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Inspiring Places To See and Things To do!
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Creative Borderers............. The Scottish Borders has some fantastically talented craftsmen and designers - have a look on Crossing Borders - great opportunities to take home more than just memories! Artists & Designers Lilian Busch creates exceptional award winning jewellry at Harestanes Cuero - individually crafted leather hand bags. I have two and love them both! Kelso Pottery, The Knowes, Kelso - Iain is such a delightful gentleman! It's a treat to meet him & see his fascinating pottery! Allanbanks Arts is a new art centre in the Scottish Borders delivering a range of courses, workshops and opportunities for learners of all ages and abilities from beginners to professional artists and teachers....prhaps you would like to join a course and stay at Hendersyde!? Kinsman - Blake Ceramics If you would like to visit a working artist's studio and gallery nearby in Smailholm - Linda and Robin will be very happy to welcome you! Lindsay and Hugh Roberts at Cheviot House, Chesters, near Hawick TD9 8TH Lindsay's colourful creativity works with just about everything! Plus she never fails to make me smile! Hugh works in acrylics, studying and capturing, the magical border light, shade and weather of the surrounding landscape. Lizzie McCorquodale - step into the sea through Lizzie's wonderful pictures! Samieston Ceramics - Clair's creativity is in contemporary decorative ceramics. Lynne Henderson - natural illustrations. Rob Elliot's stunning crafted Elm furniture in Selkirk. Rob Thomson's Furniture - Rob is clearly loving rekindling his passion for making bespoke furniture from Scottish hardwoods. Pioneers of the studio glass movement in Scotland at Lindean Mill, on the road between Selkirk and Galashiels Twists Glass Studio in Selkirk Joanna Thomson Jewellery - just outside Peebles Sivi Davey - potter, sculptor, print maker - at Williescrook Cottage - just outside Jedburgh - opening times are on her web site. Collections and Galleries Real Wood Studios - is a co-operative of furniture designer-makers based near Jedburgh. From the inspiring woodland setting of Monteviot Nurseries, the designer-makers create unique, hand-crafted furniture and wood works. The Hirsel Craft Centre just outside Coldstream, a collection of creative talents. Coldstream Gallery in the middle of the village The Craft House Gallery - is just along the road at 43A The High Street, Coldstream A great cooperative of Crafters in Melrose. From striking glass to designer clothes and hand bags! The Flat Cat Gallery at Lauder - constantly changing exhibitions and just the place for a bite to eat! Tim Stead's Wood Workshop truely unique furniture, at Blainslie, near Lauder The Smokehouse Gallery, St Ellas Place Eyemouth Woolfish at St Abb's Head - a little gem of a place! Visitor's comment.......................... "visit St Abb's Head on a fine day for the views, a shot of pure ozone, and the Woolfish knitting shop" A little further afield! Near Aberfeldy in Highland Perthshire, Iain has started a small business The Kilt Sporran Company selling high quality hand made Scottish sporrans and other kilt accessories online. All the sporrans are made in Scotland using traditional methods. They take great pride in offering fantastic customer service! We are all for sharing good news stories! Extra Mile Scotland Has some-one gone the Extra Mile for you in Scotland? Eating out The Cobbles Inn - Kelso winner of many awards Oscars Wine Bar and Restaurant Kelso Oscars now serves food through-out the day - so you can pop in for a bite to eat - when it suits you! You might like to vist their basement gallery too! Ednam House Hotel - in an enviable position overlooking The Junction Pool where Tweed and Teviot meet Hazel Lodge tea room and restaurant in Kelso The Roxburghe Hotel country house hotel, with championship golf course - just outside Kelso The Border Hotel in Kirk Yetholm The Wheatsheaf at Swinton in Berwickshire The Buccleuch Arms Hotel at St. Boswells The Collingwood Arms in Cornhill. A Grade 2 listed, luxury Georgian hotel set in glorious surroundings with views over the River Tweed The prize winning Caddy Man at Mount Hooley on A698 on the way to Jedburgh The Lodge at Carfraemill, near Lauder, a little further away, but in a great position if you would like a bite to eat after a day in Edinburgh! Oblo in Eyemouth - "We are so glad we stepped round the corner to find this real star of a place" Eating in!? Fine & Wild We cook so you don't have to! Hampers, picnics, cup-cakes and canopes Ally & Shirley can bring a taste of Scotland to you in the cottages or by the beat! Why not have a delicious supper delivered to your door - download a copy of Suzie's Selection of Suppers. A little celebration? Why not order Inge's delicious CupCake and Cookies ! Tweed Valley Organics offers