The pristine Scottish beach that is home to submarine wrecks
In 1952, the area, which enjoys panoramic views over the Firth of Forth, was declared a local nature reserve.
According to Atlas Obscura, those lucky enough to visit on a clear day can spot the Forth Bridge and the Fife coastline.
In 1952, the site was declared a local nature reserve (Image: Getty Images)
What's so special about Aberlady Bay in East Lothian?
The washed-up X-Class "Midget" submarines here also provide a fascinating glimpse into history.
These vessels were an "unconventional" approach to taking down Germany's powerful fleet during the Second World War.
They were involved in a daring raid in 1943 to plant explosive charges on Nazi warships stationed in Norway and played a vital role during D-Day.
The submarines seen on the beach today were a training variant used as target practice by the RAF.
Aberlady Bay has been described as 'pristine' and 'quiet'. (Image: Getty Images) Those coming to the beach can make use of the free car park nearby as well as toilet facilities and "good quality" footpaths, according to Visit East Lothian.
The Scottish beach has also received a lot of praise from visitors on Google Reviews, with users giving it 5/5.
One person said: "Stunning, expansive beach. A long walk from the closest road means it's quiet and pristine."
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Another penned: "Worth the walk out, but watch out how you access, muddy at some parts of the shoreline."
A third wrote: "Lovely nature reserve, great walk, stunning scenery, fantastic photographic opportunities ranging from macro, wildlife and landscapes."
One visitor simply said: "Great place," while another added: "Absolutely stunning scenery."
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