8 Things to do Adventurous in Scottish Borders That You Shouldn't Miss

Don Coyote Outdoor Centre is the place for exciting shooting fun set in the idyllic Scottish Borders countryside. Try your hand at CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING in a relaxed and safe atmosphere. Also .22 RIFLE SHOOTING, AIR RIFLE SHOOTING and ARCHERY available. We are the perfect choice for Days Out, Corporate Events, Team Building, Stag and Hen Parties, or why not treat someone to one of our Gift Vouchers? Whether a novice or a pro the Don Coyote Outdoor Centre is sure to have you smiling!

RIDELINES are based in the Tweed Valley only 4 miles away from Glentress Forest. We offer expert rider focused mountain bike tuition from experienced and professional instructors. Our course structures and 1:1 sessions are carefully built from our years of experience to get the most out of your riding. We guarantee to let you in on great technique secrets and you'll get the essential techniques and expert help to meet your own riding challenges and get you thinking, working and developing your riding. We also offer guided rides, multi day trips and group activity days customised for your group on world class trails in the Tweed Valley and beyond. Discover the unwaymarked beauty of the area with our expert guides. We've been delivering quality mountain biking experiences since 2006 - years of dedicated experience means we know what it takes to make your trip memorable for all the right reasons.

Innerleithen, situated just a few miles south east of Glentress is the preserve of the more experienced rider. Deemed as providing awesome downhill and freeride trails, as well as a cracking red-graded XC route.

Eyemouth Rib Trips are your key to exploring the stunning Berwickshire coastline of the Scottish Borders. With highly experienced powerboat skipper Tim Grimshaw at the helm, we’ll show you the cliffs and coves, the seabirds and seals. Discover the seascapes around Eyemouth and St Abbs, two old-established and picturesque sea-going communities. Operating daily throughout the main season from April to October - find us in Eyemouth Harbour, our Berwickshire boat trips offer a great choice. The leisurely Coastal Explorer is a relaxing sea safari and scenic trip along the stunning Berwickshire coastline, with caves, seals and seabirds. Our very popular Fast Blast will appeal to kids and adults alike - and it’s every bit as quick as its name suggests! Join us for a thrilling powerboat experience. We carry 12 passengers so there is room and fun for all the family. We look forward to welcoming you to Eyemouth.

Built on the hillside within the beautiful Glentress Forest (part of Tweed Valley Forest Park), our Go Ape Peeblesshire Tree Top Adventure makes good use of the valley for some jaw dropping exposure, and features our highest zip wire over the reservoirs in the valley. Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set high above the forest floor. If you’re looking for things to do near Edinburgh, extend your day out with us. The small town of Peebles is just 2.5 miles away and has a great High Street with more independent shops than any other town in Scotland for great days out with the family.

We offer Alpaca treks, visits, parties and more. We welcome visitors to our small holding to see our Alpacas, take them for a walk or to enjoy some time with these wonderful animals.

Bisley at Braidwood is located on a stunning estate in the Scottish Borders just south of Edinburgh overlooking the Eildon Hills, and boasts Scotland’s largest and most versatile clay shooting ground, as well as being home to the country’s first full-bore rifle pipe range and air gun range. Open 6 days a week to everyone from complete novice to seasoned pro. Bisley at Braidwood offers the same world-leading facilities and tuition as its sister club in Surrey and is a destination for all the family, offering Pay & Play and lessons from everyone from 10yrs up with professional instructors. Everything is provided on site, all you have to do is turn up and dress appropriately for the weather. The ground also offers: A comfortable clubhouse offering home baked cakes from the cafe, or delicious meals from the restaurant The first full-bore pipe range in Scotland offering an unrivalled environment for the rifle shot. For those who load their own ammunition there is no better place to test which loads work best for you Extraordinarily realistic simulated game experiences to challenge even the most experienced shot A working gunroom retailing everything from air rifles & semi-autos, to rifles and the finest shotguns A sporting retail store An Air Gun range With a shooting history dating back to the 19th century, as well as being praised and frequented by the best in the business including British Olympic Gold medalist, Peter Wilson, the Bisley Shooting Group is a family owned business steeped in history.