Yellowcraig

#3295 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Yellowcraig, less commonly known as Broad Sands Beach, is a coastal area of forest, beach and grassland in East Lothian, south-east Scotland. Yellowcraig is partly within the Firth of Forth Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is bordered to the north by the Firth of Forth, to the south by the village of Dirleton and Dirleton Castle, to the east by the North Berwick West Links golf course, and to the west by the Archerfield Estate and Links golf courses. ()

Coordinates: 56°3'47"N, 2°46'26"W

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Yellowcraig – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Archerfield Estate and Links, North Berwick West Links, Dirleton Kirk, Dirleton Castle.

0.9 miSW
Golf
Archerfield Estate and Links
23 min walk • Nestled on the scenic East Lothian coastline near Edinburgh, Archerfield Estate and Links is a prestigious golf destination that epitomizes the grandeur of Scottish golfing tradition. With its meticulously manicured fairways and challenging links courses, Archerfield...
0.8 miE
Golf
North Berwick West Links
20 min walk • One of two golf courses within North Berwick, the West Links is by far the more renowned. It regularly holds various championships and is used as a qualifying venue when The Open Championship is held at Muirfield. It was opened in 1832 and occupies a place at the centre of golfing history.
1.1 miS
Church
Dirleton Kirk
28 min walk • Dirleton Kirk is a church in the village of Dirleton, in East Lothian, Scotland. The church is to the north of the village green.
0.9 miS
13th-century castle ruins and gardens
Dirleton Castle
24 min walk • Dirleton Castle is a medieval fortress in the village of Dirleton, East Lothian, Scotland. It lies around 2 miles west of North Berwick, and around 19 miles east of Edinburgh.
1.2 miS
Architecture, Forts and castles, Historical place
Dirleton Castle, North Berwick
31 min walk • Dirleton Castle is a medieval fortress in the village of Dirleton, East Lothian, Scotland. It lies around 2 miles west of North Berwick, and around 19 miles east of Edinburgh.
0.7 miNW
Protected estuary seabird colony
Fidra
19 min walk • One of the most iconic landmarks on Fidra is its historic lighthouse, which has been guiding ships safely through the treacherous waters of the Firth of Forth for over 200 years. The lighthouse is a popular spot for photographers and nature enthusiasts, offering a...