Eyemouth is a village and civil parish in Berwickshire, in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland. It is 2 miles (3.2 kilometres) east of the main north-south A1 road as well as simply 8 miles (13 km) north of Berwick-upon-Tweed. It has a populace of concerning 3,420 individuals (2004 ). The community's name comes from its location at the mouth of the Eye Water. The Berwickshire coast consists of high cliffs over deep clear water with sandy coves as well as stunning harbours. A fishing port, Eyemouth holds an annual Herring Queen Festival. Significant structures in the town include Gunsgreen House and also a burial ground watch-house built to stand guard versus the Resurrectionists (body snatchers). Much of the features of a standard fishing town are preserved in the narrow streets and also 'vennels', giving shelter from the sea as well as fit to the smuggling tradition of old. Eyemouth is not far from the small towns of Ayton, Reston, St. Abbs, Coldingham as well as Burnmouth. The coast uses opportunities for birdwatching, strolling, angling and also diving. Holiday accommodation consists of several resorts, B&B s and also a vacation park. The geology of the area shows proof of folding that led James Hutton to introduce that the surface of the earth had transformed substantially over the ages.