A coastal spot not too far from Edinburgh was named the top seaside town in Scotland by The Telegraph.

North Berwick in East Lothian is less than an hour's drive from the city, and wanting to see if the hype was true, Daily Record writer Alex Smail headed along to check it out.

On a warm Wednesday morning, he set out on an early train from Edinburgh to spend an entire morning in this picturesque seaside town.

Alexander said: "Upon arriving, my first destination was the harbour so that I could get a glimpse of the ocean views I had heard so much about. With a cappuccino from stylish local-favourite Steampunk Coffee in hand, I made my way over.

"Along the way, I came across North Berwick's St Andrews Church, which dates back to the 1600s. Taking a further look at the jaw-dropping ruin, I

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