East Berwickshire
Ward in Scottish Borders, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.84, -2.226 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 85 60 |
| Dialling code: | 01890 (Ayton) |
East Berwickshire sits on the southeastern edge of the Scottish Borders in Scotland, a mix of rugged coastline and rolling agricultural land that meets the border with Northumberland. The ward includes classic fishing ports and villages such as Eyemouth, Coldingham and the dramatic sea cliffs around St Abb's Head, with the Berwickshire Coastal Path drawing walkers and birdwatchers to some striking geology and important seabird colonies.
Economically and culturally it still bears a strong maritime and farming heritage - Eyemouth retains a visible fishing industry and a long memory of the 1881 disaster - while tourism, conservation and small-scale local businesses sustain many communities. Proximity to Berwick-upon-Tweed and cross‑border links shape commuting and services, and a lively civic life centred on village halls, festivals and community projects keeps the area socially engaged despite its relatively small, dispersed population.
Postcode districts covering East Berwickshire
Most populated places nearby
- Berwick-upon-Tweed 9.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Chirnside Place 2.8 miles
- Ayton Place 3.9 miles
- Coldingham Place 4.2 miles
- Eyemouth Place 5.4 miles
- Duns Place 6.6 miles
- Horncliffe Parish 8.6 miles
- Berwick North Ward 8.7 miles
- Norham Built-up area 8.7 miles
- Loanend Built-up area 9 miles
- Mid Berwickshire Ward 9.1 miles
- Berwick-upon-Tweed Built-up area 9.6 miles
- Ord Parish 9.9 miles
Example postcodes in East Berwickshire
TD14 5SF, TD14 5NX, TD11 3BU, TD13 5YP, TD11 3RN, TD13 5XY, TD11 3XU, TD15 1UY, TD15 1UZ … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 45.1 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 59.3 miles
- Berwick-upon-Tweed Railway Station 9.5 miles
- Dunbar Railway Station 15.6 miles
Hotels in East Berwickshire Ad
- The Ships Quarters 4
- The Craw Inn
- Eyesleepover
- The Home Arms Guesthouse 4
- Chirnside Hall Hotel 4
- The Waterloo Arms Hotel
Schools in East Berwickshire
- Ayton Primary School Primary
- Cockburnspath Primary School Primary
- Coldingham Primary School Primary
- Eyemouth High School Secondary
- Eyemouth Primary School Primary
- Reston Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ninewells Estate 2.8 miles
- Press Castle Estate 3.2 miles
- Blanerne Estate 3.2 miles
- Blackadder House Estate 3.9 miles
- Kelloe House Estate 5.2 miles
- Duns Castle Estate 6.2 miles
- Saint Bathan's Priory Historic site 6.3 miles
- Paxton House Estate 6.6 miles
- Kimmerghame House Estate 6.9 miles
- Nisbet House Estate 7.1 miles
- Langton House Estate 7.9 miles
- Milne Graden Estate 9.7 miles