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 […]
Eyemouth Museum is the home of local stories and artefacts! Eyemouth Museum is based in the centre of the town and documents the fishing and social heritage of Eyemouth, brought to life in its exhibits and through stories from local people. As a museum, visitor information centre, exhibition gallery and gift shop, we’re sure you’ll […]
Gentle trips exploring our amazing coastline, or Fast Blast trips for thrill seekers. Eyemouth Rib Trips are your key to exploring the stunning Berwickshire coastline of the Scottish Borders. With highly experienced powerboat skipper Tim Grimshaw at the helm, we’ll show you the cliffs and coves, the seabirds and seals. Discover the seascapes around Eyemouth […]
Where today there are just a few ruins and a modest Parish Church there once stood one of the most important religious buildings in Scotland. At the height of its powers, the Priory had a huge business empire and significant political influence. Thanks to a Heritage Lottery funded restoration project, the Priory remains have been […]
*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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Edrom Nurseries is a garden centre specialising in rare plants located just west of the Scottish Borders village of Coldingham. Established in 1925, the Edrom Nurseries has a tradition of specialising in rare and exotic plants with its founders acquiring samples from as far away as China and the Himalayas. The gardeners at the nurseries […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
