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Community Rallies to Save Eyemouth's Old Coble House
13 Feb
Summary
- Eyemouth Community Rowing Club seeks £95,000 for boathouse restoration.
- The Old Coble House dates back to the early 1800s and housed rescue boats.
- Trainee craftsmen are assisting with the restoration work.
A concerted community effort is underway to preserve the Old Coble House, a historic boathouse situated on Eyemouth Harbour's Marine Parade. This building, originally constructed by local fishermen in the early 1800s, once housed rescue skiffs before the establishment of the RNLI.
Currently serving as the home for the Eyemouth Community Rowing Club, the Old Coble House has deteriorated over time. Members are now striving to raise £95,000 to fund essential restoration and ensure its long-term survival. Support for this initiative comes from local trainee craftsmen engaged in a National Trust traditional skills programme.
Trainees are actively contributing to the restoration, with recent work focusing on the building's main door. This project provides invaluable practical experience for the craftsmen in preserving historical structures. The rowing club is actively seeking funding and widespread community backing to achieve its goal.
Club representatives have indicated that plans are being developed and discussions are in progress with local tradespeople. The objective is to ensure the Old Coble House remains a vibrant community asset for future use, acknowledging its significant historical value and role in the town's heritage.