you fresh, local and organic food, grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides and chemicals so that you get real, natural taste, flavour and texture in everything you buy .... They will also deliver to your cottage door! Tastes of the Borders Border food producers are in a class of their own! Borders Food Network - is a growing site.... Tweed Valley Organics - we always hope you will taste the best of the Borders. To make that easy for you John and Alison will deliver local produce direct to your cottage door! Borders Fayre - we're delighted to support Sian's idea of shop local - in the shop - or shop online. Hardies Mill Aberdeen Angus and Tombuie Smokehouse - Winners of Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Award 2008 - Savoury Section Border Meringues and Deserts - Sharon began her business as a "farmhouse kitchen" enterprise..... Standhill Cheesery at Minto near Hawick - award winning cheeses -created by Jim and Annie Shanks Delicious Doddington's! - Award winning ice cream. Farmer's Markets - 4th Saturday of the month in Kelso Square Local people-local shops-lots of choice! A new bistro and delicatessan for Kelso - Pharlanne The Mole House - for something different! Cobblers Shoes and Handbags in Melrose and Kelso Archie Hume stocks great ranges of country clothing Getting married - or looking for a designer dress!? Bruce M Roberts creates an exclusive range of couture gowns and garments - they are quite stunning! Visit Kelso web site is in it's infancy - I hope it will become a great shop window for the town - watch this space! The Art House -in Bridge Street Kelso. Pop past the guardsmen on duty, or slip round the back to see Tony's boat and wonderful dolphin!? Yet more ideas..... FarXFour - Never driven a 4x4 off-road before? Driven a bit but want to improve your skills and feel more confident? Drive off-road in the course of your work - Hugh's the man to guide you! Southern Upland Roving Archery gives experienced and non experienced archers an opportunity to hone and develop their own skill and style in a non competitive manner, but in a safe and fun way. Active 4 Seasons - Kayaking - experience the outdoor environment with a qualified and experienced guide. www.canoescotland.com for all things relating to paddling in Scotland, including access. Brilliant Beads in Berwick - design and make your own jewellry A Place to Potter in Peebles - time to be creative and have cup of coffee too! Design a pattern - paint a plate at Pot-a-doodle! Clay Pigeon Shooting at Braidwood on the way to Selkirk Sheep Dog Training Courses - The Natural Way Genealogy Information The Borders now has it's very own Ancestral web site - Back to the Borders, a great source of information if you are tracking your Border connections! Ancestral Scotland is the the official Visit Scotland ancestral tourism site............. Walk in the footsteps of your ancestors One of the largest sources of online genealogy information - Scotland's People Scottish Borders Archive and Local History Centre at Hawick Our local family history society Scotland's Genealogy - Researching and illustrating Scottish Ancestry and Family History - for help contact Chris Halliday. The story of the Reivers and their families on both sides of the Border. The Border Reivers Website. Border Traditions Promoting and preserving the very best of Borders culture Places to stay - nearby Pete and Geraldine O'Driscoll at Edenmouth our next door neighbours, farm wise, run a converted farm steading. All on one level, in a sheltered position looking over Tweed. Sleeping 2,4,6. Geraldine also does B&B. Beth Stark has 3 farm cottages, at Roxburgh Barns,
by the village road into Roxburgh, 2 miles west of Kelso. Yvette and Judith look after Burnbrae, by Nenthorn, 5 miles north of Kelso. For a different area of the Borders and bigger properties with the wow factor! Barbara and Paul have just started to let out Yethouse. Near Newcastleton - in the very south of the Borders area - not far from Keilder Water in Northumberland. A great escape from the rest of the world and a rare find! As is their new property Dalkeith House which sleeps up to 10 in style! VisitScottishBorders.com ..... is The Borders section of VisitScotland, our national tourism web site. If we can't help with dates for your stay or you would like a one stop shop for the area try Visit Scottish Borders - and further afield Sandwood Lodge is a cosy Self Catering Log Cabin on Loch Lomond situated in a striking setting beneath Ben Lomond. Craobh Haven Cottages - Argyll Craigerne House Hotel, Newtonmore, Invernessshire - magnificent views of the Cairngorm Mountains and Spey Valley Recommended Family Holidays - to help you find family friendly places to stay As a member of the Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers Embrace Scotland - offers a great selection of self-catering properties right across Scotland - all are committed to quality!
