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
9. South Street, Elie
Regularly featuring in lists of Scotland's most exclusive villages, Elie is located in the East Neuk of Fife and has everything you could need for a happy holiday - several pristine beaches, a golf course, water sports and one of the country's best coastal pubs and restaurants in The Ship Inn. Priced at offers over £625,000, this property on South Street is close to the village centre and the much-loved Elie Deli. The end terrace has five bedrooms and three public rooms and is 100m from the beach. Contact Savills for more information. Photo: Savills
10. Beachway, Largs
A (relatively) affordable £245,000 could see you move to the charming North Ayrshire town of Largs, located on the Forth of Clyde. The semi-detached home on Beachway, as the name suggests, is just a short walk from the beach and has four bedrooms. Contact Slater, Hogg & Howison for more information. Photo: Slater, Hogg & Howison