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 […]
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 […]
Ebbcarrs Cafe
Ebbcarrs friendly run café located on the harbour front St Abbs. Serving local seafood, light lunches soup, sandwiches etc. Open 10am- 4pm (November-Easter) Closed Monday’s Open 10am-5pm (Easter- October) 7 days a week
Berwickshire Marine Reserve
The waters off the Berwickshire coast have long been considered special by marine biologists as they contain a fantastic abundance and diversity of marine life. Add to this clear waters and spectacular underwater scenery and it is not surprising that divers have been coming to the area for decades. The coastal waters of Berwickshire are […]
St Abbs Market
*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 […]
Rocklyn Holiday Cottage
A delightful, semi-detached, traditional stone-built fisherman’s cottage which is located in St. Abbs. It is in walking distance to St. Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve which hosts beautiful sea birds during the year. This cosy cottage provides three bedrooms, a fitted kitchen, sitting room with an open fire and a downstairs bathroom. It sleeps 5 […]
St Abbs Putting Green
The putting green is open daily from May to October from 9am to 8pm. The price per round is Adults £2 and Children £1, payable via an Honesty Box. Opening times are weather dependent. If you would like to hire the putting green outside of normal hours or group bookings, then please contact the St […]
Ebba Centre
St Abbs is a vibrant fishing village on the east coast of Scotland, rich in heritage and scenic beauty. The NTS nature reserve and lighthouse at St Abbs Head, is on our doorstep. The Ebba Centre is a charming community centre run by the St Abbs Community Trust SCIO (Registered Charity Number SCO22555). Within the […]
St Abbs Visitor Centre
The St Abbs Visitor Centre provides a fascinating introduction to St Abbs and the surrounding area. The displays, artefacts and interactive exhibits tell the story of the village: its past; its present; its people and its vibrant, precious environment both on the land and underwater. Admission is free and centre staff are on hand to […]
St Abbs Independent Lifeboat
St Abbs Lifeboat first put to sea in 1911 and for the last 104 years we have supported and crewed the lifeboat, saving 230 lives. Sadly this long tradition of saving lives at sea looked like it was going to come to an end when the RNLI announced that they would be closing our lifeboat […]
Al’s Yurt
Al’s yurt is located a short walk from the picturesque village of St Abbs and the adjoining St Abbs Nature Reserve. The yurt has recently been constructed and boasts electricity, heating, water and WI-FI. A comfortable bed awaits your arrival and up to two pets are allowed. Please note that toilet facilities are available in […]
The Old Smiddy Coffee Shop
The Old Smiddy Coffee Shop is located just outside of St Abbs, at the start of the St Abbs Nature Reserve. We serve home baking, light lunches and locally roasted coffee. We are open weekends from April to the end of November and all week from May to the end of September. Our staff pride […]