East Sands, St Andrews, Scotland, UK
2293.62
BioScore
BioScore
Locality
(5.0x)
- - - - - -
Greater Region
(12.5x)
This beach is located on the south side of the old harbour close to the East Sands Leisure Centre. It is a sandy beach with a path on the inland side. Due to the close proximity to the harbour and sailing club there are a lot of water sports. East Sands with its café play park and easy access is an ideal venue for a fun filled family day out at the seaside.
Facilities include Lifeguards, First Aid, Toilets, Children’s play area, car parking, café and the East Sands Leisure Centre is located next to the beach. The beach is also connected to the Fife Coastal Path. Disabled car parking spaces and facilities are available at this beach.
1,514
Identifications
Identifications
793
Observations
Observations
314
Species
Species
102
People (78 active)
People (78 active)
From - 2018-04-13
To - 2025-12-08
Observation Score
Species Score
Activity Score
Total vs Locality
17.46 %
20.79 %
23.5 %
Total vs Greater Region
13.76 %
17.25 %
20.65 %
This Year vs Total
82.22 %
81.85 %
76.47 %
Last Two Years vs Total
96.47 %
96.18 %
91.18 %
Top Species
1.
Carcinus maenas
35
2.
Littorina littorea
29
3.
Actinia equina
21
4.
Patella vulgata
17
5.
Nucella lapillus
15
6.
Larus argentatus
13
7.
Semibalanus balanoides
13
8.
TBD
13
9.
Littorina littorea (Linnaeus, 1758)
13
10.
Pagurus bernhardus
12
Top Observers
1.
isabel96485
50
2.
alexis_mushroom
44
3.
engelhard
38
4.
alex5752
37
5.
skedaddleaff
27
6.
chius
25
7.
rkehrer94
25
8.
birdy79
24
9.
toms11941
23
10.
leonie48597
22
Contests In Progress
For observations made between 2023/08/25 and 2030/08/25
Submissions accepted up to 2030/08/25
Beaches are vibrant intersections of land and sea that embody both ecological diversity and cultural significance. They offer critical habitats for wildlife and serve as hubs for community recreation and heritage, making them key indicators of biocultural health.
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Identifications
Identifications
777
Observations
Observations
306
Species
Species
97
People
People
For observations made between 2020/03/12 and 2040/03/12
Submissions accepted up to 2040/03/12
1,514
Identifications
Identifications
793
Observations
Observations
314
Species
Species
102
People
People
For observations made between 2015/01/01 and 2035/06/01
Submissions accepted up to 2035/06/01
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Identifications
Identifications
793
Observations
Observations
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Species
Species
102
People
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