Scotland's Beach Awards
Scotland's Beach Awards
Scotland's Beach Awards
Celebrating 34 years of awarding Scotland's beautiful beaches
Each of Scotland's Beach Award winners offer something unique - so get planning a visit for a walk, swim, or picnic, while taking in nature at its very best.
From Shetland to Scottish Borders, there are 52 beaches across Scotland which have been awarded for excellence in three key areas: access, facilities and safety, local environmental quality, and community and heritage.
Click to find your nearest Scotland's Beach Awards beach.
Scotland's Beach Awards are the benchmark for quality, celebrating clean beaches that are well managed for people and nature.
Our award-winning beaches demonstrate excellent beach management and environmental best practice, and the maintenance of high standards.
Whatever you enjoy, there's an awarded beach for you.
Beaches and the coastal environment are a valuable national asset, providing critical habitats for many species and the basis for activities including tourism, coastal recreation and fishing. Blue and green spaces also have a significantly positive impact on our health and wellbeing, providing places for people to relax and enjoy being outdoors.
Check out our information for visitors and start planning your perfect seaside trip.
Avian Flu
Please help to reduce the spread of Avian flu on Scotland's coasts by following these steps:
- do not touch any dead or sick birds, feathers, or surfaces contaminated with droppings.
- keep dogs on a lead and away from any birds on the shore.
Please visit the Scottish Government website here for more information.
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