The award, now in its 34th year, is the only national benchmark for local environmental quality and celebrates clean, well-managed and sustainable beaches.
A total of 52 beaches across the country have received the accolade this year.
The beaches honoured in East Lothian are Gullane Bents, Belhaven Bay, Longniddry Bents, Longniddry Gosford, Dunbar East Beach, North Berwick Milsey Bay, North Berwick West Beach and Yellowcraig.
A range of criteria must be met to achieve a Scotland’s Beach Award, including beach safety, access and facilities, and cleanliness.
Councillor Colin McGinn, East Lothian Council’s spokesperson for Community Wellbeing, said: “I’m thrilled that eight beaches across the county have received this award. The fantastic efforts of council staff and volunteers throughout the year helps to ensure these stunning locations remain hugely popular and beloved attractions for residents and visitors alike.”
Protect, maintain and enhance
Barry Fisher, CEO of Keep Scotland Beautiful, said: “Scotland's Beach Awards are the benchmark for quality, celebrating clean, well-managed and sustainable beaches. Our award-winning beaches are all beautiful but seeing that flag flying means visitors can be assured that they are being looked after for people and nature.
“It is amazing to see the consistency of standards and continuation of award status matters to those who apply year after year, and I’d like to thank all those, in councils and communities, who do so much to protect, maintain and enhance our beaches, protecting the sand and sea for us all to enjoy.”
A map showing all the award-winning beaches with directions, facilities and images can be found at
https://www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/scotlands-beach-awards/beach-map/