The 10 Best Classes & Workshops in Scottish Borders, Scotland

January 22, 2022 Janette Largent

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.
Restaurants in Scottish Borders

1. Ridelines Mountain Biking

Glentress Forest Tweed Valley, Scotland., Peebles EH45 8NB Scotland +44 7817 792544 [email protected] http://www.ridelines.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 61 reviews

Ridelines Mountain Biking

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.

Reviewed By 19Graham2015 - Keswick, United Kingdom

I received Ridelines vouchers as a 60th birthday present -what a great present ! Thanks for a great one to one course Andy . Thoroughly enjoyed it , learnt loads and a big improvement on my riding ,wish I had done it years ago!

2. Dirt School (Mountain Bike Coaching)

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Dirt School (Mountain Bike Coaching)

We are one of the UK's longest serving coaching companies. Our courses have been carefully developed to allow you to access all of our knowledge in in friendly, practical and easy to understand ways. Progress through our classes from Getting Started (beginner) to Ride the Impossible (expert) or choose the level that right for you right now. We also offer one to one and group coaching.

3. Crafty Workshops

87 Bongate, Jedburgh TD8 6DU Scotland +44 1835 862719 [email protected] http://www.craftsscotland.uk
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Crafty Workshops

*You do not have to book a place to do crafty things just drop in, we are an open workshop. The tables are set up and ready to go at all times with a selection of crafts that will suite all ages. *You do not require any skills for any of our crafty activities. All our materials are safe to work with. Ages 3-103 and over, are welcome to be creative. *No hidden charges all materials are included in the price. Overalls provided for paint splashes. *Allow 1-2 hours You take everything home with you, no posting on. Average cost £8.50 we cater for most budgets and you will walk away with a master piece regardless of the price. We're here to help you fire up your creativity, come in and take a look around at all the things you can do. Crafting is an amazing way to step back from everyday distractions. We cater for individuals and groups of all abilities. We also have snack facilities, hot and cold drinks. Toilet facilities & parking. Plus we guarantee lots of fun and giggles along the way!

Reviewed By damieno2017 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Really nice place to spend a few hours, for both kids and parents. I really enjoyed the glass design and etching. Pauline was very knowledgeable and explained many of the processes and materials used for glass, metal and wood surfaces.

4. Jacksons At Jedburgh

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Jacksons At Jedburgh

We are a farm diversification project providing seasonal farm tours and a multi functional venue for parties, craft workshops, events and farm education. Raising cows and sheep in the beautiful Scottish Borders there is no shortage of beautiful scenery and gorgeous animals to experience and photograph.

5. Cocoa Black Chocolate & Pastry School

1-3 Cuddy Bridge, Peebles EH45 8JB Scotland +44 1721 723764 [email protected] http://www.cocoablack.com
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Cocoa Black Chocolate & Pastry School

Run by UK World Chocolate Master & UK Confectioner of the Year, Ruth Hinks, Cocoa Black offers a wide range of Chocolate & Pastry classes suitable for all levels of experience. As one of Europe's leading Chocolate and Pastry schools, we teach our students using the very best ingredients and equipment in our purpose-fitted kitchen.

Reviewed By WymeswoldOFB

We stopped for coffee and cake whilst touring. We only popped in as it started to pour with rain but it was an inspired choice. Lovely coffee and great cakes. I had to exercise great self restraint not to over indulge. Lovely place for an hour's stop.

6. Roxburghe Shooting School

Heiton The SCHLOSS Roxburghe Hotel, Golf & Spa, Kelso TD5 8JZ Scotland +44 7798 884643 [email protected] http://www.roxburgheshootingschool.co.uk
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Roxburghe Shooting School

The Roxburghe Shooting School is nestled in the grounds of one of Scotland’s finest country house hotels; The Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course. It occupies a peaceful location set within 500 acres of wooded parkland, beside the River Teviot and close to the market town of Kelso. Professional Coaching & Tuition, Children’s Lessons, Corporate days try: Clay Pigeon Shooting, Archery, Tomahawk Throwing!

7. 1881 Distillery

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1881 Distillery

1881 is a gin distilled with local botanicals, and made with water drawn from a private spring at Peebles Hydro. What’s behind the name? Well, 1881 saw the opening of the grand Peebles Hydropathic Establishment.

8. carleton blackwell

carleton blackwell

Offering bespoke bushcraft instruction to individuals, groups and schools across the Scottish Borders.

9. rule valley simulated game

rule valley simulated game

We provide a premium days entertainment of simulated game shooting. Its a group activity of shooting clays with shotguns as a group that are presented in flushes. We have high pheasant, partridge and grouse to shoot set out over our farm in a multitude of picturesque settings. We pride ourselves in our first rate hospitality with little touches such as our home brewed damson gin and home cooked lunches with produce from the farm. Its a day out that you will never forget.

10. Droopy Dandelion Ltd

85 High Street, Innerleithen EH44 6HD Scotland http://www.droopydandelion.com
Droopy Dandelion Ltd

My name is Sheila and in the autumn of 2017 I decided to follow my lifelong dream and open a little shop that showcased my passion for crafts and imagination. Since I opened the shop, I've been privileged to see not only smiles but also tears cross my customers' faces when the gifts that they commission me to make fill them (and me) with heartfelt emotion. I hope that I can offer you something to cherish, or even allow me to show you how to make it yourself at one of my classes. See you soon.

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