As a little island, Britain has miles and miles of coastline and seaside settlements that people call (or dream of calling) home. But Google says that there’s one gorgeous coastal town that stands out above the rest. According to the search engine, North Berwick, a Scottish town just outside of Edinburgh, is most frequently dubbed the UK’s very best seaside town.
As it happens, it’s one of Time Out’s faves. In our list of the best seaside towns in the country, North Berwick ranked number two for it’s spectacular natural beauty and up-and-coming arts scene. Chiara Wilkinson, Time Out’s deputy editor, said: ‘Not only are the beaches bliss – vast stretches of sand are dotted with glistening rock pools and happy dogs let off the lead – the high street boasts a number of charming cafés, gift shops, art galleries and eateries.’
If you plan to pay it a visit, Chiara recommends Orange Moon, a record store in the upstairs of Steampunk Coffee, and the Scottish Seabird Centre, where you can get a tour to Bass Rock to see a thriving gannet colony. In the summer the world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival spills over into North Berwick in the form of the Fringe by the Sea.
To add to its clout, North Berwick was also recently crowned Scotland’s best place to live by the Sunday Times and last year was the paper’s number one place to live in the whole of the UK. Discover more of North Berwick’s best bits with our lovingly curated local guide.
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