Ocean view east of Edinburgh
I have one more day to kill in Scotland and I started to think that it would be nice to see the ocean. Where is the closest spot to do this outside of Edinburgh? It should be easily accesible by car and not polluted by industrial establishments.
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It depends what you mean by ocean. You can see the Firth of Forth from the New Town. Portobello, formerly a beach resort, is a few miles from the centre of town. If you want to go a bit further, take the A1 (or train) south towards England for some spectacular North Sea coast views.
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North Berwick is a nice wee town.
Its easy to get to from Edinburgh, about half an hour on the train. Or a bit longer by car, depending on where in Edinburgh you are starting from.
If you are interested in wildlife, North Berwick is home to the Scottish Seabird Centre. To experience more of the ocean, you could take a boat trip. These include regular seabird watching cruises, landing trips to the Bass Rock and the Isle of May, and a ferry to Anstruther in Fife. Bass Rock is home to over 150,000 gannets, while the Isle of May has a large puffin colony.
You can walk up North Berwick Law, a small hill with great views in all directions, including over the sea.
And plenty of nice beaches in the area. Its easy to find a quiet spot if you want. Also a few historic sites, including Tantallon Castle, a medieval fortress at the top of a cliff above the sea.
Answer 3
I would recommend a trip to the village of St Abbs. It has a lovely little harbour, nice food options and a nice rocky bit of coastline. Takes about an hour to get there by car from Edinburgh.
Dunbar (along the route) is also pleasant.
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