Images of North Berwick

[Victoria Road]
Heriot Place (17-45 Victoria Road) built in 1868, by John Heriot, a joiner and town councillor. © Digitalsport UK

[cave]
The cave where young Robert Louis Stevenson played with his friends as pirates and smugglers during family holidays in North Berwick in the 1860s.  © Digitalsport UK

[fairway]
Stevenson's secret cave can only be accessed at low tide, exposing the numerous initials and messages chiseled into the rock like C.L.K. 1879 (above).  © Digitalsport UK

[salmon]
The remains of the timber stakes which supported the salmon nets on the broadsands. Salmon Fishing was carried out by John Turbyne from 1906 until his death in 1936. He resided in Auburn Cottage, Dirleton and for many years his family were associated with Dirleton Laundry. In the background is the island of Fidra the inspiration for RLS's Treasure Island. © Digitalsport UK

[harvest]
Harvest at Wamphray, with Dovecot and Berwick Law in the background.  © Digitalsport UK

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