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Breeches Rock

Island in Berwickshire

Scotland

Breeches Rock

Ross Point I don't know if this qualifies as a geograph (this is my first posting) as it is actually taken in NT9561 looking into NT9660. However it shows the landscape features of the coastline that wouldn't really be visible from within NT9660 itself. The photo shows the hard coastal cliffs, vegetated sometimes down to sea level and backed by arable fields baked in the summer sun. In the foreground part of the small fishing settlement of Burnmouth can be seen. Several of the sea front houses are painted in different pastel shades.
Ross Point Credit: Colin Stewart

Breeches Rock is a small island located off the coast of Berwickshire, Scotland. Situated in the North Sea, it is a fascinating natural formation that has captivated locals and visitors alike for centuries.

The island gets its name from its unique shape, resembling a pair of breeches or trousers. It is a rocky outcrop, approximately 200 meters long and 150 meters wide, with steep cliffs on all sides. The island is only accessible by boat during low tide, as it becomes completely submerged during high tide.

Breeches Rock is renowned for its rich biodiversity and is home to a variety of seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, and kittiwakes. The surrounding waters are also teeming with marine life, making it a popular spot for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts.

Historically, Breeches Rock has been used as a navigational landmark for sailors due to its distinctive appearance. It has also inspired numerous legends and folklore, with tales of hidden treasure and mystical creatures associated with the island.

Today, Breeches Rock remains an important natural landmark and is protected as a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It offers stunning panoramic views of the rugged coastline and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

Visitors to Breeches Rock are advised to check tide times and weather conditions before attempting to visit the island, as the area can be treacherous during stormy weather. Overall, Breeches Rock is a unique and captivating destination, offering an opportunity to experience the untamed beauty of Berwickshire's coastal landscape.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.851721/-2.0705725 or Grid Reference NT9562. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ross Point I don't know if this qualifies as a geograph (this is my first posting) as it is actually taken in NT9561 looking into NT9660. However it shows the landscape features of the coastline that wouldn't really be visible from within NT9660 itself. The photo shows the hard coastal cliffs, vegetated sometimes down to sea level and backed by arable fields baked in the summer sun. In the foreground part of the small fishing settlement of Burnmouth can be seen. Several of the sea front houses are painted in different pastel shades.
Ross Point
I don't know if this qualifies as a geograph (this is my first posting) as it is actually taken in NT9561 looking into NT9660. However it shows the landscape features of the coastline that wouldn't really be visible from within NT9660 itself. The photo shows the hard coastal cliffs, vegetated sometimes down to sea level and backed by arable fields baked in the summer sun. In the foreground part of the small fishing settlement of Burnmouth can be seen. Several of the sea front houses are painted in different pastel shades.
Hurker's Haven Looking down into Hurker's Haven from the coastal path close to Fancove Head. The hard geology is immediately apparent in the distorted layers of strata. Numerous seabirds use the small coastal outcrops as nesting sites accessible only from the sea. This area is popular with divers and canoeists and supports small scale fishing operations.
Hurker's Haven
Looking down into Hurker's Haven from the coastal path close to Fancove Head. The hard geology is immediately apparent in the distorted layers of strata. Numerous seabirds use the small coastal outcrops as nesting sites accessible only from the sea. This area is popular with divers and canoeists and supports small scale fishing operations.
Anyone for golf? Taken near to 'Horse Head' showing the expansion of Eyemouth. The relatively new golf course has replaced arable fields though farming is still the dominant activity around Eyemouth. New roads have been built to provide access to the golf course and also to the harbour. Only a narrow cliff top path exists between the sea and fields with rough grasses and wildflowers providing food for several species of butterflies.
Anyone for golf?
Taken near to 'Horse Head' showing the expansion of Eyemouth. The relatively new golf course has replaced arable fields though farming is still the dominant activity around Eyemouth. New roads have been built to provide access to the golf course and also to the harbour. Only a narrow cliff top path exists between the sea and fields with rough grasses and wildflowers providing food for several species of butterflies.
Cowdrait The short coast road at the bottom of Burnmouth hill leading to the isolated village.
Cowdrait
The short coast road at the bottom of Burnmouth hill leading to the isolated village.
Burnmouth Harbour
Burnmouth Harbour
Cottage at Partanhall, Burnmouth One of the cottages in a row at Partanhall, Burnmouth separated from the high water mark only by the width of the track leading round to Burnmouth Harbour.
Cottage at Partanhall, Burnmouth
One of the cottages in a row at Partanhall, Burnmouth separated from the high water mark only by the width of the track leading round to Burnmouth Harbour.
Partenhall, Burnmouth Row of cottages that is Partenhall.
Partenhall, Burnmouth
Row of cottages that is Partenhall.
Cottages at Partenhall, Burnmouth
Cottages at Partenhall, Burnmouth
Fishing boats ropes Burnmouth Harbour
Fishing boats ropes
Burnmouth Harbour
Burnmouth Harbour
Burnmouth Harbour
Houses at Burnmouth Harbour A touch of colour.
Houses at Burnmouth Harbour
A touch of colour.
Eyemouth Golf Course and Clubhouse The only links course in the Scottish Borders.
Eyemouth Golf Course and Clubhouse
The only links course in the Scottish Borders.
Redhall Plantation A woodland regeneration scheme of the Borders Forest Trust, an environmental charity established in 1996 to develop and manage habitat restoration and community woodland projects and to reverse the decline of our woodlands and wild places.
Redhall Plantation
A woodland regeneration scheme of the Borders Forest Trust, an environmental charity established in 1996 to develop and manage habitat restoration and community woodland projects and to reverse the decline of our woodlands and wild places.
Chesterbank View over farmland to the Firth of Forth.
Chesterbank
View over farmland to the Firth of Forth.
East Coast Line at Flemington East Coast Line from Edinburgh to London
East Coast Line at Flemington
East Coast Line from Edinburgh to London
Chesterbank
Chesterbank
Old fishermen's cottages at Partanhall, Burnmouth. These substantial old cottages are now mostly holiday/second homes. Still if it's a sea view you're after... See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/287278">NT9561 : The rocky shore at Partanhall.</a> for the view from the door.
Old fishermen's cottages at Partanhall, Burnmouth.
These substantial old cottages are now mostly holiday/second homes. Still if it's a sea view you're after... See NT9561 : The rocky shore at Partanhall. for the view from the door.
The rocky shore at Partanhall. This is the view from the cottages.
The rocky shore at Partanhall.
This is the view from the cottages.
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Breeches Rock is located at Grid Ref: NT9562 (Lat: 55.851721, Lng: -2.0705725)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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