Beaches Β· Central Scotland
Drum Sands
In or near Cramond.
Drum Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 hβ3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (JunβAug)
- 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.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9919, -3.3261
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH30 9TQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh West
- Nearest railway station
- Dalmeny β 3.5 km
Sources
- osm: w41065883 (ODbL)
Other places nearby

Barnbougle Castle
Castles Β· 0.5 km
Dalmeny House
Historic houses Β· 0.7 km

King Tom Statue
Memorials & monuments Β· 0.7 km

Eagle Rock
Archaeological sites Β· 1.5 km

Mansion Hill
Mountains & hills Β· 1.5 km

Mons Hill
Mountains & hills Β· 1.9 km

Mons Hill
Mountains & hills Β· 1.9 km

Peatdraught Bay
Natural landmarks Β· 2.1 km

The Maltings
Museums Β· 2.1 km

Cramond Kirk
Historic churches Β· 2.3 km

Cramond Tower
Literary houses Β· 2.3 km

Cramond Tower
Castles Β· 2.3 km
Nearby
π· 5Castles Β· Central Scotland
Barnbougle Castle
Barnbougle Castle β castle in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
Historic houses Β· Central Scotland
Dalmeny House
Dalmeny House β house in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
Memorials & monuments Β· Central Scotland
King Tom Statue
King Tom Statue β a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Archaeological sites Β· Central Scotland
Eagle Rock
Eagle Rock β a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Mountains & hills Β· Central Scotland
Mansion Hill
Mansion Hill β mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 82 m.
Mountains & hills Β· Central Scotland
Mons Hill
Mons Hill β mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 118 m.
Where to eat & stay near Drum Sands
Places to stay
π· 5Campsites Β· Central Scotland
Edinburgh Caravan Club
Edinburgh Caravan Club β a campsite in scotland central.
Hotels Β· Central Scotland
DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing
DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing β a hotel in scotland central. 3-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
Hotels Β· Central Scotland
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport β a hotel in scotland central. 3-star. Brand: Hampton.
π· 5Hotels 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.
π· 5Hotels Β· Central Scotland
Moxy Edinburgh Airport
Moxy Edinburgh Airport β a hotel in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland
The Burgh Arms
The Burgh Arms in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
π· 7Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland
Granton Tavern, 160 Lower Granton Road, Edinburgh
Granton Tavern, 160 Lower Granton Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
π· 6Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland
Starbank Arms, 62-64 Laverockbank Road, Edinburgh
Starbank Arms, 62-64 Laverockbank Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland
The Wheatsheaf Inn, 209 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh
The Wheatsheaf Inn, 209 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland
Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen
Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland
Kay's Bar
Kay's Bar in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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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.