Explore a sandy beach perfect for swimming, rock pooling, and family adventures with views over the Firth of Forth and Bass Rock.

Milsey Bay is a sandy beach located at the eastern end of North Berwick in Lothian, Scotland. The beach offers stunning views across the Firth of Forth toward the Bass Rock, situated approximately 2 kilometres offshore. It's an ideal destination for families seeking a variety of activities including swimming, walking, sunbathing, and exploring rock pools. | One of the beach's special features is a natural pool created in the rocks at the western end, where children can paddle and sail boats in shallow water. During summer months, toilet facilities are available on site. The beach is dog-friendly year-round, making it welcoming for families with pets. Free parking is provided at both the western end (Melbourne Road, including disabled spaces) and eastern end (Tantallon Terrace) of the beach. | The surrounding area enhances the beach experience, with North Berwick town centre offering shops, restaurants, and pubs within easy reach. The Scottish Seabird Centre nearby provides information about local wildlife, and boat trips to the seabird sanctuary on Bass Rock depart regularly. The beach is easily accessible by train from Edinburgh, with North Berwick Station located less than a kilometre away, making it convenient for day visitors.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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Robert

a month ago

A nice beach with the ability to walk on rocks at low tide and view plants and other sea creatures in puddles between rocks. The perfect place for a weekend getaway with your family or alone.

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Michele Bell

4 months ago

Absolutely lovely place just to sit and reset, I took my daughter there and she loved the tranquility of the place. We managed to find some sea glass as well, which was nice

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Allan MacIver

9 months ago

North Berwick has two beautiful beaches. Milsey Bay Beach is the East version. It was a lovely day to walk and enjoy this beach. It was not too busy, but then I was out of season. There is a tidal pool which is great for children and families. The water looked so clean and healthy. For us, we walked as far as the golf course and back, thoroughly enjoyable.

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Alex Segalés

a year ago

Serene sand beach in North Berwick. Thrilling light reflections created by the pool next to the west border that amazingly combinate with the loneliness of Bass rock island. Really large and quite wide, no problem to find a place for your umbrella even on the peak of summer.

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Roger Brand

3 years ago

Enjoy a 2 hour walk round trip, on a clear day and must be on the ebbing to low tide, along the shore coastal path below the Glen Golf club course. If you go at least half way, so round the cliff head, the views of Bass rock get better and better and some small beaches are exposed. Return and enjoy the fresh fish at the Rocketeer in the harbour

Reviews last updated: 15 February 2026