Craster is on the coast of Northumberland, about 6 miles from Alnwick.
It's probably best known for its smokehouse and kippers.
Barrels of salt herring were
exported to Germany and Russia. Fresh kippers were sent to Billingsgate Market.
The present harbour was constructed by local landowners in memory of Captain Craster who was
killed on an expedition to Tibet in 1904.
Whinstone was exported from here until the quarry was closed down in 1939, it is now a nature
reserve.
Nearby is Dunstanburgh Castle. The castle was built by Thomas, Earl of Lancaster. The work
started in 1313. Also nearby is Howick Hall Gardens
