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Inspiring Places To See and Things To do!
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Creative Borderers............. Arts, Crafts, Textiles and Galleries. The Scottish Borders has some fantastically talented craftsmen and designers - their newly formed network - Crossing Borders - is in the process of developing trails and events. Isn't it great to take home more than just memories! Lilian Busch creates exceptional award winning jewellry at Harestanes 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. Kelso Pottery, The Knowes, Kelso - Iain is such a delightful gentleman, it is a treat to meet him, as well as his fascinating pottery! The Hirsel Craft Centre just outside Coldstream, a collection of creative talents. Gill Walton - an Artist and Tutor who lives nearby at Bartlehill. Classes and courses are held in Gill's own studio. They have an informal and very friendly atmosphere. A wide range of techniques and media are covered, including oils, water colours, drawing, basic printmaking, sculpture and casting. All levels, from beginner to advanced, are welcomed and encouraged. Marjoribanks Gallery and Coldstream Guards Shop Kinsman - Blake Ceramics If you would like to visit a working artist's studio and gallery nearby in Smailholm - Linda will be very happy to welcome! Samieston Ceramics - Clair's creativity is in contemporary decorative ceramics. Lynne Henderson - natural illustrations. Rob Elliot's stunning crafted Elm furniture in Selkirk - I love it! A great cooperative of Crafters in Melrose. From striking glass to designer clothes and hand bags! Pioneers of the studio glass movement in Scotland at Lindean Mill, on the road between Selkirk and Galashiels Twists Glass Studio in Selkirk 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 Rob Thomson's Furniture - Rob is clearly loving
rekindling his passion for making bespoke furniture from Scottish hardwoods. The Smokehouse Gallery, St Ellas Place Eyemouth 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. Wood 4 Thought -it's always great to see the development of young talent - Richard is a great example! 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. 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! 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 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!? 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 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! 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 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 Self-Catering friends nearby and further afield 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. Jane Aitchison - looks after 2 farm cottages, at Lochton. 2 miles along the road, towards Coldstream. Sleeping 5/6 and 2/3 Beth Stark has 3 farm cottages, at Roxburgh Barns,
by the village road into Roxburgh, 2 miles west of Kelso. Sam and Pat Lewis, with the help of Judith tend and care for Burnbrae, by Nenthorn, 5 miles north of Kelso. Tom and Jill Hart care for Eildon Holiday Cottages - all on one level - in a great setting looking over Melrose and the surrounding countryside. They have excellent facilities for less able visitors If you would like a completely different area of the Borders and experience the wow factor! Barbara and Paul have just started to let out Yethouse. Close to the village of Newcastleton - in the very south of the Borders area - not far from Keilder Water in Northumberland. It's a great escape from the rest of the world and a rare find! The Old Tearoom at Chesters near Hawick - to the south-west of Kelso. If you are looking for colour, character, charisma and a can do approach - Lindsay and Hugh's cottage is just the place for you! Sandwood Lodge and Glenfinnan Lodge are Self Catering Log Cabins on Loch Lomond situated in a striking setting beneath Ben Lomond. Craobh Haven Cottages - Argyll Much further north, in Inverness-shire! Tomich Holidays at Guisachan Farm Cannich, perhaps a two stop holiday!? For a lovely farm house B&B and cashmere shop! Wiltonburn Farm is tucked away in the hills near Hawick For B&B near Jedburgh, try Sarah at Glenacre A good idea - Recommended Family Holidays -to help you find family friendly places to stay Useful Information and Directories If we can't help with dates for your stay our local touristboard site Visit Scottish Borders is a great place to look for quality assured properties. It's full of information about the area too! As a member of the Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers we are delighted to link to Embrace Scotland - a great selection of self-catering properties right across Scotland - all committed to quality! Scotland - Responsible Visitor Guide Scotsmart Directory of all things Scottish Scottish Borders Directory - a new directory, with reviews to guide you to the best of business, service, accommodation and activity listings for the region of Scottish Borders, Scotland To search for self catered holiday homes, vacation rentals and bed and breakfast accommodation worldwide you could try theholidaylet.com web site
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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 It is a new self catering review site which we joined last year. Every-one who has stayed is invited to have their own - independent - say!
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 - or paint brushes!
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!
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!
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
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
Fishing
VisitScottishBorders describe all lines of fishing in the Borders.....brown trout, sea trout, salmon, coarse fishing, sea fishing and Tweedline!
Fish Tweed, has information on beats, river levels, catches, in fact just about everything you need to know about salmon fishing in the Borders!
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!
Orvis comes to Kelso!
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!!
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! If you are looking 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 – we provide bespoke transport to get you there
The Cycle People have more biking information about shops, clubs, clothing and ways to go!
Golfing - on glorious greens with gorgeous views!
Near by - very handily placed - at the end of the farm road is Kelso Golf Club The club have kindly offered discounts on the green fees, if you are staying at Hendersyde. Drop me a line for more information!
About 5 miles away and rather more challenging! The Roxburghe Championship Course at Heiton - to the west of Kelso.
About 8 miles to the east of Hendersyde, at Coldstream The Hirsel Golf Course
When thinking about golf in Scotland, many people overlook The Borders - but that's a big mistake! 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
Saint Foin Riding Stables, just along the road at Birgham
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. An ideal place both to learn to sail, or for enthusiasts to enjoy.
St Mary's Loch Sailing Club is a friendly, vibrant, family orientated sailing club located between Selkirk and Moffat. Members enjoy the beautiful surroundings, peaceful atmosphere, well appointed clubhouse and excellent company!
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
Not a garden - but gardening related! If you are in Melrose - I love popping into GardenOptions - it is quite simply charming!
Alnwick Castle Gardens in Northumberland - a very modern interpretation - well worth a visit!
Cragside House and Gardens Rothbury Northumberland
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
Inis in Hawick, and online, have an eccelctic collection of clothing - inspired by the Hebrides
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!
Peter Scott - founded in 1878 in the Scottish Borders - one of the finest knitwear producers in the world - proudly based in Hawick. The factory tour is available Monday to Thursday, 10 am to 2 pm. Check contacts and details on their web site
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.
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 - Kelso - has moved to 22 Bridge Street Kelso. Pop in past the guardsmen on duty. Slip round the back to see Tony's boat and wonderful dolphin!
Yet more ideas.....
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
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
If you would like to hire a car locally Enterprise, are very helpful
Supporting
Jen Hall Designs - Jen is now married and living in Melbourne Australia - but she grew up in the Borders! Her creativity is now blossoming down under......you can buy online! Have a look at her blog to see her most recent pieces
RSABI - Scotland's charity helping people who have depended on the land. Scottish Charity Number SC009828
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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