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No apologies for this being a very long page! There's so much to do in the Borders I could fill a book! This is the edited version!
I freely admit to being totally biased about the area - so if you would like to see what others think about Hendersyde and the Borders. Have a look on My Cottage Holiday a self - catering review site. Every-one who has stayed at Hendersyde is invited to have their own - independent - say!
I'm delighted to see both sides of the Borders coming together in a new web site This is Northumberland and the Borders........ Born in Northumberland-live in the Borders-my heart's with both!
Explore the Borders is also a news magazine -written to help you make the most of your stay in the Scottish Borders
BBC Weather Forecast for our area.
Photography first - to inspire you!
The Border light and landscape are stunning - I hope these photogaphers will encourage you to bring your camera!
Keith Robson - Border light and landscapes.
Laurie Cambell - Natural History shots - beyond words!
Ian Oliver - make your way to Ian's Gallery page for some tremendous shots of the Borders
Nature at it's best - on both sides of the border!!
Very close to our hearts - places you might see Red Squirrels in the Borders!
If you'd like to brush up on bird song, Wild Echoes is a wonderful site, I've highlighted Sky Larks as they surround the cottages!
Glass Bottom Boat Trips - highly recommended! Life above and below the waves! Sea birds, dolphin, whale, lobster and the stunning Berwickshire coast - there is so much to see! Bottle Nose Dolphins from the Moray Firth have been seen off the Berwickshire coast this winter!
If you are interested in bird watching and Grey Seals - Billy Shiel's boat trips to the The Farne Islands from Seahouses in Northumberland are a must! The family have been running these trips since 1918!
Or contact Serenity - who run four different kinds of boat tours daily ... The Farne Island Boat Tours
Northumbrian Wildlife Tours offer unique and carefully planned guided bird and wildlife watching walks in Northumberland
Chain Bridge Honey Farm - a local gem! Willie Robson brings some of his bees to Hendersyde, for their summer holidays! If the hens are not up to speed, you'll find a pot of his honey on your tea tray when you arrive!
Cliff Top Discovery - Wildlife and Tours along the stunning Berwickshire coast
Bird Watching and photgraphy with Ron McCombe-whole or half days, Ron will find the best spots for you!
Bird watching in the Borders - where to look!
The Sea Bird Centre - a 5 Star Vistor Attraction overlooking the islands of the Firth of Forth and the white sandy beaches of North Berwick.
Scuba diving from St Abbs Head and Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve - one of the world's top five dive sites!
Falconry at Jedforest Deer Farm Park all sorts of animals - and a challenging woodland playgound
Philiphaugh Cauld - a great place to see salmon running!
Discover the connection between the seasons, farming and food, at The Barn at Beal. There are Birds of Prey too!
The Borders Forest Trust - trees and trails
For wildlife from afar - what about a trip to Edinburgh Zoo to see the Gaint Pandas!
Ways to Walk There is a basket full of walks, waiting for you in the cottages!
A Treasure Trail round Kelso
A selection of walks around the Borders
Walking Support - John Henderson
We are so close to the border - here is a selection walks in Northumberland
For guided walks in Northumberland, Patrick and Louise Norris have a wealth of experience in the landscape, wildlife and cultural history of the area. Footsteps - walking the beauty of Northumberland
For Outdoor Clothing, Waterproof Jackets, Down, Fleece Sleeping bags & Walking Boots...in fact everything you need to enjoy the great out doors Lake District Outdoor is well set to help. They are on the other side of the country from us, so have a look at their site online, if you can't pop in!
Fishing
Borders Fishing - for all you need to know about fishing in the Scottish Borders!
FishPal - a mine of information on beats, river levels, catches, in fact just about everything you need to know about salmon fishing in the Borders!
Alba Game Fishing - Why not come and create your own memories of Scotland – the home of fly fishing! Alba offer an Introduction to Fly Fishing - Half Day £145 on a scenic loch in Berwickshire, not far from Hendersyde! Tutored by Orvis Endorsed fly fishing guides, at a fully – equipped fly fishing school stocked with brown, rainbow and the rare blue trout, where you will cover all of the basics.
Tweed Guide - guidance and tuition fishing Tweed
Eoin Fairgrieve’s Centre of Excellence - all levels of fishing tuition - A dedicated instruction and information resource for speycasters of all levels and abilities.
