If you are looking for things to do in St. Abbs and the Scottish Borders then this is definitely something you should add to your list.
St. Abbs market - "a wee gem of a market"
EVERY FRIDAY from 7th APRIL - 15TH DECEMBER.
We will also be popping up at various locations in the Scottish Borders and Northumberland this season, please return to the site regularly to see where we will pop-up.
http://www.st-abbs-market.com/pop-ups--events-news.html
The cafe at the Ebba Centre will be open too, so come and say hello, have a cuppa or some lunch and take a stroll around the beautiful St Abbs Head, or along the harbour walls.
The St Abbs Independent Lifeboat fundraisers have a stall at the market every month,please come along and support them.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS WHO SUPPORT THE MARKET.
We will also be popping up at various locations in the Scottish Borders and Northumberland this season, please return to the site regularly to see where we will pop-up.
http://www.st-abbs-market.com/pop-ups--events-news.html
The cafe at the Ebba Centre will be open too, so come and say hello, have a cuppa or some lunch and take a stroll around the beautiful St Abbs Head, or along the harbour walls.
The St Abbs Independent Lifeboat fundraisers have a stall at the market every month,please come along and support them.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS WHO SUPPORT THE MARKET.
St Abbs Market 2017 dates:
Every friday from 7th April to 15th December 2017
We are open for business every Friday (Easter to Dec) in The Ebba Centre, Brierylaw, St Abbs. St Abbs Friday Market sells local food, crafts, baking, art, fashions, accessories, photography, woodcrafts, stitchcrafts, knitwear, gifts and jewellery to name but a few. Our stalls change weekly and although we have our core regulars who attend almost every week the great variety we offer in a relatively small location is what keeps us fresh and interesting. Once you have taken in our splendid scenery and surroundings, pop in for a look and we're pretty sure you'll be pleasantly surprised by the quality of goods you find on offer.
- Shop every Friday in a cosy restored Victorian school hall for local fresh produce, crafts and great gift ideas.
- Meet the friendly local producers and learn more about this lovely part of Scotland.
- Spring & Summer Hours 2017
- Winter Hours 2017
Come along - support our small craft, food and other local businesses,
have fun and be sure to tell all your friends!
Did you know?
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.
The double archway at "Cathedral Rock" is just 50 metres from the shore. Several small, nearby rocky islands, such as "Big Green Carr", "Broad Craig" and "Little Carr" are near to the harbour and easily can be circumnavigated underwater.
St Abbs Visitor Centre
A new visitor centre was opened in St Abbs in March 2011. The centre is located in the former village hall, which was built in 1897 with funds made available by the brewer Andrew Usher.
St Abbs has its own privately funded and independent Lifeboat Station. The lifeboat station was originally established in 1911 following the sinking of the S.S. Alfred Erlandsen. The station was previously operated by the RNLI but following its closure in 2015, a local fundraising effort saw the station saved through public donations and funding from the Tunnock's company. The station was reopened and the new boat launched on 17 September 2016.
