Coldingham
Place in Scottish Borders, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.887, -2.156 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 90 65 |
| Population: | 550 |
Coldingham sits on the rugged east coast of the Scottish Borders in historic Berwickshire, looking out over Coldingham Bay and the long sweep of Coldingham Sands. The village is close to the dramatic cliffs and seabird colonies of St Abbs Head and the small fishing harbour at St Abbs, making it popular with walkers, birdwatchers, surfers and fossil enthusiasts who enjoy the mix of sandy beach and rocky coastline.
Historically notable for the ancient Coldingham Priory founded in the age of St Æbbe, the village retains a strongly local character with agricultural roots, seasonal tourism and a tight-knit community life centred on a village hall and church. Visitors encounter layers of history in ruined and restored stonework, while the surrounding coastal scenery and nearby nature reserves give the area a distinct blend of cultural heritage and outdoor appeal in Scotland.
Postcode districts covering Coldingham
Most populated places nearby
- Berwick-upon-Tweed 9.8 miles15.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Eyemouth Place 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Ayton Place 3.3 miles5.2 km
- East Berwickshire Ward 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Chirnside Place 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Berwick North Ward 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Berwick-upon-Tweed Built-up area 9.8 miles15.7 km
Example postcodes in Coldingham
TD14 5ND, TD14 5NS, TD14 5PE, TD14 5PD, TD14 5NW, TD14 5PB, TD14 5NE, TD14 5UE, TD14 5NQ … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 47.3 miles76.1 km
- Newcastle International Airport 61.4 miles98.9 km
- Berwick-upon-Tweed Railway Station 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Dunbar Railway Station 15.8 miles25.4 km
Hotels near Coldingham Ad
- The Ships Quarters 4 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Eyesleepover 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The Home Arms Guesthouse 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Craw Inn 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Marshall Meadows Manor House 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Chirnside Hall Hotel 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The Waterloo Arms Hotel 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The Castle Hotel 9.7 miles15.5 km
Schools in Coldingham
- Coldingham Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Press Castle Estate 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Ninewells Estate 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Blanerne Estate 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Blackadder House Estate 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Paxton House Estate 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Kelloe House Estate 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Saint Bathan's Priory Historic site 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Shielfield Park Stadium 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Duns Castle Estate 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Berwick Harbour Harbour 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Kimmerghame House Estate 11 miles17.7 km
- Nisbet House Estate 11.3 miles18.2 km