Gullane

Overview:	Sea location on the Forth, can be sheltered from the wind.
Location:	45 mins East of Edinburgh
Directions:	A1 out of Edinburgh After about 10 miles, take the exit for A198 (Longniddry) Stay on A198, over the first roundabout 3rd exit at the next roundabout (A198) Go through Longniddry village and keep left on A198 Follow the road down to the T-junction; turn right Follow the coastal road for about 6 miles, through Aberlady to Gullane village. After passing the golf courses and getting into the village, look for a small road (Sandy Loan) off to the left with walls either side. There used to be a small sign 'To the beach' but haven't checked recently. Follow the road until you get to a T-Junction Turn left to the car park. In the summer, the car park costs about a pound.
Notes:	Gullane is one of the most picturesque beaches on the South side of the Firth of Forth; golden sands and a lovely bay. On windy days, this is where most of the windsurfing population of Edinburgh will head; from the University boys to the more senior participants. Works well in a Westerly, better if there is a little bit of North in it. Only bummer is the walk down to the beach from the car park; going down is bad; bringing the kit back up at the end of the day is much worse. Great bunch of people to be found there, most of them are friendly!
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