How many Artists have travelled to these shores? felt the pull of the sea and the cries of the gulls?
After your journey through the wonderful Eyemouth and it’s hidden treasures, why not extend your artistic journey to the local towns and villages in the area, where you will find a treasure trove of creativity.
Artists, writers, and makers of all kinds have been drawn to the East coast for centuries, leaving in their wake a wide variety of cultural and colourful legacies. Makers are drawn to the natural beauty of the landscape, juxtaposed with working fishing cottages and big skies, colourful beach huts and a dramatic coastal seascape perfect for surfing, dog walking and sandcastles
The pretty village of Coldingham
Coldingham is a haven for artists, writers, potters, photographers…. if you made a list you would be sure to leave out a significant category. It is very pretty. And very interesting.
Between Coldingham and St Abbs is a lovely Art gallery showcasing many local artists. The number Four gallery sits next to the Old Smiddy cafe as you drive towards St Abbs
Make your own art in the sand in Coldingham Bay
Coldingham Sands is a sheltered sandy beach at the mouth of the Buskin Burn, on the coast of the Scottish Borders. Coldingham Beach Huts And the vast expanses of sandy beach. An ever changing vista of inspiration.
Coldingham War Memorial is a four sided stone sculpture with two grey marble tablets bearing the inscription and names, wreath and dates ‘1914 1919’ carved above the tablets, and a stone block with a sundial on one face on the top. The Inscription reads IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THESE GALLANT MEN WHO LAID/ DOWN THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919
For more information please go to the website; https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/19312
Many well known artists have lived and worked here. Some have passed through and sketched briefly, others have been lifelong admirers of this part of the globe. Among those you may know are Robert Gemmell Hutchison, John Bellany, Arthur Dean, James Guthrie and more recently Eric Ritchie. More on each of the artists will be available soon.
St Abbs boasts its own visitors centre with art from local artists being part of its appeal. A huge variety of historical artefacts are held here and staff are knowledgeable and helpful.
centre
http://www.stabbsvisitorcentre.co.uk/new-artwork-of-st-abbs/
The Ebba Centre was once an old school , learning place for all the village children. Now it is a popular cafe and meeting hub, holding a weekly artisan market where makers surprise and delight with their unique products. On the walls are old photographs celebrating some of the past inhabitants of the village and folk passing through on their travels.
Once a year, an art exhibition also celebrates local artists from the area, gathering painters, poets, and creatives and showcasing the huge range of talent on the coast. This event is organised and run by the St. Abbs Trust.
A scrapbook of inspiration from a tiny village!
Inspiring Everyone
Many people fall in love with the children’s picture book village of St Abbs, drawn to to it’s timeless charm and sleepy beauty.
We love this painting , celebrating the vibrant shapes and colours of boats in the harbour against the windswept houses sheltering at the water’s edge.
A riot of colour whatever the weather decides to do.
What will inspire you?
What do you remember from your childhood here?
Do you have a favourite picture of the area?
You might even find a few wild swimmers!
Beach life 