Beaches · Central Scotland
East Sands of Leith
In or near Edinburgh.
East Sands of Leith is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
East Sands of Leith is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 55.9779°, -3.1510°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
East Sands of Leith is a beach located in central Scotland, postcode EH6. It offers a coastal environment with views of the Firth of Forth. The area is primarily known for its recreational space and local amenities.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9779, -3.1510
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH6 7DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 3.8 km
Sources
- osm: w445214679 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
SS Explorer
Maritime museums · 0.6 km
Seafield Cemetery
Cemeteries · 0.9 km
Adelphi Hotel
Hotels · 1.0 km
Abbot's House Hotel
Hotels · 1.0 km
She's Got Some Bottle
Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
John Rattray Statue
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Rooms at GPO
Hotels · 1.1 km
Governor John Hunter Bust
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Four Winds Screen
Public art & sculpture · 1.1 km
St John's East Church, Constitution Street, Leith, Edinburgh
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Public House and Restaurant, 3 The Shore, Leith, Edinburgh
Historic pubs · 1.1 km
Case Closed Immersive Experiences
Escape rooms · 1.1 km
Nearby
📷 4Maritime museums · Central Scotland
SS Explorer
SS Explorer in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Seafield Cemetery
Seafield Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 7📷 5📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
She's Got Some Bottle
She's Got Some Bottle — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
John Rattray Statue
John Rattray Statue — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near East Sands of Leith
Places to stay
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📷 7B&Bs · Central Scotland
Sandaig Guest House
Sandaig Guest House — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland central.
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
Park View House Hotel
Park View House Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Public House and Restaurant, 3 The Shore, Leith, Edinburgh
Public House and Restaurant, 3 The Shore, Leith, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Public House, 5 Piershill Place, Portobello Road, Edinburgh
Public House, 5 Piershill Place, Portobello Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
1, 3 Montrose Terrace, Edinburgh
1, 3 Montrose Terrace, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
23 Elm Row and 2 Montgomery Street, Edinburgh
23 Elm Row and 2 Montgomery Street, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Starbank Arms, 62-64 Laverockbank Road, Edinburgh
Starbank Arms, 62-64 Laverockbank Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Public House, 1, 3 East London Street, Edinburgh
Public House, 1, 3 East London Street, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Sands of Leith?
- East Sands of Leith is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH6 7DP).
- What is East Sands of Leith?
- East Sands of Leith is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to East Sands of Leith?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH6 7DP.
- Is East Sands of Leith free to visit?
- Yes, East Sands of Leith is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Sands of Leith?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH6 7DP.