The museum illustrates aspects of country life (agriculture, watermills, ploughs and the forge). Aspects of the life of the fishing community are attractively presented: their houses, costumes, boats, equipment and fishing tackle. The highly symbolic..

An isolated mansion on the south side of the harbour was once reputed to be used for smuggling. It belonged to the owner of Fast Castle, Robert Logan of Restalrig (d 1606), who was involved in the Gowrie conspiracy (a bloody episode in Scottish histo..

The old quarter still has some of the features once described by Reverend Daniel Mclver. Smuggling was at its peak in the 18C and Eyemouth was an important centre for illicit trade in wines, spirits, tea and tobacco.

Gaily coloured fishing boats line the quayside and the lively fishing market emphasises the importance of the town's fishing industry. Fishing has actually been Eyemouth's main activity since the 12C. On Black Friday, 14 October 1881, 189 fishermen..