Gunsgreen House was built in 1753 by the notorious smuggler, John Nisbet, who built the house with a tea chute, vast cellars and hidden spaces to hide his smuggled goods, most often tea. Gunsgreen House tells the story of its’ past through the ‘Smuggling Experience’, a fun and interactive museum, as well as tours through […]
Marine Quest
We offer a feast of world-class diving right on the doorstep, including breath-taking scenic sites, technical dives, and over 100 historic wrecks. We operate two modern, spacious dive boats and offer charter spaces and dive packages for every level of experience. We also run first-class B&B accommodation at The Harbourside dive lodge, as well as […]
St Abbs Diving
Pathfinder is moored at St Abbs which boasts fantastic underwater scenery and is home to Scotland’s only Voluntary Marine Reserve. Skipper Paul is an experienced diver with strong links to BSAC, SAA, Padi & SSAC. He has been diving at St Abbs since 1997 and his boat, Pathfinder, is a Blyth Catamaran which is fully […]
Pease Dean Wildlife Reserve
Pease Dean is an ancient semi-natural woodland, a remnant of the Wild Wood which once covered most of the United Kingdom after the last ice age ended about 10,000 years ago. Such woodland is now extremely scarce and largely restricted to steep valleys like Pease Dean Ferns, mosses and liverworts thrive in these wet, sheltered […]
Widows and Bairns
Created by Jill Watson and commissioned by The 125 Memorial Association, this latest sculpture commemorates the Eyemouth Widows and Bairns left behind by the great storm of October 14th 1881. Scotland suffered her worst fishing disaster and the Berwickshire ports lost a total of 189 men, many within sight of their loved ones. The Euroclydon […]
St Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve
Breath-taking coastal headland with dramatic cliffs, famed for its seabird colonies! This cliff-top nature reserve has fresh sea air and rugged coastal scenery aplenty. It gives you the feeling of being somewhere really wild and remote, yet it’s just off the A1. You can easily spend hours in the summer months watching and listening to […]
Eyemouth Harbour
Welcome to Eyemouth Harbour – a busy and industrious hub situated at the heart of the attractive cosmopolitan town of Eyemouth. The town of Eyemouth is nestled in the imposing marine landscape of the Berwickshire Coast. The harbour is set in the heart of this enchanting historic town – an active fishing harbour with traditional […]
Number Four Gallery
Established and run by artist Jenny Brook Martin, number four gallery opened in April 2006, to support, exhibit and promote all that is best in original and inspiring contemporary artwork produced today. Number Four Gallery offers an ever-changing selection of quality work by both established and emerging contemporary artists/makers, including painting, printmaking, glass, ceramics, wood […]
In Our Nature Tours (Wildlife Cruises & Tours)
Looking for nature cruises, tours, training and countryside advice and services on the Berwickshire Coast and surrounding area? Look no further… it’s In Our Nature! Liza Cole has worked in the field of nature conservation and countryside management for the last 30 years. During that time she has accumulated a huge amount of knowledge and experience, having worked […]
1881 Fishing Disaster Memorials
Created by Jill Watson and commissioned by The 125 Memorial Association, these sculptures located at Cove, Burnmouth and St Abbs, commemorate the widows and bairns left behind by the great storm of October 14th 1881. Scotland suffered her worst fishing disaster and the Berwickshire ports lost a total of 189 men, many within sight of […]
Pease Bay
Pease is a stunning sandy beach with a great wall of Old Red Devonian sandstone which is just one of the Berwickshire Coast’s great geological features! The perfect sandy beach, Pease Bay, is conveniently located on Pease Bay Leisure Park with a restaurant, bar and entertainment for all the family. The contrast of the red rock […]
Ayton Castle
Designed by James Gillespie Graham, Ayton Castle is one of the most significant Scottish Baronial style buildings in the Borders area. Built in 1848 it occupies a prominent position and is surrounded by a beautiful landscape. The Castle is now open to visitors on certain days each year and also for private tours, please see […]