A signal station was built here in 1820 but it was updated to a lighthouse after the sinking of the Martello on Carr Rock in 1857. The new lighthouse was ready by 1862. The light was originally oil burning, it was converted to incandescent power in 1906 and then electricity in 1966. Three lighthouse keepers lived here until the light was automated in 1993.

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1. St Abb's Head & Mire Loch loop from Northfield

5.66km

01:34

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2. St Abb's Head Viewpoint – St Abb's Head Lighthouse loop from St. Abbs

5.45km

01:31

100m

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3. St Abb's Head Viewpoint – View of Broadhaven Bay loop from Coldingham

12.2km

03:22

200m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: St. Abbs, Scottish Borders, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

View of Broadhaven Bay

Mire Loch

Coldingham Sands Beach

View of St Abbs Harbour

Horsecastle Bay

St Abb's Head National Nature Reserve Information Sign

Cove Harbour Entrance

Coldingham Priory Ruins

View of Pettico Wick

St Abbs Head Coastal Cliffs

St Abb's Head Viewpoint

St. Abb's Head Cliffs

St Abb's Head Lighthouse

1. St Abb's Head & Mire Loch loop from Northfield

2. St Abb's Head Viewpoint – St Abb's Head Lighthouse loop from St. Abbs

3. St Abb's Head Viewpoint – View of Broadhaven Bay loop from Coldingham

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