What to do on dry land

The Berwickshire coastline provides a fascinating and beautiful range of scenery – from high cliffs and deep clear water to sandy coves and quaint fishing harbours.  An ideal location not only for diving but also for a spot of ‘twitching’, walking, cycling or fishing.

Eyemouth lies a mere five miles north of the Border with England, where the mouth of the River Eye provides a natural harbour and sandy beaches as well as an obvious inspiration for the town’s name.  Fishing is key to Eyemouth life and dates back to the 13th century.

Duns, situated in the rolling Berwickshire countryside, still retains the air of an old Scottish Burgh with its spacious Market Square.  Make the most of the commanding views afforded by Duns Law, raising 714 feet above sea level.  Walkers can also enjoy the trails of the 190 acre Duns Castle Nature Reserve.  The Jim Clark Museum in Duns is devoted to the late world champion Racing driver of the 1960’s from Chrinside and the region also hosts the Jim Clark Rally annually in May, a real spectacle to see.

Nearby is Manderston House, with its magnificent silver staircase and insight into life above and below stairs whilst Paxton House, part of the National Galleries of Scotland, is home to the largest collection of Chippendale furniture in Scotland.  Paxton House also offers much for the family with putting green, red squirrel and riverside bird hides, Paxton Ted trails and adventure play park.

For the more adventurous there is off-road ‘state of the art’ 4x4 vehicle, quad bike trekking and paintballing for both adults and children at Ronnie Dales.  If it is the dramatic that interests you, guided off-road ‘safari’ style wildlife tours along the Berwickshire cliff tops is a must.

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