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Fisherrow East Beach

(Fisherrow Sands)

East Lothian, Scotland


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

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.

Harbour Sand Shingle

Weather and tides for Wednesday 16 October

Today
Chance of rain 94%
Max temp. 14°C
(feels like 14°C)
Wind 7mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 86%
Min temp. 12°C
(feels like 12°C)
Wind 4mph

The tide at Fisherrow East Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 8:11 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 2:19 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   11.7°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Fisherrow East Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Staggs Bar (0.4 miles)
Brunton Theatre (0.4 miles)
Musselburgh Racecourse (0.8 miles)
Newhailes (0.8 miles)
The Bannatyne Spa (1.5 miles)
Real Roman Tours (1.6 miles)
Fort Kinnaird (1.7 miles)
Prestongrange Museum (2.3 miles)

Places to eat near Fisherrow East Beach

Gurkha Bar and Restaurant (370 yards)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Fisherrow, Musselburgh

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: NT336731

Country: Scotland

Local Authority: East Lothian

Nearest postcode: EH21 6DE

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