Crap Towns / St Andrews / Bathing water
How dirty is the water near St Andrews?
Of the 2 bathing waters in or within 2 km of St Andrews, 1 was rated Excellent and 1 Good in 2025. Across Scotland, 47 of the 89 bathing waters (52.8%) were rated Excellent and 3 (3.4%) Poor.
| Bathing water | 2025 rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews (East Sands) | Excellent | 0.2 km |
| St Andrews (West Sands) | Good | 0.4 km |
| Town | Distance | Rated Excellent |
|---|---|---|
| Arbroath | 28.7 km | 1 of 1 |
| Carnoustie | 19.4 km | 1 of 1 |
| Dundee | 18.4 km | 2 of 2 |
| Monifieth | 16.6 km | 2 of 2 |
| Kirkcaldy | 32.1 km | 1 of 2 |
| St Andrews | – | 1 of 2 |
| Leven | 19.6 km | 0 of 1 |
| Methil | 21.2 km | 0 of 1 |
| North Berwick | 31.5 km | 0 of 4 |