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If you’re after a unique escape from the hustle and bustle, look no further than the Scottish Borders. Our rolling hills and great open landscapes are peppered with a whole range of natural and historical treasures just waiting to be explored.

Whether you’re skimming through the treetops, exploring textile heritage along winding rivers or trekking through the open countryside on horseback, the Scottish Borders is the perfect place to come when you’re in need of a refresh.

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Contents THE BORDERS Map & Listings

Historic attractions

Explore the Borders rich and fascinating history, visit castles, museums, great house and chapels.

Berwick Boat Trips

Museums, Galleries and Theatres

Browse inspiring art galleries, get dressed up for the theatre, visit top venues & take in a show.

Inspiring Tours

Lots of options for your exploration of the Scottish Borders - from fully guided luxury tours to your own self-guided journey.

Distilleries

Visit our world-famous distilleries and sample ‘the spirits of the Borders’ for yourself including whisky, vodka and gin.

Eat, Shop, Relax Enjoy undisputable world-class food and drink from great cafes, pubs, restaurants or takeaways throughout the Borders.

Glorious Gardens Everything from the great gardens of stately homes to smaller town and country gardens and a splendid botanic garden.

Borders Distillery

Smailholm Tower

Family fun and adventures

Enjoyable days out for the whole family, fun for the kids, activities for the adventurous, and amazing experiences for everyone.

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Hawick Museum

Beirhope Alpacas The Borders Railway

Floors Castle Johnstons of Elgin

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Melrose Abbey

The Three Brethren Cairns, Southern Upland Way Dawyck Botanic Garden

Guillemots at St Abbs Head

Glentress Forest Coldingham Bay

Heatherslaw Light Railway

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For local tourist information and to discover more of The Scottish Borders pop into a VisitScotland iCentre and speak to a friendly, knowledgeable Scotland expert.

Here you can book tickets for tours, visitor attractions and public transport.

You can also get advice on itinerary planning, helping you enjoy your time in Scotland responsibly.

Inspired by our beautiful views and landscapes, there are gifts from local artists, designers and craftspeople. Support communities whilst you shop and find the perfect Scottish souvenir to take home.

Contact details and opening times can be checked at visitscotland.com/icentre.

Cover Photos: Melrose Abbey; Glentress Forest Cycle Route; Coldingham Beach; Borders Railway.

Maps by Ashworth Maps and Interpretation Ltd. Photo Credits: Damian Shields, Kenny Lam, Paul Tomkins, Jakub Iwanicki, Pete Robinson, VisitScotland; Ulmus, VisitScotland / Paul Tomkins Media/Shutterstock.com; Heartland Arts/Shutterstock.com; Berwick Boat Trips; Borders Distillery; Johnstons of Elgin; Famously Hawick; Beirhope Alpacas; Live Borders; Heatherslaw Light Railway; Floors Castle; Ford & Etal Estates; Phil Wilkinson, Thirlestane Castle; Dorothy Carse; Historic Environment Scotland; Jamie Pharr/Shutterstock.com; Trimontium Museum; Alnwick Castle; Great Tapestry of Scotland; Coldstream Museum; National Mining Museum Scotland; Lochcarron Visitor Centre; Annandale Distillery; Biggar Gin; Ad Gefrin Distillery; Macdonald Cardrona Hotel; Harestanes Art Glass Studio; The Elphinstone Hotel; Kailzie Gardens; Paxton House Gardens; Monteviot House Garden; Dawyck Botanic Garden; Bisley at Braidwood.

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THINGS TO SEE AND DO

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Adverts for many of the attractions in The Borders can be found directly after this page.

Locations are shown on the map opposite. (FLS) Forestry and Land Scotland (HS) Historic Scotland Discover 5,000 years of Scotland’s history with an Explorer Pass (HS) One single payment grants entry to all open Historic Scotland sites across Scotland*. Fantastic for discovering local history and heritage. Find out more at historicenvironment.scot/explorer *T&Cs apply

l1 Whitmuir Whitmuir café and takeaway is located 16

miles south of Edinburgh in the Scottish Borders, surrounded by beautiful woodland.

EH46 7BB info@whitmuir.uk www.whitmuir.uk

Go Tweed Valley l3 Drop into the Go Tweed Valley visitor

information centre on Peebles’ bustling High Street & discover the many attractions, activities & experiences you can enjoy throughout the vibrant Tweed Valley.

T: 01721 540546. www.gotweedvalley.co.uk visitorcentre@gotweedvalley.co.uk

Hotel, Golf & Spa l6 Cardrona Located on the banks of the River Tweed in Peebles, play a round of golf on our 18-hole championship course or relax in our pool, spa and leisure club. T: 0344 879 9024.

EH45 8NE

Gardens l4 Kailzie Nationally acclaimed botanical gardens

with woodland walks, gardener’s putting green, petanque and great food in the flower filled Courtyard Café featuring garden produce. T: 01721 720 682. By Peebles. EH45 9HT kailziegardens.com

Botanic Garden l2 Dawyck Dawyck is a five star Garden with

Shop and Cafe l7 FINDRA, Visit FINDRA’s gorgeous retail and cafe

space where you can browse and buy our premium activewear for women, and enjoy speciality coffee and home baking.

T: 01896 208 170. 83 High Street, Innerleithen EH44 6HD www.findraclothing.com

one of Scotland’s finest tree collections, renowned for its woodland walks and seasonal displays. 65 acres. Visitor centre, exhibitions, café, shop. Free parking. Open daily 1 Feb - 30 Nov. Tel: 01721 760254. rbge.org.uk/dawyck

Valley Forest Park (FLS) l5 Tweed Glentress is the stunning gateway to the

Forest Park. With a café, bike hire and shop, Go Ape tree-top adventure, wildlife viewing, walking and bike trails, there’s something for everyone. www.forestryandland.gov.scot/tvfp www.forestryandland.gov.scot/7stanes

Traquair House

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l8 Traquair Scotland’s Oldest Inhabited House

spanning over 1,000 years of Scottish history and with an 18th century working brewery, maze, Garden Café, woodland walks and craft workshops.

T: 01896 830323. www.traquair.co.uk

Wedale Bookshop l9 The The Wedale Bookshop is an independent

bookshop, with a range of Scottish history, fiction, children’s and folklore books.

Ethical and locally-made gifts and cards.

T: 01578 730 431. www.wedalebooks.scot hello@wedalebooks.scot

l Discover the incredible history and 10 Thirlestane Castle

spectacular interiors of this 16th century castle on a guided tour. For opening times and special events calendar: www.thirlestanecastle.co.uk T: 01578 722430.

11 The Great Tapestry of Scotland 14 Dryburgh Abbey (HS) l l Discover the story of Scotland made by the The graceful ruins of Dryburgh Abbey people of Scotland, from earliest times to today. Visually stunning, intensely moving & occasionally very funny. T: 01896 809353.

E: tapestry@liveborders.org.uk www.greattapestryofscotland.com

nestle secluded in woodland by the River Tweed. Even now, it’s easy for visitors to get a sense of the contemplative life of a medieval monk. TD6 6RQ historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/ places/dryburgh-abbey

15 Bisley at Braidwood 12 Melrose Abbey (HS) l l Scotland’s largest, most versatile shooting Discover a magnificent example of Scottish medieval architecture at the remains of a 15th century church. The heart of Robert the Bruce was buried here. TD6 9LG historicenvironment.scot/melrose-abbey

ground with opportunities for all experience levels. Complete beginners or experienced shots? We’ll cater for you. T: 01835 870280. braidwood@bisleyshooting.co.uk.

