Eyemouth promenade closure move over wave safety risk A Borders promenade is to shut during the highest tides to protect passers-by from waves coming over the sea wall. The move follows a study which found "overtopping events" at Eyemouth could put members of the public at risk. Last year a teenage girl was seriously injured at the harbour when she was swept out to sea while trying to pull a friend to safety. After consultation with the public, a six-point safety plan has been drawn up to protect people in the area. The first steps are to raise awareness of the issue in the community and spend £11,000 on temporary barriers. During stormy weather, when the waves could pose a danger, the council will alert the harbour master, the local resilient community group, and its own staff. They will then close off the promenade using the barriers - and ensure, as much as is possible, that people stay away from the wall. A variable message warning sign will also be available all year round, not just in summer. It has been estimated the new measures could see the walkway closed up to five or six times a year.