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17.06.2024 - 12:37 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A picturesque Scottish beach has been crowned among the top 10 surfing destinations in the UK.
With summer finally upon us, Scots up and down the country will be ready to rush to the nearest beach as soon as the weather turns sunny. Depending on what you are looking for, though, some beaches are definitely better than others.
For surf fans keen to hit the waves, Fraserburgh Beach in Aberdeenshire has been named the top spot in Scotland by outdoor apparel brand D-Robe. The experts considered a wide range of factors when putting together their UK-wide list, including surfer ratings, water cleanliness, accessibility, average levels of wind, sunlight, and pollution.
Fraserburgh Beach, which is beloved by locals and visitors alike for its long stretches of sand and sweeping views, placed sixth on D-Robe's list of the top 10 UK surfing destinations. It was lauded for the quality of its water, as well as its overall cleanliness.
As reported by Aberdeen Live, the experts assigned the beach a score of 63.1, just 0.1 behind fifth-place Polzeath in Cornwall. The English county dominated the list, with five beaches appearing in the top 10.
Meanwhile, coming in at number one as the UK's top surfing destination is Westward Ho in Devon. Narrowly edging out Croyde, also in Devon, for the title, Westward Ho is a popular family holiday destination that offers facilities such as toilets and a range of food outlets.
Coming in at numbers three and four respectively are Porthtowan and Trevone Bay, both in Cornwall. Other beaches in the top 10 include Whitesands Bay and Newgale in Pembrokeshire.
D-Robe spokesperson Matt Salkeld commented: "It's incredible the number of surf-ready beaches that we're privileged to have access to here in the UK. From
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