Things to see and do Eyemouth

Formed by a series of volcanic eruptions 400 million years ago, the cliffs of St Abb's are the most romantic in the region. The nature reserve managed by the National Trust has dedicated 78 hectares of unspoilt nature to the cliffs, where you can wander the coastal paths and meet many birds. A total of 30,000 guillemots nest in their rocks, including penguins, cormorants and fulmars. The views are spectacular and the luckiest may catch a glimpse of a dolphin or whale. The information centre at the reception desk teaches you a lot about the flora and fauna of the area, where you can also see many flowers and butterflies. There is also a small café. We recommend a detour to the tiny port of St Abb's on the way, for its postcard setting.

Walking : Several discovery trails, from 30 minutes to 1h15 are easily accessible and practicable, to fully enjoy the place.

Diving : The area is a well known diving spot in Scotland and beyond, for the richness of its underwater life. It is considered one of the best for diving below 30m in the UK and Europe. Several companies offer it on site, with dives of all levels: Dive St Abbs or St Abbs Diving, for example.

Sailing : Discover the cliffs from the water by boat. These are mostly the same companies that offer diving.

This beautiful harbour house was designed by the architect John Adam in 1753, commissioned by the merchant and smuggler John Nisbet. Today his visit traces the illegal activities of Eyemouth, which was a major North Sea black market dumping ground. Gunsgreen House has been restored to its original setting and offers visitors beautiful interiors, as well as its cellars where the offending goods were hidden. Discover how its architecture conceals secret hiding places! Kids are gonna love dressing up as smugglers...