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9 Mar 2020

10 coastal spots

Be inspired by 10 of the top coastal places in Scotland.

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National Trust for Scotland

10 of the best coastal spots in Scotland

1. Family-friendly fun on the Isle of Arran. Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park
2. An 18th-century gem with playgrounds, caves and gardens. Culzean Castle & Country Park
3. Take a boat and spot seals. Inverewe
4. Sea kayaking in spectacular scenery. Kintail & Morvich
5. Coastal walks with a tidal causeway. Rockcliffe
6. Spot seabird colonies on dramatic cliffs. St Abb’s Head
7. A wetland wildlife wonderland. Montrose Basin & Nature Reserve
8. Gardens, secret paths and a special viewpoint. Arduaine Garden
9. Outdoor activities and 17 miles of scenic walking trails. Balmacara Estate
10. UNESCO World Heritage splendour. St Kilda
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Looking towards Culzean Castle, with the Fountain Court garden in the foreground.
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Culzean Castle

Robert Adam’s cliff-top masterpiece rises above a world of woods, beaches, secret follies and play parks

Ayrshire & Arran
Place

Inverewe

Rare species thrive in this heritage garden as the effects of the Gulf Stream meet the Highlands.

The Highlands
The Five Sisters mountains reflected in the waters of the loch on a cloudy day.
Place

Kintail

Exceptional and remote mountain scenery with lochs, glens and the magnificent ridge of the Five Sisters

The Highlands
A view of Brodick Castle seen from the wide entrance path, just past the gates. Large trees stand either side of the gravel path.
Place

Brodick Castle

Gardens, woodland, waterfalls and a castle packed with treasures make this a must-visit on Arran

Ayrshire & Arran

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