Burnmouth is the first harbour in Scotland on the Eastern Border. Travel through the town and down The Brae to find the quaint harbour. With just a few fishing boat, Burmouth is a great place to have a picnic and enjoy the waves at sea. Look out for the seals who enjoy bathing in the […]
No visit to St Abbs is complete without experiencing the coastline from the sea. Join Paul or Graeme on Riptide for a fastblast or a leisurely cruise for dolphin and bird-watching along one of East Scotland’s most beautiful coastlines. USUAL DAILY SAILING TIMES (summer season) Hourly from lunchtime: 12pm , 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm Early evening […]
Eat,Sleep,Ride,CIC #theridingschoolwithatwist We are a small and unique social enterprise and community led riding school and training yard. We provide quality tuition on our well schooled horses and ponies focusing on harmony, lightness and the relationship between the horse and rider. We also offer scenic hacks across the borders and treks that can be tailored […]
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 […]
MAKING COLDINGHAM SANDS ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL. Sea the Change is making Coldingham Sands accessible for all with their new Beach Wheelchair Scheme at Coldingham Sands. These wheelchairs enable everyone, regardless of age or physical abilities, the opportunity to enjoy the beach. This service is FREE, however, donations are welcomed to help cover maintenance and insurance costs. If you would […]
“Eyemouth is a busy fishing port with many interesting buildings and a fascinating history that includes smuggling, shipwrecks and witch-burning. The aim of the Town Trail is to show the visitor to Eyemouth how the town’s building are closely linked with its heritage and to provide a flavour of its development through time. The Trail […]
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 […]
Paxton House is family friendly, fun, and full of treasures including a nationally significant collection of Chippendale and Trotter furniture and masterpieces from the National Galleries of Scotland. Everyone is welcome and there is something for all ages. Don’t forget to bring the dog along too! Learn more about Paxton House and its rich history on a house […]
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 […]
Explore the stunning Mire Loch in the St Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve! The man-made loch built in the 1900’s originally for the use of angling, waterfowl hunting, and there was even a nine-hole golf course. Now the loch is home to freshwater birds such as heron, mute swan, kittiwakes, little grebe and more. It […]
Come along and discover the incredible underwater world here in the UK through a snorkelling experience. Connect with nature, explore and learn about the interesting and colourful marine life that live here. Snorkelling brings you up close and personal to marine life, is fun, easy to learn and low impact – plus you don’t need […]
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 […]
