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Welcome to… Contents 2 The Scottish Borders THE at a glance SCOTTISH 4 A creative hub BORDERS 6 A dramatic past 8 Get active outdoors 10 Discover ’s leading cycling destination 12 Local flavours 14 Year of Young People 2018 16 What’s on 18 Travel tips 20 Practical information 24 Places to visit listings 48 Display adverts 33 Leisure activities listings 57 Display adverts 36 Shopping listings 59 Display adverts 39 Food & drink listings Scott’s View overlooking the Tweed and Hill 42 Transport listings 42 Family fun listings Step out into the rolling hills, smell the spring flowers in the forest, listen to the chattering river and enjoy the smiles of the people Events & festivals you meet. Welcome to the Scottish Borders, a very special part 61 Display adverts of the country that will captivate you instantly. Here you’ll 43 Accommodation listings find wild, wide-open landscapes, a buzzing 61 Display adverts cultural scene, a natural larder to die for 64 Regional map and outdoor activities for the most adventurous of thrill-seekers. The Scottish Borders is also a place where the past lives around us – in ancient abbeys, historic walking routes and the stories told by the people you’ll meet. And as 2018 is our Year of Young People, there has never been a more exciting time to discover the range of activities, events and opportunities available for families and young people alike across Scotland.

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THE SCOTTISH BORDERS AT A GLANCE

Abbotsford – The home of Sir , Melrose

Let the natural beauty of the Scottish Borders cast its spell on you. Discover a gentler pace of life amid the lush forests, sweeping valleys and historic towns and villages. Fierce battles, literary greats and mythical figures – our history will fire up your creative imagination. Want a really superb outdoor adventure? We have some of the best salmon fishing in the world and two of the country’s top mountain biking centres. Soothe your spirit at a book festival and treat your taste buds to the finest local fare. Are you ready to fall in love with the Scottish Borders?

Berwickshire coast famous for its beautifully made nearby , one of the has been a fishing port tweeds. region's two , world-class mountain biking centres. since the 13th century and you can Explore Old Gala , a museum still see the boats bringing their and gallery covering over 50 years Many of the world’s leading catches home today. Or why not hire of the town’s history. designers, including Chanel, Dior one and try sea fishing yourself? and Vivienne Westwood, have used Fresh air fixes many things, and the skills of local textile workers Kick off your shoes and feel the you’ll come back smiling from – find out why at the Borders sand between your toes at the a walk on the nearby Southern Textile Towerhouse, a fascinating beaches and secluded coves of the Upland Way or a bike ride along experience for the whole family. quaint coastal villages of , the Tweed Cycle Way. and . and surrounding Gaze into the coast’s and surrounding area Hawick is blessed with a beautiful area crystal-clear waters and watch out Wander through the picturesque location on the banks of the River for seals, porpoises, otters and of Jedburgh, a Royal Teviot. Find out how this river thousands of sea birds. and Ancient steeped in powered the town’s prosperity history. and surrounding while admiring its beauty. Tingle your tongue with a bag of area For adrenaline-pumping biking Jethart Snails; small peppermint Galashiels was once an important amid stunning scenery, pedal to textile producing centre and is boiled sweets enjoyed worldwide

VISITSCOTLAND.COM THE SCOTTISH BORDERS AT A GLANCE 3 and still handmade in the town and surrounding area today. Only 40 minutes after leaving Highlights Go time-travelling in Jedburgh’s you can be standing historic landmarks including in the glorious Tweed Valley, a Imagine growing up in Jedburgh Jail and the Pipers peaceful area of outstanding fairytale , House on the Town Trail. natural beauty. the largest lived-in castle in Scotland. Its priceless Try your fly at on the Local tip – for the best view of 12th collection of European , one of the world’s top century , climb up paintings and tapestries salmon . the spiral staircase to the balcony would be your wallpaper... area that overlooks the abbey’s Spritz up your home with Tee up at Hawick Golf Club, interior. something wonderful from the the oldest in the region. many excellent arts and craft shops Colin Montgomerie and Nick Kelso and surrounding area in the area. A must see is the wonderful Faldo like it so much they collection of artworks in Floors Selkirk and surrounding area became honorary members. Castle. Then go for an art-inspired Find out about the town’s famous Does King Arthur lie inside wander in its gardens. Scottish characters. Visit Sir Walter a hollow hall within the Did you know that the town’s Scott’s Courtroom, where Scott sat Eildon Hills? The hills are so graceful five-arched bridge, over as a sheriff, which is now a museum mysterious and romantic the River Tweed, was the model for dedicated to his life and writings. On that the legend is easy to ’s first Waterloo Bridge? the High Street you’ll find a statue of believe... , the great explorer who See why Sir Walter Scott described was born just outside Selkirk. Kelso as the ‘prettiest, if not the Don’t miss... Uncover the region’s wealth of most romantic town in Scotland’. The very best in live music, The ruined abbey and the artisan crafts, including the award- winning Twist Glass Studio which visual art exhibitions, nearby towers of and creative workshops and Greenknowe will take you back in specialises in handcrafted glass tableware and gifts. more artistic wonders at its tumultuous history. the annual Peebles Arts Saunter along the beautiful Festival in late summer. Melrose and surrounding area banks of St Mary’s Loch, southern Imagine being a world-famous Scotland’s largest stretch of water, Meeting top authors up writer inside the restored study or skim a stone and feel your cares close at the Borders Book of Abbotsford – The Home of Sir drift away. Festival in June. Walter Scott. Ever seen a pig playing the bagpipes? You will if you visit , where there are many unusual wall carvings including the musical pig, hobgoblins and dragons. Sit beneath the boughs of the ancient apple orchard in Priorwood Gardens, and imagine the monks of centuries past doing the same. Climb the magnificent Eildon Hills for the best possible views of the town. Sports fans should pop into ‘The Greenyards’, Melrose Rugby Club, where was invented in 1883. St Abbs

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A CREATIVE HUB

Borders Book Festival

Pack your paintbox and bring a fresh notebook – the breathtaking landscapes, sublime buildings and welcoming people in the Scottish Borders are sure to spark your creativity. You can also see how the masters of language, music and art have found their muse here at a spectacular range of cultural events.

Eat. Sleep. Paint. Retreat. Nestled using locally sourced timber at Rob attractions on the Scottish Borders in the rolling hills of the Borders, Furniture in Selkirk. Textile Trail. Paintbox Luxury Art Retreats at Borders weavers have been making Simple, classic lines or gorgeous Over Kirkhope Farm, Selkirk is the beautiful fabrics and garments detailing – what’s your jewellery perfect haven for a relaxing art- since the 13th century. After 700 style? You’ll certainly find pieces to themed getaway. years of mastery, it’s no wonder impress at the award-winning Buy The Museum and that our textile-makers are in Design Gallery at Harestanes Visitor Gallery in Peebles features demand from fashion designers Centre, near Jedburgh. The superb fantastic displays of the area’s and Hollywood stars including range of jewellery is complemented fascinating art and history, in Ewan McGregor and Samuel L. by wooden, glass, metal, ceramic addition to a varied programme Jackson. You can see stunning and textile arts and crafts produced of exhibitions held throughout the tweeds and tartans at the mill by over 100 local artists. year. where it’s made at Lochcarron of Priceless art in a peerless setting Scotland in Selkirk. Then discover Peruse a beautiful selection of – that’s what you can expect more of the region’s best textile handcrafted furniture produced at Floors Castle near Kelso. It’s

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shops selling handcrafted gifts and Fairtrade products. Highlights Rub shoulders with literary stars at John , the author of The Did you the Borders Book Festival in Melrose, Thirty-Nine Steps, spent much know? one of Scotland’s premier literary of his childhood in the Scottish events. Relax with a coffee and listen The lawless Border Borders. You can find out how to authors reading extracts from the area inspired the creativity Reivers gave the word their books in a romantic setting. ‘blackmail’ to the of one of Scotland’s greatest English language. Melrose is home to the Crafters, a writers at the co-operative of local artists and Story Museum in Peebles. craftspeople. You can choose from Discover what makes each an inspiring range of arts and crafts; piece produced by Kelso from pottery and stained glass to Pottery so unique and learn jewellery and made-to-measure about the various firing knitwear. techniques employed to create the distinctive, one-of-a-kind ceramics. Don’t miss... Run your fingers over the Wander amid wall-to-wall spines of thousands of books tartan in over 250 weaves at the delightful Mainstreet at the Clan Tartan Centre in Trading Company bookshop in Jedburgh Woollen Mill. .

Scotland’s largest inhabited castle and as you walk down the long corridors you’ll see the walls around you are adorned with priceless European tapestries and paintings. Also worth your time is Paxton House, which over 70 paintings from the National Galleries of Scotland. It’s hard to beat a foot-tapping evening listening to live music in a couthy (a Scots word meaning ‘cosy’) wee pub. Or catch a Shakespeare production at the magnificent House near Innerleithen in June. You’ll soon see why Peebles was once named Top Independent Retailing Town in Scotland – you can browse a superb array of Floors Castle, near Kelso

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A DRAMATIC PAST

Mary Queen of Scots’ House and Visitor Centre, Jedburgh

These hills may look serene, and our towns seem peaceful and prosperous, but this picture of harmony belies a bloody, turbulent past. The story of the Scottish Borders is one where national heroes, great writers and legendary outlaws leap from page to page. Touch the ancient stones of great , stand in the shadows of ruined abbeys and join in fantastic events to see our dramatic heritage come alive around you.

