Blue Flag retained.

 Blue Flag retained

A record number of Scottish beaches have gained the coveted Blue Flag or Seaside Award status in the annual battle to reach European Union standards.

Seven Scottish beaches and one marina have this year been awarded a coveted Blue Flag, the international benchmark for water quality and cleanliness. Of the seven beaches awarded the Blue Flag this year five are in Fife - Aberdour Silver Sands, Burntisland, Elie Harbour. St Andrews East Sands and St Andrews West Sands.

The flag was also awarded to Montrose in Angus, Broughty Ferry near Dundee.