St Abbs is a popular site for scuba divers. The sea around the village is unusually clear, in contrast to the more silt-laden coastal waters further to the north or south. These clear waters and the spectacular underwater scenery resulted in Britain's first Voluntary Marine Reserve being established at St Abbs. The Marine Reserve was established on 18 August 1984 by David Bellamy. Shore diving to a depth of about 15 metres is possible from the rocks on the outside of the harbour wall. It is common for trainees to do initial sea dives here.
Shore diving to a depth of about 15 metres is possible from the rocks on the outside of the harbour wall. It is common for trainees to do initial sea dives here.
St Abbs - Surfing & Diving !!
A new visitor centre was opened in St Abbs in March 2011
The lifeboat station is privately operated after closure by the RNLI in 2015. The station was saved through local fundraising, public donations and generous funding from the Tunnock's bakery company. The station was reopened and the new boat launched on 17 September 2016.
Remember the award winning beach, Coldingham Sands, is just a short walk away.
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