in Scotland throughout July and August. If you have chosen to holiday in this beautiful part of the world this year we are sure there will be a festival you’ll enjoy. 1. Lomond Folk Festival The Lomond Folk…
Best Beaches on the Scottish Coastline Scotland has over 8000 miles of coastline which means lots of beaches! In May this year, more than 60 beaches in Scotland were granted official recognition for high standards of cleanliness, safety and water quality. Eight of these are now able to fly the Blue Flag which means more…