Fly-fishing for wild brown trout, with a backdrop of the Lammermuir hills, the Whiteadder Reservoir is perfect for fishing from both bank and boat.
In the same corner of the Borders Coldingham Loch is a natural spring fed 22 acre Loch.
St Mary's Loch, between Selkirk and Moffat
is the largest body of water in the Borders. At just over 3 miles long, it ranges in depth to over 150ft deep and is half a mile across at its widest point.
Tweedside Tackle Kelso, where you can find all you could possibly need to fish in the Borders, kit and clothes!
For clothing, equipment and experienced advice about fishing in the Borders, pop into Orvis in Kelso.
VisitScottishBorders describe all lines of fishing in the Borders.....brown trout, sea trout, salmon, coarse fishing, sea fishing and Tweedline!
Cycling - sleepy side roads to sensational slopes!
We have space to store bikes and lots of cycling information in the cottages. Quiet roads and reasonably kind gradients make biking in the Borders a relatively undiscovered pedaling paradise!!
Miles of information about Cycling in the Scottish Borders !
Ride With GPS helps cyclists plan bike rides and find routes. Offers cuesheets, exportable files for turn by turn directions on Garmin GPS units and elevation profiles with grade information. You can upload your ride and see graphs of elevation, heart rate, cadence and power....and you can sign up for free!
Way Marked Cycling Routes in the Borders
Glentress for World class mountain biking!
7 Stanes - truly Scotland's biking heaven!
Any problems with your bikes - Dave will help you out !
Go where? Go anywhere! For enthusiam and ease of transport - Andy's the man to help you out! Whether you’re a rider, walker, mountain man or woman, kite surfer, golf fanatic, or first-time Scotland visitor in search of Scotland’s best outdoors adventures, Andy will provide bespke transport to get you there
The Cycle People have more biking information about shops, clubs, clothing and ways to go!
Another biking idea - not cycling at all! Much more relaxing - sit back and savour the fresh air and views - by taking a Trike Tour instead ?! Chauffeured trike tours offer a totally unique and fun way to see the Border country
Golfing - glorious greens with gorgeous views!
Kelso Golf Club - very handily placed - at the end of the farm road! The club have kindly offered discounts on the green fees, if you are staying at Hendersyde. Drop me a line for more information!
Roxburghe Championship Course at Heiton - 5 miles west of Hendersyde - a stunning setting for a challenging course!
The Hirsel Golf Course - about 8 miles east of Hendersyde, at Coldstream
Duns Golf Club - a real “beauty” of a golf course, not just in terms of appearance, but also in terms of playing quality and condition.
St Boswells Golf Course - " a scenic and peaceful course along the banks of the River Tweed"
Minto Golf Course - a popular course, Minto is about half way between Jedburgh & Hawick. On the lower slopes of Minto Hill, the course faces south over the Teviot Valley, north of Denholm
The Woll Course at Ashkirk - "the course every player must play! Testing and enjoyable for golfers of all abilities!"
When thinking about golf in Scotland, many people overlook The Borders - but that's a big mistake! For more detailed information about all the Border courses.
Make the most of the Border's Freedom of the Fairways golf pass. The best selling golf pass in Scotland!
Riding - beaches, burn and brae-sides
Nenthorn Equestrian Centre - Burnbrae Farm Call Alison on 01573 224073
Horse Riding in the Cheviot Hills and on Holy Island in Northumberland from Kimmerston Riding Stables, just a step over the border in Northumberland
Mill Farm Stables - Chirnside - Duns. Call Andrew on 01890 818104
RideBorders - resources for horses!
Sailing
The Whiteadder Watersports Centre within the Lammermuir Hills between Gifford and Duns, offers a safe sailing area with fresh, constant winds. Ideal for beginners & enthusiasts.
St Mary's Loch Sailing Club is a friendly, vibrant, family orientated sailing club located between Selkirk and Moffat.
A Veritable Host of Historic Buildings!
Map of local places of interest
Historic Scotland - Safe guarding our heritage for future generations
The National Trust for Scotland - a place for every-one
Floors Castle - Kelso
Abbotsford - home of Sir Walter Scott - near Melrose
Smailholm Tower between Kelso and St Boswells
is a prominent landmark that proved inspirational to Sir Walter Scott who is buried at nearby Dryburgh Abbey
Paxton House in Berwickshire events, exhibitions and courses - always lots going on!
