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I visited a beautiful yet underrated seaside town just 20 minutes from Edinburgh

I visited a beautiful yet underrated seaside town just 20 minutes from Edinburgh

Not many visitors realise that Edinburgh is only a short taxi or bus ride away from a beautiful seaside town known for its soft sandy beach and incredibly tasty food.

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