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The historic town of Eyemouth
lies five miles north of the border where the
mouth of the River Eye provides a natural harbour
and sandy beaches. Fishing at Eyemouth dates back
to the 13th century and today the harbour is still
active with its colourful fleet. The local museum,
recently refurbished, illustrates the town's
history, with a magnificent tapestry as its
centrepiece commemorating the great east coast
fishing disaster of 1881 when 189 fishermen were
lost at sea. Visitors to Eyemouth will enjoy free
parking and local leaflets including a town trail,
mini-guide, town plan and coastal.
A highlight of the town's annual events calendar
is a Herring Queen Festival in July when the
flag-bedecked fishing fleet escorts the newly
chosen Queen from St. Abbs to Eyemouth. The
Berwickshire coastline, with its small villages of
St. Abbs, Coldingham and Burnmouth, provides a
fascinating and beautiful range of scenery - from
high cliffs and deep clear water to sandy coves
and quaint fishing harbours, offering recreational
pursuits such as birdwatching, walking, fishing
and diving. To the west of the town, near the Al
is Ayton Castle, an imposing Victorian mansion
built of red sandstone. Paxton House, west of
Berwick, is a perfect example of 18th century
classical architecture.
Places of interest in and around Eyemouth include
Ayton Castle, Paxton House, Eyemouth Museum,
Kittiwake Gallery, Chain Bridge Honey Farm,
Eyemouth Golf Club and the Swimming Pool.
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