{{Short description|Coastal area in East Lothian, Scotland}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}}
thumb|300px|Yellowcraig, looking west thumb|300px|Fidra as seen from Yellowcraig beach '''Yellowcraig''', also known as '''Broad Sands Beach''',<ref name = OS>{{cite web | url = https://getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/local/broad-sands-beach-east-lothian | title = Broad Sands Beach, East Lothian | access-date = 1 March 2020 | publisher = Ordnance Survey}}</ref> is a coastal area of forest, beach and grassland in East Lothian, south-east Scotland. Yellowcraig is partly within the Firth of Forth Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It is bordered to the north by the Firth of Forth, to the south by the village of Dirleton<ref name = NB>{{cite web | url = http://www.northberwick.org.uk/dirleton.html | title = Dirleton - East Lothian | access-date = 1 March 2020 | publisher = Douglas C. Seaton | archive-date = 20 September 2022 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220920172135/http://www.northberwick.org.uk/dirleton.html | url-status = live }}</ref> and Dirleton Castle,<ref name = HS>{{cite web | url = https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/dirleton-castle/ | title = Dirleton Castle | access-date = 1 March 2020 | publisher = Historic Scotland | archive-date = 20 October 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20231020102512/https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/dirleton-castle/ | url-status = live }}</ref> to the east by the North Berwick West Links golf course,<ref name = SPI>{{cite web | url = https://www.scottish-places.info/scotgaz/features/featurefirst9636.html | title = North Berwick Golf Club West Links | access-date = 1 March 2020 | website = Scottish-Places.info | archive-date = 22 September 2022 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220922064704/https://www.scottish-places.info/scotgaz/features/featurefirst9636.html | url-status = live }}</ref> and to the west by the Archerfield Estate and Links golf courses.<ref name = Archerfield>{{cite web | url = https://www.archerfieldhouse.com/estate | title = Archerfield Estate | access-date = 1 March 2020 | publisher = Archerfield Estate | archive-date = 3 February 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230203230915/https://www.archerfieldhouse.com/estate | url-status = live }}</ref>
150px|left|thumb|Location of Yellowcraig Access to Yellowcraig is by the A198 coastal route through Dirleton. A visitor car park lies {{convert|270|m|yd}} south of the beach. The area includes information displays, a barbecue area and a Treasure Island themed adventure play park. WCs and showers are located at the car park.<ref name = DOWK>{{cite web | url = https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/attractions/yellowcraig-02dd7fd4 | title = Yellowcraig North Berwick, Edinburgh and Lothian, Scotland | access-date = 1 March 2020 | publisher = Day Out With The Kids Ltd | archive-date = 22 September 2022 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220922053745/https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/attractions/yellowcraig-02dd7fd4 | url-status = live }}</ref> There is also a wheelchair accessible path and ramp giving a view over the beach.<ref name = ELCS>{{cite web | url = https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/210569/countryside_and_wildlife/12080/countryside_sites/4 | title = Countryside Sites Yellowcraig | access-date = 1 March 2020 | publisher = East Lothian Council | archive-date = 7 August 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230807124227/https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/210569/countryside_and_wildlife/12080/countryside_sites/4 | url-status = live }}</ref>
Yellowcraig is on the John Muir Way, a {{convert|73|km|mi|adj=on}} long distance footpath between Fisherrow, Musselburgh and Dunglass, named in honour of the conservationist John Muir, who was born in Dunbar. Yellowcraig is featured in the leaflet ''Aberlady to North Berwick'' among a series of leaflets on the John Muir Way. The John Muir Way is part of the North Sea Trail, a network of paths in 7 countries and 26 areas around the North Sea.<ref name = WH>{{cite web | url = https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/john-muir-way.shtml | title = The John Muir Way | access-date = 1 March 2020 | website = www.walkhighlands.co.uk | archive-date = 12 March 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230312080248/https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/john-muir-way.shtml | url-status = live }}</ref>
The island of Fidra, reputedly the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's ''Treasure Island'', lies just to the north-west<ref name = ELC>{{cite web | url = https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/downloads/file/23498/wildlife_guide_to_yellowcraig | title = Wildlife guide to Yellowcraig | access-date = 1 March 2020 | publisher = East Lothian Council | archive-date = 25 March 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230325203815/https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/downloads/file/23498/wildlife_guide_to_yellowcraig | url-status = live }}</ref> and is an RSPB nature reserve.<ref name = RSPB>{{cite web | url = http://ww2.rspb.org.uk/our-work/rspb-news/news/420168-puffins-thriving-on-fidra-after-removal-of-growyourown-toilet-paper | title = Puffins thriving on Fidra after removal of 'grow-your-own toilet paper' | access-date = 1 March 2020 | publisher = RSPB | archive-date = 16 July 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210716021401/http://ww2.rspb.org.uk/our-work/rspb-news/news/420168-puffins-thriving-on-fidra-after-removal-of-growyourown-toilet-paper | url-status = live }}</ref>
The East Lothian Countryside Ranger Service co-ordinates the day-to-day management of this site.<ref name=ELCS/>
<gallery> File:Pirates Cove and Treasure Island sign Yellowcraigs.jpg|Children's play area Image:ycraigs_2.jpg|View of Fidra Island from Yellowcraig Image:FidraLighthouse.JPG|Fidra Island Lighthouse </gallery>
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