Eyemouth Travel Guide - Scotland

All roads lead to Eyemouth, so you won't have any difficulty reaching this fishing port in the Scottish Borders. If you travel by air, you can fly into either Edinburgh or Newcastle airports and a short drive along the A1 road will take you to the A1107, where you turn off and drive for only a mile. The nearest rail station is at Berwick–upon–Tweed, but there are buses and taxis available to take you into the town.

The town of Eyemouth takes its name from its location at the mouth of the River Eye. Choosing to spend your vacation in Eyemouth will provide you with the opportunity to visit the fishing villages in the area, such as Ayton, Reston and St. Abbs. You will also have fantastic opportunities for bird watching, fishing, diving, walking and of course just sitting outdoors and enjoying the breathtaking beauty of the region.

Eyemouth has been an important fishing port since the 13^th century. Today it is a prosperous port that is home to more than 78 fishing vessels. In addition to moorings for the fishing vessels, the harbour is a popular destination for yachts during the summer. If there is a need for a sea rescue, the firing of the maroons is the signal for calling out the Coastguard volunteers and the RNLI lifeboat.

There is an 18–hole golf course at Eyemouth with spectacular views of the sea. The 6^th hole of this course has been voted the most extraordinary one in Britain. At the World of Boats, you will see an impressive collection of boats – more than 400 boats and 300 models of boats from every part of the world during many different periods of time. At the Visitors Information Centre you can learn about the history of this area of Scotland through its changing exhibitions. It is here you will see the Eyemouth Tapestry, commemorating a great fishing disaster in 1881.

Eyemouth is also popular because of its wide sandy beach. High Street has a wide range of shops, pubs and cafes on either side, as well as inns or hotels, so you won't have any difficulty finding food and accommodations. There are many attractions for visitors just a short distance from the town that you do have to take time out to visit. Ayton Castle, with its red sandstone walls, is a beautiful site. It has been restored and is now a private home. Take a walk along the seashore and visit the Eyemouth and St. Abbs Marine Reserve with its guided safaris during the summer months.

Take a step back in time with a visit to Fort Point, which shows the remains of a fort that was built in 1547. Watch the fish being sold at the Eyemouth Fish market and learn about the history of the farming, milling, blacksmith, wheelwright and fishing heritage at the Eyemouth Museum. There are plenty of things for you to see and do so that you will have a most enjoyable vacation.