These are the Blue Flag beaches in Scotland and Northern Ireland
By Lloyd Bent
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 16th May 2019, 10:07 GMT
The Blue Flag beach award is widely considered the gold standard for beaches.
Ideally suited to resort beaches with plenty of facilities, the Blue Flag criteria are divided into four categories. These are: environmental education and information; water quality; environmental management; and safety and services. These are the beaches in Scotland and Northern Ireland that were awarded the Blue Flag.
These are the beaches in Scotland and Northern Ireland that have been awarded Blue Flags
This sheltered beach is on the West Coast and has a popular nearby camp site. The nearest town is Stornoway.
This beach is at the far end of a long sandy stretch to Fraserburgh town in Aberdeenshire.
Near the town of Burntisland, this sandy beach is very near the Fife Coastal Path.
This sand and rock beach is to the east of Burntisland and overlooks the Firth of Forth.
Near Earlferry, this sheltered Scottish beach has a lot of handy facilities.
