Musselburgh Beach — Attraction in Scotland

At Musselburgh Beach, oh what a delight, A sandy haven where day turns to night. With waves that frolic and seagulls that soar, This beach by the bay is an endless explore.

Golden shores that stretch far and wide, Where seashells and memories forever reside. The Forth Bridges stand tall in the distance, A sight that truly adds to the beach's brilliance.

Build sandcastles high or simply unwind, A piece of paradise, easy to find. Let laughter ring out, let worries drift free, Musselburgh Beach is where you should be!

The salty breeze kisses your cheek with glee, As you walk by the sea, feeling so carefree. Soak in the sun, let your spirit take flight, Musselburgh Beach, a pure sheer delight.

With each crashing wave, a symphony plays, Nature's beauty unfolding in wondrous displays. Bring your friends, your dog, and your smile, Musselburgh Beach will make your day worthwhile!

So whether it's sunrise or under the moon's gleam, Musselburgh Beach is like a dream. A place to make memories, laugh, and explore, Come visit today, you'll keep coming...

My first time in Musselburgh I came up from England (via the A701 scenic route through Moffat) to attend a funeral in Kirkliston but was too early so I diverted to Musselburgh Promenade. I walked down to the delightful little Fisherrow Harbour and later drove further along to the Promenade at Portobello Beach. I love the grand houses and red sandstone apartments overlooking or near the sea front. It looked like a lovely place for a long walk with or without a dog. There are some interesting placards explaining the history and view points. I walked round both sides or the harbour looking closely at how the yachts are moored in the defined ‘mooring field’. This is pleasant place a step away from Leith and, of course, busy Edinburgh. BTW the roads towards South Queensferry from here were a nightmare. So much poorly...

A great local beach if you are in the area already. If you are travelling then it is probably worth taking the extra time to go along to Longniddry Bents as the beach is even nicer. At the top of the beach there is a steep bank of loose sand and at the bottom a lengthy muddy flat section, visible only when the tide is out. Despite regular rubbish collection we found quite a lot of rubbish on the beach which detracted from the beach significantly. There are also a couple of sewer pipes and the mouth of the river Esk in the vicinity. Both of these mean water quality is usually lower at Musselburgh than other beaches further east...