Seersha’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Great borders town which is actually in England but only 40 minute drive from Longformacus. Some good unusual shops as well as the visit the remains of a medieval castle where you can also walk the entire circuit of the ramparts.
71 locals recommend
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Great borders town which is actually in England but only 40 minute drive from Longformacus. Some good unusual shops as well as the visit the remains of a medieval castle where you can also walk the entire circuit of the ramparts.
Coldingham Bay
Beautiful walks along the beach and across the clifftops.
Great walk across the clifftops with spectacular views taking you right up to the lighthouse and beyond. Includes a good circular walk which will take about 2.5 hours if you like walking. There's also a couple of great cafes nearby with homemade soup and home baking with fresh coffee.
St Abbs Lighthouse
Great walk across the clifftops with spectacular views taking you right up to the lighthouse and beyond. Includes a good circular walk which will take about 2.5 hours if you like walking. There's also a couple of great cafes nearby with homemade soup and home baking with fresh coffee.
Neighbourhoods
Take a walk to the ruins of Yester castle with its subterranean Goblin Ha (Goblin Hall) The 'Goblin Ha' Hotel has a great menu for eating out. Also a nice little niche shop Beech & Birch which sells Scandinavian & British homeware. Also Lewis and Clarke Artisan Kitchen coffee shop.
Gifford
Take a walk to the ruins of Yester castle with its subterranean Goblin Ha (Goblin Hall) The 'Goblin Ha' Hotel has a great menu for eating out. Also a nice little niche shop Beech & Birch which sells Scandinavian & British homeware. Also Lewis and Clarke Artisan Kitchen coffee shop.
Beautiful beach for walks and really lovely niche shops, Delicatessen, Art and Crafts, coffee shops and restaurants. There is also the sealife centre, harbour with fish and chip shop and lovely pubs. Handmade Icecream shop.
119 locals recommend
North Berwick
Beautiful beach for walks and really lovely niche shops, Delicatessen, Art and Crafts, coffee shops and restaurants. There is also the sealife centre, harbour with fish and chip shop and lovely pubs. Handmade Icecream shop.
Food scene
Best Fish & Chip shop & restaurant who also make their own ice cream, great choice of flavours. Walk along the beach and watch the seals in the harbour.
27 locals recommend
Eyemouth
Best Fish & Chip shop & restaurant who also make their own ice cream, great choice of flavours. Walk along the beach and watch the seals in the harbour.
special place of interest
After a drive up the beautiful Ettrick Valley you come to the largest Tibetan Monastery outside of Tibet. Visit the beautiful Temple, gardens, gift shop and vegetarian/vegan cafe.
9 locals recommend
Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery
After a drive up the beautiful Ettrick Valley you come to the largest Tibetan Monastery outside of Tibet. Visit the beautiful Temple, gardens, gift shop and vegetarian/vegan cafe.
The Witches Stone of Spott – Marion Lillie, the Ringwoody witch was burnt here in 1698. The Stone is reputed to stand on the site of the burning of the last witch in the South of Scotland
Spott
The Witches Stone of Spott – Marion Lillie, the Ringwoody witch was burnt here in 1698. The Stone is reputed to stand on the site of the burning of the last witch in the South of Scotland