13 Trimontium Museum l Experience Roman Scotland. This 5-star

16 Lochcarron of Scotland Working l Mill and Visitor Centre

visitor attraction explores the story of a turbulent time in Scottish history: the Roman occupation of Scotland & the Iron Age peoples they encountered. Stunning audiovisuals, authentic artefacts, children’s activities & guided walks to the site of the Roman fort of Trimontium bring this unique story to life. T: 01835 342788. info@trimontium.co.uk trimontium.co.uk

Lochcarron Visitor Centre offers guided weaving mill tours. Visit the shop for gifts or book into the Morris Room for kilt and highland wear fittings. T: 01750 726100.

Visit@lochcarron.com

St Abbs Head

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17 The Borders Distillery l The first Scotch Whisky distillery in the

region since 1837. Discover our collection of sustainably made gin, vodka & whisky blends. T: 01450 374330. TD9 7AQ thebordersdistillery.com distiller@thebordersdistillery.com

20 Jedburgh Woollen Mill l Offers great shopping, including Ladies &

Men’s fashions, outerwear, Highland dress, Pure Cashmere, Scottish Gifts & Souvenirs, Homewares, Outdoor Clothing, Proquip Golf Clothing, Whisky shop with free tasting. Restaurant and Coffee Shop.

Tel: 01835 863585. TD8 6EB

23 Mellerstain House and Gardens l A Robert Adam masterpiece. Acres of

stunning parkland, gardens, lakeside walks, wildlife, playground and Courtyard Café.

Open Good Friday until September 30th.

Gardens open all year round. www.mellerstain.com T: 01573 410225

21 Harestanes Art Glass Studio l A unique range of handcrafted glass

18 Famously Hawick l Discover what fashion houses, designers

gifts for the home and garden, as well as jewellery and other crafts. Classes & workshops are available, advance booking is essential. TD8 6UQ Tel: 01835 830451. www.harestanesglassstudio.com

and discerning visitors have known for more than a century and source luxurious goods in the very place they were created.

Made here. Sold here. Sustainable. www.famouslyhawick.co.uk

24 Visit Kelso l With an award winning High Street Kelso

is nestled by the mighty River Tweed and surrounded by beautiful countryside. For more information on what to see and do please visit https://www.visitkelso.com .

22 Monteviot House Garden l The Gardens at Monteviot lie along a

19 Hermitage Castle (HS) l Soak up the eerie, powerful atmosphere of an imposing stronghold with a notorious reputation. Look for the garrison’s cesspit and seek shelter under the great arch.

TD9 0LU historicenvironment.scot/ hermitage-castle

dramatic slope of the Teviot valley with formal and informal gardens linked with meandering paths and bridges over water features. Tel: 01835 830380. TD8 6UH www.monteviot.com

25 Floors Castle l The largest inhabited castle in Scotland &

family home of the 11th Duke of Roxburghe.

Visit the Castle, gardens, grounds, Terrace Cafe, gift shop & deli. TD5 7SF enquiries@floorscastle.com @floorscastle www.floorscastle.com

Jedburgh Abbey

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26 Beirhope Alpacas l Beirhope offers a truly unique experience,

28 Ad Gefrin 30 Rosslyn Chapel l l Anglo Saxon Museum and Whisky Distillery Explore over 550 years of history -

27 Paxton House l An Adam Palladian mansion, with a

29 Alnwick Castle l The second largest inhabited castle in

from alpaca trekking in the Cheviot Hills to off-grid, eco camping in the most beautiful South of Scotland location.

T: 01573 440 631. TD5 8AP www.beirhope.co.uk hello@beirhope.co.uk

wonderful collection of Chippendale furniture and 80 acres of parklands and gardens with the Stables Tearoom.

Berwick-upon-Tweed. TD15 1SZ www.paxtonhouse.co.uk T: 01289 386291.

in Wooler, Northumberland. An immersive journey into Northumbria’s Golden Age and home to the first Northumbrian English Single Malt Whisky distillery. www.adgefrin.co.uk info@adgefrin.co.uk T: 01668 281554. NE71 6NJ

the UK; home to the Percy family for 700 years and film location for Harry Potter’s Hogwarts. T: 01665 511 100. NE66 1NQ www.alnwickcastle.com

discover the Chapel’s ornate stonework and hear its story from our Guides. Open all year. Fourteen miles from Peebles.

Tel 0131 440 2159. www.rosslynchapel.com EH25 9PU

31 Camera Obscura & World of l Illusions

Venture through five floors jam-packed with over 100 illusions and remember: nothing is what it seems! You’ll need at least two hours to discover them all. Step outside onto our Rooftop Terrace & enjoy the best views of Edinburgh. Fun for all ages. Book online now. Tel: 0131 226 3709. www.camera-obscura.co.uk.

Cycling, Glentress Forest

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historic highlights

• Monteviot House Monteviot House Jedburgh opens to visitors annually from 1-29th July (closed Mondays). Tour family rooms with knowledgeable guides to view paintings and furniture from 14th century to present day. www.monteviot.com

• Floors Castle

Built in the 1720s for the first Duke of Roxburghe, Floors has been home to Politicians, Soldiers, Heiresses and Statesmen throughout its rich history. www.floorscastle.com

• Trimontium Museum

Trimontium was an important Roman cavalry fort in Scotland, predating Hadrian’s Wall. The museum displays one of the largest collections of Roman military artefacts in Britain and explores over 100 years of Roman occupation. www.trimontium.co.uk

Dryburgh Abbey

Borders Abbeys Nowhere else in Britain can you find so many magnificent abbeys so close to one another.

Built in the 12th century, the abbeys of Melrose, Dryburgh, Kelso and Jedburgh originally all had an abbey church, cloisters, vaulted chapter house, refectory, dormitory and a warming room – the only room with a fire!

The monks came north from established abbeys in France and England and lived here for some 400 years, despite their buildings being badly damaged during the frequent wars with England. It was not until the Protestant Reformation of 1560 that the abbeys ceased to be religious houses. Even so, some monks stayed on for a further 20 years or more.

Melrose was the largest and richest of these medieval abbeys and the burial place of the well-travelled heart of Robert the Bruce, Scotland’s warrior-monarch and victor over the English at the Battle of Bannockburn. He died and was buried at Dunfermline in 1329, but not before giving instructions that his heart be taken on a crusade against the Moors in Spain before being returned to Melrose for burial. The church has well preserved exterior carvings including a bagpipe-playing Floors Castle

• Mellerstain House One of Robert Adam’s finest works and one of Scotland’s top architectural glories, the interior decoration at Mellerstain is simply stunning, including the “enfilade” of rooms, and Library ceiling, considered to be one of his masterpieces. www.mellerstain.com

• Thirlestane Castle

Discover the incredible history 10 and spectacular interiors of this 16th century castle on a guided tour. For opening times and special events calendar: www.thirlestanecastle.co.uk 01578 722 430.

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Jedburgh Abbey

pig! Jedburgh had been a religious site for some 300 years before the monks arrived. Its abbey church is remarkably well-preserved. Kelso’s abbey church, or what remains of it after the English assault in 1545, is one of the most spectacular examples of Romanesque architecture in Scotland. Dryburgh, on the banks of the Tweed, has a superb 13th century chapter house with its original painted wall plaster.

DID you know?

All of the tour guides at the National Mining Museum Scotland are ex-miners, giving visitors true life accounts of life in the mines.

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Stately Homes This is the region of Scotland for serious stately homes.

Floors Castle, the vast home of the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe, was largely re-built between 1837 and 1847, and prides itself as the ‘largest inhabited castle in Scotland’. The more modest and enchanting Traquair Scotland’s oldest inhabited house - was once a hunting lodge for the kings and queens of Scotland. Other outstanding historic houses are Mellerstain, Thirlestane and Abbotsford - the house built and lived in by Sir Walter Scott, the famous 19th century author, poet and historian.

