Special days

National Beach day

Who doesn’t love a day on the beach? Watching the rolling waves crush against the sandy shore; going for a dip in the fresh waters and just enjoy the sound of the sea! Beaches are a beautiful place to be and the sea can be so different from day to day depending on the weather. 
Today is National Beach Day and we want to highlight some of the many bonnie beaches we have in Perthshire and Fife. Let us know in the comments below: What is your favourite beach in Scotland?
Kinshaldy Beach (Tentsmuir), Fife

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Monifieth Beach, Angus

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Carnoustie Beach, Angus

Image copyright by Donald Ford Images

Lunan Bay, Angus

Image copyright by VisitScotland

Kingsbarns Beach, Fife

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Roome Bay, Crail

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But how can you celebrate National Beach Day?
If you can, head out to a beach today and just appreciate being there. Or if that is not possible, take the beaches above and plan the next day out to one of these amazing beaches. 
The next time you visit a beach, take pictures and share them with us on social media @pkdofe!

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– Our wonderful volunteer Gillian