The Provost of St Abbs. Isabel Cowe was the owner of The St Abbs Haven boarding house from 1914 to 1931. A native of St Abbs and of fishing folk, she was a popular figure in the village. Throughout her life, Miss Cowe fought against the injustice of the Parish Council on a number of issues which she believed were detrimental to the community, earning herself the title The Provost of St Abbs from those who came to know her and respect her. Isabel Cowe was no ordinary woman, devoting her life to serving others through charitable work for organisations such as the RNLI and the Childrens League of Pity. It was through her tireless devotion to