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Gullane Beach, located in East Lothian, Scotland, is a popular destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts, offering a range of activities and stunning views of the Firth of Forth.
Gullane Beach is a glorious sandy beach with extensive views of the Firth of Forth. The beach is ideal for a variety of activities, including sunbathing, walking, kite flying, picnics, windsurfing, and canoeing. The beach is also noted for its sea buckthorn and extensive back dune system.
The town of Gullane in East Lothian is best known for its golf courses, but it also boasts a magnificent sandy beach. The beach is popular for windsurfing and kite flying when the weather is windy, and for picnics, family days out, and sand castle building on warm, sunny days. There are plenty of places to walk in the area, including a path behind the beach which leads through the sand dunes. To the west, visitors can walk to Gullane Point, from where there are spectacular views over Gullane Bay and The Firth of Forth beyond.
Pay-for parking is provided at Gullane Bents, from which the beach is accessed down a short path. The nearby town of Gullane has a large retirement community and is also home to a number of commuters. It has numerous shops, pubs, restaurants, and places to stay. There are also 3 golf courses in the vicinity, including the famous Muirfield Golf Club, but visitors will have to book in advance if they want to be certain to play.
Sand
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Chance of rain | 4% |
Min temp. | 15°C |
(feels like | 13°C) |
Wind 13mph | ![]() |
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Chance of rain | 4% |
Max temp. | 21°C |
(feels like | 17°C) |
Wind 16mph | ![]() |
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The tide at Gullane Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 7:49 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 2:19 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
13.2°C
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Gullane Golf Club (0.6 miles)
The Old Clubhouse (0.7 miles)
Archerfield Links Golf Club (2 miles)
Dirleton Castle (2.5 miles)
North Berwick Golf Club (4.7 miles)
Seton Collegiate Church (4.8 miles)
North Berwick Law (4.9 miles)
Whynot? (4.9 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 4 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 3 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 5 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 11 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
Location: Gullane
Location type: Village
OS Grid: NT475833
Country: Scotland
Local Authority: East Lothian
Nearest postcode: EH31 2BE
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