Trimontium Museum

Castles Small and Large There is no shortage of castles here. Smailholm Tower, a well-preserved 16th century tower house, sitting on a rocky outcrop, is certainly the smallest. In a lonely spot in Liddesdale, you’ll discover Hermitage Castle, a vast and eerie fortress built in 1300. Further afield, just to the north of Dunbar is the dramatic, clifftop Tantallon Castle. Across the Border are the seriously impressive Bamburgh and Alnwick Castles. Alnwick, ‘The Windsor of the North’ was home to the Dukes of Northumberland for 700 years.

Vindolanda Fort

Roman Frontier This is one of the best places in Britain to appreciate the power of the Roman Empire. Just to the south of the current border with England is the amazing Hadrian’s Wall. Built between 122AD and 128AD, it stretches for 73 miles from coast to coast, and once marked the northern frontier of the Roman world. A good place to visit is the Vindolanda Fort and Museum with its famous writing tablets and the largest collection of Roman footwear found anywhere in the Roman Empire!

To the north near Melrose is Trimontium, the main Roman fort between Hadrian’s Wall and the Antonine Wall. The Trimontium Museum in Melrose will give you an excellent introduction to this important site.

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2024 House and Grounds open daily 1st April – 31st October For opening times and bookings visit

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Lying in one of the wings of Traquair, right under the Chapel, is Traquair’s 300 year old brewery.

Brought back into production in 1965 by Peter Maxwell Stuart, 20th Laird of Traquair, the brewery now produces a range of rich dark ales that have won awards all over the world.

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nce a pleasure ground for Scottish Kings in times of peace, then a refuge for Catholic priests in times of terror, the Stuarts of Traquair supported Mary Queen of Scots and the Jacobite cause without counting the cost.

For a night of luxury come and stay in one of our 3 double bedrooms, each furnished with canopied bed and antique furniture.

Imprisoned, fined and isolated for their beliefs, their home, untouched by time, reflects the tranquility of their family life.

Spanning nearly a thousand years of Scottish history Traquair today is a unique attraction for all ages. Trace the footsteps of the Kings of Scotland as you climb the turnpike stair and discover how priests escaped in times of danger. See the wonderful collections of embroideries, letters and relics of former times. Then visit the ancient brewery and sample the delicious ales.

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Outside you can wander in the extensive grounds and woodlands, entertain children in the Maze and adventure playground or simply relax for lunch or tea in the The Garden Café. A magical day out for all the family.

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Maze Lose yourself in Scotland’s largest maze covering over half an acre.

The Garden Café Award winning restaurant set in the delightful old walled garden serving home cooked lunches and teas.

Gift Shop Gifts, plants, local crafts and souvenirs.

Brewery Shop and Museum Free sampling of Traquair Ales, film of brewing process and history of brewing at Traquair.

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Woodland Walks & Extensive Grounds Extensive woodland walks with some of the oldest yew trees in Scotland leading down to the River Tweed.

Stay at Traquair Come and spend a luxurious night in one of three spacious double rooms furnished with antique furniture.

Fun for Children Maze, Adventure Play Area, Willow Tunnels, Sound Sculpture, Scavenger Hunts and wildlife activities.

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Independent Craft Workshops Four independent craft businesses are housed in the old outbuildings at Traquair. Leatherwork and jewellery, personalised fabric goods and cards, whisky barrel gifts and pottery.

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Innerleithen 1.5, Peebles 6, Galashiels 12, St Mary’s Loch 12, Moffat 32, Selkirk 10, Dumfries 48, Carlisle 75, Edinburgh 29 (50 mins), Edinburgh Airport (40 minutes), Glasgow 60 (1.5 hours), Newcastle 96, Berwick-Upon-Tweed 60.

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Every hour. Nearest stop Innerleithen. (1.5miles) 20 mins walk by off road footpath or by taxi Tel: 07518 373992

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Across the Scottish Borders there is a Across the Scottish Borders there is a diverse range of museums, galleries, diverse range of museums, galleries, attractions and leisure centres. attractions and leisure centres.

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2. Mary Queen of Scots’ Visitor Centre, 2. Mary Queen of Scots’ Visitor Centre, Jedburgh Jedburgh Set in the centre of historic Jedburgh, this 16th century

3. St Ronan’s Wells Visitor Centre, 3. St Ronan’s Wells Visitor Centre, Innerleithen Innerleithen Housed in an historic spa, the exhibition tells the story

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4. Peebles Library, Museum and Gallery, Peebles Established by William Chambers, one of the founders of the famous publishing house, this striking building is home to the town’s library, a museum and gallery which host a lively programme of exhibitions and events.

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5. Hawick Museum, Hawick A parkland location with fascinating displays that reflect the history of the town and its people. This 18th-century mansion houses a collection of objects and art that are not just about Hawick, but a window to the world. Lively programme of exhibitions and events for all ages.

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6. Borders Textile Towerhouse, Hawick

7. Sir Walter Scott’s Courtroom, Selkirk

Visitors can discover the knitwear and tweed history of the area and how the Borders’ industry reached the height of luxury and fashion. Garments, fabrics, objects, photographs and art reveal over 200 years of tradition and innovation in the Borders industry.

Sir Walter Scott’s Courtroom is one of our direct links to the great Scottish writer. In this building, Sir Walter Scott sat as Sheriff of Selkirkshire, dispensing justice for nearly 30 years until his death in 1832. Explore the reconstructed courtroom and discover tales of past crimes.

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8. Halliwell’s House Museum, Selkirk

9. Old Gala House, Galashiels

Situated in the narrow, cobbled Halliwell’s Close, this unusual 18th-century building is part of the oldest surviving row of dwellings in Selkirk, and tells the story of the town and its long history including associations with William Wallace and with the Battle of Flodden.

Programme of visual art and exhibitions throughout the season.

Set in beautifully maintained grounds near the centre of Galashiels, Old Gala House is an impressive building dating back to 1583. Once home to the Lairds of Galashiels, the house is now a vibrant museum and gallery which tells the story of the town and its people.

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10. Coldstream Museum, Coldstream Uncover the story of the Coldstream Guards and the town of Coldstream, with artefacts such as the Provost’s Robes and Chain of Office. Located in the centre of Coldstream, it was the site of General Monck’s headquarters before he marched on London in 1660 to restore the Stuart Monarchy.

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Historic Attractions

Alnwick Castle

The second largest inhabited castle in the UK

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01665 511 100

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CENTURIES OF ADVENTURES Discover 5,000 years of Scotland’s history for less with an Explorer Pass. Buy now to get access to all our open sites – visit historicenvironment.scot/explorer

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Welcome to the Gem of the Scottish Borders Castle Tours | Walled Gardens | Riverside & Woodland Walks Terrace Café | Cycle Trail | Millennium Par terre | Glasshouses Appleshed Gift Shop and Deli | Kids go Free | Events

Floors Castle, Kelso TD5 7SF

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Historic Attractions

Alnwick Castle

A Garden for all seasons

8 miles southwest of Peebles on the B712, Stobo, EH45 9JU Tel 01721 760254 | rbge.org.uk/dawyck

The Hermitage

PAXTON HOUSE Another world inside the gates...

...another country at the bottom of the garden Come and see our amazing collection of Chippendale furniture, explore 80 acres of gardens and parkland, eat delicious cake in our Stables Tearoom and have a great day out in one of the finest Adam neo-Palladian houses in the UK. Paxton House, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1SZ www.paxtonhouse.co.uk

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“Simply amazing and takes your breath away.”

