A culinary hotspot in Scotland has been named one of the best seaside towns in the UK by National Geographic.
North Berwick in East Lothian was named alongside locations across the country, including Weymouth and Penzance.
Introducing the ranking, the prestigious travel magazine said that while many seaside towns went into decline at the turn of the century, a number of these spots are starting to make a comeback.
It added that this "resurgence" has been driven by a complex web of influences, including the cost-of-living crisis and climate-conscious travel.
North Berwick named one of the best beach towns in the UK by National Geographic
North Berwick, which was the only seaside town in Scotland named by National Geographic, was praised for its Fringe by the Sea festival and amazing foodie spots.
Discussing the East Lothian town, the publication said that like other coastal resorts, the location endured a choppy few decades at the close of the 20th century as its "Biarritz of the North" epithet slipped.
However, in the years since, the town has rebounded and been "lauded" for its long sandy beaches and "nation-leading" living standards.
The magazine went to highlight the Fringe by the Sea festival, an annual event featuring comedy, live music and culinary masterclasses.
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Another big draw is the Scottish Seabird Centre, a great place to learn about the gannets that reside on the famous Bass Rock.
The town also has a "well-deserved" foodie reputation thanks to harbour-front eateries like the Lobster Shack, which serves all kinds of seafood like crab rolls and smoked haddock.
There is also Drift, a "cliff-edge medley of upcycled shipping containers with rousing Firth of Forth views and an indecently good brunch."
