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St Abb’s Head

Sheer cliffs loom from the sea at St Abb's Head, giving dramatic views of the Berwickshire coastline and providing an early summer home for nesting seabirds. Watch the constantly moving mass of birds in the narrow inlets, or admire their swooping flight as they head out towards the stormy seas. Rocky grassland at the cliff top is dotted with colourful flowers and fast-moving butterflies, whilst the clear waters of the Voluntary Marine Reserve support a varied marine life.

• Best time to visit

  May to July for seabirds, July to August for flowers and butterflies, spring and autumn for migrant birds.
  

• Getting there

  Nearest rail/bus services at Berwick-upon-Tweed. Bus link between Berwick, Eyemouth and St Abbs, and Edinburgh to St Abbs. Contact Perryman's Buses on 01289 308719.
  

• Visitor facilities

  Parking at Northfield Farm. Nature centre with coffee shop is open April to October; guided NTS walks by arrangement. Track along the cliff top runs from St Abbs to Pettico Wick – please take great care.
  

• Contact

  NTS, Ranger's Cottage, St Abbs, Eyemouth TD14 5QF. Tel: 0844 493 2256.
  

• Managed by

  The National Trust for Scotland