Scotland has some beautiful beaches, well used by local people and visitors. Keep Scotland Beautiful co-ordinates two beach award schemes to recognise some of the best managed beaches: the international Blue Flag, and the Seaside Award.
Keep Scotland Beautiful is also involved in campaigns to tackle coastal and marine litter, has a seat on the Scottish Bathing Water Review Panel and the National Water Safety Forum's Beach Advisory Group.
View the locations of all our award winning beaches on the Current Award Holders map.
View all the Current Award Holders Review an Award BeachEast sands is excellent if you are up in the caravan park. As a lifeguard I think this beach is a very good size for families and tourists.
St Ninian's Isle sand is amazing. Beautiful, clean ... a joy in all weathers.
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