You can admire the magnificent building by the neoclassical master marks the spot where royal blood Bear Gates of , near architect Robert Adam. You can was shed – King James II was Innerleithen but you can’t pass admire its graceful lines from the killed on this spot in 1460. To fully through them. They have been shut acres of beautiful parkland. appreciate the castle’s immense ever since Bonnie Prince Charlie size, why not take a hot air balloon You really didn’t want to be thrown passed through them in 1745 and ride over Kelso? in jail in the early 19th century shall remain closed until a Stuart is – you can see exactly why at the With its fairytale spires and towers, once again on the throne. Jail and Museum. 13th century is You can see exactly how celebrated one of Scotland’s greatest stately Climb the battlements of the 15th writer Sir Walter Scott worked homes. You can see where Bonnie century , near and lived at the spectacular Prince Charlie stayed en route to Kelso, to see why it captured the Abbotsford, near Melrose. This in 1745, while youngsters imagination of Sir Walter Scott as a was his beloved home, and it’s full will love the toy collection. young boy. of his memorabilia and creative Imagine owning the priceless treasures. As you stroll round the grounds of furniture and artworks in Paxton Floors Castle, near Kelso, watch Mellerstain House, near , House, near Berwick-upon-Tweed, out for a very special holly tree. It is the only remaining complete which was built by the famous

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warmth while the French furniture porcelain evoke a refined era of cultural distinction. Did you All aboard for danger and intrigue! Set sail with the know? smugglers at the Eyemouth Scottish patriot Maritime Centre to see the boats William Wallace used they used and the goods they the Ettrick Forest as a sneaked past the exciseman. base for his raids. The Mary Queen of Scots’ House Visitor Centre in Jedburgh gives a fascinating insight into the dramas and betrayals of her life. looks peaceful today, standing proudly by the River Tweed near Peebles. There were fierce battles fought there and its walls can tell a story of blood and revenge.

SIR WALTER SCOTT Scott and fellow writer Mary Queen of Scots’ House and Visitor Centre, Jedburgh would meet to discuss local folklore over an ale at a local inn on the Adam brothers. It’s one of the finest state rooms and relax in 56 acres shore of St Mary’s Loch, examples of 18th century Neo- of immaculately kept gardens. near Selkirk. Palladian architecture in Scotland. Turn back the pages of time Pack a notebook to walk You can feel history amid the at Robert Smail’s Printing the Sir Walter Scott Way, a stones of not one but four great Works in Innerleithen and see beautiful 92-mile long cross- abbeys in the Scottish Borders. how printing was done at the country walk that weaves Kelso was a frequent target beginning of the 20th century. through the writer’s ancestral for English armies during the You can even learn how to home. It inspired his popular Rough Wooing. Jedburgh is a operate a printing press. novels and may well spark breathtaking example of Gothic Just how wild and ruthless were your creativity too! and Romanesque architecture. The the ? Find out at equally impressive Melrose Abbey , near Kelso, is Drumlanrig’s Tower Visitor Centre, is where the heart of King Robert a brute of a building – you’ll Hawick, which was originally the Bruce is believed to be buried, soon see why it was Scott’s built in the 15th century as a while at Abbey you can favourite Borders stronghold. peel towerhouse and was once pay tribute to Sir Walter Scott at his a stronghold of the powerful The Rhymer’s Stone final resting place. Douglas family. Viewpoint, near Melrose, is a Ever stepped up a silver staircase? mystical spot near the Eildon If you’re an aficionado of fine art, Then you must visit Manderston Hills where, according to a guided tour of Bowhill House, House, near Duns – this superb legend, Selkirk, is available on selected Edwardian country house has the of Scott’s Minstrelsy of the days of the year. Walls are lined only silver staircase in the world. You Scottish Border met the with masterworks and rich can also stroll through sumptuous Faerie Queen. tapestries splash colour and exude

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GET ACTIVE

OUTDOORS Walking at Neidpath Castle Even the fastest moving activity addict would be hard pressed to try all the outdoor challenges on offer in the Scottish Borders. You can step out on six national walking trails, or climb to the 840 metre summit of mighty . When the snow comes, cross country skiers head for the remote slopes of the . Pack your wetsuit and head to the coast to tame the wind and waves. If you’re a mountain biker you can choose from two of the best trail centres in Britain. Golfers can choose from over 21 courses, many of them little-known gems. And anglers the world over come to try the top-class fishing in the Tweed and Teviot rivers. One of the most popular rivers – You can try your luck catching near Selkirk, southern Scotland’s the River Tweed – is known as the mackerel, haddock, cod and largest body of water? ‘queen of the salmon rivers’. You other sea fish at the picturesque Fancy a flutter? At Kelso Racecourse don’t have to catch them to enjoy harbours of Eyemouth, St Abbs you can watch thoroughbred the majesty of these creatures and Burnmouth. horses thunder round the track – watch the returning fish battle Zip up your wetsuit and paddle at National Hunt fixtures from their way up the current of the out into the crashing waves at October to May. Ettrick River at the . Or if sailing Salmon Viewing Centre, near Enjoy a fun off-road segway and yachting is more your thing, Selkirk. experience in Cardrona, exploring why not head to St Mary’s Loch,

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‘Gleneagles of the south’ is how the Did you region’s championship course of know? Cardrona is known, and you’ll face WALKING a bold golfing challenge in beautiful TRAILS There are more than parkland and woodland terrain. 1,500 miles of dedicated Fancy a challenging walking routes in the Are you and your friends thirsty for one-day walk in rolling Scottish Borders. thrills and adventure? You should countryside? Try the John check out the exciting activities, Buchan Way, a 13-mile path from gorge walking to canoeing, at from Peebles to Broughton, Rock UK’s Adventure Centre, near which is named after The Newcastleton. Thirty-Nine Steps writer. What are those ospreys up to now? For a stouter challenge, the Something interesting, probably. offers Come and see for yourself via the the call of the wild. Over 70 live cameras at the Osprey Watch miles of Scotland’s famous Centres at Kailzie Gardens and 212-mile coast-to-coast Glentress Peel. route are in the Scottish Put your driving skills to the test Borders. Or you could tackle with an off-road driving adventure a single section – the views at the Ronnie Dale 4x4 Driving and from the Three Brethren Quad Bike Centre, near Duns. Cairns are splendid. It’s all about the swish of Is there a more romantic way to the sea and the calling experience the beauty of a region of the gulls on the than on horseback? Go for a Berwickshire Coastal Path. quick hack on a leafy trail or on Secret coves give way to an exhilarating beach ride on the secluded beaches with Berwickshire coast. magnificent birdlife and Take the plunge with a diving dramatic clifftop scenery. experience in Eyemouth – there are Make a pilgrimage of your breathtaking scenic sites, technical own on the St ’s dives and over 100 historic wrecks Way. This 62.5-mile walk Walking at Neidpath Castle for you to explore. Uncover rocky between Melrose and reefs at the world-class diving Lindisfarne off the coast of the spectacular surrounding spot of St Abbs and Eyemouth follows scenery of the region. Voluntary Marine Reserve, home to the footsteps of the 5th an astonishing array of marine flora century Saint Cuthbert. Spend a day birdwatching in the and fauna. 3,000 acre Hirsel Country Park, near (nearby is one of Scotland’s best-kept golfing secrets – the glorious Hirsel Golf Club). Or restore your natural balance amid the colourful flowering plants and towering conifers of Dawyck Botanic Garden, near Stobo. If your family has a wannabe monkey or two, let them Go Ape! in , near Peebles. They can fly through the air on a thrilling zip wire and navigate their way around giant obstacles in this Fishing on the River Tweed treetop playground.

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Discover Scotland’s leading cycling destination

Glentress Forest

We’re bike-bonkers in the Borders. Truly. From adrenaline-pumping mountain bike trails to gentle forest paths that will delight the whole family, the Scottish Borders is a joy to discover on two wheels. The 7stanes mountain biking hubs trails at Glentress and Innerleithen, Abbeys Cycle Route. You’ll pass the were designed by mountain bikers which have some of the best region’s four main abbeys in the for mountain bikers. So you can mountain biking in the UK. But you picturesque towns of Dryburgh, expect sharp thrills, great gear and don’t have to be an expert to have Kelso, Jedburgh and Melrose. mountains of tasty food, all in the fun. At Glentress, you can practice If you want to really get to know beautiful forests of the Scottish in the skills area before heading the region, the 250-mile circular Borders. out to tackle the trails, which have Borderloop will take you to some plenty of routes to suit everyone. How much adrenaline is too much? magical lost corners and hidden You can push yourself as far as you For a more laid-back ride, head gems. You can break this down into want on the challenging 7stanes out on the 55-mile circular Four smaller sections to suit all abilities.

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Highlights It’s mud and guts at the UK’s first and only 12-hour and 24-hour mountain bike endurance races for solo riders at the 24 Hours of Exposure Championship at Rock UK, Newcastleton. For a quieter meander along unspoilt coastline and through charming towns, set your front wheel towards the Coasts and Castles Route. You can hire mountain bikes, buy kit and get a fabulously filling home-cooked meal at the Glentress Peel Visitor Centre, near Peebles.

