Scots beach rated the best coastal spot in the country

Scots beach rated the best coastal spot in the country

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A SCOTS beach has been ranked the best coastal spot in the country.

Known for its expansive low tides and bustling promenade, the sandy shores of this seaside gem have won Scotland’s top accolade.

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Hundreds of Scots flock to this beach in the summer monthsCredit: Getty
It is known for its busy promenade and low tides

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It is known for its busy promenade and low tidesCredit: Alamy
Portobello Beach in Edinburgh has been ranked as the best beach in the country

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Portobello Beach in Edinburgh has been ranked as the best beach in the countryCredit: Getty

Portobello Beach in Edinburgh was hailed the UK‘s second-best beach – and the best in Scotland.

According to a recent study by JoJo Maman Bébé, the average visitor rating for Edinburgh’s coastal treasure is an impressive 4.6 out of 5.

While Yorkshire’s Whitby Beach claimed the top position with an impressive 4.7 out of 5 rating, Portobello Beach followed closely, and Scarborough Beach secured third place.

The study evaluated overall visitor ratings, the number of reviews each beach received, and the proximity to its respective city or town.

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Using Google Maps, an overall beach score out of 100 was calculated.

With over 6,300 reviews, Portobello Beach achieved a commendable score of 94.4.

The popular children’s brand also rated Edinburgh as the best family-friendly city in the UK.

The city offers a diverse range of 30 activities for families, with the National Museum of Scotland highlighted as the top free family attraction.

Edinburgh received a score of 83.2 for its welcoming atmosphere, considering factors such as the number of child-friendly restaurants, top dining spots, and the overall safety for exploring.

Once again, Edinburgh led the rankings with an overall score of 91.84.

The undiscovered area of Edinburgh with royal history and hidden beaches that look like the Caribbean

Glasgow also featured in the top ten.

Ranked sixth, the ‘Dear Green Place’ earned an overall score of 88.65.

The top 10 coastal towns and cities in the UK

1. Whitby Beach, Whitby
Average rating: 4.7
No. of reviews:  6,699
Beach score:  98.0

2. Portobello Beach, Edinburgh
Average rating: 4.6
No. of reviews: 6,307
Beach score:  94.4

3. Scarborough Beach, Scarborough
Average rating: 4.6
No. of reviews: 5,042
Beach score: 91.6

4. Brighton Beach, Brighton & Hove
Average rating: 4.5
No. of reviews: 5,375
Beach score: 89.5

5. Formby Beach, Liverpool
Average rating: 4.7
No. of reviews: 2,585
Beach score: 89.1

6. Bournemouth Beach, Bournemouth
Average rating: 4.7
No. of reviews: 1,900
Beach score: 87.6

7. Roker Beach, Sunderland
Average rating: 4.6
No. of reviews: 2,829
Beach score: 86.8

8. Porthgwidden Beach, Cornwall
Average rating: 4.7
No. of reviews: 1,300
Beach score: 86.3

9. Great Western Beach, Newquay
Average rating: 4.7
No. of reviews: 1,210
Beach score: 86.1

10. Swansea Beach, Swansea
Average rating: 4.7
No. of reviews: 235
Beach score: 84.0

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