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The Great Britain Guide

Beaches Β· Central Scotland

Drum Sands

In or near Cramond.

Free admission

Drum Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.

Narrow path alongside golf course - geograph.org.uk - 8063531

Jim Smillie β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Dalmeny Β· 3.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Drum Sands is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 55.9919Β°, -3.3261Β°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Place summary

Drum Sands is a beach located in central Scotland, postcode EH30. It is characterised by its sandy shoreline and coastal scenery, typical of the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.9919, -3.3261
Postcode
EH30 9TQ
Parliamentary constituency
Edinburgh West
Nearest railway station
Dalmeny β€” 3.5 km

Sources

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Historic houses Β· Central Scotland

Dalmeny House

Dalmeny House β€” house in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

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Memorials & monuments Β· Central Scotland

King Tom Statue

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Archaeological sites Β· Central Scotland

Eagle Rock

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Mountains & hills Β· Central Scotland

Mansion Hill

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Mountains & hills Β· Central Scotland

Mons Hill

Mons Hill β€” mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 118 m.

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Where to eat & stay near Drum Sands

Places to stay

Risky Descent, Leafy Steps Challenge - geograph.org.uk - 7642834πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Central Scotland

Edinburgh Caravan Club

Edinburgh Caravan Club β€” a campsite in scotland central.

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Hotels Β· Central Scotland

Dakota

Dakota β€” a hotel in scotland central.

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Hotels Β· Central Scotland

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing

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Spitfire at Turnhouse - geograph.org.uk - 3367903πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Central Scotland

Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport

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Moxy Hotel at Edinburgh Airport - geograph.org.uk - 6087458πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Central Scotland

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Edinburgh Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Edinburgh Airport β€” a hotel in scotland central. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.

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Hampton by Hilton Hotel, Edinburgh Airport - geograph.org.uk - 6640781πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Central Scotland

Moxy Edinburgh Airport

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Places to eat & drink

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The Burgh Arms

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Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Granton Tavern, 160 Lower Granton Road, Edinburgh

Granton Tavern, 160 Lower Granton Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Victorian postbox on Starbank Road, Newhaven - geograph.org.uk - 4242360πŸ“· 6

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Starbank Arms, 62-64 Laverockbank Road, Edinburgh

Starbank Arms, 62-64 Laverockbank Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

The Bonnie Barista - geograph.org.uk - 7654578πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

The Wheatsheaf Inn, 209 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh

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Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen

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Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Kay's Bar

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Cockle BankπŸ“· 4

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Drum Sands?
Drum Sands is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH30 9TQ).
What is Drum Sands?
Drum Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Drum Sands?
The nearest railway station is Dalmeny, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH30 9TQ.
Is Drum Sands free to visit?
Yes, Drum Sands is free to enter.
How do I get to Drum Sands?
The nearest railway station is Dalmeny, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH30 9TQ.