With excessive warmth warning and doubtlessly report breaking temperatures, there is not any higher time for a seaside getaway.
Chilly seawater and a breeze are simply the ticket because the mercury may soar over 30C in elements of Scotland. And fortunately, there are two seaside locations in a simple day journey distance from Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Whether or not you are basking within the warmth or hiding from it, these hidden gems of Ayrshire and North Berwick could possibly be the proper escape.
Certainly, Yellowcraigs seaside - lately named by the Sunday Instances as the most effective UK seashores - is simply over 40 minutes away from Edinburgh and an hour and a half from Glasgow.
For a west coast getaway, Seamill seaside is a lesser-known gem in Ayrshire, stretching alongside the coast at West Kilbride, beside the favored Waterside and Seamill Hydro accommodations.
Yellowcraigs seaside
Discovered on Scotland's "golf coast" between Gullane and North Berwick, Yellowcraigs gives panoramic views of the Firth of Forth and the tiny uninhabited isle of Fidra – mentioned to have been the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island.
To get there comply with the indicators for the village of Dirleton and the seaside is signposted from there. With a big automobile park and bathrooms, it is supreme for a household time out. Benefit from the lengthy stretches of golden sands or when you've got youngsters, set them free on the massive pirate-themed journey play space.
A part of the John Muir Path, there are many paths main off the seaside which is able to take you east to North Berwick or again inland in direction of Gullane.
For wildlife lovers, there are many rockpools to discover and must you put together prematurely by bringing some binoculars there are giant colonies of seabirds to identify - together with the ever-popular puffin.
Seamill seaside
Seamill seaside lies simply north of the better-known one at Ardrossan and stretches alongside the coast at West Kilbride, beside the favored Waterside and Seamill Hydro accommodations.
With lengthy stretches of sand and loads of rock swimming pools when the tide is out (supreme for adventurous youngsters and wildlife lovers trying to find crabs and different beasties) it is excellent for picnics or lengthy walks with the canine.
Better of all, on hotter, clearer days it has unbelievable panoramic views of the Isle of Arran and down the Firth of Clyde, in addition to the well-known pudding-shaped Ailsa Craig.
And although early afternoon is the perfect time to go to get the sunshine, we'd be remiss if we did not let you know that this is without doubt one of the greatest locations on the Ayrshire coast to take pleasure in breath-taking views of the solar setting.
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