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Lower Largo Beach

Fife, Scotland


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Lower Largo Beach is a charming destination located in the village of Lower Largo on the coast of Fife, Scotland. .

Lower Largo Beach is a sheltered, picturesque sandy beach offering stunning views south over the Firth of Forth. The beach is situated in a pretty village with a long and interesting maritime history. The shoreline features a good-sized stretch of soft sand, with rocks and pools further down the shore.

The beach provides splendid views over the Firth of Forth, making it an attractive spot for visitors. Lower Largo is also notable for being the birthplace of Alexander Selkirk, a celebrated explorer who led expeditions in the South Seas in the 1700s. Selkirk is famously known for having lived on an uninhabited island near Chile for four years, which is said to have inspired Daniel Defoe's book 'Robinson Crusoe'. A bronze statue of Selkirk can be found in Lower Largo, outside his former home.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 100%
Max temperature 16°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 18mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 47%
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 18mph

The tide at Lower Largo Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 5:30 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 11:35 AM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Lower Largo Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Leven Links Golf Course (2 miles)
Leven Thistle Golf Club (2.1 miles)
Lady's Tower (3.2 miles)
Elie Golf House Club (4.4 miles)
Elie Deli (4.8 miles)
St Andrews & Elie Sea Safari (4.9 miles)

Places to eat near Lower Largo Beach

Crusoe Hotel (240 yards)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Lower Largo

Location type: Village

OS Grid: NO418025

Coordinates: 56°12'42"N 2°56'21"W

Mapcode: GBR 2K.DRLW

What 3 Words: tacky.revisit.gathers

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

Country: Scotland

Local Authority: Fife Council

Nearest postcode: KY8 6BT

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