Glentress Forest Peebles

Cycle at your own pace along quiet Newcastleton is the UK’s first bike- country lanes that link Peebles in friendly village, and is also home Don’t miss... the west with the coast to a fantastic 7stanes mountain TweedLove – 10 days of at Eyemouth in the east. bike centre. Many of its routes are bike riding events and good shorter than you would find at times set within the Tweed Choose from a 50-mile circuit other centres, offering the perfect Valley in May. or longer 75-mile circular route introduction to mountain biking for through Hawick and Newcastleton The exhilarating Paxton less experienced riders. on the Southern Borders Loop. House cycle route – 20 Along the way you can visit unique For superb forest and valley views, miles of hard hill pedalling attractions such as Hermitage take the 95-mile linear path of the starting at Eyemouth. Castle and Heritage Tweed Cycle Route from Biggar to The route climbing Centre. Berwick-upon-Tweed. into the hills from charming Hawick.

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LOCAL FLAVOURS

Hirsel Tearoom, Coldstream

Seafood so fresh it was swimming yesterday, hand-picked berries, homegrown beef, lamb and venison, all washed down with local beers and juices... You’ll relish the real-food flavours of the Scottish Borders. Even the most seasoned foodie will find startling new delicacies and soothe-the- soul comfort foods in friendly restaurants, cafés and pubs throughout the region.

Tingle your taste buds with some directly from producers. Soak up coloured fishing vessels that caught Lilliard Gin which you can buy at the market’s wonderful atmosphere your meal. Born in the Borders Brewery. Pay and get expert advice and helpful In summer, fill your hands with a visit on a Saturday or Sunday, or cooking tips. delicious berries at one of Scotland’s book a private tour. Quench your thirst with a visit to finest ‘pick your own’ fruit farms, Your first must-try is Born in the one of the region’s breweries. Break Border Berries, near Kelso. Borders, a visitor centre near out a bottle or two of the award- See what all the fuss is about Jedburgh which offers great winning Broughton Ales, or try by sampling the popular ales by produce grown in the area, the handcrafted beers by Tempest Traquair House Brewery, near alongside arts and crafts. Visit the Brewery, Galashiels. Innerleithen. The magnificent taste café and restaurant, or take a tour Seafood lovers shouldn’t miss is helped by fermentation in the of the Brewery. Eyemouth, where local restaurants original oak vessels, some of which Ah, the wonderful, wafting aromas and pubs serve fresh seafood, are over 200 years old. of the farmers’ market! You’ll find including succulent salmon, Sample authentically prepared several throughout the region’s prawns, crab and more. Then take smoked salmon and wild boar paté major towns including Peebles a post-meal walk along the busy at the Teviot Game Fare Smokery, and Kelso, where you can buy harbour to admire the brightly near Kelso, where time-honoured

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methods are still used to flavour its fish and game. Got a sweet tooth? Then you must Look out for the Taste Our try Cocoa Black in Peebles where Best logo as a sign that you can learn how to hand-make great quality Scottish food chocolates, cakes and desserts. and drink is on the menu – Attend hands-on classes and www.visitscotland.com/ perfect your baking skills. Discover tasteourbest other artisanal and independent chocolatiers on the Chocolate Trail. After a visit to Floors Castle, near Kelso, why not take afternoon tea? The Terrace Café offers a menu prepared by the ’s personal chef. Shop at Reiver Country Farm Foods for delicious home grown produce, including beef, pork, and lamb. The Cuddybridge Applejuice, Peebles farm is self sufficient and has been a family-run business since the early 1900’s. SWEET Border Berries in Kelso has been growing Scottish Berries naturally TREATS outdoors for over 50 years. Stop A Selkirk Bannock is a off at their café which serves a deliciously tangy fruit cake delicious range of home baking which amused the bouche packed with as many berries as of Queen Victoria on a visit possible. to Abbotsford in 1876. Hawick Balls are boiled peppermint flavoured sweets said to be a favourite of Princess Anne. Jethart Snails, peppermint sweets, owe their peculiar name to a French soldier who brought the recipe to Jedburgh in the 18th century. Eyemouth tarts (or Border tarts) are delectable pastries packed with dry fruit that make the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee. Try one if you dare. Galashiels Soor Plooms are sour tasting boiled sweets that feature in the comic strips Oor Wullie and The Broons. Traquair House Brewery, Innerleithen

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Did you know? The region’s textile-making heritage dates back to the 13th century.

year of young people 2018 GoApe! Peebles

Brilliant experiences are at the heart of the Scottish Borders, and what better way to celebrate the Year of Young People 2018 than with a jam-packed programme of events that showcases all the great experiences the region has to offer? From adrenaline-filled adventure breaks, breathtaking road trips, buzzing music festivals, and family days out, the area is bursting with opportunities for young people and families alike.

Take to the water in a canoe, or try Biggar Adventure in Peebles offers and a Tarzan swing – creating hours abseiling, archery, horse riding and numerous adventure pursuits for of fun for the whole family. treetop adventures – you’ll never all, including abseiling, guided Discover great attractions set be lost for something to do! Head walks, gorge scrambling and amidst stunning landscapes across to Bowhill House in Selkirk where team building. Don’t miss out on the Scottish Borders, explore a whole range of outdoor activities a chance to channel your inner exotic plants, towering trees at are on offer, from fishing and Tarzan at nearby Go Ape! in the Kailzie Gardens or Dawyck Botanic land rover tours, to hiking and an Glentress Forest. Here you can Gardens, or explore the historic adventure playground, catering for scale the Tree Top Adventure Abbotsford House, Floors Castle all ages and abilities. course which includes a zip wire

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test your metal. There are also gentler routes that cater for families and young kids – so don’t miss out! Whether you are a bookworm or a mountain biker, enjoy more activities and events than ever before, created especially for young people and families. Enjoy events such as the Borders Book Festival, Historic Motoring Extravaganza, Innerleithen Music Festival, and Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival, to name a few, that will get your toes tapping, tingle your taste buds, and educate you on the history of the area. So, if you are young or young at heart, 2018 is the year to visit the Scottish Borders!

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don’t miss… One of the many Common Ridings held in towns across the region to celebrate the oldest horse-riding festival in the world. GoApe! Peebles The opportunity to taste delicious local produce or Melrose Abbey for a step back and coves, seabirds and seals, at the many cafés and in time to uncover the secrets, all from a powerboat with an restaurants in the area, traditions and ancestry of the experienced skipper at the helm. including home-made ice region. cream, cheese, meat, a Bring your friends and travel across variety of fish, fruit & veg Grab your bucket and spade and the Borders, navigating exciting and more. explore the Scottish Borders’ road trip routes, or follow some short, but picturesque, coastline finely tuned itineraries for an A chance to explore the and stunning beaches. Discover unforgettable holiday. Get on your unique heritage through the five beaches of the region; bike and put your skills to the test wonderfully preserved Coldingham Bay, Eyemouth, on world-class, cross country, and monuments and honoured , Pease Bay and St. Abbs high-octane mountain biking trails. traditions at the William for a lovely seaside outing with the The region is a popular destination Wallace Statue in St family. At Eyemouth, why not plan for biking enthusiasts and with Boswells, or during one of an adventure day out to explore the fantastic 7stanes centres at the Common Ridings. the Berwickshire coastline with Glentress and Newcastleton, there Eyemouth Rib Trips? See the cliffs are numerous paths and trails to

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WHAT’S ON

Traquair Medieval Fayre held in May

You are guaranteed the warmest of welcomes in the Scottish Borders – no matter what time of year you visit. The region is crammed full of action-packed sporting events and proud traditions that have been handed down the centuries. And that’s not all – there are events and festivals to capture the imagination held throughout the year.

There is no better place to the Scottish Borders is the proud music, competitions, and fantastic experience the fast pace of rugby equestrian heritage which dates atmosphere in the picturesque sevens than at the annual Melrose back generations. Every summer Tweed Valley. Mountain bike Sevens in April. It’s a must-see the region’s towns and villages enthusiasts gather from across the event, drawing in international commemorate the times of the UK and Europe for guided rides teams and crowds. You can also marauding Border Reivers with through spellbinding scenery. witness the Kings of Sevens in their local customs at Return to The Borders Book Festival is one April and May where towns across the Ridings. of Scotland’s leading literary the region go head-to-head in a Are you an adrenaline junkie? events, regularly attracting series of tournaments to win the Then you can enjoy TweedLove internationally recognised authors championship title. in May, a two week festival that and personalities. Held in Melrose One of the best loved traditions of brings together bike-riding, live every June, the festival is now in its

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DON’T MISS The Mighty Deerstalker Rat Race in the grounds of Traquair House, near Peebles, in March. It’s the most challenging off-road run in the UK. Kelso Races host various events throughout the year, from Ladies’ Days, Spring Fling, and Buccleuch Cup Day. The Hawick Reivers Festival in March with re-enactments, firework displays, banquets, and a traditional concert. The Tweed Valley Forest Festival in October will be hosting a fantastic line up of indoor and outdoor FIND OUT events, such as a Halloween MORE Fun Day, Haunted History of Bowhill, and Terrifying Tales To discover more at Abbotsford, along with events happening here the hugely popular Scottish this year visit Conker Championships. www.visitscotland.com/ events

Traquair Medieval Fayre held in May

13th year and is a great opportunity region with the Borders Heritage to see your favourite authors as Festival. Taking place throughout well as experience the atmosphere September, get involved in walks, surrounding the beautiful Harmony trails, family events, exhibitions, Garden. and much more. Explore your heritage and past in the Borders’ Enjoy the Innerleithen Music beautiful landscapes, attractions Festival in August with an exciting and locations in this educational programme of music, solo artists, and inspiring event. groups, and traditional tunes. In this 3-day event try out the Are you ready for some spooky fun open-mic session, singalongs, and games? Make this a Halloween workshops and Festival Club for you’ll never forget and head to a Scottish music experience to Traquair House. Enjoy themed remember. events, tours, activities, and more that the whole family can get There are events celebrating involved in, so don’t miss out! Scotland’s Year of Young People Hawick at various locations across the

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TRAVEL TIPS

Galashiels

Getting around the Scottish Borders can be a joy in itself. Our quiet roads and country lanes make driving a pleasant experience. Enjoy the freedom of travelling in your own car or take the stress out of getting from place to place by making use of the excellent public transport links.

