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

Jim Smillie — 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 · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Drum Sands is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 55.9919°, -3.3261°. 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 — 3.5 km
Sources
- osm: w41065883 (ODbL)
Other places nearby

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

King Tom Statue
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km

Eagle Rock
Archaeological sites · 1.5 km

Mansion Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km

Mons Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km

Mons Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km

Peatdraught Bay
Natural landmarks · 2.1 km

The Maltings
Museums · 2.1 km

Cramond Kirk
Historic churches · 2.3 km

Cramond Tower
Literary houses · 2.3 km

Cramond Tower
Castles · 2.3 km
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Dalmeny House
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Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
King Tom Statue
King Tom Statue — a memorial in Central Scotland, United Kingdom.
Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Eagle Rock
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Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Mansion Hill
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Mons Hill
Mons Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 118 m.
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Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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Starbank Arms, 62-64 Laverockbank Road, Edinburgh
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Historic pubs · Central Scotland
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📷 4Frequently 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. The nearest town is Cramond. 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.