Seacliff is in Central Scotland, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 56.0518°, -2.6350°.

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Seacliff

Seacliff comprises a beach, an estate and a harbour. It lies 4 miles (6 kilometres) east of North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland.

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Typical visit: 1 h–3 h
Best time of year: Summer (Jun–Aug)

Seacliff comprises a beach, an estate and a harbour. It lies 4 miles (6 kilometres) east of North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland.

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Seacliff comprises a beach, an estate and a harbour. It lies 4 miles (6 kilometres) east of North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland.

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History

The beach and estate command a strategic position at the mouth of the Firth of Forth, and control of the area has been contested through the ages. The beach and estate were used as a staging post for various raids on nearby Tantallon Castle from the 14th to the 17th century. Troops were also stationed here to prevent landings by the French during the Napoleonic Wars in 1798. Before bloodshed touched the area, the 8th century Christian missionary Saint Baldred was based in nearby Scoughall, and several features of the area have been named after him, such as "Ghegan Rock" (Churchman's Haven). In quieter times, the ownership of the estate has changed hands on several occasions. Seacliff House…

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