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LOCAL SUPPLIER INFORMATION PACK Local Supplier Profiles and Rate Card Destination Update and Virtual Fam Trip Hosted by: (Formerly known as MBTAG) LOCAL SUPPLIER INFORMATION PACK Local Supplier Profiles and Rate Card Company: Abbotsford Location: by Melrose Category: Attraction Lead Contact: Angela Stormont Email: [email protected] Website: www.scottsabbotsford.co.uk Description: Abbotsford is the extraordinary home of the 19th century novelist and ‘Great Scott’ who popularised tartan, saved the Scottish banknote and rediscovered his country’s Crown Jewels. Discover a treasure trove of intriguing objects which inspired his greatest poems and novels. Learn about Scott's life, browse the gift shop, enjoy seasonal food in our café or simply relax in the beautiful formal gardens and tranquil woodlands. Created almost 200 years ago by the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders, Abbotsford is now just a short train ride from Edinburgh. 2021 Rates Yes Ready? Company: Alpaca Trekking – Beirhope Alpacas Location: near Kelso Category: Activity Lead Contact: Lynne Email: [email protected] Website: www.beirhope.co.uk Description: Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and spend some time in the tranquility of the breathtaking Cheviot Hills in the company of Beirhope Alpacas. Just over an hour's drive from the Edinburgh City Bypass and Newcastle; Beirhope is the ideal fun getaway. We're a family run smallholding, located in the Cheviot Hills, close to St Cuthbert’s Way. Beirhope farm truly is a hidden gem. We sit on the old Roman road just outside the hamlet of Hownam. The nearby towns of Jedburgh, boasting the stunning Abbey, and Kelso, home to the spectacular Floors Castle are both within easy reach. Come and enjoy the scenery, forget the hustle and bustle and take a walk on one of our many Alpaca trekking routes. 2021 Rates Yes Ready? Company: Alpaca Trekking – Velvey Hall Alpacas Location: Peebles Category: Activity Lead Contact: Jean & Stuart Email: [email protected] Website: www.velvethall-alpacas.co.uk Description: Based in the Scottish Borders at the heart of the beautiful Tweed Valley, this is where Jean and Stuart began their venture into the world of Alpacas in 2012. After nearly 8 years they have built up a strong herd of over 30 award-winning Alpacas, some of which have elite genetics which makes them ideal for stud services 2021 Rates 2021 rates coming soon – please speak to contact for more details. Ready? Local Supplier Profiles and Rate Card Company: Arniston House Location: Gorebridge Category: Attraction Lead Contact: Kimberley Shaw-Walker Email: [email protected] Website: www.arnistonhouse.com Description: Arniston Estate is a 6,000 acre, working estate that is a wonderful example of thriving rural businesses and country lifestyle set within a short commute to the exciting and amazing city of Edinburgh. Just 2 miles from the rail station or 25 minutes by car, Arniston House offers the perfect blend of a countryside retreat a stone’s throw from the attractions and excitement of Edinburgh. For groups Arniston House offers a themed Outlander Tour – this popular TV series has been filmed here. Prebooking is essential. 2021 Rates Yes Ready? Company: Big Houses of the Borders Location: Across the Scottish Borders Category: Attraction Lead Contact: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: www.bighousesgroup.com Description: Eleven of the finest historic houses in the Scottish Borders have joined forces to produce an online portal for heritage enthusiasts visiting and living in the area. Hover over a property above on the interactive map in the website, to discover more about each venue. 2021 Rates N/A Ready? Company: Cycle Scottish Boarders Location: Across the Scottish Borders Category: Activity – Biking Lead Contact: N/A Email: N/A Website: www.cyclescottishborders.com Description: The Scottish Borders is home to wonderful cycling routes and many cycling events including TweedLove and the Tour o' the Borders. Visit the website for information on routes, supplier, bike shops, bike hire and more. 2021 Rates N/A Ready? Local Supplier Profiles and Rate Card Company: Bike Valley Scotland Location: Peebles Category: Activity – Biking Ridelines Lead Contact: Sabine Gundel Email: [email protected] Website: www.bikevalleyscotland.com Description: We are a family run business dedicated to providing our clients with unforgettable riding holidays in the Scottish Borders. We cater for all levels of experience, whether you are a thrill seeker or just want to experience the natural beauty of the Tweed Valley by bike. We believe in working with local service providers and the knowledge and expertise which comes with it, making it easy for you to enjoy a hassle-free holiday, and rest assured that you are in capable and good hands. 