Yellowcraig Beach, located within the St Abbs Marine Reserve, offers a shore-entry snorkelling experience suitable for beginners. The site features a sandy beach with rocky outcrops to the west and provides views of Fidra Island. Conditions are generally mild, though snorkelers should be aware of potential surf and the presence of jellyfish. Water temperatures fluctuate between 6C and 15C throughout the year, necessitating appropriate thermal protection such as a 6/5/4mm wetsuit with hood, gloves, and boots during colder months. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station to support visitors.

Dunbar is a combined natural and artificial reef located within the St Abbs Marine Reserve. The site features depths ranging from 10 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres. Divers can access the site via shore or boat, though entries require caution due to potential surf and surge. Visibility is variable, ranging from 1 to 10 metres, and water temperatures fluctuate between 7C and 14C throughout the year. A drysuit is recommended for these conditions. The site is suitable for beginners, though divers should remain aware of moderate currents and boat traffic in the area. Facilities including parking, toilets, and a cafe are available nearby.

Fifeness is a rocky headland featuring a sheltered lagoon area suitable for training. Beyond the lagoon, the site transitions into reefs that drop off into deeper water, characterised by extensive kelp forests. Divers can explore this varied topography at depths ranging from 3 to 15 metres. Access is via the shore, with parking available nearby. Conditions are generally mild, though visibility varies. The site is suitable for intermediate divers and offers good opportunities for snorkelling. Water temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, ranging from 7C in the winter months to 14C in September.

Seafield Tower offers a unique snorkeling experience alongside the ruins of a 16th-century castle. The site topography is defined by two rocky islands and sandstone gullies, which provide shelter for juvenile fish. Access is via the shore, and the site is suited for intermediate snorkelers. Conditions can be challenging, with hazards including jellyfish, strong currents, and surf. Water temperatures are cool, ranging from 6C to 15C throughout the year, and are not considered suitable for comfortable swimming. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, and showers.

St Abbs Marine Reserve offers a diverse range of underwater topography, including reefs, walls, drift sites, wrecks, and caves. Depths range from 3 to 30 metres, with an average of 15 metres. Divers can expect moderate currents and visibility between 5 and 15 metres. Water temperatures are cold, ranging from 7 to 13C throughout the year, making a drysuit recommended. Access is available via both shore and boat entries. The site is suited for intermediate divers, with typical dive times around 50 minutes. Hazards include potential entanglement, jellyfish, strong currents, and surf. Facilities at the site include parking and air fills.

Glanmire is a combined wreck and reef site located 300 metres offshore within the St Abbs Marine Reserve. The site features depths ranging from 20 to 37 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres. Divers encounter strong currents, necessitating careful planning around slack water and tidal windows. Visibility typically fluctuates between 5 and 15 metres. Due to the overhead environment within the wreck, entanglement risks, and cold water temperatures between 7 and 12 degrees Celsius, this site is suited for intermediate divers. A drysuit is recommended for thermal protection. Boat access is required, and divers should remain close to the vessel during descent.

West Hurker is a reef dive site located within the St Abbs Marine Reserve in the United Kingdom. This site is accessible by boat and is suitable for beginner divers. The topography consists of a reef environment with depths ranging from 0 to 15 metres, averaging 9 metres. Divers should be aware of moderate currents and potential surge conditions in the area. Visibility is typically around 10 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, ranging from 7C in late winter to 14C in late summer. Air fills are available for those planning a dive at this location.

Craig is a marine dive site located within the St Abbs Marine Reserve in the United Kingdom. The site features a consistent depth of approximately 10 metres. Divers may encounter a variety of marine life, including snails, which are very common. Other species recorded at this site include Atlantic wolffish, gray seals, wrasses, cod, rock crabs, European green crabs, shrimp, brittle stars, and sea stars. Water temperatures at this location vary throughout the year, ranging from 7C in the late winter and early spring to 15C in August. This site is suitable for divers interested in observing local temperate marine species in a protected reserve environment.