RNLI flag

Ian Combe and Dave Anderson erected a replacement RNLI flag on the castle in strong winds on 2nd Jan. ‘22. This flag was a spare and will be succeeded by a new one, giving Ian and Dave another opportunity to step very, VERY carefully on the castle.
Photo credit Kenny Maule
Well Connected?

There are several cables from windfarms and other grid connections which will make landfall around Dunbar. The importance of capturing feedback from the local fishermen is highly important for the project team.
Scottish Power and National Grid are holding public consultations in Dunbar for the Scotland to England Green Link (SEGL2) https://www.nationalgrid.com/uk/electricity-transmission/document/136836/download) Leaflets will be available at Asda but they wish to avoid large public gatherings, so for the harbour area McArthurs Store is ideal for the fishermen, and other interested members of the public, to come to and gather information on the project when they are free. The information will be available for a four week period, starting on the 1st of February.
Viewing dates arranged by:
Tide & Time event coming to a harbour near you.
A first of its kind, this week-long event will visit the history of the Harbour, its longstanding fishing community, and the successful fishing industry.
To celebrate an active, working harbour, with a thriving fishing industry, in our beautiful town of Dunbar.
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Herring Trail: Sponsored walk on Sunday 29th May.
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Celebration of Fishing: Photographs and memorabilia at the Town House
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Art Competition: Entries from local artists to be shown at the Town House.
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Photograph Competition: Entries from local photographers shown at the Town House.
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Talks and Presentations: at the Town House from 7-8pm
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Harbour Event: Sat 4th and Sun 5th June. To find out about the local catch at Dunbar Harbour, where it can be bought and how to cook it! Delve into the history of the harbours. Visit alsop our educational stalls to learn about safety at sea and climate change, marine life, litter, and what you can do to help save our seas. Packed with fun activities, live folk music, theatre, visiting sea vessels and so much more!
For details and updates: Tide & Time event
“SOS help!” — Please volunteer to help, a little or a lot.
“Spring forward Fiona”

Fiona Kibby has been appointed as Dunbar Harbour’s new harbour master. She will take up her appointment on Monday, 18th April. Fiona has had a very distinguished career in industry and is herself a keen sailor. She has long planned a career change back in her native Scotland and will be living in the centre of our town when she returns in April. The opportunity to work with Dunbar’s inshore fishermen and get involved in the town’s community activities were all part of the reason that Fiona has made this move.
Alasdair Swan, Chair of the Trust, said, “We feel so lucky to have someone with Fiona’s skills joining us. She will naturally pick up the good work started by our previous harbourmaster, Quentin Dimmer, and will add her own ideas and touches to the way the harbour develops. In the interim, we have benefited from the grand help of our local team, Denholm Horsburgh, James Bisset and Ian Combe who have kept the harbour's efficient management going over these winter months. Please give Fiona a warm welcome when she arrives on 18th April 2022.”
Photo from Fiona’s sailing logbook