Scotland's best hidden gem seaside towns named – as ‘stunning and tranquil' area takes top spot
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STUNNING SPOT Scotland's best hidden gem seaside towns named – as 'stunning and tranquil' area takes top spot
ST Andrews has reportedly been named as Scotland's best "hidden gem" for summer.
The seaside town, in Fife, topped a list compiled by experts at travel firm FlixBus, according to the Daily Record.
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Ayr Beach with the Heads of Ayr in the background
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Several factors were considered, including the number of nature parks, spas, and wellness centres, as well as minimum temperatures, sunshine, and rainfall.
St Andrews boasts stunning golf courses, beaches and a selection of bars and restaurants.
Meanwhile, St Monans, also in Fife, bagged second place while St Abbs, in the Scottish Borders, was third.
Tourists can enjoy the gorgeous scenery in St Monans while St Abbs has a nature reserve and harbour.
Ayr, in Ayrshire, was fourth and Arbroath, in Angus, made fifth place.
Ayr is known for its beaches and fish and chip shops, while Arbroath is famed for being the home town of the famous smokie.
TOP FIVE 'HIDDEN GEMS' St Andrews St Monans St Abbs Ayr Arbroath
Elsewher,e a Scottish beach has been crowned as the best stargazing spot in the UK.
With summer just around the corner, most people might plan a beach trip to soak up the sun, but exploring the shoreline after dark could be even more exciting this half term.
Luskentyre, on the Isle of Harris, is often hailed for its golden sands and crystal clear waters and now it has proved its views really are out of this world.
New data from SIXT revealed that the best beaches for hopeful stargazers gave the Outer Hebrides location the top spot.
Gorgeous seaside town voted best in Scotland with beautiful beaches & scenery
Positioned in the rugged coastland, Luskentyre has the lowest light pollution out of all other beaches in Britain, making it easy to see the entire night sky like never before.
It offers a quiet retreat for couples, families, or solo travellers looking to enjoy picturesque scenes.
With miles of golden sands and dunes waiting to be explored, you can take a low-impact hike up the rocky cliffs and enjoy diverse wildlife before having an evening picnic along the coastline.
You can even take your furry friend along with you for the walk, as Luskentyre Beach is dog-friendly.
SIXT also revealed that there have been over 13k searches for 'stargazing spots near me' over the past 30 days alone.
In response to this demand, experts at SIXT analysed environmental data to find the top 10 beaches in the UK with the lowest light pollution where families can enjoy the mesmerising night sky.
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