Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful has announced that six of Angus’ favourite beaches have been awarded the prestigious Scotland’s Beach Award.
The 2023 award winners include Lunan Bay, Montrose Seafront, Arbroath, Carnoustie, Monifieth and East Haven.
This summer a total of 52 beaches, spanning the Scottish coastline from Aberdeenshire to the Scottish Borders, have been recognised with Scotland’s Beach Award. The award is the only national benchmark for local environmental quality celebrating clean, well-managed and sustainable beaches.
Angus Council Communities Convener, Cllr Mark McDonald said: “We’re delighted to see this accolade given to the beaches stretching along the coastline of Angus once again. It’s a privilege to have beaches of such outstanding beauty in our county.
“These awards recognise the many days of hard work that volunteers and Council staff put towards keeping our beaches in top condition. No matter the time of year, in good weather and bad, many volunteers and community groups are dedicated to keeping our beaches clean through organised events and more spontaneous litter-picks.
“Angus Council wishes to thank and congratulate the communities around Montrose Seafront, Lunan Bay, Arbroath, East Haven, Carnoustie and Monifieth, as well as our staff, for the exemplary work they do.
“As we head in to summer, I hope many residents and visitors alike will enjoy our superb beaches. But please remember not to litter, bin your rubbish or take it home and dispose of it there.”
Jamie Ormiston, Awards Officer at Keep Scotland Beautiful said: “Scotland's Beach Awards are the benchmark for quality, celebrating clean, well-managed and sustainable beaches. Our award-winning beaches demonstrate excellent beach management and we hope that all who visit this year play their part in keeping them beautiful. I’d like to thank all those in Angus who do so much to protect, maintain and enhance our beaches, protecting the sand and sea for us all to enjoy.
In order to achieve Scotland’s Beach Award, a range of criteria must be met, including beach safety, access and facilities, and cleanliness. Focusing on local environmental quality, the award is designed to complement the work undertaken by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency on bathing water quality.
A map showing all the award-winning beaches with directions, facilities and images can be found at www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/beach