Cramond and Cramond Island

About this place

Picturesque Edinburgh village with a beach, harbour and a tidal causeway walk out to Cramond Island.

This picturesque village on the edge of Edinburgh sits where the River Almond meets the Firth of Forth, with a small harbour, a beach and a row of white-painted cottages that give it a distinctly seaside feel despite being within the city boundary. At low tide, a causeway lined with the remains of anti-submarine defences from the Second World War allows a walk out to Cramond Island, though it's essential to check tide times carefully, since the causeway floods and strands walkers if timed wrongly. The riverside walk up towards Cramond Brig, past an old grain mill, extends the visit further for families wanting a longer outing. It's free to visit, with parking available and toilets near the village.

Make a day of it — within 5km