Luskentyre beach made Tripadvisor's 2022 best beaches in Europe list this week but what other Scottish shores should we be exploring?
From St Andrews' West Sands to Claigan Coral Beach, we have no shortage of stunning sands to discover.
Whether you're planning a scenic staycation trip or if you want to see if you're local bay made the list, Tripadvisor's top 10 list will prove useful.
Here are the best beaches on our doorstep based on their Tripadvisor ratings and reviews.
10 Best beaches in Scotland
1. Luskentyre
Where: Isle of Harris
Tripadvisor rating: 5.0
Number of 'Excellent' ratings: 1027
Writing about their Trip, one traveller posted:"This beach is simply stunning. There are no words to describe it. The road to it is single track with passing places and there are toilet facilities. It should be number 1 on anyone’s to do list when visiting Harris."
Read the rest of the reviews and find out more via Tripadvisor.
2. Loch Morlich
Tripadvisor rating: 5.0
Number of 'Excellent' ratings: 497
One Tripadvisor user shared their experience, writing:"Great spot, beautiful and peaceful.Lovely place to stop for the day or just a quick visit! I would 100% recommend! Popular so definitely busy on a nice day so get there early for a good spot!"
Read the rest of the reviews and find out more via Tripadvisor.
3. Durness Beach
Where: Durness, Caithness and Sunderland
Tripadvisor rating: 5.0
Number of 'Excellent' ratings:338
Taking to Tripadvisor, one visitor said:"A beautiful beach, one of many running through Durness & the NC500. Aqua sea, and spotless sand. A stunning water fall running down into the beach. My kids favourite. On par with places like Achmelvich, Clachtoll, and Sandwood bay. Fabulous beach."
Read the rest of the reviews and find out more via Tripadvisor.
4. Balnakeil Beach
Where: Durness, Caithness and Sunderland
Tripadvisor rating: 5.0
Number of 'Excellent' ratings: 248
One visitor wrote about their trip on the reviewing site, commenting:"I was blown away by how beautiful and peaceful this beach was! Absolutely stunning by far my favourite beach ever. Most beautiful wading birds on the shore line which was so nice to see."
Read the rest of the reviews and find out more via Tripadvisor.
5. St Andrews West Sands Beach
Where: St Andrews, Fife
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5
Number of 'Excellent' ratings: 548
One visitor wrote on Tripadvisor: "What a beautiful beach that was quite busy when we were there yet had lots of space for everyone. Clean and great parking nearby if required. Very family and dog friendly."
Read the rest of the reviews and find out more via Tripadvisor.
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6. Calgary Bay
Where: Isle of Mull
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5
Number of 'Excellent' ratings: 486
One visitor shared their experience on Tripadvisor, writing: "It says it all in the title. Absolutely stunning.Beautiful golden sands which our toddler loved playing on. Also a lovely scenic walk for adults. Excellent habitat for wildlife. Remote setting so Not commercialised at all. Though there is a toilet block next to the car park. Wonderful."
Read the rest of the reviews and find out more via Tripadvisor.
7. Claigan Coral Beach
Where: Isle of Skye
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5
Number of 'Excellent' ratings: 456
Sharing their thoughts about their visit, one user wrote:" The waters are so clear and the coral sand is beautiful. The black rocks against the white sand is magical, especially if you walk to the top and look down. Everyone we passed was very friendly with some well behaved dogs enjoying a run around together. Minimal litter had been left and thankfully we didn't see much dog waste that has been left like with other popular routes.
The traveller added: "It took around an hour and a half to walk there and back after slowly strolling along and stopping to watch a seal and take in the lovely fresh air and wild views.Would definitely recommend coming here if you are on the Isle of Skye"
Read the rest of the reviews and find out more via Tripadvisor.
8. Mossyard Beach
Where: Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5
Number of 'Excellent' ratings: 87
Following their visit to Mossyard Beach, one traveller posted on Tripadvisor: "Lovely beach, couldn't believe how big it was when I got there. Its a big car park that charges £4 for all day. But when you walk through the beach opens up and then you walk up a little path and round and there's more beach with lovely views. Lovely location. It's got sand and also a little stone labyrinth built by the locals. Such a nice touch. Will be returning when it's less windy to swim."
Read the rest of the reviews and find out more via Tripadvisor.
9. Belhaven Beach
Where: Dunbar, East Lothian
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5
Number of 'Excellent' ratings: 23
After their trip, one user shared their thoughts:"Brilliant surfing beach, super clean and dog friendly, who needs Portugal!"
Read the rest of the reviews and find out more via Tripadvisor.
10. Catterline Bay
Where: Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire
Tripadvisor rating: 3.5
Number of 'Excellent' ratings: 2
A Tripadvisor user wrote about their visit, saying: "This is a special place along the north-east coastline of Scotland. Interesting walk along the clifftop, with spectacular views, I sat on a bench one late afternoon just enjoying the sound of the waves on the beach below."
Read the rest of the reviews and find out more via Tripadvisor.
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