Travel influencer reveals favourite summer day in Scotland where you can beat the crowds
'WE LOVE IT' Travel influencer reveals favourite summer day in Scotland where you can beat the crowds
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WITH summer well and truly underway, hundreds of families will be waiting for the sun to return so they can head to the beach.
When it's hot and bright outside, there is nothing better than building canoes and going for a dip in the sea.
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Beaches can quickly become super busy when the sun is out
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Which is why influencer Howey Ejegi prefers to visit a quieter spot in the summer
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And he says it's great for families on a budget
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But chances are, most of the country will have the same idea, which means they will quickly become swamped with people when the temperature rises.
So it's no wonder that more and more people are looking for lesser-known, hidden gem spots to enjoy a peaceful day out.
And one travel influencer has revealed his perfect Scottish location where there are no crowds - and he swears it's his favourite summer day.
Howey Ejegi is a digital creator at @howeydon and howeydon.com and a dad from Dundee.
And he revealed that while he loves visiting Aberdour Silver Sands in Fife, it usually gets too busy in the summer months.
So he likes to save it for the cooler, and when it gets hot outside, he heads to the Scottish Deer Centre near Cupar, in Fife, with his son, Jaivon, instead.
We love it. It's really educational and you can easily spend the whole day there, staying for lunch or bringing your own picnic
Howey Ejegi
Howey told The Sun: "Living on the Fife coast, we have some of the most beautiful beaches in Scotland a short drive from us.
"However, in summer, everyone has the same idea and they get really packed, with traffic jams and car parks all full.
"Aberdour Silver Sands is probably the most popular beach but we prefer to go in spring or autumn.
"It's not as hot, but sometimes we get the place almost to ourselves, so it feels like a secret beach.
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"When it starts to get busy with locals and tourists, Jaivon and I prefer to head inland to the Scottish Deer Centre near Cupar."
Howey gushed over the massive wildlife park and said it's perfect for families on a budget because of its 'pay as you please' policy.
He added: "This wildlife park spans 55 acres and has 12 species of deer, wolves, otters, elk and bears.
"What's great about this place is that they have a 'pay as you please' admission, so guests pay what they can afford.
"It's a great incentive to encourage visitors from lower-income areas to experience the park without worrying about the admission price.
"We love it. It's really educational and you can easily spend the whole day there, staying for lunch or bringing your own picnic.
"I know people head to the beach for a cheap day out in the school holidays.
"But this is our favourite local spot when the coast gets too crowded."
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