TripAdvisor review

Dating from 1446, Rosslyn Chapel took over 40 years to complete. The beauty of its setting and the mysterious symbolism of its ornate stonework have inspired, intrigued and attracted visitors ever since.

please book your visit in advance on our website

www.rosslynchapel.com

Just one hour’s drive from Melrose.

Admire the amazing carvings – nearly every surface tells a story

Open daily –

Free talks throughout the day from our knowledgeable guides

Attractive coffee shop, with outside seating area, serving delicious treats and snacks

Gift shop with unique souvenirs of your visit

www.rosslynchapel.com Rosslyn Chapel Chapel Loan Roslin Midlothian EH25 9PU | Tel 0131 440 2159 Rosslyn Chapel is managed by Rosslyn Chapel Trust, a charity registered in Scotland, number SC024324

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THIRLESTANE CASTLE LAUDER SCOTTISH BORDERS ●

JUST 35 MINUTES SOUTH OF EDINBURGH

ONE OF THE OLDEST AND FINEST INHABITED CASTLES IN SCOTLAND OPENING DATES & TIMES For up to date opening times and prices please visit our website

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HISTORY BROUGHT TO LIFE Join one of our exceptional guided tours where Thirlestane is brought to life through incredible stories about the Castle’s history and the key role the Maitland family have held in Scotland over four centuries.

Small groups of guests are taken on a journey by our experienced guides who share their vast knowledge in an engaging and entertaining style. They take the upmost pride in ensuring each tour has a personal touch and invite guests to join them for a complimentary tea or coffee and a Scottish treat to complete the experience.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: 5* guided tour Historic home of the Duke of Lauderdale ● The splendid State Rooms with exquisite 17th century Dusterfield gold-gilded plasterwork ceilings ● One of the most extensive family portrait collections in Scotland ● Historic toy museum ● The Duke’s Bedroom with an ornate four poster bed ● Connections with Bonnie Prince Charlie and Mary Queen of Scots ● Complimentary tea or coffee and a Scottish treat ● Option to extend your stay in the luxury castle suites ● ●

2024 EVENTS Visit our website to find out about the exciting events taking place at Thirlestane Castle including the car rally, outdoor theatre, children’s activity camps and horse riding holidays.

Alternatively, why not hold your own event? Thirlestane provides the perfect setting for weddings, corporate away days, private dining experiences, filming and much more.

2024 OPENING DATES & PRICES Please visit our website for opening times, prices and to book your tour online at www.thirlestanecastle.co.uk.

Thirlestane Castle, Lauder, Scottish Borders TD2 6RU T: 01578 722430 E: enquiries@thirlestanecastle.co.uk www.thirlestanecastle.co.uk

BY ROAD: Thirlestane Castle is just 35 minutes south of Edinburgh and easily accessible just off the A68 at Lauder. SatNav: TD2 6RU. Free parking.

BY RAIL: Catch the Waverley Line from Edinburgh to Stow.

We can assist with local taxi numbers.

Photography by Phil Wilkinson

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Thirlestane Castle is owned and operated by The Thirlestane Castle Trust (Scottish Charity Number SC011491).

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Museums, Galleries AND theatres B

rowse inspiring art galleries, get dressed up for the theatre, visit top venues & take in a show.

The Borders Textile Towerhouse

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Trimontium Museum

Must see!

• MacArts

MacArts is a 300-capacity converted Church in the heart of Galashiels that puts on a range of entertainment from live music, theatre to comedy. www.macarts.scot

• The Great

Tapestry of Scotland

Discover Scotland’s story in thread – millions of years of Scottish history told in 160 handmade panels. The story of Scotland told by the people of Scotland. www.greattapestryofscotland.com

• john Buchan

story museum

Exploring this famous authors life and legacy. He had a passion for the Peeblesshire countryside and its people. www.johnbuchanstory.co.uk

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here are 12 museums in the Scottish Borders; visit any one for an insight into the people, history and culture of the region.

Here is a small selection of what you can uncover. Learn about coal mining in Scotland at the National Mining Museum Scotland, on the site of the old colliery at Newtongrange. You can tour some of the old mine workings and the informative exhibition is a good piece of social history, providing a clear vision of our industrial past.

Discover what life was like in Roman times at the Trimontium Museum or you may be interested in an event or the lively programme of exhibitions at the Tweeddale Museum & Gallery or the Museum in Hawick.

Why not head over to the Great Tapestry of Scotland in Galashiels. It tells the inspirational true story of the country’s history, heritage and culture (from 8500 BC to present day). Hand stitched by over 1000 people in communities across Scotland, it has been transported by land, sea and air to come together.

Hawick Museum

• Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery

Award-winning, independent familyfriendly Accredited Museum exploring 10,000 years of local history and a changing exhibitions gallery so there’s always something to enjoy. www.bailiffgatemuseum.co.uk 28

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Great Tapestry of Scotland Coldstream Museum

Set in the centre of historic Jedburgh, Mary Queen of Scots’ Visitor Centre tells the story of Scotland’s tragic queen – Mary’s month in Jedburgh in 1566 was a turning point in her life. The displays of paintings, objects and textiles associated with Mary explore not only her life and times, but also the cult that has grown up around her story.

Explore the story of Border knitwear and tweed in a beautifully-restored 16th century towerhouse.

Garments, artifacts and photographs bring to life over 200 years of tradition and innovation in the local woolen industries. Changing exhibitions showcase contemporary fashion, design, art and craft.

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DID you know?

All of the tour guides at the National Mining Museum Scotland are ex-miners, giving visitors true life accounts of life in the mines.

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Find Scotland’s History... all in one place!

Battles, Tragedy, Kings & Queens, War, Innovation, Sport, Religion, Romans, Abbeys, Castles, Comedy and more...

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INSPIRING

Tours L

ots of options for your exploration of the Scottish Borders - from fully guided luxury tours to your own self-guided journey.

Thirlestane Castle

Abbotsford House

Lochcarron VC

LOCHCAR RON o f SCOT L A N D

GUIDED WEAVING MILL TOURS Monday - Thursday 9.30 am - 4.30 pm

PRE-BOOK ONLINE www.lochcarron.co.uk/ visit-us/mill-tour-booking 01750 726100

And while you are here, take a look in our Visitor Centre & Shop…

Waverley Mill, Rogers Road, Selkirk, Scottish Borders TD7 5DX www.lochcarron.com

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The Borders Railway

Tiny Tours!

• Tweed Valley

Blogger presents TVB Tours

Join @tweedvalleyblogger on a fun, informative driver-led tour of The Borders. Immerse yourself in Southern Scotland’s culture, history and landscapes with your expert local guide. www.tweedvalleyblogger.com

• Thirlestane Castle

Thirlestane Castle offer guided horse riding holidays. The ancient routes have been ridden since the 16th century where residents patrolled the boundaries of their settlement on horse back, defending against fearsome marauders. www.thirlestanecastle.co.uk

• Beirhope Alpacas

Beirhope offers a truly unique experience from alpaca walking in the Cheviot Hills to off-grid, eco camping in the most beautiful South of Scotland location. www.beirhope.co.uk

• Lochcarron

Visitor Centre

Get an insight into tartan design and manufacturing, as well as learning more about the history of Lochcarron.

A trained tour guide will take you around the whole process of how Lochcarron operates. www.lochcarron.co.uk

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he Scottish Borders is one of the most accessible and reachable destinations in Scotland. With rolling hills and open countryside in the west to the gentle valleys and picturesque Berwickshire coastline in the east, the Borders is sure to make quite an impression on you.

This fantastic destination has a host of picturesque towns and villages, impressive rivers and woodlands, and a countryside that inspired the works of Sir Walter Scott.

The Borders is connected by rail to Edinburgh with a few stops, most notably at Galashiels and Tweedbank. There is also an excellent local bus service connecting all of the Borders towns and villages. If you are on two wheels there are plenty of options, with many off-road cycle trails, cycle friendly roads and two national cycle routes. The whole area is very cycle friendly, and mountain biking can be experienced at two world-class 7stanes centres.

If you are out and about in the Borders and wanting to take in some of the history in the area, then you should consider the Borders Historic Johnstons of Elgin Mill Tour

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National Mining Museum Scotland

Private Guided Tours of The Scottish Borders

DID you know?

Thirlestane Castle offer guided horse riding holidays.

The ancient routes have been ridden since the 16th Century where residents patrolled the boundaries of their settlement on horse back, defending against fearsome marauders.

From Edinburgh or your preferred pick up point, we will help you discover the beauty and charm of the Scottish Borders on a day out to suit you.

DOOR TO DOOR SERVICE • TAILOR MADE PRIVATE TOURS • KNOWLEDGEABLE LOCAL GUIDES • FINE DINING

Route which picks up near Carlisle before passing into the lush countryside of the Scottish Borders. Follow the route to Edinburgh and explore the charming villages you pass en route before reaching Scotland’s historic capital city. A wonderful self-guided experience not to be missed!

It can be great though, to rely on the services of a knowledgeable and charismatic local expert. You’ll discover a wide range of tours available from salmon fishing on the River Tweed or take a boat trip to St Abb’s Head to see the cliff-top nature reserve. Visit the mills and learn about the historic Borders textile industry. Take in the great outdoors on a walking tour, find the best spots to eat in picturesque towns and villages on a food trail, or for something completely different, likely to please the kids, try a guided alpaca trek.

www.lowlander.scot 07393 840010

info@lowlander.scot

Beirhope Alpacas

Lochcarron Visitor Centre

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Inspiring Tours

Go Wild

DISCOVER THE BEST OF SCOTLAND Whatever your reason for visiting The Borders, take your experience further with a Private Tour with Stewart Wilson – Tweed Valley Blogger. For details of tours, and much more, go to tweedvalleyblogger.com or scan the QR code.

Experience Scotland like a local.

Abbotsford House

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Distilleries V

isit our world-famous distilleries and sample ‘the spirits of the Borders’ for yourself including whisky, vodka and gin.

Borders Distillery

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• Tempest Brewery

Come and take a glimpse behind the curtain to find out about the alchemy, magic and wizardry that goes into making one of our beers. www.tempestbrewco.com

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Borders Distillery

Distillery

The Borders Distillery is bringing whiskymaking back to the Borders using locally grown barley from neighbouring farms.

Tour, shop & discover the spirit of the Borders. www.thebordersdistillery.com

• Biggar Gin

Combining and blending ingredients that are natural to the unique setting.

Using updated distilling methods and constantly refining processes and adapting new methods. www.biggargin.com

• Ad Gefrin

Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum & Whisky Distillery opening in Wooler, Spring 2023. Immersive experiences of Northumbria’s Golden Age and the inspiration behind their whisky journey. www.adgefrin.co.uk

hisky lover or total newbie – everyone should visit a whisky distillery at least once for a genuine centuries old experience. In the Borders there is the aptly named Borders Distillery that is well worth a visit.

Bringing whisky making back to the Scottish Borders, the Borders Distillery is the first Scotch Whisky distillery to operate in the region since 1837. They make their spirit from barley sourced from 12 local farms, all within 35 miles of the distillery itself. This barley spirit goes on to produce their award-winning Kerr’s Gin and Puffing Billy Vodka, as well as their brand new release, Borders Malt & Rye. This limited edition release of their Workshop Series is the first blended Scotch to leave the Scottish Borders in 185 years. Join them for a tour and discover the spirit of the Borders.

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Ad Gefrin Distillery

Tempest Brewing Co.

DID you know?

The Borders Distillery works with twelve local farmers to grow their barley. Each farm sits within 35 miles of the distillery, so every drop of Borders produce can be followed from seed to spirit!

If gin is your preference, then you have many options in the Borders. The 1881 Distillery, built upon an old Victorian swimming pool, has a gin school which is the largest residential gin school in the UK, offering a range of gin distillery tours and distiller experiences.

Selkirk Distillers produce a couple of gins, with the main botanical grown wild on the rolling lowland hills. As a small, family-run business, the distillers are not always on site but message ahead of time and they’ll try accommodating you for a small visit. The Biggar Gin Co. also produce a great range of award-winning gins for you to try, with many places in Biggar stocking them, as well as places across the Borders.

Annandale Distillery

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Ad Gefrin Distillery

Biggar Gin

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Anglo-Saxon Museum and Whisky Distillery An immersive journey into Northumbria’s Golden Age and home to the first Northumbrian English Single Malt Whisky distillery.

MUSEUM

D I S T I L L E RY

Wooler, Northumberland 7446 6447

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adgefrin.co.uk

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OPEN FOR TOURS & LOCAL GIFTING Hawick, Scottish Borders, TD9 7AQ 01450 374330 @thebordersdistillery | thebordersdistillery.com

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Distilleries Ad Gefrin Museum & Distillery

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Eat, Shop, Relax

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njoy undisputable world-class food and drink from great cafes, pubs, restaurants or takeaways throughout the Borders.

Shopping in Hawick

Located 16 m i l e s s o u t h o f E d i n b u r g h i n t he Scottish Borders, sits Whi t m u i r c a f e , t a k e a w a y a n d i t s b eautiful woodland.

We are a fa m i l y f r i e n d l y , w e l c o m i n g a n d relaxed place and there’s lots to d o o n s i t e w i t h d e l i c i o u s f o o d served in our cafe and takeaw a y . P l u s t h e r e ’ s a W o o d l a n d W alk where you’ll find e v e r y t h i n g f r o m f a i r i e s t o frogs.

Picnic tabl e s s u r r o u n d o u r o l d f a r m t r a c t or that children can play o n and let t h e i r i m a g i n a t i o n r u n w i l d . D o gs are welcome on a lead a n d w e h a v e a s e c u r e b i ke rack.

W e l o o k f o r w a r d t o w e l c o m i ng you soon.

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info@whitmuir.uk

Whitmuir Far m , Lamancha, West L i n t o n .

EH46 7BB 30 minutes from Edinburgh o n t h e A 7 0 1 i n the Scottish Bord e r s

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A taste of

Scotland • Milne & Pickles

Cheese and wine shop offering platters and sourdough toasties in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Locally roasted coffee and delicious cakes too! Takeaway options available. www.facebook.com/milneandpickles

• Barony Castle Hotel

1536 Restaurant is an award winning restaurant serving traditional Scottish dining using locally sourced produce.

Try our ‘Chef Recommended’ AA Rosette dishes. www.baronycastle.com

• The Tontine Hotel Our seasonal menus showcase the best of Scottish produce from local suppliers, from light bites to full meals in the Adam Restaurant with stunning views. www.tontinehotel.com

• The Gordon Arms

80% of the ingredients we use at our GORDON ARMS Restaurant with Rooms are local produce, a further 17% are from rest of the UK and 3% are from other European countries. www.gordonarmsyarrow.co.uk

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Macdonald Cardrona Hotel

he Scottish Borders has a strong heritage when it comes to arts and crafts.

Designers, artists and craftspeople continue to embrace this artisan culture today, weaving their own rich tapestry. You could watch glass being hand-blown into beautiful panels, treat yourself or a loved one to a unique piece of jewellery or even throw a pot guided by an expert potter in their studio. Whatever your fascination, the experience is guaranteed to be authentic.

