Dive-site story
Located along the Berwickshire coastline near Eyemouth and St Abbs, Nest Ends Gully is a rocky cleft cutting into the volcanic coastal cliffs. Sheer rock walls drop down to a boulder-strewn seabed, funneling tidal flow that feeds dense carpets of filter-feeding invertebrates. The sheltered architecture of the gully provides refuge for crustaceans and juvenile fish, while the surrounding headland drops into open North Sea kelp reef.
Steep canyon walls encrusted with dense carpets of dead men's fingers and plumose anemones
Rocky overhangs and crevices harboring large edible crabs and lobsters
Frequent encounters with grey seals investigating divers along the kelp margins
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late spring through early autumn offers warmer water, calmer sea states, and better underwater visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dead man's fingersAlcyonium digitatum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Plumose anemoneMetridium senile | Common | ||||||||||||
| European lobsterHomarus gammarus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Grey sealHalichoerus grypus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ballan wrasseLabrus bergylta | Common |
Marine forecast
