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Dive right in! Thinking of trying a wild dip? We asked some seasoned wild swimmers for their insider tips on Scotland’s best locations to take the plunge
PORTOBELLO BEACH, EDINBURGH
Extracted from The Art of Wild Swimming: Scotland, by Anna Deacon and Vicky Allan Published by Black & White Publishing. Out now.
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“My local beach, Portobello, is where I was taken for my first open water swim. ‘Porty’, as it’s affectionately known, isn’t the world’s most spectacular beach, but it wins the hearts of all who swim there. You can see across to Fife and the islands in the Forth. It’s not often affected by dangerous waves or currents as it’s quite sheltered. Sometimes you can see porpoises and even a whale in the Forth. My main warning is to look out for seagulls trying to steal your chips.” Alex Sehgal, PhD researcher
