The best beaches in Scotland to visit this summer

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Achmelvich Bay, Lochinver open image in gallery White sand and turquoise water form Achmelvich Bay Best for: Swimming With an emerald sea and immaculate white sand, Achmelvich Bay in the northwest of Scotland more closely resembles a Mediterranean paradise than a UK beach. St Ninian’s Beach, Shetland Islands open image in gallery A tombolo sand bar connects St Ninian’s Island to the mainland Best for: Windswept walks Sandwiched between sapphire seas, Shetland’s crowning jewel is the longest tombolo sand causeway in the UK. From £3,450 per week for up to six guests Book now Loch Morlich Beach, Glenmore open image in gallery Loch Morlich is Scotland’s only award-winning freshwater beach Best for: Mountain views The long stretch of natural golden shoreline on the banks of Loch Morlich, 318m above sea level and 30 miles from the sea, is a sandy haven with spectacular views. Coral Beach, Isle of Skye open image in gallery The Coral Beaches on the Isle of Skye Best for: Off-peak holidays In the north of Skye, Coral Beach is an isolated stretch of Skye’s coastline, reached by a drive down a rough country track and scenic walk.