The region’s association with textiles, particularly wool, stretches back hundreds of years. This legacy can still be seen today in Border towns such as Selkirk, Galashiels and Hawick with their abundance of shops selling quality knitwear and weaves.

You could call in to a visitor centre at one of the working mills or simply enjoy a leisurely walk perusing the High Street.

In addition, the attractive towns of Melrose and Peebles are populated with a fine retail choice that serves the local community and the area’s many visitors.

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The Elphinstone Hotel

DID you know?

You can take a mill tour at Lochcarron Visitor Centre.

Your journey will take you through the manufacturing process from yarn to woven fabric, giving you an insight into how they create and make tartan.

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here is also no shortage here of great places to eat out, from award winning restaurants to cool cafes and traditional pubs serving real ale.

Wherever you are in the Borders you’ll not be far from good locally sourced food and a wide choice of cuisines including Italian, Chinese, Indian and Bangladeshi. From AA rosette restaurants, to contemporary cafes, a brasserie, a famous tea room and a ‘Lobster Shack’, there is many a gem awaiting discovery.

Domestic Stoneware & Pit-Fired Pottery Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm

THE KELSO POTTERY THE KNOWES, KELSO TD5 7BH TEL: 01573 224027 EMAIL: thekelsopottery@btconnect.com

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THE WORLD’ S LE ADING MAN UFACTURER OF AUTHENTIC TARTAN

L OCHCAR RON o f SCOT L A N D

... from kilt to catwalk PRIVATE FITTING FOR HIGHLAND WEAR & KILTS

SHOP & VISITOR CENTRE OPENING HOURS

Book an appointment for a private fitting in our Morris Room.

Monday - Thursday: 9.30 am - 4.30 pm Friday: 9.30 am - 2.00 pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed

www.lochcarron.co.uk/visit-us/ private-fitting-appointments

01750 726100

Waverley Mill, Rogers Road, Selkirk TD7 5DX

visit@lochcarron.com | 01750 726100 | www.lochcarron.com

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Delicious cheese and charcuterie platters to enjoy in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

53 Northgate, Peebles, EH45 8BU 07506 348082 @milneandpickles milne & pickles

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QUALITY WINES, BEERS AND SPIRITS LOCALLY ROASTED ARTISAN COFFEE SOURDOUGH TOASTIES AND SWEET TREATS SIT IN OR TAKEAWAY GIFTWARE DOG FRIENDLY

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The Prince of India RESTAURANT

Indian and Bangladeshi Restaurant in Scottish Borders, Peebles.

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Come experience Prince of India for yourself...we’ve been told it’s an unforgettable experience Takeaway & Delivery service available

OPENING TIMES

7 Days a Week Lunch: 12 noon - 2pm Dinner: 5pm-11pm

Book now on: 01721 724455 or visit www.princeofindiarestaurant.com 84-86 High St, Peebles EH45 8SW 10/10/2023 16:20

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The Elphinstone Hotel is a traditional Coaching Inn situated in the centre of Biggar. Cosy restaurant, charming lounge with an open fire, recently extended bar with log burner, function room and beer garden.

• Free WiFi. • Excellent food served throughout.

• Edinburgh 26 miles • Glasgow 40 miles

WWW.ELPHINSTONEHOTEL.CO.UK 145 HIGH STREET BIGGAR, ML12 6DL

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From the ‘Home of Tweed’ and some of the best cashmere and knitwear producers in the world today to the first whisky distillery to open in the Scottish Borders since 1837. This special collection of weavers, knitters and distillers are all located between the four bridges of Hawick.

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Discover what fashion houses, designers and discerning visitors have known for more than a century and source luxurious goods in the very place where they were created.

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The first Scotch Whisky distillery to open in the Scottish Borders since 1837.

The Borders Distillery is bringing whiskymaking back to the region, producing Whisky, Gin and Vodka from locally grown barley, in partnership with an exclusive group of Borders farmers. Join one of the distillers for a tour to enjoy the award-winning architecture of our distillery and discover what goes in to making our Borders spirit.

Distillery and Visitor Centre Commercial Road Hawick TD9 7AQ T: 01450 374330 www.thebordersdistillery.com Visitor Centre opening hours: Summer - Monday to Saturday 10am till 4.30pm Tours run Monday to Saturday 11am, 1pm and 3pm Winter - Monday to Friday 10am till 4.30pm

Alongside Scotch Whiskies, Gin and Vodka, the Visitor Centre sells a range of carefully selected local products and gifts.

Please note our distillery is a fully operating factory, and therefore our opening times can vary throughout the year. Please check our website for the most up to date opening hours.

As one of the leading cashmere brands in the world today, this specialist manufacturer is committed to producing luxurious cashmere knitwear.

Hawico invites you right into the heart of production in its Visitor Centre where you can watch seamless garments being knitted from the spacious viewing gallery. And in the adjoining Factory Store there is the opportunity to purchase a huge selection of men’s and ladies knitwear in almost every colour, including previous seasons’ collections at much reduced and very affordable factory prices.

Visitor Centre and Factory Store Arthur Street Hawick TD9 9QA T: 01450 371221 www.hawico.com Opening hours (retail outlet): Monday to Saturday 9.30am till 5pm

Heritage Centre, Retail Store and Coffee Shop Eastfield Mills Mansfield Road Hawick TD9 8AA T: 01450 360549 Coffee Shop T: 01450 360517 www.johnstonsofelgin.com Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9am till 5pm Sunday 11am till 4pm Mill Experiences Book online at discover.johnstonsofelgin.com/visit-us/hawick

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Johnstons of Elgin invite you to enjoy an immersive experience at their Hawick knitting mill, where the family business has worked with natural, renewable fibres since 1981. Witness techniques passed down through generations and learn about their rich Scottish heritage.

From exploring behind the scenes of a working mill to afternoon tea and personal shopping, there is something for everyone at Johnstons of Elgin.

More details of each Johnstons of Elgin Experience are available at discover.johnstonsofelgin.com/visit-us/hawick

As one of the oldest family run luxury knitwear businesses based in the Scottish Borders, William Lockie is steeped in history and tradition.

Knitwear Store Teviotdale Mills Commercial Road Hawick TD9 7AQ T: 01450 375566 www.williamlockie.com Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9am till 5pm

“Lockies” as they are fondly known, dates back to 1874 and are renowned for producing the softest, finest and most luxurious knitwear in the world. The William Lockie Knitwear Store stocks a wonderful selection of the knitwear including cashmere, lambswool, merino, camelhair and super geelong sweaters and accessories.

Proud to be ‘The Home of Tweed’, Lovat Mill continues to tell the story of Tweed in its birthplace and produces the largest selection of stocked Tweeds in Scotland.

Woven here in the mill, these are available by the metre, suitable for country pursuits and home furnishings.

Commercial Road Hawick TD9 7AQ T: 01450 373231 www.lovatmill.com Opening hours (retail outlet): Monday to Friday 8.30am till 5pm

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Lovat Mill is also famous for its woven throws and blankets as well as offering a wide selection of accessories, including Tweed caps and hand-crafted bags, all available from the mill shop.

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Eat, Shop, Relax

Milne & Pickles

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A Mother and Daughter partnership based in the Scottish Borders, who design and create a unique range of fused and stained glass gifts for the home and garden.

Jewellery and other handcrafted gifts are also available.

Open 10am - 5pm Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 4pm Sunday (Closed Monday) Unit 4 Craft Courtyard, Harestanes TD8 6UQ

www.harestanesglassstudio.com

The Wedale Bookshop, Stow Find us at the crossroads in Stow!

