Herring Trail and Statue

This 28 mile Heritage Path starts in Dunbar and dates back to the 18th and 19th centuries when people carried salted herring from Dunbar to the markets in Lauder for winter food.  It is hard to imagine the huge weights of these baskets and it is no wonder that the trails fell out of use as railways provided an easier and cost effective alternative form of transport. The Creel Loaders statue at the junction of Victoria Street and Castle Gate commemorates Dunbar’s fishing heritage.