A short, unglamorous walk around the working harbour that actually explains the fishing village you're sailing from, ending at a working smokehouse.
What to expect
You wander the harbour wall watching boats unload, then duck into the smokehouse where oak-smoked kippers hang in the traditional chimneys; staff will explain the process and sell you fish to take away. It's a five-minute contrast to the wildlife-heavy day that shows what this coast actually runs on.
Good to know
Best done either before your boat trip or right after returning, since it's a 10-minute stroll from the harbour where all Farne boats depart; the smokehouse can get a genuine queue at peak lunchtime.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Farne Islands — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.