Volcanic sea cliffs and a lighthouse at a major seabird colony, walked via the NTS Discovery Trail from the visitor centre. Best in late spring for the guillemots and kittiwakes, though the north-facing headland means sunrise beats sunset here.
NTS-managed National Nature Reserve, major seabird colony, well-known and legal, exact coords fine.
NTS visitor centre car park (NT 913 674 grid ref) above St Abbs village.
Discovery Trail / Lighthouse Loop from visitor centre, mostly level to moderate.
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