The best beaches in the UK have been revealed in the annual survey from Which?, with the consumer watchdog surveying more than 3,500 visitors about recent trips to seaside towns, villages and resorts, asking them to rate over 100 destinations on factors including the beach, attractions, scenery, peace and quiet, and value for money. Included in the results are seaside locations in Scotland. Here are the five seaside towns that were rated as the best.
1. St Andrews, Fife
Average customer rating: 81 per cent. Beach rating: 4/5. Peace and quiet rating: 3/5 (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
2. North Berwick, East Lothian
Average customer rating: 75 per cent. Beach rating: 4/5. Peace and quiet rating: 4/5 (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
3. Oban, Argyll and Bute
Average customer rating: 74 per cent. Beach rating: n/a. Peace and quiet rating: 3/5 (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
4. Ayr, South Ayrshire
Average customer rating: 64 per cent. Beach rating: 4/5. Peace and quiet rating: 4/5 (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock