Top Things to do in Scottish Borders
What to do and see in Scottish Borders, Scotland: The Best Outdoor Activities
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. St. Cuthberts Way
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5.0 based on 65 reviews
A hundred KM walk through the Scottish countryside off the coast of Northumberland.
Reviewed By SteveBraysher - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Over the years we have walked a lot of Britain's long distance foot paths and have used a nuber of firms to organise our treks, but this was the first time with Shepherds Walks - They were OUTSTANDING, the best we have used. They were helpful and accommodating when we were planning the trip, the information and advice they provided was spot on, the organisation excellent and the standard of accommodation we were booked into along the route was consistently top notch, a step up from what seems to be the norm. The walk itself is one of the most clearly way marked we have come across , so you don't need to be particularly good at navigation - at least in good weather (which we were lucky enough to get). One of the nice things about the route is the wide variety of scenery; small towns, lowland river valleys, the wilder, hilly sections and then the coast. All in all, an excellent trip and a big thank you to Shepherds Walks
2. Kailzie Fishery
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5.0 based on 32 reviews
Situated next to the River Tweed, nestled in the beautiful Border hills Kailzie Fishery provides the perfect environment for the angler.The fishery is 2 acres. The average depth is 12 feet and is burn fed. The fishery is stocked daily to maintain a good head of trout at all times. The fish consist of top quality Triploid and Blue Rainbows starting at 2 lbs and going up to double figures.
3. Wild Tree Adventures
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Experience trees from a new perspective and have amazing tree climbing adventures! For all ages 6-60+ and please see our website for tickets. Our prices for an hour session are from £20pp to £25pp, venue dependant. Go to wildtreeadventures.com and let your tree climbing adventure begin!
4. Dirt School (Mountain Bike Coaching)
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
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.
5. Ridelines Mountain Biking
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5.0 based on 61 reviews
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!
6. Bee Cool Fish
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Temporarily Closed
7. Tweed E-Bike Hire
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Local, affordable e-Bike hire. Available for short or long term hire to enjoy the beautiful Borders attractions and scenery. Local delivery to your accommodation.
8. Galashiels Walking Festival
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Local, annual walking festival put on by local, passionate, experienced walk leaders. Meet old friends and make new ones at our yearly events
9. 7stanes - Glentress
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5.0 based on 277 reviews
Reviewed By Goose1647 - Garforth, United Kingdom
1st visit to the trails here and they certainly don't disappoint, did the black route straight off the bat and it broke me a little, did a bit of pushing up but the flies took a shine to me so stopping wasn't an option. The downhills are ace though and well worth the climbing, spooky wood is great fun and even the blue at the end is pretty mega with great flow, just a shame it's so far away.
10. 7stanes - Innerleithen
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5.0 based on 31 reviews
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.
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