# Yellowcraig

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{{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](/source/East_Lothian), south-east [Scotland](/source/Scotland). Yellowcraig is partly within the Firth of Forth [Site of Special Scientific Interest](/source/Site_of_Special_Scientific_Interest) (SSSI). It is bordered to the north by the [Firth of Forth](/source/Firth_of_Forth), to the south by the village of [Dirleton](/source/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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/John_Muir_Way), a {{convert|73|km|mi|adj=on}} [long distance footpath](/source/long_distance_footpath) between [Fisherrow](/source/Fisherrow), [Musselburgh](/source/Musselburgh) and [Dunglass](/source/Dunglass), named in honour of the [conservationist](/source/conservation_movement) [John Muir](/source/John_Muir), who was born in [Dunbar](/source/Dunbar). Yellowcraig is featured in the leaflet ''[Aberlady](/source/Aberlady) to [North Berwick](/source/North_Berwick)'' among a series of leaflets on the John Muir Way. The John Muir Way is part of the [North Sea Trail](/source/North_Sea_Trail), a network of paths in 7 countries and 26 areas around the [North Sea](/source/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](/source/Fidra), reputedly the inspiration for [Robert Louis Stevenson](/source/Robert_Louis_Stevenson)'s ''[Treasure Island](/source/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](/source/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](/source/Lighthouse)
</gallery>

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Category:Protected areas of East Lothian
Category:Beaches of Scotland
Category:Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Mid and East Lothian

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