Lose yourself amongst the spectacular scenery of the Scottish Borders and experience a wonderful array of things to see and do. Soak up the history at splendid country estates or visit a ‘seabird city’ on the craggy Berwickshire coast. Read More
Month: July 2020
Melrose Abbey
St Mary’s Abbey, Melrose is a partly ruined monastery of the Cistercian order in Melrose, Roxburghshire, in the Scottish Borders. It was founded in 1136 by Cistercian monks at the request of King David I of Scotland, and was the chief house of that order in the country until the Reformation. Read More
Dawyck Botanic Gardens
Dawyck is truly one of the world’s finest arboreta. Seasonal displays of abundant exotic and native plants provide a breathtaking backdrop of colour throughout the year. The Garden also offers an award-winning visitor centre. Read More
Brian Sutherland images of The Scottish Borders (Twitter)
Brian Sutherlands images of The Scottish Borders https://t.co/wGdzCcRdlC. @borderscouk @GraBean @VisitScotland @VisitKelso ,@MelrosePaths pic.twitter.com/em8Zzwt2ON
— Brian Sutherland (@Flipimages) May 14, 2017
7stanes – mountain biking heaven
http://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/activities/mountain-biking/7stanes
Article via forestry.gov.uk
View Full Article: >>> scotland.forestry.gov.uk/activities/mountain-biking/7stanes
The 7stanes are world-class mountain biking centres that span the south of Scotland. Their award-winning trails offer some of the best mountain biking in the country and attract riders from all over the UK and beyond.
You don’t have to be an experienced mountain biker to enjoy these famous trails: there are a wide range of routes to suit beginners, families and experts. Plus, many of the centres also have skills areas for you to practise your technique
Best Hotels To Stay at In The Borders – Trip Advisor
Scottish Borders Hotels Guest Houses Bed & Breakfast Accommodation
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotels-g186502-Scottish_Borders_Scotland-Hotels.html
Tontine Hotel Peebles Scottish Borders
Best Western Plus Scottish Borders, Selkirk
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa
Glen Hotel
Mercure Peebles Barony Castle Hotel
Castle Venlaw Hotel
Cringletie House
Peebles Hydro
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
Click on the image below to view more info and prices etc
The Scottish Borders – Destinations & Maps
Find out information on places to visit in The Scottish Borders on Visit Scotland:
>>> www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/scottish-borders/
From the rolling hills and moorland in the west to the gentle valleys and picturesque Berwickshire coastline in the east, it is easy to see why Sir Walter Scott was so enamoured with this peaceful region that he chose to build his beloved house, Abbotsford here.
Walking in this enthralling landscape, you can’t help but imagine yourself transported back to the bygone world of Scott’s sweeping romantic epics filled with daring outlaws and damsels in distress.
