Coldingham beach wins award for 'incredible' 20th year in a row

Keep Scotland Beautiful has announced that more than 50 beaches have scooped a Scotland’s Beach Award and will be flying the prestigious flag this summer.

And for the 20th consecutive year, Coldingham beach has achieved the much sought award status.

Scotland’s Beach Awards celebrate the achievements of well managed beaches across the nation, meaning that visitors and locals can choose where they want to visit with the knowledge that the beach is being looked after for people, nature and the environment.

In order to achieve Scotland’s Beach Awards, a range of criteria must be met, including beach safety, access and facilities, and cleanliness.

Focusing on local environmental quality, the award is designed to complement the work undertaken by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency on bathing water quality.

A total of 52 beaches have received the award this year, from Shetland to South Ayrshire.

Cllr Simon Mountford, Scottish Borders Council’s executive member for Planning and Community Assets, said: “Coldingham beach is a beautiful spot, popular with local people and visitors, and we are proud to look after it, working alongside the local community and partners through the Coldingham Beach Management Group.

“For it to have received a beach award from Keep Scotland Beautiful for the 20th consecutive year is an incredible achievement.

“It would not be possible without the public’s continued support though, protecting this natural gem through responsible use: taking away litter and fantastic memories and leaving just footprints.”