2021 Rates Yes Ready? Company: Borders Abbeys (Historic Environment Scotland) Location: Melrose/ Dryburgh/Melrose/Kelso Category: Attraction Lead Contact: Rebecca Symonds Email: [email protected] Website: www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/travel-trade/ Description: Scotland's largest operator of visitor attractions with some of the country's most popular and best known places to visit, such as Edinburgh, Stirling and Urquhart Castles, Iona Abbey and the pre-historic village of Skara Brae on Orkney. Multi-visit passes such as the Explorer and Scottish Heritage Pass give guaranteed access to over 70 of our paid attractions and offer the chance to make huge savings on admission. Private tours, afternoon tea packages as well as private events can be arranged. 2021 Rates Yes Ready? Company: Born in the Borders Location: near Jedburgh Category: Food & Drink Lead Contact: Nicola Duffy Email: [email protected] Website: www.bornintheborders.com Description: Born in the Borders is an extraordinary new visitor centre located next to the Scottish Borders Brewery. Set on the banks of the River Teviot, it brings together the best of everything that is grown, made, spun, produced, cooked and created in the area. With a food and drink shop, a goods and gifts shop, a stunning cafe and restaurant, riverside walks, picnic spots and brewery tours, there’s no better way to discover the incredible wealth of products and goods our amazing region has to offer. Tours of the Beer Brewery as well as the Gin Distillery are available for groups and FIT clients. 2021 Rates 2021 rates coming soon - please speak to contact for more details. Ready? Local Supplier Profiles and Rate Card Company: Bowhill House and Country Estate Location: Selkirk Category: Attraction Lead Contact: Rory Powell Email: [email protected] Website: www.bowhillhouse.co.uk/ Description: This majestic House and its grounds have been the centre of life in this rural oasis for more than 200 years. Bowhill enjoys a regal seat in the heart of the ancient royal hunting forest of Ettrick and is blessed with an abundance of glorious scenery. For outdoor activities, family days out, House tours full of history and art, private events and field sports, you’ll find this is a truly magical place. Exclusive tours of the house are possible for groups, pre-booking is essential. For FIT please double check opening hours or pre-book a private landrover tour with the ranger of the estate. 2021 Rates 2021 rates coming soon - please speak to contact for more details. Ready? Company: Cococa Black Location: Peebles Category: Event Lead Contact: Ruth Hinks Email: [email protected] Website: www.cocoablack.com Description: Home to Ruth Hinks (UK World Chocolate Master) the multi-award winning Cocoa Black chocolate boutique offers a delicious selection of hot chocolate drinks, patisserie, chocolates and celebration cakes. Located in Peebles, near Edinburgh, Cocoa Black is housed in a beautiful grade 2 listed building on the banks of the River Tweed. Since being awarded UK World Chocolate Master, Cocoa Black has welcomed many well- known faces through its doors. Recent visitors include HRH Prince Edward and world champion cyclist, Mark Cavendish MBE. In 2016, HRH Prince Edward returned to officially open the new Chocolate & Pastry School, after which he presented Her Majesty the Queen with a box of Cocoa Black chocolates at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh. Chocolate making classes can be booked in advance. 2021 Rates Please speak with the contact for more details. Ready? Company: Common Ridings Location: Across Scottish Boarders Category: Event Lead Contact: N/A Email: N/A Website: www.returntotheridings.co.uk Description: The “Return to the Ridings” is a celebration of the riding of the boundaries that has taken place for centuries with 11 towns in the Scottish Borders using horses for the traditional ride out. The festivals surrounding these ride outs are steeped in tradition and celebrate borders history, music and song, parades and concerts culminating in the whole town celebrating the ‘Riding’. In 2014, the 11 towns collaborated to jointly promote their events to domestic and international visitors. As well as inviting visitors to experience these unique events, the towns hosted exile nights to welcome visitors and make them feel a part of the community. 2021 Rates N/A – Free of Charge Ready? Local Supplier Profiles and Rate Card Company: Country Sports at Cringletie Location: Peebles Category: Activity Lead Contact: Will Haglund Email: [email protected] Website: www.cringletie.com/explore/activities/shooting Description: On Cringletie Estate we can provide Archery, Cross bow, Air rifle target shooting as well as a range of game shooting, pheasant, grouse, wildfowl and deer
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