Beaches · Central Scotland
Fisherrow Sands
In or near Whitecraig.
Fisherrow Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
Eirian Evans — 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
- Musselburgh · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Fisherrow Sands is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 55.9459°, -3.0725°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Fisherrow Sands is a beach located in central Scotland, postcode EH21. It is known for its sandy shoreline and proximity to the town of Musselburgh. The area offers scenic views and opportunities for coastal walks.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9459, -3.0725
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH21 6ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Musselburgh — 1.4 km
Sources
- osm: w100774392 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Memory and Reflection
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
Fisherrow Harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.3 km
Earl of Stair's Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Earl of Stair's Monument, Newhailes, Musselburgh
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Fisherrow Sands
Beaches · 0.7 km
Fisherrow
Harbours & ports · 0.9 km
Fisherrow Sands
Beaches · 0.9 km
The David Macbeth Moir
Theatres · 0.9 km
North Esk Church of Scotland, Bridge Street, Musselburgh
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Congregational Church, Links Street, Musselburgh
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Brunton Theatre
Theatres · 1.0 km
Brunton Theatre
Open-air theatres · 1.0 km
Nearby
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Memory and Reflection
Memory and Reflection — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Harbours & ports · Central Scotland
Fisherrow Harbour
Fisherrow Harbour — harbor in Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Earl of Stair's Monument
Earl of Stair's Monument — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Earl of Stair's Monument, Newhailes, Musselburgh
Earl of Stair's Monument, Newhailes, Musselburgh — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 4Harbours & ports · Central Scotland
Fisherrow
Fisherrow — harbour and former fishing village at Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Fisherrow Sands
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Drummohr Camping Ground
Drummohr Camping Ground — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Dalkeith Country Park Camping
Dalkeith Country Park Camping — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 7B&Bs · Central Scotland
Sandaig Guest House
Sandaig Guest House — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland central.
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📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
The Scholar
The Scholar — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 6Hotels · Central Scotland
Destiny Student Brae House
Destiny Student Brae House — a hotel in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Royal Esk, 128, 130 High Street, Musselburgh
The Royal Esk, 128, 130 High Street, Musselburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Sheep Heid Inn
Sheep Heid Inn 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.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Gothenburg Tavern, High Street, Prestonpans
Gothenburg Tavern, High Street, Prestonpans in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Coach and Horses Public House, 168 High Street, Dalkeith
Coach and Horses Public House, 168 High Street, Dalkeith in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Gothenburg Public House, 45 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith
Gothenburg Public House, 45 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fisherrow Sands?
- Fisherrow Sands is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH21 6ED).
- What is Fisherrow Sands?
- Fisherrow Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fisherrow Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Musselburgh, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH21 6ED.
- Is Fisherrow Sands free to visit?
- Yes, Fisherrow Sands is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fisherrow Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Musselburgh, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH21 6ED.