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Scotland’s ‘Riviera of the North’ with sandy beaches and the ‘best’ fish suppers

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June 15, 2024

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Scotland’s ‘Riviera of the North’ with sandy beaches and the ‘best’ fish suppers

Summer is here at last, and there is no better way to celebrate than with a trip to the beach.

Scotland is certainly not short of picturesque seaside destinations. When you are itching to feel the sand between your toes, the last thing you want to do is spend hours researching the best places to head though.

To help you out, the Daily Record has chosen the perfect beach spot as our latest Town of the Week. Lossiemouth is known as both “the jewel of the Moray Firth” and “The Riviera of the North”, and it more than lives up to both of those lofty titles.

Situated along the Moray coast, much of the town sits atop a cliff — offering some truly spectacular views out across the water. From its two sandy beaches to its historic lighthouse and fascinating museum, there is something in Lossiemouth to suit every taste.

In terms of food, too, there is almost too much to choose from. After a day by the beach, though, you will no doubt be craving some fish and chips — and one chippy in the town serves up “superb” and “yummy” suppers according to visitors.

Read on for some images that show why Lossiemouth is well worth a visit this June. Meanwhile, check out some of the Daily Record’s previous towns and villages of the week here:

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When the sun is shining and the mercury rises, there is nothing quite like a day out by the coast. Lossiemouth is situated right by the beach, so is the perfect destination for those looking for a balmy summer day out. The town is also home to a number of independent shops and cafés to explore even if you don’t get lucky with the weather.

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If you head to Lossiemouth on a bright day, then you certainly won’t be the only one on its gorgeous East Beach. Popular not just amongst locals and tourists, but also surfers and water sport enthusiasts, the beach is the perfect spot to while away a couple of hours and soak in some sunshine. Look out over the water and you may even catch a glimpse of bottlenose dolphins.

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Covesea Lighthouse is easily one of the area’s most picturesque structures, built atop a small headland on the south coast of the Moray Firth at Covesea near Lossiemouth. Open for tours at the weekend, the views along both sides of the Moray Firth are simply divine. If you get lucky, you may spot some rare animals, birds, and plants.

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For those with an interest in history, the Lossiemouth Fisheries and Community Museum is a must-visit. The museum, which is run by a team of knowledgable volunteers, offers a unique insight into the life and dangers of the local fishing industry both past and present. Among the many highlights is a re-construction of Lossiemouth-born James Ramsay MacDonald’s — the first Labour Prime Minister of Great Britain — study.

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A day out by the beach wouldn’t be complete without a fish supper to cap it off, and fortunately Lossiemouth has you covered. While there are various chippies around town, The Lossie Chip Shop has earned particular praise from customers — with an average rating of 4.5 out of five based on Tripadvisor based on 166 reviews. Visitors have praised it as “superb”, “yummy”, and the “best fish supper we have had in a long time”.

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