SCOTLAND is blessed with thousands of miles of gorgeous coast, dotted with beautiful little islands and bays, and picturesque villages and towns. Many, particularly on the west coast , are lapped by azure-blue seas that could easily be mistaken for the Caribbean. 9 West Beach sits right in front of the town and you get views of Bass Rock from it 9 Beautiful North Berwick is a favourite day trip destination Credit: Getty 9 View of North Berwick and its lovely harbour Credit: Alamy So it’s no surprise to hear that one has been ranked the second Most Beautiful Coastal Town in the UK by online travel site Big 7 Travel and HolidaysCars.
com . While it might not enjoy a tropical climate or palm-tree-fringed beaches , North Berwick if rightly known for its stunning stretch of powder-soft sand beach and fabulous views. The East Lothian favourite is just a 30-minute train journey from Edinburgh and an hour more from Glasgow by rail or road.
This wonderful coastal retreat has a high street buzzing with independent shops and artisanal cafes, the seafood is ultra-fresh, and the natural beauty comes in spades Read more in travel DREAM ISLAND Inside tiny Scots island where only 12 people are allowed to camp at a time HIGH LIFE I saw dream job ad on way to work, now I live in luxury and fly around world HolidayCars experts said: “ It feels like an extension of artsy, culture-rich Edinburgh, only by the sea.” The town hosts The Fringe by the Sea, in conjunction with the Edinburgh Fringe.