By road with a variety of things to see and Birmingham. To travel further You can reach the region by several do on the way. north by bus, travel to Edinburgh where connects routes and three major trunk roads For more information visit www. the major Scottish cities. run through the Scottish Borders: visitscotland.com/touristroutes the A1 in the east and the A7 and For more information visit A68 in the central Borders. By bus www.firstgroup.com, For more information visit The region’s major bus service www.bordersbuses.co.uk, www.rac.co.uk or operator is Borders Buses which www.nationalexpress.com and www.trafficscotland.org connects the majors town within www.citylink.co.uk the Scottish Borders and to National Tourist Routes Edinburgh. By rail If you’re travelling on the East If you’re coming north from Perryman’s Buses operates routes Coast main line between London England or south from Edinburgh, to various towns and villages, and Edinburgh, you can access the try the scenic alternative to the including Paxton and Eyemouth, Scottish Borders by getting off at motorway – the Borders Historic as well as from Jedburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed. You can then Route between Edinburgh Kelso to Edinburgh. and . The route is well hop on a bus or travel with your signposted, easy to follow, and National Express links the region bike and start exploring as soon as you’ll drive past attractive views to Newcastle, Manchester and you step off the train.

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WHERE TO Did you FIND OUT know? MORE The is a 30-mile route connecting Call into a VisitScotland Edinburgh with the iCentre to talk to local heart of the Scottish experts about the Scottish Borders. Borders. They’ll give you advice on things to see and do, help you book accommodation and transport, and arrange tickets for events and activities. You can also pick up a quality, authentic Scottish souvenir. You can see a list of all VisitScotland iCentres in the Scottish Borders on page 22. traveline scotland

For all local and national public transport timetables and journey planning contact The new Borders Railway opened & . All routes Traveline Scotland 24 hours in 2015 and it provides a direct then require a car journey of no a day on 0871 200 22 33, link between in the more than three hours to reach the www.travelinescotland.com Scottish Borders and Edinburgh Scottish Borders. or download their app. Waverley. The journey time is under For more information visit an hour between both stations with www.dfds.co.uk, ten connections along the way, www.stenaline.co.uk and seven of which are brand new. www.poferries.com For more information visit www.nationalrail.co.uk, By air www.scotrail.co.uk and Edinburgh and Newcastle www.bordersrailway.co.uk International Airports are less than an hour’s travel from the By ferry Scottish Borders. You can also get In the east, the nearest ferry here in less than two hours from crossings are at Newcastle and Airport. All three airports Hull, which connect with Europe. have direct connections to over 30 Towards the west, Stenaline destinations including Amsterdam, provide a ferry connection from Brussels, London and Paris. You can Belfast to Cairnryan in Dumfries & hire a car at the airports or from Galloway while P&O operate a ferry local car hire companies. service between Larne in Northern For more information visit Peebles seen from the Ireland and Cairnryan, also in www.baa.com banks of the River Tweed

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Location Map reference ‘By’ designates that a property is To assist you further in within 10 miles of this location. locating each business, Mileage in brackets after the this grid reference relates location indicates the distance to the map on page 64. from the named location. 1 ANY LOCATION (4 miles) F3 Scott Gardens Kinross KY22 9YR T: 01599 862655 Name of business www.scottgardens.co.uk Beautiful 18th century gardens with café and popular daily events, overlooking Facilities and symbols one ofEXAMPLE Scotland’s famous lochs. Plenty to see and do for all the family. See page 23 and below 44444 Contact details oooo Visitor Attraction & © ǃ+ for details. Open: Mar-Jun: Centre open 10am-5pm. Sep-Dec: Centre open• 9.30am-4pm. Closed Christmas and New Year. Admission: Adult £3, Concs £2, Child £0.50, Family £6. Car parking Business description £5 all day. Opening times and admission prices Quality Award Where a Quality Assurance award has been included on an entry, the business has been graded by VisitScotland and provides assurances on quality and standards. The scheme is explained on page 23 of this guide. Quality Assurance Awards are correct as at January 2018. At the end of the explanation on Quality Award.

Practical information

The listings within this guide Businesses within these sections before making your journey. have been split into the are listed in alphabetical order by Some listings may have a distance following sections: business location, then by business beside the location; this indicates • Places to visit name. Each entry has a map the approximate road distance in • Leisure activities reference (see example) relating miles from the main location. The • Shopping to the map which appears at the mileages are voluntarily provided • Food & drink back of this guide. The majority of by the businesses themselves. • Tours entries will have a postcode which Display advertising is placed at the • Transport can be used to pin point exact • Local services back of this guide and is also split locations. Where a business is listed • Events & festivals into categories. Business listings as being ‘By’ a town or village it is • Family fun who also have display advertising wise to check the exact location • Accommodation will have this icon •.

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Pricing Insurance and cancellations , Dogs welcome Where prices of admission, services Should you have to cancel for Dogs are welcome to this and facilities are included in whatever reason, it is reassuring establishment, on the the entries, these are based on to know that you can be insured understanding that they are on information received from the against any compensation claim. their leash and are kept under advertisers. Please note that prices Please ensure you take our control. You may have to check include VAT where applicable and cancellation insurance prior to with each establishment whether are for your guidance only (VAT as your trip. they are restricted areas for your at December 2016). dog. Please note that this icon is � Family fun not verified by VisitScotland as Smoking There is a wealth of things to Scotland’s indoor public places, businesses can opt to show this see and do that will smiles including pubs, restaurants and symbol. on faces all day. Attractions cafés are smoke-free by law, and establishments which are k creating a healthier and fresher Refreshments available particularly suitable for children environment for residents and Café or refreshments are available have been highlighted within this visitors to our beautiful country. at this establishment. Please note guide. Please note that this icon that this icon is not verified by Drinking and driving is not verified by VisitScotland as VisitScotland as businesses can opt Scotland’s drink drive limit is businesses can opt to show this to show this symbol. symbol. 50 mg (of alcohol per 100 ml of � blood). The Scottish Government + WiFi available recommends the best approach is Accessible and Guest WiFi access is available at to have no alcohol at all, if you’re E Assistance dogs this establishment. Please note intending to get behind the wheel The Equalities Act 2010 and that this icon is not verified by in Scotland. For more information, Disability Discrimination Act 1995 VisitScotland as businesses can opt see www.dontriskit.info say that reasonable adjustments to show this symbol. must be made in order to avoid Booking discriminating against people ù Gaelic Accepting accommodation by with disabilities. These will range In this area some of the population telephone or in writing means you from creating an access route for speak the Gaelic language (as have entered into a legally binding a person with a wheelchair to well as English), so if you wish to contract with the proprietor of the waiving a “no dog’s policy” in order stay with Gaelic speakers please establishment. If you cancel or fail that a disabled person may be look out for the symbol within to turn up, for whatever reason, accompanied by their assistance listings and ask when you book the proprietor has the right to ask dog. It is always advisable to check your accommodation to confirm you for compensation. You should with each establishment prior that this is available. The Gaelic always check the cancellation to visiting/booking. A disabled language is rich in tradition, terms in advance and, if you person should not be put at a history, music and culture, and must cancel a booking, advise disadvantage. Please note that will add an interesting dimension the business immediately. Online these icons are not verified by and unique sense of place to your bookings are also subject to terms VisitScotland as businesses can holiday. Please note that this icon and conditions, please check direct opt to show these symbols. is not verified by VisitScotland as with the proprietor for these. businesses can opt to show this v Hearing loop symbol. ü Short breaks Induction loop and infrared There is a fabulous range of systems are available within this • Display Advertising accommodation throughout establishment. Informative signs This icon denotes that this Scotland. Establishments and symbols will be displayed such establishment also has a display purchasing advertising within this as the loop sign above; it is always advert, located at the back section guide can opt to display the above worth asking if not obvious. Please of this guide. symbol. Many establishments have note that this icon is not verified by offers throughout the year, contact VisitScotland as businesses can opt For further information go to direct for latest special offers. to show this symbol. www.visitscotland.com

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Dryburgh Abbey

If you’re looking for the true spirit of The Scottish Borders, start your search at one of our VisitScotland iCentres. We’ll point you in the direction of the best the region has to offer, whether you need advice on where to go and what to do, or even if you’re looking to book accommodation or tickets for all kinds of events, activities and transport. Come and talk to our knowledgeable and friendly staff. You never know, we might just let you in on a few local secrets.

