1. Crail
One of the prettiest and most historic spots in Fife’s East Neuk, with ancient fishing cottages surrounding the harbour.
2. St Abbs
The Berwickshire harbour isn’t
just very pretty, it has also become one of the UK’s top diving sites.
3. Plockton
The picture-perfect village is still familiar because of TV’s Hamish Macbeth, with cottages following the curve of the tiny harbour.
4. Seahouses
Boats leave the Northumberland town regularly for trips out to the Farne Islands where Grace Darling staged her boat rescue.
5. Cellardyke
Despite being just half a mile from Anstruther, lovely Cellardyke harbour is a bit of hidden treasure worth discovering.
6. Seacliff
Near to imposing Tantallon Castle in East Lothian, some claim that Seacliff is Scotland’s smallest harbour.
7. Craster
The harbour near Dunstanburgh Castle can leave you with a gorgeous taste as well as sights thanks to its kipper smokehouse.
8. Pittenweem
Holiday rental cottages around the harbour are perfect spots to watch the fishing boats’ morning return just as they always have.
9. Howtown
This little harbour is one to discover in the Lake District with Ullswater Steamers stopping off on their sightseeing trips.
10. Crinan
There’s always something to see with a walk around the harbour that’s right at the mouth of the ever-busy Crinan Canal.
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