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A range of fiction and non-fiction books; sustainable, and locally-made gifts; maps, guides, cards, National Book Tokens and vouchers. Newly-opened children’s areas.

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Winner of Best Café and Deli 2018 at Edinburgh Restaurant Awards and VisitScotland Scottish Thistle Awards, Regional Finalist Award 2018/19 with Letters of Thanks from The Scottish Parliament and Lord Provost of The City of Edinburgh for Regenerating Silverknowes Promenade.

Escape the city and retreat to Boardwalk Beach Club, just three miles from the city centre. Enjoy delicious Illy coffee, luscious cakes and tasty food in a relaxed atmosphere. Surrounded by incredible scenery overlooking the stunning beach, with rolling countryside in the distance, there’s no better place to enjoy Edinburgh than on Scotland’s Bondi Beach. Live the dream.

Visit us at 50 Marine Drive, Silverknowes Beach, Edinburgh, EH4 5ES Scotland’s Bondi Beach, 3 miles NW of Edinburgh City Centre via 29 Lothian Bus to Silverknowes Promenade, 1 minute walk from café. Over 50,000 Facebook Page Followers.

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verything from the great gardens of stately homes to smaller town and country gardens and a splendid botanic garden.

Kailzie Gardens

Kailzie Gardens Kailzie, Peebles, Scottish Borders EH45 9HT

Nationally acclaimed botanical gardens with woodland walks, gardener’s putting green, petanque and great food in the flower filled Courtyard Café featuring garden produce. Just a mile east of Peebles.

Walled garden with historic Mackenzie and Moncur glasshouses Flower and Vegetable Garden • Herbaceous Borders • Rose Garden • Burnside Walks • Vistas and Arboretum featuring Britain’s oldest Larch tree • Gift shop and our own plants for sale.

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Highlights • Floors Castle

Combining one of the finest Victorian kitchen gardens in the spectacular Walled Garden with the formal Millennium Garden, Floors gardens are a showpiece of seasonal interest. www.floorscastle.com

• Bird Gardens

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Enjoy connecting with friendly, rare birds living in a variety of gardens, orchards and waterways. Join us celebrating new developments welcoming new plants and birds. www.birdgardensscotland.com

• Kailzie Gardens

Nationally acclaimed botanical gardens with woodland walks, gardener’s putting green, petanque and great food in the flower filled Courtyard Café featuring garden produce. www.kailziegardens.com

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he Scottish Borders has much to offer, from the great gardens of stately homes to smaller town and country gardens and a splendid botanic garden.

On the banks of the Teviot and the Tweed are two historic houses, each with beautiful and very different gardens. Monteviot Gardens has eleven quite different gardens, imaginatively landscaped with water features. The grander, more formal gardens of Floors Castle, on the banks of the Tweed include a large walled garden with superb herbaceous borders, peach houses, a parterre garden and a new perennial garden.

Nestled in the hills of the picturesque Scottish Borders, the 65-acre Dawyck Botanic Garden is home to one of Scotland’s finest tree collections and to an abundance of plant treasures from Nepal, Chile, China and more.

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Consisting of a number of distinct gardens, each leading to the next designed to display interesting and special plants, great colour, and innovative designs and ideas. They are open to the public every day from 1st April to 31st October from 12.00 to 16.00. www.monteviot.com

• Paxton House Gardens

With sweeping lawns, herbaceous borders and 80 acres of parkland 54 running down to the river Tweed, this beautiful Adam house is well worth a visit and after a delightful walk you can eat delicious cake in our Stables Tearoom. www.paxtonhouse.co.uk

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Dawyck Botanic Garden

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Dawyck enjoys an almost continental climate comprising of warm dry summers followed by cold, snowy winters, allowing plants from mountainous regions of the world to thrive here.

The Garden is home to one of Scotland’s finest tree collections and includes a silver fir (Abies alba) which was planted in 1680. Some fine Douglas firs (Pseudotsuga menziesii), named after the plant explorer David Douglas, were grown from seed collected by Douglas himself in North America.

On the Azalea Terrace, visitors can enjoy a spectacular display from the Garden’s collection of hardy azaleas.

They provide glorious colour and heady scent from late spring to early summer.

Visit stunning Gardens in the heart of the Scottish Borders Castle Tours | Walled Gardens | Riverside & Woodland Walks | Terrace Café | Cycle Trail Millennium Parterre | Glasshouses Appleshed Gift Shop and Deli | Kids go Free Annual Passes Available

Other highlights at the Garden include beds of Himalayan poppy (Meconopsis X sheldonii). The strikingly coloured blue petals form pools of sky-blue beside the stream and beneath the trees.

Follow the Scottish Rare Plant Trail around the Garden to see many of Scotland’s most endangered and exceptional plant species. Look out for the woolly willow (Salix lanata), a plant threatened in its native habitat by overgrazing, which RBGE has successfully reintroduced to the wild.

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Floors Castle, Kelso TD5 7SF www.floorscastle.com

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Deep in the Garden lies the Heron Wood Reserve - an area of wild beauty established as the world’s first cryptogamic sanctuary in 1993 for the study of fungi, mosses, liverworts and ferns. RBGE is a world leader in cryptogam research and the area provides a haven for the conservation and study of these fascinating natural treasures.

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Dawyck Botanic Garden became a Regional Garden of RBGE in 1979. Tickets to the Garden currently cost £8 (including a small voluntary donation to the Garden) and it is open daily from March – November. www.rbge.org.uk/ visit/Dawyck-botanic-garden For more modest gardens try the Harmony and Priorwood gardens in the heart of Melrose, or the Teviot Water Garden.

Many delightful private gardens are open, in aid of charity, on certain days throughout the year. Well worth visiting, you can check out their opening dates through Scotland’s Gardens at: www.scotlandsgardens.org

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Dawyck A Garden For All Seasons

Nestled in the Scottish Borders, Dawyck enjoys a continental climate in which an abundance of plant species thrive.

Visit in any season and discover treasures from Nepal, Chile and more.

Botanic Garden Dawyck Botanic Garden is home to one of Scotland’s finest tree collections including some of Britain’s oldest and tallest trees. The 65-acre Garden offers woodland and burnside walks and is renowned for its seasonal displays of snowdrops, bluebells, rhododendrons, azaleas, Himalayan poppies and autumn colour. Visitors can enjoy themed trails and follow the adventures of plant explorers such as David Douglas, after whom the Douglas fir is named. Ideal for all the family.

Dawyck Botanic Garden, Stobo, Scottish Borders EH45 9JU Tel 01721 760254 | rbge.org.uk/dawyck

Café | Shop | Plant Sales | Open daily 1 February – 30 November

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Four Gardens, One Botanic World We are a leading botanic garden and global centre for biodiversity science, horticulture and education.

We conserve one of the world’s richest botanical collections at our four gardens – Edinburgh, Benmore, Dawyck and Logan.

Life on Earth is in jeopardy as we face biodiversity loss and a climate emergency. We explore, conserve and explain the world of plants, pushing the boundaries of our knowledge to find solutions.

Our vision is to build a positive future for plants, people and the planet. Please visit and support us.

Dawyck Botanic Garden is 28 miles south of Edinburgh on the B712, 8 miles southwest of Peebles in the Scottish Borders.

Opening Times Open daily 1st February to 30 November March to October 10am to 5pm February and November 10am to 4pm

Inverleith Row, Edinburgh EH3 5LR Tel 0131 248 2909 | rbge.org.uk Open daily (except 1 January and 25 December) Free admission

Admission Prices: Adult £10, Concession £9, Under-16s free Prices include a small voluntary donation to the Garden.

