Eyemouth Beach — Attraction in Scotland

Nice sandy beach when tide is out for a walk to the harbour. Shops are close by for supplies. Good hiking paths up to trailer park area and good views of boats leaving and entering the harbour.

Eyemouth is a historic fishing town in Scotland's Scottish Borders, located on the coast at the mouth of the Eye Water, known for its natural harbor, connection to fishing and smuggling, and attractions like Gunsgreen House and the Eyemouth Museum. The town features a working harbor, a sandy beach, coastal walks, and annual events such as a herring queen festival.

Key Features Location: The most southerly commercial port on Scotland's east coast, situated on the Berwickshire Coast. Harbour: A natural and working harbor that is central to the town and supports the fishing industry.

History: Rich history rooted in fishing since the 13th century, with notable 18th-century smuggling activities centered on Gunsgreen House.

Industry: Fishing for haddock and herring flourished in the 19th century, and today the harbor is also adapting to the offshore wind industry.

Culture: Home to the Eyemouth Museum, a 15-foot tapestry commemorating the 1881 fishing disaster, and the annual Herring Queen Festival.

Things to Do Explore the Harbour: Witness the active port, see fishing boats, and watch for harbour seals. Visit Gunsgreen House: A historic mansion associated with 18th-century smuggling and now a museum. Walk the Coastal Path: Enjoy the Berwickshire Coastal Path for walking, bird watching, and stunning coastal scenery. Relax on the Beach: Eyemouth Beach is a convenient sandy stretch ideal for families. Discover the Town: Wander through narrow streets and vennels, visit independent shops, and enjoy fresh seafood. Notable Events Herring Queen Festival: A yearly event held in July. Lifeboat Weekend:...

This review has been done on a bank holiday in April. It is raining in a way it only can in Scotland: sideways. With a cold wind. Damp and cold I could see that there is a sandy beach. But the sky is grey and waves look angry. The beach was being used to exercise dogs. There are some toilets at a nearby car park. We found one coffee shop open but wouldn't let us in as they were "at capacity." The ice cream parlour was open, and despite a wind chill factor of -273c people were buying ice creams. They served us some delicious hot chocolates with cream and marshmallows. I couldn't make out much more in the beach due to the hah. If we get a dry day I might update this. But this is Scotland in the Spring, so I don't hold out much hope. Updated the next day. An overcast forecast turned into a sunny day. I can report seals in the harbour and quiet a pleasant sandy beach with some rock pools for young explorers. But I would recommend checking on the sea quality websites before venturing...

A lovely clean beach we feel confident taking our children too! When we visit family in the area this is always one of the beaches locally that we come too. It isn't usually too crowded, and there has always been ample parking, not to mention good local amenities (Im thinking chippy and ice cream ;) ). We enjoy finding the local seals and buy from the local fish monger (yummy fresh crab!) The beach has lovely views despite being quite closed in, and always creates hours of fun for the children. Clearly popular with local dog walkers, so far we haven't had any negative encounters with them - dogs are usually under control and poop cleaned up, which makes me more confident at letting my young children dig and build sand castles to their...