Living on the Scottish coast is a dream for many – whether it’s a flat in a bustling seaside tourist town, a cozy home in a quaint fishing village or a sprawling property on a remote island.
The reality is that it’s likely to cost you significantly more than a couple of years ago, with recent figures from the Bank of Scotland showing you can expect to pay 11 per cent more on average for a coastal property than in 2021.
But there’s no shortage of properties on the market at the moment, including a few bargains starting at just £10,000.
Here are a few that caught our eye.
For more information about them visit Strutt and Parker, Savills, Auction House Scotland, Robert Duff & Co, and DM Property
5. Joppa Road, Edinburgh
A sea view in Edinburgh for offers over £220,000 is what this property on Joppa Road offers. Joppa is a neighbourhood located right next to Portobello and it's wonderful city beach. The flatted property takes up the entire first floor of a Victoria terrace house, and has two bedrooms, a bathroom and a lounge. It's yards away from a sandy beach and enjoys a clear view of the Firth of Forth and Fife. Contact DM Property for more information. Photo: DM Property
6. Merchant's House, Anstruther
If life in the East Neuk fishing village of Anstruther sounds appealing you'll find it hard to find a property with a better sea view than Merchant's House. The A-listed property has three bedrooms and three public rooms spread over three floors. Available for offers over £495,000, it also comes with a private garden and is a short walk from one of Scotland's best fish and chip retaurants. For more information contact Savills. Photo: Savills
7. George Street, Millport
Coastal property in Scotland doesn't have to cost a huge amount - as this one bedroom studio flat in Millport, on the Isle of Cumbrae, shows. Located on George Street, it's just one block away from the beach - and the famous Crocodile Rock. The price is a fixed-price £40,000. For more information, contact Robert Duff & Co. Photo: Robert Duff & Co
8. The Penthouse At The Granary, North Berwick
North Berwick, in East Lothian, is one of the most popular seaside tourist towns in Scotland - and just a short drive from Edinburgh. On the market for offers over £695,000, The Penthouse At The Granary occupies the third floor of a large historic harbourside converted granary building. Once used to store the grain cargo carried by boats from the harbour, it's now divided into apartment. Thsi property has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large living area overlooking the harbour. Contact Savills for more information. Photo: Savills