Hermitage Castle - An awesome, eerie ruin, set in a lonely spot, Hermitage Castle has a history filled with intrigue....
Traquair the oldest inhabited house in Scotland - buzzing with activity and it's own traditionally brewed beer! Near Peebles.
Thirlestane Castle by Lauder
Monteviot House and Garden on the way to Jedburgh
Mary Queen of Scots' House Jedburgh
Manderston, Duns Berwickshire.The Edwardian Country House
Bamburgh Castle on the Northumbrian Coast
The tide time-table for Holy Island off the coast of Northumberland, otherwise known as Lindisfarne!
Alnwick Castle in Northumberland - where Harry Potter was filmed!
Just over the Border in Northumberland - the peaceful villages of Ford and Etal boast Heatherslaw Mill, Lady Waterford Gallery...and a steam train!
Glorious Gardens
The Teviot Smokery Coffee Shop and Water Gardens, just outside Kelso on the A698 toward Jedburgh
Woodside Walled Garden has to be near the top of my list, for it's genuine charm and position.
Monteviot Garden off the A698 towards Jedburgh
Kailzie Gardens, near Peebles
Dawyck Botanic Garden - in a charming Borders glen lies one of the world's finest arboreta, home to some of Britain's tallest trees and now the first 5 Star Garden in Scotland
Harmony Garden at Melrose
Priorwood - Melrose - the only dedicated dried flower garden in Scotland, producing, processing and arranging dried flowers
Alnwick Castle Gardens in Northumberland - a very modern interpretation - well worth a visit!
Cragside House and Gardens Rothbury Northumberland
The Royal Botanic Garden- Edinburgh
Books - Leaf through this section - in your own time!
Main Street Trading Company - highly recommended! Enjoy browsing and buying from a great selection of books in a very calm relaxed setting! Have a cuppa, bite to eat....and read!
Latimer Books of Kelso. Norman and Jane are very happy to help at any stage of your search.
For more books - Barter Books in Alnwick Railway Station, as was, must be on your "to visit list" - one of the largest second hand book shops in Britain - it is quite simply amazing!
Scotland Outdoors an inspirational magazine!
Textiles - woven into the very fabric of the Borders!
The Scottish Cashmere Club shows the strength of this Borders' industry
A Knitters Haven! Woolfish is a delightful, small textile and yarn shop on the edge of the picturesque village of St Abbs.
Discover Sheila's delightful Cashmere and Art Shop tucked away in the hills near Hawick at Wiltonburn Farm
Lindsay hand-spins yarn to use in stitchery and collages - in the most wonderfully vibrant colours
Lochcarron of Scotland manufacture prestigious woven fabrics, exclusive knitwear, contemporary accessories & bespoke highlander wear,
designed & made in the Scottish Border towns of, Selkirk, Hawick & Langholm.
Lochcarron weave & stock the world’s largest range of authentic Scottish tartans as well as designing many new family,
corporate & fashion tartans. A visit to their new mill home at Selkirk is highly recommended!
Hawick Cashmere - Style Luxury Quality - Made in Scotland - found in Hawick and Kelso!
White of Hawick - a superb collection of our classic styles in fresh, seasonal colours. The finest selection of lambswool and the most luxurious cashmere garments made in Hawick.
Seventeen71 - new to the Borders. Beautiful knitwear, clothes and gifts - in Hawick - the global home of cashmere!
Edinburgh
As we are just over an hour from Edinburgh and a day in the capital is popular ! Edinburgh's official visitor site is an inspirational place to find out more information.
An open top bus tour is a great way to get your bearings, see the sites and simply step off to visit places along the way !
There is very convenient park and ride from Sherriff Hall south of the city
Places to see in Edinburgh is a neat new web site that looks as though it will be a very useful!
Travel
Travel Line Scotland - public transport made personal - throughout Scotland
NetWork Taxis - small or larger groups - in comfort and style! Nettle Bruce and John Gibson, West Nisbet Farmhouse. Telephone 01835 850 215 Email n.taxis@yahoo.co.uk
For local car hire Enterprise, are very helpful
Supporting
Penderfeed Livestock Equipment - not in any way useful holiday information........but if you farm or keep livestock....!
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Hendersyde Farm Cottages, Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland TD5 7QA Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1573 223495 Email: enquiry@hendersyde.co.uk |
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