Beaches · Central Scotland
East Sands
In or near Strathkinness.
East Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
Jim Bain — 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
- Leuchars · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
East Sands is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 56.3360°, -2.7789°. 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 is a beach located in central Scotland, specifically in postcode KY16. This sandy stretch is known for its scenic views and proximity to St Andrews, making it a notable coastal area in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3360, -2.7789
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY16 8LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Leuchars — 8.3 km
Sources
- osm: w26861074 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
St Andrews Lifeboat Station
Historic churches · 0.2 km
St Nicholas Hospital, St Andrews
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Kinness Burn
Gardens · 0.4 km
St Andrews Cathedral Priory
Cathedrals · 0.5 km
St Andrews Harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.5 km
St. Mary on the Rock
Historic churches · 0.6 km
St Andrews, Kirk Hill, St Mary's Church
Historic churches · 0.6 km
St Rule's Tower
Viewpoints · 0.6 km
St Rule's Church and St Rule's Tower
Historic churches · 0.6 km
St Andrews Sarcophagus
Cathedrals · 0.7 km
St Andrews Cathedral Museum
Museums · 0.7 km
St Andrews Cathedral, Saint Andrews
Cathedrals · 0.7 km
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Kinness Burn
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St Andrews Cathedral Priory
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St Andrews Harbour
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St. Mary on the Rock
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Where to eat & stay near East Sands
Places to stay
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St. Andrews Holiday Park
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St Andrews Tourist Hostel
St Andrews Tourist Hostel — a hostel in scotland central.
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Hôtel du Vin & Bistro
Hôtel du Vin & Bistro — a hotel in scotland central. 4-star. Brand: Hôtel du Vin & Bistro.
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Cairnsmill Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
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12 Shore Street, Anstruther Easter
12 Shore Street, Anstruther Easter in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Balcarres Arms Hotel, 59 Main Street, Colinsburgh
Balcarres Arms Hotel, 59 Main Street, Colinsburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Sands?
- East Sands is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY16 8LB).
- What is East Sands?
- East Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to East Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Leuchars, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY16 8LB.
- Is East Sands free to visit?
- Yes, East Sands is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Sands?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KY16 8LB. It sits within the North East Fife parliamentary constituency.