Heart of Hawick, Murray’s Green, 23 High Street, Tower Mill, Jedburgh, Peebles, EH45 8AG Kirkstile, TD8 6BE 01721 728095 Hawick, TD9 0AE 01835 863170 01450 373993

Please check visitscotland.com/icentre for opening times. You’ll be surprised Ask us where to find where our search the Scottish for quality takes us Borders’ BEST KEPT SECRETS

THE SIGN Mellerstain House, Gordon OF QUALITY 4 star Historic House

Quite simply, it takes us the length and breadth of Scotland to visit thousands of different properties every year and grade them on the things we know matter to you. Things like the overall quality on offer and warmth of welcome to help you make a more informed choice. VisitScotland Quality Assurance – Quality you can trust.

o An acceptable standard oo A good, all round standard o ooo Very good standard, with attention to detail in every area Serviced accommodation establishments awarded gold oooo Excellent – superb food where provided and friendly, stars have consistently achieved professional service the highest levels of excellence ooooo An exceptional standard where quality, hospitality and If you’re looking for the true spirit of The Scottish Borders, start your search at one of within their star grading. our VisitScotland iCentres. We’ll point you in the direction of the best the region has to service are hard to fault offer, whether you need advice on where to go and what to do, or even if you’re looking to book accommodation or tickets for all kinds of events, activities and transport. Come Taste Our Best We want you to feel welcome – find establishments and talk to our knowledgeable and friendly staff. You never know, we might just let you in One way to ensure that you’ll enjoy great that pay particular attention to your specific needs: on a few local secrets. quality Scottish food and drink, prepared with care and delivered with passion, is to look for D Walkers C Cyclists places that are part of Taste Our Best, ∂ Anglers Bikers our food and drink quality scheme. Classic Cars √ Golfers Heart of Hawick, Murray’s Green, 23 High Street,

Tower Mill, Jedburgh, Peebles, EH45 8AG Green -because we care Visiting golfers Children Kirkstile, TD8 6BE 01721 728095 Businesses that work in a sustainable, Ω Field Sports ≈ Groups environmentally friendly way are graded: Hawick, TD9 0AE 01835 863170 Ancestral Tourism Pets 01450 373993 Bronze ∫, Silver ß or Gold © www.green-tourism.com Experiencing Gaelic Please check visitscotland.com/icentre for opening times. For any feedback or comments you may have on quality assured properties please email us on [email protected]. 24 PLACES TO VISIT

LAUDER C2 Places to visit Art galleries See also Visitor attractions

The Flat Cat Gallery

Ralph and Lesley Christie 2 Market Place, , Berwickshire TD2 6SR T: 01578 722808 [email protected] www.flatcatgallery.co.uk COLDSTREAM The Flat Cat Gallery presents changing exhibitions of contemporary art, ceramics, sculptures, jewellery and gifts. There is also a coffee shop serving breakfast, light lunches and wonderful cakes.

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White Fox Gallery

Virginie Renard, Stephen Whitehorne 51 High Street, Coldstream TD12 4DL T: 01890 254 010 M: 0798 040 2755 [email protected] www.whitefoxgallery.co.uk A spacious and bright gallery displaying the most beautiful, varied and inspiring of artworks from the region’s top fine artists, designers and makers alongside creations from other national and international artists. All artforms. Boutique tearoom. Central location on the High Street. Lovely walks nearby. • Contemporary art • Permanent display & temporary exhibitions • Workshops programme • Tearoom (home baking)

E,k∑\ Open: 13th Feb–22nd Dec: Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat, 10am–4pm; Wed, 10am–1pm. 23rd Dec–8th Feb: Closed. 9th Feb–10th Feb: 10am – 4:00pm Admission: Free Join the conversation #YOYP2018 Find out more at visitscotland.com/yoyp2018

JEDBURGH D3 C2 Lovatt Gallery Tweedside Gallery Linda Lovatt 41 High Street, Jedburgh, Ian Oliver Tweedside Road, Newtown St . TD8 6DQ Boswells TD6 0PG T: 01835 862960 T: 01835 823473 M: 0777 838 3972 [email protected] [email protected] www.beastieassemblage.co.uk www.tweedsidegallery.co.uk The gallery stocks a beautiful range by Scottish Framing service, large variety of quality hand contemporary makers & artists. Workshop of made crafts and gifts, and a full range of

the whimsical Beastie Assemblage. 92917 landscape photographs from the Borders. 99036 Open: Summer and Christmas: Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5pm; Sat, Open: All year: Tues, Thurs & Fri, 10am-5pm; Wed & Sat, 10am-1pm. 9.30am-4pm. Rest of the year: Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5pm.

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KELSO D2 Places to visit Castles, historic homes & attractions See also Visitor attractions

Floors Castle & Grounds

Natalie Cairns Roxburghe Estates, Scottish Borders TD5 7SF 26332 T: 01573 223333 [email protected] www.floorscastle.com INNERLEITHEN (2 miles) B2 Home to the 10th Duke of Roxburghe, Floors is an architectural masterpiece. The Castle houses a marvelous collection of fine art and porcelain for you to enjoy, including paintings by Matisse and our famous Belgian tapestries. The grand rooms also offer superb views of the River Tweed and .

ooooo Visitor Attraction E,ƒk∑Ç Open: Castle, grounds & courtyard café: May-Sep (weekends in Oct). Gardens & terrace café, castle kitchen deli and gift shop: All year, daily. Traquair House Admission: Castle, gardens & grounds ticket: Adult £11.50, Concs

Innerleithen, EH44 6PW 30653 £10.50, Child (5-15) £6, Family (2+3) £29. Group rates T: 01896 830323 F: 01896 830639 available. [email protected] www.traquair.co.uk Traquair, Scotland’s oldest inhabited house. Spanning over a thousand By KELSO D2 years of Scottish history and still a family home. Strong associations with Mary Queen of Scots and the Jacobites. Enjoy the house, grounds, maze, craft workshops, 1745 cottage restaurant and the famous Traquair house brewery. • Scotland's largest maze • 18th century brewery • Children’s adventure playground • Craft workshops • Extensive grounds

ooooo Historic House ,ƒk∑µÇß\ Open: 30 Mar-31 Oct: Daily. March-Sep: 11am-5pm; Oct: 11am-4pm. Nov: weekends only, 11am-3pm. Last entry to house half an hour before house closes. Admission: House and grounds: Adult £9, Concs £8, Child £4.50, Family Mellerstain House & Gardens

£25. Grounds: Adult £4.50. conc £3.50. Group rates for 20 Mellerstain House, Gordon, Berwickshire TD3 6LG 38027 plus available. T: 01573 410225 F: 01573 410636 [email protected] www.mellerstain.com One of Scotland's finest stately homes, this Robert Adam masterpiece is a ‘must-see' with exquisite interiors, fine art, embroidery, china & Look out for the furniture collections. Set in acres of tranquil parkland with lakeside & Taste Our Best logo, woodland walks, stunning gardens, outdoor art exhibitions, café, play a sign that great quality area & holiday . Scottish food and drink • Approx 20 mins from Kelso & Melrose • Approx 1hr from is on the menu. Edinburgh & Berwick-upon-Tweed

oooo Historic House E,ƒkµ\ To find out more go to Open: Easter weekend and then 4th May-1st Oct, Fri-Mon. Gardens visitscotland.com/tasteourbest & café, 11am-5pm; House ,12pm- pm (last entry 4.15pm). Admission: HHA & ASVA membership accepted. National Art Pass (25% discount on ‘house & gardens’ entry)

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MELROSE C2 SELKIRK (3.5 miles) C2

Abbotsford The Home of Sir Walter Scott Bowhill House and Country Estate

Abbotsford, Melrose TD6 9BQ 10658 Bowhill, Selkirk TD7 5ET 69718 T: 01896 752043 T: 01750 22204 [email protected] www.scottsabbotsford.com [email protected] www.bowhillhouse.co.uk Abbotsford is a treasure trove of fascinating objects and unusual Experience a magical day out for the whole family. Immerse yourself in artefacts. Learn about Scott’s life and achievements in our exhibition, history & art on a guided house tour, enjoy tea & cake in the tearoom, browse the gift shop, dine in style in our cafe or simply relax and unwind or explore this stunning estate on a waymarked walk. Little ones will as you wander through the beautiful formal gardens and tranquil love the playground & soft play. You'll also find beautiful gardens, woodlands. Victorian Kitchen & Shop. • Free exhibition • Gardens and walks • Woodland play trail • Adventure playground • Tearoom • Gift shop • Gardens & • Visitor Centre • Guided tours • Gift shop • Cafe walks • World renowned private art collection • Soft play

ooooo Historic House E,ƒvk∑\ ooooo Visitor Attraction E,ƒk∑µªCÇ©\ Open: 1 Mar–31 Mar, 10am-4pm. 1 Apr–31 Oct, 10am–5pm. 1–30 Open: Estate Easter - Sept (closed Tues except during school Nov, 10am–4pm. Last entry one hour before closing. holidays). 1-30 Sept open Fri-Mon. House open Easter, bank Admission: Pay once, visit free for a year. hols, daily in July and weekends in Aug & Sept. Please check website. Admission: Please visit our website for further information on admission and special events.

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Rosslyn Chapel

Chapel Loan, Roslin, EH25 9PU 52223 Edinburgh T: 0131 440 2159 [email protected] www.rosslynchapel.com Dating from 1446, this fascinating building is famous for its ornate This happy herd of Coo Vans will be stonework, magnificent carvings and beautiful setting, as well as its starring role in The Da Vinci Code! Our guides will share the history, on the moo-ve throughout Scotland, myths, stories and legends associated with it. Just 14 miles from Peebles. . with our Coo-visors delivering • Free talks from guides during the day • Featured in the Da Vinci excellent local advice. Look out for Code • Open all year • Explore the visitor centre them at events and attractions and

ooooo Visitor Attraction Evk∑©\ discover our top tips to make the Open: 1 Jun-31 Aug: Mon-Sat, 9.30am-6pm; Sun, 12noon-4.45pm. 1 most of your Scottish experience. Sep-31 May: Mon-Sat, 9.30am-5pm; Sun 12noon-4.45pm. (Closed 24,25 & 31 Dec and 1 Jan). Ticket valid for whole day. Admission: Adult £9, Conc £7, children free with accompanying adult. 1-year pass available - please ask for more details.

