Here in Scotland we have some of the most beautiful beaches in the UK, if not in Europe. The water being so cold is a mixed blessing: we get the beaches to ourselves; but they're only really useful if you have a dog that needs walking. That is the North Sea at St Cyrus in The Mearns.
Gorgeous photo, Stu - the 'wake' behind the stones and pebbles give a lovely feeling of being pulled into the sea, and the diagonal placement of the branch in the composition reinforces this beautifully. I love the deep blues you've got in the sky and sea, they contrast so well with the beiges in the sand....V