Where is Royston Beach?

Royston Beach is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH5 1SW).

How do I get to Royston Beach?

The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH5 1SW.

Is Royston Beach free to visit?

Yes, Royston Beach is free to enter.

How do I get to Royston Beach?

The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH5 1SW.

Beaches · Central Scotland

Royston Beach

Also known as: Brick Beach

In or near Cramond.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Royston Beach — Beach (pebblestone).

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–3 h
Best time of year: Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station: Haymarket · 4.4 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Royston Beach is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Also known as: Brick Beach. Wikidata describes it as: "Beach (pebblestone).". Coordinates: 55.9836°, -3.2392°.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2025

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Official information

The Pitt is a vibrant market space featuring a variety of street food vendors, bars, and community events. Visitors can enjoy live music and special events throughout the week while exploring diverse food options.

Place summary

Royston Beach, located in central Scotland (postcode EH5), is also known as Brick Beach. This beach is characterized by its unique sandy and pebbly shoreline, providing a natural habitat for local wildlife.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 55.9836, -3.2392
District: City of Edinburgh
Postcode: EH5 1SW
Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh North and Leith
Nearest railway station: Haymarket — 4.4 km
Opening: Thursday-Sunday 9am-9pm; Sunday 9am-8pm
Official site: www.thepitt.co.uk

Sources

osm: w229223291 (ODbL)

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Farmers’ markets · Central Scotland

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Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland

Going to the Beach

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Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland

Granton Whale

Granton Whale — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Madelvic Car Factory

Madelvic Car Factory — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ nationaltransporttrust.org.uk

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Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Granton Gasworks Station 1902-1942

Granton Gasworks Station 1902-1942 — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ nationaltransporttrust.org.uk

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Gardens · Central Scotland

Granton Garden

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Where to eat & stay near Royston Beach

Places to stay

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Campsites · Central Scotland

Edinburgh Caravan Club

Edinburgh Caravan Club — a campsite in scotland central.

Free↗ caravanclub.co.uk

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Hotels · Central Scotland

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Free↗ premierinn.com

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Hostels · Central Scotland

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Just Sleep Hostel — a hostel in scotland central.

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Hotels · Central Scotland

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Hotels · Central Scotland

The Chester Residence

The Chester Residence — a hotel in scotland central.

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Hotels · Central Scotland

Thistle Hotel

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