For prices excluding the donation, please see website rbge.org.uk

Discounts available for groups of 11 or more, providing payment is by a single transaction. Call 01721 760254 to pre-book.

Activities The Garden runs events throughout the year including family activities, guided walks and exhibitions. For a full events programme call 01721 760254 or visit rbge.org.uk ■ Five star Visitor Centre ■ The Dawyck Studio gallery is free to enter ■ Dawyck Café ■ View our Access Guide at rbge.org.uk/access ■ Trained assistance animals welcome ■ Free car and coach parking

Dunoon, Argyll PA23 8QU Tel 01369 706261 | rbge.org.uk Open daily 1 March to 31 October Admission charge applies

Become a Member Lend your support to RBGE’s vital role in plant research and conservation by becoming a member. You will be kept informed through our Botanics magazine, gain free entry to Benmore, Dawyck and Logan and enjoy exclusive events and priority bookings.

Join online at rbge.org.uk/membership or call 07917 837821.

Sign up for our free e-newsletter at rbge.org.uk Like us on Facebook /dawyck Follow us @Dawyck Join us on Instagram @dawyck Email us at dawyckbotanicgarden@rbge.org.uk The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a Non Departmental Public Body (NDPB) sponsored and supported through Grant-in-Aid by the Scottish Government’s Environment and Forestry Directorate (ENFOR).

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njoyable days out for the whole family, fun for the kids, activities for the adventurous, and amazing experiences for everyone.

Mountain Biking, Glentress

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• Ride Innerleithen

A Pro dealer for Pivot cycles, Whyte Bikes, Merida Bikes & Frog, offering servicing and repair, Demo, MTB accessories, parts, protection and clothing. Visit our website www.rideinnerleithen.co.uk

• Bspoke cycles, Peebles

Set in some of Scotland’s best biking, Bspoke Cycles Peebles are ready to provide spares, repairs and plenty of advice & information for you to get the best out of your biking visit. www.bspokepeebles.co.uk

• ebike hire

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Do you love great views and being outdoors but hate pedalling up big hills?

Well we have the answer for you! Ebikes!

Visit us at www.ebikehirescotland.com

• Tweed valley bikes

Our expert local guides live and breathe mountain biking in the Tweed Valley. Their intimate knowledge of the trail network and current conditions means they can build the perfect day riding for you. www.tweedvalleybikes.co.uk

• Innerleithen bike shop

Make the most of your ride! With over 60 514 Trails across Innerleithen and the Tweed Valley, Choosing where and what to ride has never been harder. Let us make it easy for you. www.innerleithenbikeshop.co.uk

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ou can enjoy an adventure, whatever your age, and with so many activities and experiences to enjoy in the Borders, you are simply spoilt for choice.

There are endless possibilities for adrenaline packed action, or how about a taste of country sports? Bisley at Braidwood offers clay, air rifle and even virtual reality shooting disciplines. Suitable for everyone, from the complete novice to the seasoned professional in both game and clay.

Situated in the Tweed Valley in the Scottish Borders, Glentress has a massive reputation for providing some of the best mountain biking in the UK. 7stanes offers mountain biking trails with a wide range of gentle to exhilarating rides and also a visitors centre, Wild Watch Room, Cafe and Bike Hire on site.

For the adventure seeker Go Ape in Peebles is a given. Featuring a 325-metre-long zip wire across a valley that’s a whopping 160ft high!

You’ll traverse the huge Douglas fir trees and zip over the mountain bike trails and open water.

The Borders are also known for superb golf courses. Amongst them are the championship layouts at Roxburghe and Cardrona. Other challenging courses include Peebles, Hawick, and clifftop Eyemouth with its 6th ‘A Still No Ken’ Hole, voted ‘Britain’s No 1 Most Extraordinary Golf Hole’! All courses welcome visitors with many offering online booking. Some will require a handicap certificate.

Others are more family-friendly, where beginners are welcome and you can just turn up, pay and play.

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Come rain or shine you’ll be sure to find something that the whole family can enjoy.

Traquair house offers one of the largest hedged mazes in Scotland, covering over half an acre. They also offer scavenger hunts and activity sheets for children. If you are visiting the house, there is a children’s guidebook in which you are taken on your own tour of Traquair with puzzles and games. There’s also plenty of wildlife; from peacocks, duck, swans and rare breed poultry to pygmy goats and kune kune pigs.

Discover the stunning views and rolling hills of Cheviot and Eildon Hills with alpacas. Beirhope Alpacas offer a veriety of Treks with their alpaca family. With a pocket full of treats, you’re sure to have a new best buddy for the day.

St Abbs Head Nature Reserve is home to 50,000 seabirds including guillemots, razorbills, puffins, kittiwakes, fulmars and rare butterflies.

Cycling, Glentress

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Border Segways

It’s a mystery...

Who has the original Rosslyn Chapel panel?

Stolen while on tour in 2015, this lead to an international search! Its whereabouts are still unknown - yet another Rosslyn Chapel mystery...

Bisley at Braidwood

Alnwick Castle Falconry

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Family Fun and adventures

Bike Sales (Dealers for Pivot Bikes, Whyte Bikes, Merida Bikes, Forestal Bikes, Kinesis and Frog Bikes)

Demo Bikes

Repairs

BERWICK BOAT TRIPS

RIVER & SEA TRIPS

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DAILY SAILINGS

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Call now: 01896 830856

We also have an online shop - see our Website

www.rideinnerleithen.co.uk Traquair Arms Hotel, Traquair Road, Innerleithen, EH44 6PD

(from The Quayside)

07713 170845

www.berwickboattrips.co.uk

Beirhope Alpacas

Alpaca Activities

Off-Grid Eco Friendly Camping

Beirhope Farm, Hownam, Kelso, TD5 8AP

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The Barn Shop

hello@beirhope.co.uk | 01573 440 631

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Situated in glorious Scottish Borders countryside, there’s nothing but nature between our four-star hotel and the world-famous River Tweed and Glentress Forest a natural extension of the 200-acre grounds, making this the perfect spot for lovers of the great outdoors. After working up an appetite when walking or hiking in the Scottish Borders, return to an airy and inviting atmosphere at our signature Renwicks Restaurant for delicious dining.

Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa is a versatile destination that works equally well for a leisure stay, golf trip, corporate event or a wedding. With 99 comfortable and spacious bedrooms, plus top-notch golf, spa and leisure facilities, the hotel’s spectacular natural surroundings are the icing on the cake. macdonaldhotels.co.uk/Cardrona Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa, Peebles, EH45 8NE 0344 879 9024

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BOOK ONLINE TO SAVE

5 Floors of Interactive Fun! Enjoy wonderful unique displays, breathtaking views, clever illusions and hands-on exhibits; where 21st-century tech meets classic optical tricks. Beside Edinburgh Castle.

FUN-FILLED

Britain’s most fun attraction

Call 0131 226 3709 Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2ND

It’s a great day out for everyone! camera-obscura.co.uk

We’re open early until late every day!

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tweed valley scotland

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Alnwick Castle

The second largest inhabited castle in the UK

info@alnwickcastle.com

01665 511 100

alnwickcastle.com

PAXTON HOUSE Another world inside the gates...

...another country at the bottom of the garden Come and see our amazing collection of Chippendale furniture, explore 80 acres of gardens and parkland, eat delicious cake in our Stables Tearoom and have a great day out in one of the finest Adam neo-Palladian houses in the UK. Paxton House, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 1SZ www.paxtonhouse.co.uk

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Overleaf you will find a map of Scotland together with a comprehensive list of ‘Things to See and Do across Scotland’. This is followed by leaflets for many of the attractions listed.

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