Best beaches in Edinburgh

5 ranked beaches in Edinburgh, Scotland

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Edinburgh

1
Cramond Beach

A quiet beach perfect for dog walking, with beautiful views over the Forth and access to Cramond Island.

7.0

2

Granton Beach

A quiet beach located near Edinburgh, perfect for those seeking tranquility with easy access to the city.

7.0

3

Portobello Beach

Edinburgh's most famous beach, offering a great mix of urban access and seaside relaxation.

7.0

4

Portobello West Beach

A quieter section of Portobello Beach, perfect for dog walks and a peaceful family outing.

7.0

5

Silverknowes Beach

A peaceful urban beach located on the outskirts of Edinburgh, perfect for a quiet escape close to the city.

7.0

What makes Edinburgh's beaches stand out?

Edinburgh sits in Scotland, United Kingdom and is home to 5 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Edinburgh or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.