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Fisherrow East Beach

(Fisherrow Sands)

East Lothian, Scotland


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Fisherrow East Beach is a large sandy bay situated in Musselburgh, a few miles east of Edinburgh.

Fisherrow East Beach is located in Musselburgh, a historic former fishing village a short distance east of Edinburgh city centre. The beach stretches from the tidal harbour to the mouth of the River Esk, offering views over the Firth of Forth, a Site of Special Scientific Interest known for its rich birdlife.

The sandy beach is backed by buildings and dunes, with a less urban feel as you move away from the harbour. The area is popular with walkers, and the 134-mile long John Muir long distance path, linking Helensburgh to Dunbar, passes alongside the beach. Nearby amenities include a golf course dating back to circa 1672, a historic racecourse, parking, toilets, and cafes, all located adjacent to the harbour.

The beach has a tidal harbour and is the mouth of the river Esk. The adjacent golf course, now within the racecourse, dates back to circa 1672, making it one of the oldest golf courses in the world.

Harbour Sand Shingle

Weather and tides for Wednesday 16 September

Today
Chance of rain %
Max temperature 17°C
feels like 17°C
Wind 14mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 81%
Min temperature 13°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 17mph

The tide at Fisherrow East Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 6:34 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 11:48 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: Fisherrow, Musselburgh

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: NT336731

Coordinates: 55°56'48"N 3°3'52"W

Mapcode: GBR 2F.Y7H2

What 3 Words: method.then.tubes

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: East Lothian

Nearest postcode: EH21 6DE

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