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Burntisland Beach

Burntisland, Fife · KY3 9HU

Large sandy and rocky town beach on the Forth where collectors find a good amount of common-colour sea glass.

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Wide sandy beach at Burntisland beside the Fife Coastal Path promenade under a blue sky
Photo: “Burntisland - Beach & Fife Coastal Path” by Colin Park, CC BY-SA 2.0

About Burntisland Beach

Burntisland's beach is a wide stretch of sand and rock below the links, next door to Pettycur Bay and Aberdour on this glass-rich bit of the Fife coast. Collectors report a good amount of sea glass here, and it is named in Scottish sea glass guides alongside Aberdour and Kirkcaldy.

Sea glass at Burntisland Beach

A good amount of white, green, amber and seafoam glass.

Visiting Burntisland Beach

Safety
Check the tide times before you go and head out on a falling tide, so you're never cut off. Keep away from the bottom of cliffs, wear sturdy shoes on rocks, and only take sea glass and other man-made rubbish: pebbles, sand and shells should stay on the beach.
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      Last updated 23 October 2026

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