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 […]
*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 […]
Whether you are looking to fish at sea or at a peaceful loch, the Berwickshire Coast has the perfect backdrop for your trip as well as a great variety of fish. Sea Angling Try fishing at sea with Aquamarine Charters or St Abbs Diving. Fishing gear available for hire with weights, rigs and bait available to […]
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 […]
The Hippodrome is an arts space where people of all ages can meet to enjoy theatre, music, exhibitions, poetry and film in the picturesque fishing town of Eyemouth. It is run by Hippodrome Arts CIC Ltd and alongside a changing programme of events offers courses, talks, concerts, film screenings and activities to visitors and the […]
“British Diving At It’s Best” Set up by divers, for divers. At St Abbs Charters we pride ourselves on giving the best service we can. We believe safety and fun can work hand in hand and hope this comes across to our customers. We will always try to give our customers their choice of dive […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The great St Abbs Lighthouse surrounded by scenic views and an abundance of wildlife! Located on our Berwickshire Coastal Path and the St Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve, St Abbs Lighthouse is a stunning landmark surrounded by great scenic views and wildlife. It certainly is worth the walk! It marks the southern entrance to the […]
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 […]
