Top Things to do in Scottish Borders
What to do and see in Scottish Borders, Scotland: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
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. The Heritage Hub
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
2. The Stone Wall Gallery
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Contemporary art gallery and sculpture garden with a 5 star Visitor Attraction Award from Visit Scotland. A high standard of art is exhibited within a beautifully converted steading including three very different, light filled gallery spaces, a walled sculpture garden and sculpture courtyard. The gallery is set within 44 acres of private grounds with ample dedicated parking and complimentary refreshments. The website showcases all work on display in a crisp, modern and user-friendly way, with special pages on featured artists and printmakers and lots of background and info on the gallery, including directions and future events and exhibitions. The gallery has OPEN dates but out with these dates, visits are encouraged by appointment. Work is also available to buy online all year round using the secure World Pay service.
Reviewed By Ollieparker10
It was a sensational experience derek made my year come true and I would recommend to anyone I found the art trippy and brazzy
3. Waverley Line Artwork
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
Hand screen printed artwork by Jane Fleming, commissioned by Scottish Ministers to mark the 200th anniversary of Sir Walter Scott's 'Waverley' novels and the return of the Waverley Line. Individual posters for each station also hand screen printed by Jane can be viewed at each stop down the line.
Reviewed By therichastill - Stevenage, United Kingdom
The line from Edinburgh to Tweedbank is the newest railway in the UK and shows a great example of the Scottish Government to rebuild closed railways. The reopening was a big success and the line has a regular service to the Scottish capital. The stations are well tended and functional. I was interested to see at Gorebridge that the station is sponsored by people and organisations. A couple of other stations have plants which make them look more welcoming. All the stations were clean and tidy on my visit.
4. Widows And Bairns
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5.0 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By Rossergruffydd - Glasgow, United Kingdom
A heart rending piece of art that somehow reaches deeper than any memorial I have ever seen. That says it all.
5. Greenknowe Tower
6. Pettico Wick
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Pettico Wick is the stunning lookout in the heart of the St Abb's Head National Nature Reserve popular with photographer!
7. Eyemouth Fort
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Visit Eyemouth Fort in the centre of Eyemouth. Learn about its importance in Scotland, English and French history from the information boards and also at Eyemouth Museum. Walk around the Fort visiting the cannons and enjoying the specular views of the Berwickshire Coast.
Reviewed By Bibcay - Gateshead, United Kingdom
The views are outstanding the wildlife is amazing you can see porpoises, bottle nose dolphins, fulmars and if you are lucky a minke whale.
8. New Asgard
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By steverB2942LJ
This delightful little cove is famous for being the location chosen to be the new Asgard in the Avengers series of movies.
9. Thirlestane Castle
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4.5 based on 152 reviews
We are very excited to be re-opening from Tuesday 18 May 2021 for guided tours of this magnificent 16th Century Castle. Tours will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays (10:30am and 2pm), and Saturdays (10:30am). Tickets must be pre-booked in advance. Please note that our Tearoom and grounds will remain closed to the public in 2021. For more information and to buy tickets, please visit our website. Let one of our experienced guides show you around the grand state rooms and discover some of the finest decorative plasterwork ceilings in Europe, as well one of the most extensive family collections of portraits and busts in Scotland, fine furnishings, and Maitland family treasures. New in 2021 is the Toy Museum ‘School Room’ featuring Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian toys.
Reviewed By Squittybum - Penrith, United Kingdom
From first email contact with the wonderful Jacqueline to our welcome on arrival by Colin, and fabulous tour of the Castle with Eugene, the whole experience was fantastic. The Lauderdale self-catering apartment is beautifully decorated with gorgeous furnishings. It was immaculate on arrival and our pre-ordered extras were delicious. A lovely view across the parkland was made even more special when we saw a family of deer having an early morning stroll on our last day. The team are so friendly and helpful, we were made to feel at home from the outset. It really was a wonderful way to spend a long birthday weekend. This is a very special place, and we will definitely be back very soon.
10. Peebles Quadrangle
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Bibcay - Gateshead, United Kingdom
This is a very tranquil area. This is one of the best war memorials I have ever seen here. The flowers are good too and so was the architecture.
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