St Abbs is a small village on the south east coast of the Scottish Borders. It’s very popular for scuba diving due to the very clear sea water. It’s been a voluntary marine reserve since 1984. The National Nature Reserve is located at St Abbs Head. the rocky headland you can see in the photo below.

St Abbs head

It was a lovely sunny afternoon when I was there on Thursday. There’s a pub and a cafe with outdoor seating, some picnic benches and public toilets.

St Abbs harbour

The Eyemouth Fishing Disaster Memorial is located at St Abbs with the bronze figures looking out to sea.

Eyemouth Fishing Disaster Memorial, St Abbs

Have you visited St Abbs, would you recommend it as part of an itinerary for a day out in the Scottish Borders?