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Places to visit BE IN THE KNOW Gardens, parks and Our accredited Information Partners are based throughout KNOW play areas Scotland and can offer tailored scotland advice to help you make the most of your visit. Chat with them for insider tips about the must see attractions in the local area. Look out for the sign to be in the iKnow.

DAWYCK, STOBO, By PEEBLES (8 miles) B2 JEDBURGH D3 Monteviot House Gardens Susan Elliot Monteviot House, Jedburgh, Roxburghshire TD9 6UH T: 01835 830380 F: 01835 830288 www.monteviot.com Formal and informal gardens, including Dene Garden with four ponds and meandering path across bridges. 38874 E\ Open: Apr-Oct: Daily, 12noon-5pm (last entry 4pm). Admission: Adult £5, Child Free. Dawyck Botanic Garden

Stobo, Scottish Borders EH45 9JU T: 01721 760254 [email protected] www.rbge.org.uk/dawyck Dawyck is home to one of Scotland's finest tree collections, dating back By JEDBURGH D3 300 years, and has some of Britain's oldest and tallest trees. Renowned for its seasonal displays, an abundance of exotic and native plants provides a breathtaking backdrop of colour throughout the year. Cafe overlooking woodland.

ooooo Garden Eƒk∑+Çß\ Open: Feb-Nov: Daily. Apr-Sep: 10am-6pm. Mar & Oct: 10am-5pm. Feb & Nov 10am-4pm. Admission: Adult £6.50, Conc £5.50 (includes a small optional donation to the Garden). Children under 16 go free. Regional Garden Woodside Plant Centre & Birdhouse Tearoom

of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (charity no: Woodside Walled Garden, by , Jedburgh TD8 6TU 91350 SC007983). T: 01835 830315 [email protected] www.woodsidegarden.co.uk INNERLEITHEN (2 miles) B2 Welcome to our lovely walled garden with well stocked plant centre Traquair House Grounds offering a large range of plants, grown at our own nursery. Friendly, Innerleithen, Peeblesshire EH44 6PW knowledgeable staff offering sensible advice. Delightful shop stocking a T: 01896 830323 F: 01896 830639 good range of gardening essentials. Attractive gardens, award-winning [email protected] www.traquair.co.uk tearoom and lots of events. Extensive grounds & woodland walks, walled garden, children’s adventure play ground and • Plants for sale • Wildlife garden • Award-winning plant centre the largest hedge maze in Scotland. With • Indoor and outdoor tearoom seating • Dogs welcome 1745 Cottage Restaurant. 30653 oooo Garden Centre ,ƒk ooooo Historic House ,ƒk∑µß Open: All year. Mar to Oct: Daily, 10am-5pm. Nov-Feb: Daily, Open: 30 Mar-31 Oct. Mar-Sep: Daily, 11am-5pm. Oct; 11am-4pm. 10am-4pm. Closed Christmas day, Boxing Day and 1-2 Jan. Nov; weekends only, 11am-3pm. Check website for festive opening details. Admission: Grounds: Adult £4.50, Conc £3.50 (price includeds entry to Admission: Free admission and parking. We welcome walkers, cyclists the maze, the 18th Century brewery, chapel, gift and craft and bikers. Dogs on leads very welcome in garden, shop shops and car park). Pay once, go free for a year. and outdoor tearoom seating area.

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KELSO D2 ST BOSWELLS D2 Gardens Mertoun Estates Office, St Boswells, Melrose, Roxburghshire TD6 0EA T: 01835 823236 [email protected] www.mertoungardens.co.uk A 26 acre garden in an outstanding setting on the River Tweed. Has a walled kitchen garden. On request the gardener can do

guided tours. 38146 Open: Apr-Sep: Fri-Mon, 2-6pm. Admission: Adult £5, Child free.

Floors Castle Gardens & Grounds

Floors Castle, Kelso TD5 7RN 26332 T: 01573 223333 [email protected] www.floorscastle.com Explore the herbaceous borders and glasshouses growing soft fruit and castle plants. Meander through into the Millennium Garden with it's Places to visit french style parterre, designed to add a more formal feature to the gardens. Then there's the tapestry garden and dramatic fruit cage that Museums add a contemporary slant. See also Visitor attractions • Next to terrace café • Unusual herbaceous perennials • Millenium Parterre • Victorian kitchen garden • Tapestry garden ooooo Visitor Attraction E,ƒkÇ Open: All year. Admission: Gardens & grounds ticket: Adult £6.50, Child (5-15) £3, Family £16 (2+3)

MELROSE C2 EYEMOUTH E1 Harmony Garden, National Trust for Scotland, St Mary’s Road, Melrose, Scottish Borders, TD6 9LJ T: 01896 822493 www.nts.org.uk As its name suggests, nature is perfectly in tune at Harmony Garden. Step out of normal life and into somewhere more colourful, relaxing and balanced. 63563 ooo Garden ∫ Open: Garden: Apr–Sep, daily. Please check our website or call for opening times and admission prices. Eyemouth Museum

Auld , Manse Road, Eyemouth TD14 5JE 43629 T: 01890 751701 [email protected] www.eyemouthmuseum.co.uk MELROSE C2 Explore the history of Eyemouth and the 1881 east coast fishing disaster. Priorwood Garden Interactive fort, memorial tapestry, gallery, gift shop and visitor National Trust for Scotland, Abbey Street, information. Melrose, Scottish Borders, TD6 9PX T: 01896 209504 www.nts.org.uk Discover this lovely walled garden in the ancient precinct of Melrose Abbey. Enjoy a picnic or an amble around the tranquil old orchard and woodland area. 63563 oooo Museum Eƒ∑µ ooo Garden EƒßC Open: Easter-Oct: Mon-Sat. Open: Garden: Apr–Oct, daily. Please check our website or call for Admission: Please check our website for current opening hours and opening times and admission prices. admission prices.

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PEEBLES B2 BIGGAR A2 'The John Buchan Story' Museum Institution, High Street, Peebles EH45 8AG T: 01721 723525 www.johnbuchanstory.co.uk ‘The John Buchan Story’ explores Buchan’s life and writing, showcasing his personal experiences and literary output, beyond The Thirty Nine Steps. 32991 oooo Visitor Attraction Open: Easter weekend – end Oct: Mon-Sat, 10am-4.30pm. Open at other times and for large groups by arrangement Admission: Adults: £2, Children: free Biggar Puppet Theatre

Biggar Puppet Theatre Broughton Road, Biggar, ML12 6HA 15120 T: 01899 220631 [email protected] www.purvespuppets.com Victorian style theatre seating 100. Ultraviolet puppet performances for Places to visit the family, coach parties and schools. Grounds, conservatory tearoom, puppet shop, picnic area and coach/car park. Performances in foreign Visitor attractions languages available. Always book in advance! See also other categories • Tearoom and shop • Picnic and play area • Adult groups welcome • Near Edinburgh/Glasgow • Coach/car park

ooo Visitor Attraction Eƒk+ Open: Open when performance is scheduled–please see website or phone us. Admission: Adults £10, Children £8. Reduced rates for community / school groups.

BERWICK-UPON-TWEED E1 CREETOWN Chain Bridge Honey Farm Horncliffe, Berwick-Upon-Tweed TD15 2XT T: 01289 382362 [email protected] www.chainbridgehoney.co.uk Learn about the history of bees and beekeeping. Fascinating observation hive and honey products for sale. Café in vintage bus

and vintage vehicle museum. 18855 E,ƒk Open: All year. 1 Apr-31 Oct: Daily, 10am-5pm. 1 Nov-31 Mar: Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm. Admission: Free Entry. Disabled access. Creetown Gem Rock Museum

Chain Road, Creetown, DG68 7HJ 21254 T: 01671 820357 [email protected] www.gemrock.net A unique and beautiful world-class, worldwide collection of gemstones, VisitScotland Quality Assurance crystals, minerals and fossils. Crystal cave display, Fire in the Stones AV. Owned by gemmologist Tim Stephenson and wife Carolyn. The museum Quality you can trust has a quality gift shop, silversmith/lapidary workshop and a tearoom serving home baking. • Award-winning museum • Quality gift shop • Family friendly • World-class exhibition • Amazing crystal cave • Tearoom

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THE SIGN Open: Apr-Sep: Daily, 9.30am-5.30pm. Oct: Daily, 10am-4pm. OF QUALITY Nov-Mar: Wed-Sun, 10am-4pm. Closed 20 Dec-31 Jan. Admission: Adult £5, Concs £4.50, Child £3, Family £13.50. Tickets are valid for 2 weeks. Mention "see & do" for 20% off. www.visitscotland.com/qa

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DAWYCK, STOBO, by PEEBLES (8 miles) B2 DUNS E6 Pearsons Home & Garden Centre Station Road, Duns, Berwickshire TD11 3EL T: 01361 882277 F: 01361 882035 [email protected] Visit our Bay Tree Café, serving tasty home made hot and cold meals and snacks. 58517 k Open: All year; except 24-26 Dec and 1-2 Jan and last weekend in Feb (stocktake). Daily, 9.30am-4pm. Dawyck Botanic Garden

Stobo, Scottish Borders EH45 9JU 22324 T: 01721 760254 [email protected] www.rbge.org.uk/dawyck Dawyck is home to one of Scotland’s finest tree collections, dating back HAWICK C3 300 years, and has some of Britain’s oldest and tallest trees. Renowned Scottish Borders Art Glass for its seasonal displays, an abundance of exotic and native plants Peter and Andrew Holmes Unit 5, Galalaw, Hawick TD9 8PZ provides a breathtaking backdrop of colour throughout the year. Café T: 01450 371425 [email protected] overlooking woodland. www.scottishbordersartglass.com Welcome to Scottish Borders Art Glass, where you can watch the art • World-class arboretum • Award-winning visitor centre • Shop, glass making process using skills that have been handed down over plant sales • Regular events & exhibitions. generations.

ooooo Garden Eƒk∑©C+Ç 49642 oo Visitor Attraction E\ Open: Feb-Nov, Daily. Apr-Sept: 10am-6pm. Mar & Oct: 10am-5pm. Feb & Nov: 10am-4pm. Open: All year: Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm. Admission: Adult £6.50, Concession £5.50 (includes a small optional donation). Children under 16 go free. Regional Garden of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (charity no: SC007983).

