Get awarded
Get awarded
Scotland has beautiful beaches which are loved by local communities, visitors and the wildlife that call them home. It has been more than 30 years since we began recognising the management of Scottish beaches with awards. We're proud that some of the very best have flown our flag consistently from the very beginning.
We recognised 52 Scottish beaches with Scotland's Beach Award in 2026.
Applications are welcomed from any beach custodians around Scotland, including local authorities, community groups, landowers and other agencies. Applying for, and obtaining, Scotland's Beach Awards bring with it a wealth of benefits and provides a national badge recognising good environmental standards.
Applications for summer 2027 will open in January 2027 but do get in touch if you want to find out more about what is involved.
Fife boasts the highest number of award-winning beaches in Scotland and this is testament to our dedicated team who deliver the high standatds that locals and visitors have come to expect. We strongly value the independent recognition we get from Scotland’s Beach Awards and it’s a privilege to work with partners such as Keep Scotland Beautiful, Fife Council and the RNLS to ensure the Fringe of Gold tops the beach charts.
Jeremy Harris, CEO at Fife Coast and Countryside Trust
Scotland's Beach Awards are an independent accreditation which show the public that the beach and its environs are managed excellently for people and nature.
The award recognises excellence across three areas of criteria, including Access, Facilities & Safety, Local Environmental Quality, and Communities & Heritage.
Scotland's Beach Award is presented annually, typically about the same time the Scottish bathing season starts slightly before traditional summer holidays begin.
For more information on applying for Scotland's Beach Awards please email beach@keepscotlandbeautiful.org we'd be delighted to talk to you about the process, criteria and how you can make an application in 2027.
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