Scotland's East & South East Coast
Discover the East & South East Coast of Scotland including the Aberdeenshire, Moray, Angus, Dundee, Fife, Lothian, and Borders coastlines. Plan a coastal nature trip, staycation or holiday with our curated guide.
Articles
Our pick: Scotland’s east coast beaches
(WalkHighlands)
9 Stunning Pitstops Along the Aberdeenshire Coast
(Culture Trip)
Moray Firth one of world’s most beautiful coastlines
(The Scotsman)
Inner Moray Firth landscape character assessment (.pdf)
(Scottish Natural Heritage)
Whale & Dolphin Watching on the Angus Coast (.pdf)
(Tayside Biodiversity)
Walk of the month: East Lothian coast
(The Independent)
East Lothian’s geoheritage
(British Geological Survey)
Explore for a day – East Lothian (.pdf)
(Scottish Wildlife Trust)
Landscape fashioned by geology – East Lothian and the Borders
(Scottish Natural Heritage)
Useful Websites
Aberdeenshire Coastal Trail
Visit Scotland presents this information along with Nature Reserves along the route, leaflet downloads links and more…
Aberdeenshire & Banffshire Coast
The Banffshire coast is one of the world’s “outstanding coastlines” at National Geographic…
The Moray Coast Trail
Details of the route at WalkHighlands, with a general overview and stage by stage details.
The Moray Coast Trail – MorayWays
Detailing the full route with use of maps for stages and useful information and links.
Moray Firth Dolphins
Watching the Moray Firth Dolphins is a popular holiday activity. Here you can find some good places to see them and the best time to go…
Moray Firth – Special Areas of Conservation
Information at The Joint Nature Conservation Committee.
Marine Life Angus
The Angus coastline is a wildlife watching secret and is home to a wide range of coastal and marine habitats and species…
Angus Coastal Route – Road Trip
Curving gracefully along the east coast, the Angus Coastal Route links the cities of Dundee and Aberdeen…
Beaches and Harbours – VisitAngus
There are miles of unspoiled beaches stretching along the coast of Angus from Monifieth to Montrose…
Fife Coast & Countryside Trust
We manage many sites and paths throughout the Kingdom including the Fife Coastal Path and the Lomond Hills Regional Park…
Things to do in Fife – Coast
Coast Fife has a stunning coastline and boasts the most Scottish Beach Award locations…
The Fife Coastal Path
Information at WalkHighlands with the route detailed in sections.
Best beaches in Fife
List of the top 10 beaches in Fife as selected by the users of the Beach Guide website…
East Lothian Beaches
Visit East Lothian presents brief descriptions of the beaches on the East Lothian coast.
Best beaches in Scottish Borders
List of the top 10 beaches in Scottish Borders as selected by the users of the Beach Guide website…
Best beaches in Lothian
List of the top 10 beaches in Lothian as selected by the users of the Beach Guide website…
Berwickshire Coastal Path – WalkHighlands
The route takes in some dramatic clifftop scenery complete with arches, stacks and crumbling castles…
Berwickshire Coastal Path
The Borders Council presents an overview and downloadable details of the path.
Sponsored listings
The National Trust for Scotland
A vital conservation charity protecting Scotland’s coast, wilderness, wildlife and countryside for the good of all. Funded largely by donations, membership is very affordable, comes with a raft of benefits and supports their work.
Seton Sands – Haven Holidays
Suitable for camping & touring or self-catering in chalets and lodges. Explore sweeping landscapes and sandy beaches by day and relax at night with all amenities on site.
A Handbook Of Scotland's Coasts
The essential guide for beachcombers, rockpoolers, wild swimmers, birdwatchers, hikers, history buffs, sailors, walkers, dreamers. Discover more about the thousands of miles of Scotland's spectacular coastline - from its stunning geology and diverse marine and bird life to...
Also see: The Countryside of Scotland.