DUMFRIES A4 HOUNDWOOD E1 Dumfries & Galloway Aviation Museum Control Tower, Heathhall, Dumfries DG1 3PH T: 01387 251623 [email protected] www.dumfriesaviationmuseum.com Our collection spans our Loch Doon Spitfire to a supersonic Lightning fighter, as well as extensive indoor displays of memorabilia,

artefacts and engines. ooo E,k∑ Open: Easter-Oct: Wed,11am – 4pm; Sat and Sun, 10am – 5pm. Jul-Aug: Wed, Thurs and Fri, 11am – 4pm; Sat and Sun, 10am – 5pm. Also selected bank holidays. Fuchsia Scene - The Fuchsia Centre

Admission: Adults £6, Children and Concessions £4, Family (2 adults and Heather and Leslie Argent Glendale Cottage, Houndwood, By Reston 28077 2 children) £18 TD14 5TP T: 01361 850207 [email protected] Fuchsia Scene: Over 500 varieties of Fuchsia on show and for sale. Show garden at its best from August to first frost. Generally in full flower from mid-July dependent upon the weather. Advice given on your Fuchsia. Tea-room with home baking, crafts and curios. • 'Taste of Scotland' award

ooo Visitor Attraction E,kÇ Open: 1 Mar-31 Oct: Thurs-Mon, 10am-3.30pm. Sun, 12.30-3.30pm. Winter times: Fri-Sat only, 11am-3pm. To avoid disappointment please check before you visit. Join the conversation #YOYP2018 Closed Jan/Feb. Find out more at visitscotland.com/yoyp2018 Admission: Free.

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INNERLEITHEN B2 Look out for the Taste Our Best logo, a sign that great quality Scottish food and drink is on the menu.

To find out more go to visitscotland.com/tasteourbest Robert Smail’s Printing Works

National Trust for Scotland, 7/9 High Street, Innerleithen, Scottish 63563 Borders, EH44 6HA T: 01896 830206 [email protected] www.nts.org.uk LASSWADE B1 Get your hands inky at this living museum of a thriving printing firm, whose premises have remained more or less unchanged for over a century. Test your skills at typesetting, learn the traditional art of letterpress printing and see authentic Victorian machinery in action. • Restored printing works • Working machinery • Victorian office • Hands-on typesetting • Shop

oooo Visitor Attraction Eƒ© Open: Printing Works: Apr–Oct. Shop: Apr–Dec. Please check our website or call for opening times and admission prices.

Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World

at Dobbies Garden World, Melville Nursery, Lasswade EH18 1AZ T: 0131 663 4932 F: 0131 654 2774 [email protected] edinburgh-butterfly-world.co.uk KELSO D2 Enjoy an all day pass for a great day out in an exotic paradise at the world's longest running tropical Butterfly House! Walk amongst colourful butterflies, flora and fauna and explore our Nocturnal and Bugs'n'Beasties Zones. Join us for daily talks, animal/fish/terrapin feedings and animal handling sessions. • Jungle gift shop • Disabled facilities • Dobbies restaurant • Daily animal handling • Free parking • Picnic/play area

ooo Visitor Attraction ƒk∑\ Open: All year. Daily (except 25-26 Dec & 1 Jan). Summer: 9.30am-5.30pm. Winter: 10am-5pm. Last admission/re-admission 30mins before closing. Teviot Smokery, Coffee Shop & Water Gardens Admission: Adult £7.95, Child £5.95, Concessions £6.95,

Kirkbank, Eckford, Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 8LE 41188 Family from £26.50. T: 01835 850253 F: 01835 850293 [email protected] www.teviotgamefaresmokery.co.uk Spectacular terraced water gardens with riverside walks. Garden and MELROSE C2 visitor centre incorporating a speciality food and gift hall, conservatory The Three Hills Roman Heritage Centre restaurant serving lunches, coffees and teas. Donald Gordon, Secretary The Ormiston, Market Square, Melrose: TD6 9PN T: 01896 822651 T: 01896 822463 [email protected] • Riverside walks • Open 7 days • Open all year • Free entry – Roman Fort. 250 silver denarii, • Award-winning restaurant • Food/gift hall gems, artefacts. A surprise. Site Walk Thurs Apr-Oct 13.30-17.30 inc. tea. July/Aug Tues oooo Visitor Attraction Ek∑+ also. Great views. 60607 ooo Visitor Attraction ,ƒv Open: All year: Daily, 9am-5pm. Admission: Free. Open: 2 Apr-31 Oct:10.30-16.30. Sun by arrangement Admission: Entry £2, Pupils £1, Family £5. Full walk to site including tea Apr-Oct Thurs & Jul-Aug Tues £4; Pupils £1 Family £10 max.

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SELKIRK C2 Places to visit Wildlife, nature and natural attractions

Lochcarron Tartan Weaving Mill

Visitor Centre: Dunsdale Road, Selkirk TD7 5DZ 36015 T: 01750 726100 [email protected] www.lochcarron.com Our visitor centre offers Scottish textiles, tartan fabrics, knitwear, gift EYEMOUTH E1 ranges & locally made crafts. A bespoke kilt service using our own tartan St Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve fabrics woven in Selkirk. Cut length fabrics & textile crafting materials. National Trust for Scotland, St Abbs, Eyemouth, Enjoy our cafe with a choice of cakes & light lunches as well as drinks by Scottish Borders, TD14 5QF Edinburgh Tea & Coffee Co. & experience a working woven TEXTILE T: 01890 771443 www.nts.org.uk Explore this haven for birdwatchers, nature lovers and walkers. See thousands of seabirds, and be awed by dramatic cliffs overlooking crystal-clear waters. ooooo Visitor Attraction ƒk∑ 63563 E, Open: Visitor Centre/Café Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm (closed Sunday) Mill Tours Mon - Thur 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 2.30pm Open: Nature Reserve: All year, daily. Nature Centre: Apr–Oct, daily. or by appointment Please check our website or call for opening times. Admission: Admission £9.95 per adult, £8.95 concession, children aged 14 and under go free Groups of 10+ £4.50 per person

SELKIRK C2 By NEWCASTLETON C4 Newcastleton Forest Forestry Commission Scotland, 3 miles from Newcastleton TD9 0TA T: 0300 067 6900 [email protected] www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland On foot, on horse or by bike, you’ll find something to enjoy here, near the cyclist-friendly village of Newcastleton. You can even shake hands across the English border! Newcastleton Forest is part of the 7stanes network of mountain bike trails. 69677 \ Open: All year. Admission: Free. Rob Elliot Furniture

Rob Elliot Riverside Road, Selkirk TD7 5DU 51794 T: 01750 722243 [email protected] www.robelliotfurniture.com Rob Elliot works in local elm, producing functional and artistic furniture ST BOSWELLS D2 sought after by all. It is difficult to stand next to Rob’s warm, inviting Scottish Borders Donkey Sanctuary furniture and not touch it! The Holmes, St Boswells, Melrose TD6 0EL T: 01835 823468 [email protected] www.donkeyheaven.org Sanctuary is open Saturday/Sunday at 2pm for • Eco-friendly • Locally produced • Handmade • Commissions tours and other times by arrangement. welcome • Bespoke • Burr elm furniture • Natural shapes

E,ƒ Open: All year: Mon-Fri, 8am-12noon; 1-4.30pm. Sat, 9am-12noon. Open: Late Mar to early Jan for weekend tours. Admission: Donations on the day. We suggest £3 per adult but leave it up to the visitor to decide.

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Leisure activities Leisure activities Activities – indoor Activities – outdoor

KELSO D2 COLDSTREAM E2

Border Ice Rink The Hirsel Estate and Homestead Museum

Golf Course Road TD5 7SL Estate Office Douglas & Angus Estates, Newmains Home Farm, Douglas 59278 T: 01573 224774 ML11 0RH [email protected] www.bordericerink.co.uk T: 01555 851536 [email protected] www.dandaestates.co.uk Located in the Scottish Border town of Kelso we offer curling Monday to Saturdays and public ice skating sessions on Sundays. Take time to relax The Hirsel policies are open all year round providing a variety of park and in our café area equipped with fresh coffee and snacks and enjoy the lakeside walks, tearoom, crafts centre and children’s play area. In spring free wi-fi. Check out our website or follow us on Instagram for weekly the rhododendrons and azaleas look their best in Dundock Wood. updates. #bordericerink • Town location • Large public car park • Free wi-fi

ƒk∑ ooo Visitor Attraction +\ Open: Sep-Mar: Mon-Sat, 10.30am-9.15pm. Sun, public skating Open: All year: Daily, 9am-6pm. During daylight hours. sessions, 2.45-5.25pm. Admission: £2.50 car parking charge. Coaches welcome by appointment, Admission: Skating Admission is £5 and Skate Hire is £2.50 by ringing the tearoom on 01890 883645.

