SCOTLAND is home to hundreds of incredible beaches offering everything from stunning white sands to clear turquoise waters.
While Scottish weather can leave a lot to be desired, you'll never be short of extraordinary coastal locations to explore.
If you're looking for a beach to visit in Scotland that looks great no matter the weather, here are some of the best beaches in the whole of the country.
These are the best beaches in Scotland you can enjoy rain or shine
These are some of the best beaches in Scotland, according to a range of experts.
West Sands Beach, St Andrews
Located close to the popular seaside town of St Andrews in Fife, West Sands Beach backs onto a nearby golf course and is close to the local aquarium.
Discussing their love of the coastal spot, travel and disability blogger Emma Muldoon said: "I have fond memories of visiting this beach as a child. It's a gem! It has a two-mile stretch of golden sand dunes and picturesque sea views."
She told Country Living: "Now, I take my nephews, aged three and 11. They love building sandcastles and splashing in the waves. There's a wooden walkway for people using wheelchairs."
Sheigra Beach, Sutherland
Described as one of the UK's "most wild and remote" coastal spots, Sheigra Beach in Sutherland offers blissful isolation.
Discussing the location, Travel2Next said: "The landscape is wild, and the beach is small and windswept, but with beautiful sand and choppy ocean, making it popular for wild camping.
"There are few amenities here, but clambering around the area’s rocky outcrops and caves, and exploring its lush green coastline is perfect for a weekend trip away."
East Beach, North Berwick
With proximity to North Berwick Train Station and the charming town centre, East Beach is said to boast a "long stretch of white sand from which you can see the Bass Rock."
Country Living states that "this beach is lovely all year round" and that the nearby "Scottish Seabird Centre will introduce you to the local wildlife."
Luskentyre Beach, Isle of Harris
Luskentyre Beach was recently revealed to have some of the whitest sands anywhere in the world, being named alongside spots like Cala Pluma in Spain by CV Villas.
Situated on the Isle of Harris on the Outer Hebrides, the beach is often said to resemble coastal spots in the Caribbean, especially when the weather is nice.
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Ayr Beach
Introducing this popular spot on Scotland's West Coast, Visit Scotland said: "If you like your beaches sandy, blissful and picturesque, look no further than the town of Ayr's coastline.
"Adjacent to the beach, there's a putting green, play area and crazy golf. Look across to the sea and enjoy the views across to Ailsa Craig and the Isle of Arran.
"If you're looking for a beach near Glasgow, Ayr Beach is under an hour's drive away, or you can just hop on the train to Ayr for a day out."
The ruins of Grennan Castle are also found further along this beach and date back to the 16th century.
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