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 […]
Here at Rock House in St abbs we have a Self Catering Cottage suitable for a couple, A dive Lodge suitable for up to 10, it has 3 en suite rooms and a self catering kitchen and a B&B room within our home. Both the Cottage and B&B room are on AirBnB. We have a […]
There is no better way to see the coast than out at sea. Whether you are looking for a gentle sightseeing tour or an exhilarating Fast Blast trip, there is a ride for you. Take the relaxing coastal trips to see the incredible landscapes of the coast and the abundance of wildlife around the St […]
Situated in the heart of the St Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve, Pettico Wick Harbour has stunning views of the St Abbs coastline and is very popular with photographers. Top tip! Stop by at sunset for the perfect photos! Due to its discreetness, it was a centre of smuggling in the past. Visit Gunsgreen House […]
Visitors from more densely populated places are amazed at how quiet our roads are. Cycling is wonderful way to explore, and is a safe option here with so little traffic. You can even have a completely car-free holiday, bringing your own bikes by train to nearby Berwick-upon-Tweed, or hiring them there. The Borders has a […]
The life of the historical hero of the town, William Spears (1812–1885), is celebrated by the dramatic bronze statue in Eyemouth Market Place, where he stands pointing the way to Ayton, the scene of his peaceful demonstration. At great personal risk, Spears led a revolt against the tithes on fish levied by the Church of […]
Framed by the black rocks of the bay to the west and the harbour walls to the east, this fairly exposed East Coast beach is ideal for catching crabs and starfishes and offers quite reliable surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. There is an attractive coastal path running from the fishing village of […]
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 […]
*Please note due to Covid-19, St Abbs Market are unable to operate until further notice. Please check back for further information in the future.* We are open for business every Friday in 2020 from 10th April – 11th December in the Ebba Centre & Old School Cafe, Brierylaw, St Abbs, Berwickshire TD14 5PH. St Abbs […]
Welcome to Divestay! Berwickshire’s coastal waters have long been renowned for their abundance and diversity of marine life. The diving off St Abbs head is truly excellent in some of the very best sub 30m dive sites in the UK and Europe. DiveStay thrives on word-of-mouth recommendation and repeat bookings. We offer daily, mid-week, and […]
Small private estate 2 miles from Coldingham village stunning location close to the coastal path offering fly fishing and a range of good quality self-catering holiday cottages. * Please note there is no public car park at Coldingham Loch. Car parking is limited and is only available to anglers or guests staying in the holiday […]
SURF, SNORKEL & KAYAK HIRE St Vedas Surf Shop is located beach front at Coldingham Bay. The shop is well stocked with all the surfing essentials you would need, including wetsuits, surfboards, and more! You can also hire kayaks and snorkelling gear for your visit to the beach so why not explore the Berwickshire Marine […]
