Beaches · Central Scotland
Gullane Sands
In or near Aberlady.
Gullane Sands — beach, part of Aberlady Bay, East Lothian, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Longniddry · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Gullane Sands is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Part of Aberlady Bay. Wikidata describes it as: "beach, part of Aberlady Bay, East Lothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.0162°, -2.8810°.
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Place summary
Gullane Sands is a beach located in central Scotland, postcode EH32. This expansive stretch of sand is known for its scenic coastline and is a notable spot for both relaxation and outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0162, -2.8810
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH32 0QD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- Longniddry — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24677186 (CC0)
- commons: Gullane Sands - geograph.org.uk - 967583.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Kilspindie Golf Course
Vineyards · 0.5 km

Aberlady Bay
Mountains & hills · 0.5 km

Gullane Sands
Beaches · 0.7 km

Kilspindie Castle
Castles · 1.2 km

Kilspindle Castle Ruin
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km

Donald Watson Art Gallery
Galleries · 1.3 km

Aberlady Parish Church and Graveyard
Historic churches · 1.3 km

Venetian Well Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km

The Lodge, High Street, Aberlady
Historic houses · 1.4 km

The Leddie
Hotels · 1.5 km

Aberlady
Towns & cities · 1.5 km

Marl Loch
Lakes · 1.6 km
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gullane Sands?
- Gullane Sands is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH32 0QD).
- What is Gullane Sands?
- Gullane Sands — beach, part of Aberlady Bay, East Lothian, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Gullane Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Longniddry, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH32 0QD.
- Is Gullane Sands free to visit?
- Yes, Gullane Sands is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gullane Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Longniddry, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH32 0QD.