St Abbs Head National Nature Reserve
Visit this reserve for its stunning cliff scenery, which supports large colonies of breeding seabirds. The steep cliffs drop into the clear seawaters below, which support a varied marine life that attracts large numbers of underwater divers.
Formed by active volcanoes, St Abb's Head is the best known landmark along the magnificent Berwickshire coastline. The sheer cliffs, offshore stacks and narrow gullies provide scenic beauty and a habitat for some outstanding wildlife. St Abb's Head is owned and managed by The National Trust for Scotland.
Wildlife Highlights: Kittiwakes, fulmars, guillemots, razorbills, shags and puffins. Wonderful spring flowers form part of the rich but fragile coastal grasslands.
St Abb's Head News:
Location: Head towards St Abb's on the B6438, turn left at Northfields. There is a car park at Northfield Farm. St Abb's NNR lies on the Berwickshire coast, five miles north of Eyemouth. From the A1 follow the A1107, signposted as the Berwickshire Coastal Trail.
Grid refence: NT909693
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