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Living on Scotland’s beautiful coastline is more expensive than ever, with house prices in seaside towns and villages outpacing other properties by around 20 per cent over the last five years.
Estate agents Retties have released their annual list of the top performing areas, with Elie and Earlsferry pulling ahead of last year’s leader North Berwick.
It’s one of six entries in Fife, with a further three in East Lothian, and just one on the country’s West Coast.
Dr John Boyle, director of strategy and research at Rettie, said: “Most of the higher priced coastal settlements have had an average house price rise in recent years, well above the national average, and each shares characteristics including beautiful beaches, rich histories, and vibrant communities.
“The towns and villages on the list offer a blend of natural beauty, outdoor activities, and coastal walks.
“They are also within relatively easy access of Scotland’s main cities, and offer an attractive lifestyle that is reflected in their premium prices.”
Here’s the top 10.
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9. Kilcreggan
Kilcreggan, on the coast of Argyll and Bute, is the only west coast location to make the list - with an average house price of £324,609. Many wealthy Glaswegians used to have holiday homes here, arriving from the city on the paddle steamers that used to traverse the Firth of Clyde. | Canva/Getty Images
10. Lower Largo, Lundin Links and Upper Largo
With some degree of inevitability we return to Fife to complete the list of the 10 most expensive place to buy coastal property. The average house price in Lower Largo, Lundin Links and Upper Largo in 2023/24 is £319,32. Lower Largo is famous as the birthplace of Alexander Selkirk, who provided the inspiration for Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. | JPI