Coldingham Sands is an award winning sandy seashore on Berwickshire's rocky coast near St Abbs Head.
The beach has received the Seaside Award which is for beaches that are more rural in character, being quieter and less developed. The Marine Conservation Society have also awarded the beach its top award for cleanliness in 2006, 2007, 2008 2009 and 2010.
In 2010 the beach was awarded the prestigious Blue Flag. There is a cafe, toilets, disabled access and car parking.
The beach, which is approximately 200 metres wide, is well sheltered by headlands to the north and south with rocky sections at both extremities of the sand. The beach is popular with surfers and bodyboarders and lifeguards are on duty during busy summer periods. The beach has many beach huts some of which are believed to be 100 years old. The huts are leased from the Scottish Borders council who own the sands.
Nearby Castles
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Gunsgreen House
Gunsgreen House was built in the 1750s by John Adam, one of the most famous and most expensive architects of the day. Located overlooking Eyemouth Harbour it is surely the most dramatic and romantic of Georgian houses. -
Paxton House
Lovely Adams Brothers designed house near Kelso. Possibly the finest Palladian mansion in Scotland. -
Manderston House
Manderston is the supreme country house of Edwardian Scotland; the swan-song of its era.
Nearby Ancient Monuments
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Coldingham Priory
Founded in 1098 and now ruined but worth a visit as well as nearby St Ebba
Coldingham Sands Beach Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
Featured
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Old Coach House near Coldingham - Sleep 6
Stylish semi-detached farm conversion of coach house on estate near Coldingham. Sleeps six people in three bedrooms.
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Near Bank Cottage St Abbs, Colingham Scottish Borders Sleeps 4
This end terrace, traditional stone built cottage is in the village of St Abbs on the Scottish borders, and sleeps four people in two bedrooms. Perfect for divers.
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Rocklyn Self Catering Cottage, St Abbs Sleeps 5
This semi detached self catering cottage, stone built cottage is located in the village of St. Abbs in the Scottish Borders and can sleep five people in three bedrooms.
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Whitfield Steading, nr Coldingham, Borders - Sleeps 4
Set within the grounds of the owners’ home, this renovated, single storey holiday cottage is just 10 minutes from the St. Abbs Head Nature Reserve, and is close to the picturesque harbour of Eyemouth... -
Whitfield Bothy Cottage , Coldingham, Borders - Sleeps 2/4
Charming, south-facing delightful detached cottage only 5 minutes from the lovely sandy shore of Coldingham Bay with its multi-coloured beach huts. The bay is a popular venue for Scotland’s burgeonin... -
Harelawside Cottage,Coldingham, sleeps 4
This delightful terrace cottage has been refurbished to provide holiday accommodation to a good standard and is tastefully decorated throughout. For an enjoyable day out there are the golden sandy beaches at nea... -
Westloch Cottage, Coldingham - Sleeps 10-12
This lovely, bright detached holiday property is in a secluded setting moments walk from Coldingham Loch, a stocked trout fishery, and just 10 minutes drive from the beach. Furnished and decorated in conte... -
Meadow Lodge, Colingham, Eyemouth Borders Sleeps 4
Perfect spot for divers, this property is decorated and furnished to a high standard, this lovely property offers not only comfortable accommodation, but also wonderful meadow views.