Top Things to do in Scottish Borders
10 Churches & Cathedrals in Scottish Borders That You Shouldn't Miss
A short distance from Edinburgh is a landscape strewn with sturdy hill forts, ancient castles and ruined abbeys that hints at the tumult of the past. It's quite at odds with the picturesque rolling, if windswept, sheep-studded hills and quiet valleys that make all seem agreeably placid to today’s visitor. At its heart are the ruins of four medieval abbeys with Jedburgh, the most complete, the best to visit first for its insights into monastic life. Of the others, Melrose is both the pick of the bunch, and also close to Abbotsford, the sometime home of the Romantic novelist Sir Walter Scott, and a splendid receptacle for his engrossing collection of historical curios. There are fine country houses to visit, notably Mellerstain for its exquisite Robert Adam interiors, and Manderston, the enjoyable swan song of the Edwardian Country House. Anglers should note that the River Tweed is also one of Scotland’s finest salmon-fishing rivers.
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1. St Andrews Scottish Episcopal Church
2. Coldingham Priory
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4.5 based on 46 reviews
Coldingham Priory, located at the centre of Coldingham, date back over 1000 years. Records go back to 647 AD and there is evidence of earlier settlement. The Priory remains in use today as a place of worship. Nearby, the Coldingham Luckenbooth, houses the Priory Interpretation Centre, giving detaild information on Priory History along with more about the historic conservation village itself. The Luckenbooth is open almost every day of the week and the Priory opens for public viewing during the holiday season. The grounds and gardens are open all year round and admission is free.
Reviewed By Q3750YCsueg - Accrington, United Kingdom
The building is beautiful, currently having some work done on the outside as there is some scaffolding. The remains of the older priory can be seen in what is now a peaceful garden with a lovely stone seating area. Unfortunately due to Covid the Priory was closed but it is still worth a visit. There are some commonwealth graves in the graveyard. There is an information board at the gates giving the history of the priory.
3. Dunglass Collegiate Church
4. The Old Parish Church Peebles
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By dpf31 - Scarborough, United Kingdom
A fabulous church set on the River Tweed, and a perfect location for our wedding. Full of character and history, we were made so welcome by everyone.
5. The Church of Saint Peter
6. Eyemouth Parish Church
7. Old Parish Church
8. St. Ebba's Episcopal Church
9. St Mary's and Old Parish Church
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2.0 based on 2 reviews
An active church in the heart of Hawick. There has been a place of worship on this site since around 1200AD. We are open for worship at 11am each Sunday following Covid-19 lockdown. Booking is needed as numbers are limited. See our website www.smop-tero.org.uk for details.
10. St Andrews R.c Church
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