Scottish Borders

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The fair city of Perth was Scotland’s ancient capital for five centuries. Sitting on the River Tay, it’s as beautiful as it’s ever been. There’s monuments, museums, art galleries, markets and parks aplenty, making it the perfect place to escape for a day or two.

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Explore the royal grounds of Scottish kings at Scone Palace, where Macbeth, Robert the Bruce and

Did You Know

The River Tay is the longest river in Scotland, flowing for 192km.

Charles II were once crowned. It also boasts pristine gardens and peaceful woodlands - stay for a picnic and you might even see a peacock or two.

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Comrie Croft is one of Scotland’s best trail centres with unique accommodation options including ecocamping. You’ll find handbuilt, technical trails at Dunkeld & Birnam. Or if you fancy something slower paced, Loch Ordie is a classic mountain bike route.

The landscape is as generous as the people of the Scottish Borders with rolling hills, open countryside, peaceful rivers and spellbinding coastline.

It’s serene, for sure, but there’s adventure to be found in the Borders too. Explore ancient abbeys and castles, then up the adrenaline with a visit to Glentress or Innerleithen, the region’s famed 7stanes mountain biking centres. This is where the world’s best mountain bikers will be in attendance for the MTB Marathon and Cross-country events.

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Glentress Forest is home to the flagship 7stanes centre with trails to suit everyone from families to rookies to rainbow jersey winners. Whatever level of cyclist you are, you’ll feel the passion for the sport in every twist and turn of these world class trails. Don’t have a bike with you? No bother with bike hire. And for those that don’t fancy a cycle, there’s the Go Ape Peebles course, home of the highest zip wire in Scotland.

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A coastal haven for birdwatchers, nature lovers and walkers, St Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve is known as a ‘seabird city’ where thousands of birds nest. Apart from the birds, fresh sea air and epic views await everyone who ventures to this remote clifftop beauty spot. Also one for Marvel fans who may know St Abb’s as New Asgard.

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The Tweed Valley Forest Park is one of the best mountain biking destinations in Scotland, and you’ll soon see why. A great day out is joining the dots between gorgeous little towns on the banks of the River Tweed. Make sure you stop for coffee and cake at some of the cute cafes on the way.

Fast Fact

2020 Mountain Bike Downhill UCI World Champion, Reece Wilson, hails from the Scottish Borders.