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St Abbs nature reserve St Abbs nature reserve a landmark site, which is famous for a variety of wild-life including indigenous and migrating sea-birds who take up residence along our spectacular coast-line.
Priory The priory started as a monastic house (St Ebba Nunnery) in A.D.642, and after being destroyed and rebuilt over the years, a beautiful building still remains. Public worship is still observed.
Diving The coastal area around Coldingham is a world renowned voluntary marine preservation site which proves excellent diving. Boat charters are available every day from St Abbs Harbour and Eyemouth.
Golf Scotland is world renowned as the home of golf, and there are numerous courses in the area, with Eyemouth recently voted Britain’s no1 extraordinary golf hole. Discounts are available for guests.
Eyemouth Eyemouth is a busy fishing village which has many interesting buildings and a fascinating history that includes smuggling, shipwrecks and witch-burning. There is always something to do whether its visiting the beach, the museum or just saying hello to the local seals.
Walking The area encapsulates some of the most breathtaking coastal scenery seen anywhere in Britain. We have a booklet of 14 walks to choose from ranging from a nice leisurely stroll to a more adventurous hike.
Cycling Cycling has become a very popular pastime in the borders with a lot more routes to see our spectacular views and beautiful countryside. Signposted cycle routes and colour coded trails offer levels to suit all abilities.
Surfing & Bodyboarding For the more adventurous, Coldingham bay provides the ideal place for surfing and bodyboarding all year round. Equipment can be hired locally. Alnwick Castle - Better known as Harry Potter's Hogswarts Castle is home to the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. It has been a family home since 1309, originally built to defend England's northern border from the Scottish armies. Alnwick castle has been voted the 'Finest Castle in Britain' by the viewers of channel 5. www.alnwickcastle.com Bamburgh Castle - Is probably the finest castle in England. It is perched on a basalt outcrop on the very edge of the North Sea at Bamburgh, Northumberland. It commands stunning views of the Farne Islands, Holy Island and land' ward to the Cheviot hills. www.bamburghcastle.com Berwick Barracks - You and your family can experience military life first hand. A visit to the 'Beat the Drum' exhibition at these 18th century barracks recreates the detail and tradition of days in the barrack room. See the museum dedicated to the 'Kings Own Scottish Borderers'. Chain Bridge Honey Farm - The Visitors' Centre was opened in 1995. It's free and they strive to keep it up to date, adding further displays and information on a regular basis. So whether it's your first or fifty-first visit we're sure you'll find it an enjoyable experience. www.chainbridgehoney.co.uk
|  Places to eat Anchor Inn, Coldingham Tel: 018907 71243 Creels, Coldingham Tel: 0800 1693786 Oblò, Eyemouth Tel: 018907 52527
Red Lion, Reston Tel: 018907 61266
Boat Charters Lazy G Diver Tel: 018907 71525 Paul Crowe Tel: 018907 71945
Taxi's Chris's Cabs Tel: 018907 71823 or 07515 671442
Links Weather - BBC 5 Day forecast Eyemouth Click Bed & Breakfast - The premier online guide to Great British B & B's |  Clifftop Discovery Wildlife Tours - The tours offer a unique and exciting opportunity to explore the most spectacular coastal scenery in the Scottish borders, they can be tailor-made to suit families, small groups (2-8), non-walkers, specialist outing, study groups or larger corporate parties. www.clifftopdiscovery.co.uk Conundrum Farm - Take a stroll around the farm trail, try fly fishing for Rainbow, Blue and Brown trout in two secluded spring fed lakes of aprox 4.5 acres. At the entrance, there is a traditionally converted barn which is home to a licensed restaurant and farm shop with a wide range of gifts. www.conundrumfarm.co.uk Dive St Abbs - From a tiny, ancient and picturesque harbour on the eastern coast of the Scottish Borders, Dive St. Abbs enables divers to explore the sea, fishermen to catch fish and everyone to see the amazing geology, exciting history and wonderful wildlife and birds to be found along this spectacular coastline. www.divestabbs.info Fishwick Mains Maize Maze - The maze is open from July to September and each year is different. Previous years have included a swan and a salmon pattern but don't worry, they provide a booklet of clues, riddles and puzzles, so you don't get too lost. Great fun for kids of all ages. www.fishwickmaze.com Floors Castle & Gardens - The Castle is the largest inhabited castle in Scotland and home of the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe and their family. Wander through spectacular state rooms filled with priceless painting and furnishes. The Riverside & Woodland walks offer an opportunity to see a wealth of wildlife including red squirrels. www.floorscastle.com Lindisfarne Priory - One of the holiest Anglo-Saxon sites in England. Learn about the Monastery's fantastic wealth and walk in the grounds where brutal Viking raiders plundered the priory, forcing Monks to take refuge on the mainland. www.lindisfarne.org.uk Manderston - The home of Lord Palmer, is a house on which no expense was spared. Adam in style, the quality throughout makes it the most outstanding house of the Edwardian age, featuring uniquely the only silver staircase in the world. www.manderston.co.uk Mellerstain, Scotland's Unique Adam Mansion - Is one of Scotland's great Georgian houses, standing in acres of beautiful parkland. The interior decoration is outstanding, having been preserved in their original Adam colours. www.mellerstain.com Moondance Wools - Woolcrafts Centre located on a working sheep farm on Coldingham Moor, approximately 3 miles from the centre of Coldingham Village. There are individual workshops in spinning, weaving & knitting which can often be arranged to fit your schedule. They also sell spinning wheels, looms, fleece & fibre, yarn, dyestuffs and books. Visitors welcome, but please ring ahead. www.moondancewools.com Paxton House Gallery & Country Park - Built to the design of John Adam in 1758 by Patrick Home of Billie for his intended bride, Sophie de Brandt. Paxton is one of the finest 18th century Palladian country house in Britain with the largest collection of Chippendale furniture in Scotland. www.paxtonhouse.com Pot-A-Doodle Do - The centre is an oasis of creativity for all to enjoy. You can work with ceramics creating your own personalised pieces of pottery which can then be glazed and fired. Other activities include mosaic and glass painting and creating unique designs with coloured sands. www.potadoodledo.com Ronnie Dale Quad Bikes - Ideal as a present, a half day course is designed to give you the opportunity to see just what a four wheel drive vehicle can do; to explore the limits of both the vehicle and yourself. www.ronniedale4x4.co.uk Scottish Archery Centre - Offer archery to the beginner right through to the more experienced person. All relevant equipment can be supplied including complete supervision instruction and full civil liability insurance. www.scottisharcherycentre.co.uk |
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