Kingsbarns Beach

This sandy beach stretches for 2 miles and is backed by extensive sand dune systems. It is an ideal area to relax and take in the beautiful coastal vistas.

On the seashore you will see the many different shore birds which come to feed at the beach.  Gulls flying overhead, sea ducks like eider can be seen bobbing on the waves.  Then there are wading birds like oystercatcher and redshank.  You will see these birds running along the beach searching for worms and molluscs.

The Sand Dunes at the beach are very important.  They provide food and cover for the insects and small birds that live or visit the beach. Sand dunes stabilise the sand and prevent coastal erosion.  Many of Scotland’s most famous golf courses started out life as a pile of sand.  You can help to protect them by avoiding trampling over the delicate coastal vegetation.