They served as a Coastal Artillery unit and continued in existence until being disbanded on the formation of the Territorial Force in 1908.

The enthusiasm for the Volunteer movement following an invasion scare in 1859 saw the creation of many Artillery Volunteer Corps (AVCs) composed of part-time soldiers eager to supplement the Regular Royal Artillery in time of need.

[1][2][3][4] The 1st Berwickshire Artillery Volunteer Corps was formed at Eyemouth on 6 April 1860, as one battery.

A 2nd Berwick Artillery Volunteer Corps, also of one battery, was formed at Coldingham in February 1861 but no officers were commissioned into it until 10 July 1863.

[7][8][9] On 1 April 1882 all artillery volunteer units were affiliated to one of the territorial divisions of the Royal Artillery (RA), with the 1st Berwickshire battery (still attached to the 1st Edinburgh) joining the Scottish Division.