North Berwick is a watering-place with golfing links green, <br />With a fine bathing beach most lovely to be seen; <br />And there's a large number of handsome villas also, <br />And often it's called the Scarborough of Scotland, as Portobello. <br /> <br />The greatest attraction is Tantallon Castle, worthy of regard, <br />About three miles distant to the eastward; <br />Which in time of war reoeived many a shock, <br />And it's deemed impregnable and built on a perpendicular rock <br /> <br />The castle was built in times unknown to history, <br />But 'tis said it belonged to the Douglas family; <br />And the inside is a labyrinth of broken staircases, <br />Also ruined chambers and many dismal places. <br /> <br />Then there's the Berwick Law Hill, 612 feet high, <br />Which no doubt is very attractive to the eye, <br />And skirted with a wood and a public walk, <br />Where visitors can enjoy themselves and have a social talk. <br /> <br />The wood is really lovely and enchanting to be seen, <br />In the spring or summer season when the trees are green; <br />And as ye listen to the innocent birds singing merrily there, <br />'Twill help to elevate your spirits and drive away dull care. <br /> <br />Then near by Tantallon is the fishing village of Canty Bay, <br />Where boats can be hired to the Bass Rock, about two miles away; <br />And the surrounding scenery is magnificent to see, <br />And as the tourists view the scene it fills their hearts with glee. <br /> <br />Then away! then away! pleasure-seekers in bands, <br />And view Gullane with its beautiful sands, <br />Which stretch along the sandy shores of Fife, <br />Where the tourist can enjoy himself and be free from strife.<br /><br />William Topaz McGonagall<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/beautiful-north-berwick/
