Out & About

The Scottish Borders ...

... a very special, almost secret corner of Scotland!

The Border country has a huge range of beautiful, unspoilt and changing scenery in a small area - it’s like Scotland in miniature! visitscottishborders.com

Whether you would like to walk or ride this land of rivers and hills; northumberland-national-park.org.uk
Travel quiet country roads and paths, weaving through rolling Border hills; Cycle signed routes or hurtle down the mountain bike runs at Glentress in the Tweed Valley Forest Park, near Peebles! thehubintheforest.co.uk
You'll certainly feel the glow!

Watch sea birds wheel over dramatic red sandstone cliffs at St Abbs Head or boat out to see the fantastic variety of birds on The Farne Islands
Enjoy the wonderful sandy beaches and rocky coves of the Berwickshire and Northumbrian coast, where Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle stand proud.

The space, changing light and wonderful views take your breath away!

Discover the rich history of the Border castles, keeps and great houses, a fascinating insight into times gone by floorscastle.com and mellerstain.com scottsabbotsford.co.uk Bowhill, near Selkirk buccleuch.com, traquair.co.uk, thirlestanecastle.co.uk, paxtonhouse.com

Feel the atmosphere in the remains of the four great Border Abbeys at Kelso, Melrose, Jedburgh and Dryburgh discovertheborders.co.uk which bear testament to border raids of old.
Borders Explorer Pass at historic-scotland.gov.uk

Be inspired by the colour and care of the town gardens, so successful in national competitions, matched by the vision of individual gardens, on both sides of the border alnwickgarden.com and kailziegardens.com where nesting Osprey are shown live on web-cam. Celebrate the seasons at Dawyck Botanic Garden rbge.org.uk.

Time and space for families at Harestanes scotborders.gov.uk or a visit to the Jedforest Deer Park Farm by Jedburgh aboutscotland.com or the delights of
fentoncentre.com just over the border.

Golf - in fine settings on friendly local courses hirselgc.co.uk kelsogolfclub.co.uk
or face the challenge of the Roxburghe Championship course by Kelso, roxburghe.net 
Make the most of The Borders excellent value, “Freedom of the Fairways” pass visitscottishborders.com

Experience the pride and passion of the Borderers, not just on the rugby pitch! The traditions of the local towns, live on in spectacular horse back “Common Ridings” through the summer months.

Visit exceptionally talented artists and craftsmen there are over 80 different workshops and galleries in the Borders! Unique opportunities for retail therapy, so you can take home more than just memories!  scottishborderscraftsassociation.org.uk
robelliotfurniture.com
Kelso Pottery at The Knowes Kelso  lindeanmillglass.co.uk
Harestanes Visitor Centre scotborders.gov.uk
hirselcountrypark.co.uk near Coldstream

Diaries in the Borders are always full! Walking, cycling, music festivals, craft fairs, massed Pipe Bands, rugby matches, Sevens Tournaments, national hunt race meetings, point-to-points and The Borders Festival of the Horse. Local music, arts, drama and dance events all keep the traditions very much alive! visitscottishborders.com

Be sure to bring your camera, whatever the season! Spring’s fresh leaves and bright white blossom; summer fields of ripening corn; autumnal hues of wood and hillside; crisp, clear lines of winter views; will all light and colour your stay!

In short! The Scottish Borders has a special feel, all of its own, which we love and hope you will too!