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 […]
EXPLORE SCOTLAND IN A NEW AND UNIQUE WAY WITH OUT TREE CLIMBING EXPERIENCES! For all ages 6 to 60+ Your Tree Climbing Adventure begins here as you explore Scotland in a new and unique way with our tree climbing experiences. Choose an outdoor adventure with a difference and learn more about nature as you climb […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Designed by architect David Henderson, Pease Dean Bridge was the tallest bridge in the world at the time of construction. It’s four arches stand at 130ft tall! Now the bridge stands in the Pease Dean Wildlife, an ancient semi-natural woodland, full of wonderful wildlife and nature which is in walking distance of the Pease Bay […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Visit Eyemouth Fort in the centre of Eyemouth. Learn about its importance in Scotland, English and French history from the information boards and also at Eyemouth Museum. Walk around the Fort visiting the cannons and enjoying the specular views of the Berwickshire Coast. Eyemouth Fort’s History The English Fort (1547-1550) The construction of the fort […]
Pease is a stunning sandy beach with a great wall of Old Red Devonian sandstone which is just one of the Berwickshire Coast’s great geological features! The perfect sandy beach, Pease Bay, is conveniently located on Pease Bay Leisure Park with a restaurant, bar and entertainment for all the family. The contrast of the red rock […]
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 […]