By INNERLEITHEN B2 VisitScotland Quality Assurance Innerleithen – Eilbank & Traquair Forests Forestry Commission Scotland, Tweed Valley Forest Park, 45km south of Quality you can trust Edinburgh EH446PW T: 0300 067 6900 [email protected] www.forestry.gov.uk/tvfp Home to one of the finest downhill mountain biking trails in the world, but you can also walk part of the Southern Upland Way here. Eilbank and Traquair forests meet at the Bold Burn and form the largest

woodland in the Tweed Valley. 69677 \ THE SIGN OF QUALITY Open: All year. Admission: Free. Car parking charges apply. www.visitscotland.com/qa

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KELSO D2 MIDLEM, by SELKIRK C3

Kelso Races Bisley at Braidwood - Clay Shooting, Rifle Range & Clubhouse Café

Kelso Racecourse, Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 7SX 33511 Bisley at Braidwood, Midlem, By Selkirk TD7 4QD 94610 T: 01573 224767 T: 01573 221221 T: 01835 870280 [email protected] www.kelso-races.co.uk [email protected] www.bisleyshooting.co.uk We are a national hunt racecourse staging jump racing from September Scotland's largest ground and the best clay shooting & tuition. Also through to May in the beautiful Borders countryside. For fixtures, to delicious restaurant, retail store, 100m rifle range & airgun range. book tickets or any other information please visit our website. Known Perfect for the family, individuals, groups, stags, hens - no experience as Britain's friendliest course a very warm welcome awaits and we look rq'd. All gun hire, eye/ear protection given. Awarded 4* Centre & Taste forward to seeing you soon! our Best Award for 2017/18 . • Clay Shooting w/ professional instructors • Rifle/Airgun Range • Retail store • Skeet Range • Delicious home cooking

ooo Visitor Attraction E,ƒk∑ oooo Activity Centre E,ƒk\ Open: We hold 14 fixtures from Sep-May. Open: Clubhouse:Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, 10am-4pm. Admission: See our website, www.kelso-races.co.uk or give us a call on Shooting: Tues-Sat, 9:30am to 5pm; Sun, 11am to 3pm. 01573 224767.

LAMANCHA B1 By PEEBLES B2 Glentress Forestry Commission Scotland, Tweed Valley Forest Park, 3 miles east of Peebles on A72 EH458NB T: 0300 067 6900 [email protected] www.forestry.gov.uk/tvfp Glentress is the gateway to Tweed Valley Forest Park, and home to some of the world’s top mountain biking trails, great walks and fantastic wildlife watching. Five waymarked walking trails, with views of the

Tweed Valley and wildlife watching. 69677 k\ Open: All year. Admission: Free. Car parking charge applies. Don Coyote Outdoor Centre

Jamie Flynn Ruddenleys, Lamancha, , Peeblesshire EH46 7BQ 92721 T: 01968 661066 T: 0771 627 2360 [email protected] www.doncoyote.co.uk Offering clay pigeon shooting, .22 rifle shooting, air rifle shooting and SCOTTISH BORDERS archery, choose to be a hunter, a sniper or Robin Hood for the day! Tweed Guide (River Fly Fishing near Edinburgh) Check our website for our latest activities. ‘Like’ on Facebook to keep up Ron McCombe Towerburn Cottage TD9 8TB to date, follow on Twitter, and review on Trip Advisor! Gift vouchers T: 0796 240 1770 [email protected] also available. www.tweedguide.com All equipment, waders, permits and instruction. • Clay pigeon shooting • Air rifle shooting • Archery • .22 Rifle Beginner to experienced 8-80 and beyond. For shooting individuals and groups.

∑ 73889 E,ƒ Open: All year: available for booking, email [email protected] or call 01968 661066 for details. Open: All year. Check website for details. Admission: Available for booking only, phone or email for more information. Clay pigeon shooting from £40, .22 rifle shooting £40, archery from £25 and air rifle shooting from £25 per person.

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PEEBLES B2 Leisure activities Peebles Golf Club William Baird Peebles Golf Club, Kirkland Street, Peebles EH45 8EU Golf T: 01721 720197 [email protected] www.peeblesgolfclub.com One of the best and most picturesque layouts in the Borders – you’ll be glad you chose to play

at Peebles. 49426 ∑ Open: Apr-Oct: all facilities available. Nov-Mar: restaurant & bar closed Mon & Tue, also closed 25 & 26 Dec and 1 & 2 Jan. Admission: Standard weekday round £30, standard weekend round £40. www.peeblesgolfclub.com.

ASHKIRK C3 WEST LINTON B1 Woll Golf Course Nicholas Brown New Woll Estate, , TD7 4PE T: 01750 32711 [email protected] www.wollgolf.co.uk You deserve the best golf in the Scottish Borders & Woll is the most popular golf resort in the area & no wonder with free golf &

award winning restaurant. 65982 Eƒk∑ Open: All year: Daily.

West Linton Golf Club

Medwyn Road, West Linton, Peeblesshire EH46 7HN 63683 T: 01968 660970 T: 01968 660256 [email protected] www.wlgc.co.uk DUNS, BERWICKSHIRE D1 A hidden gem, this par-69 moorland championship course sits in Duns Golf Club the Pentland foothills above the conservation village of West Linton. In Hardens Road, Duns, Scottish Borders TD11 3NR an entirely natural setting the course is home to an abundance of T: 01361 882194 T: 01361 883599 wildlife and offers spectacular views of the hills of upper Tweeddale. [email protected] www.dunsgolfclub.com An outstanding parkland golf course, widely • Special for 2018: £20.00 pppr for groups of 8 or more on admired and praised. The setting is Mondays and Thursdays. spectacular. A superb golfing experience less

than an hour from Edinburgh. 66045 ∑ E,ƒk∑ Open: Daylight hours and weather permitting. We play to full greens Open: All year. as often as possible all year. Admission: Standard Green Fee: Adults £30. Green fees are the same on Admission: £35 per person per round Sat & Sun; £30.00 pppr midweek weekdays and at weekends. Visitors are always welcome. with reduced rates for group and society bookings. Visit the club website for offers and special promotions.

GALASHIELS C2 Torwoodlee Golf Club Torwoodlee Golf Club Edinburgh Road, Look out for the Galashiels TD1 2NE Taste Our Best logo, T: 01896 752260 [email protected] a sign that great quality Picturesque 18-hole parkland course. A must Scottish food and drink on any golfing holiday. is on the menu. 61615 Open: All year. To find out more go to Admission: Green fees: £32 per round. Buggies available with I-PAD Fly-Over. Online booking available. visitscotland.com/tasteourbest

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Leisure activities Shopping Pony trekking/ Antiques & bookshops horse riding

KAILZIE, by PEEBLES B2 ST BOSWELLS D2 Kailzie Equestrian Centre The Mainstreet Trading Company Kailzie Home Farm, By Peebles EH45 9HT Main Street, St Boswells TD6 0AT T: 01721 729121 M: 0770 316 5777 T: 01835 824087 [email protected] Great location, catering for all, novice, www.mainstreetbooks.co.uk intermediate, advanced. Fun days, pony “A sort of dream bookshop and small town walks, hacks, schooling, livery. café.” Neil Gaiman. A beautiful light-filled space full of books, cheese, wine and the smell of good coffee. 33331 84668 Open: All year; Daily. oooo Tourist Shop k+Ç Open: All year: Tues-Sat, 9am-5.30pm; Sun, 11am-4.30pm. Closed Mon. Extensive free parking. Our café closes half an hour before the shop.

BE IN THE KNOW Look out for the Taste Our Best logo, Our accredited Information a sign that great quality Scottish food Partners are based throughout KNOW and drink is on the menu, prepared Scotland and can offer tailored scotland with care and delivered with passion. advice to help you make the most of your visit. Chat with them for insider tips about the must see attractions in the local area. Look out for the sign to be in the iKnow.

SELKIRK C2 Equestrian Centre Greenhill Farm, Selkirk TD7 4NS T: 01750 20202 M: 0783 135 5674 From our restaurants, B&Bs and [email protected] hotels, to visitor attractions, www.ianstarkequestriancentre.com pubs and take-aways, you can British Horse Society approved establishment, founded in 1975, with highly experienced and sample our famous fare made qualified staff. with the freshest local produce. 23365 Open: All year: Mon-Fri, 9am-8pm. Sat & Sun, 10am-2pm. To find out more go to visitscotland.com/tasteourbest

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Shopping Arts & crafts

Join the conversation #YOYP2018 Find out more at visitscotland.com/yoyp2018

COLDSTREAM (1 mile) E2 KELSO D2

The Hirsel Gallery and Craft Centre The Kelso Pottery 26313 Hirsel Homestead, Coldstream, Berwickshire TD12 4LW The Knowes, Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 7BH 33509 T: 01890 882555 T: 01573 224027 [email protected] www.thehirselgallery.co.uk The craft centre is home to the Hirsel Gallery which sells a wide range of Richly decorated domestic stoneware pottery, including mugs, jugs, work by local makers; and craft workshops producing ceramics, textile bowls, vases and piggy banks. Plus a range of pit-fired ‘time tablets’ accessories and gifts, soft furnishings and glassware on site. The cottage using local clays to depict the Borders landscape. tearoom, country walks, playground, exhibition room and museum complete an ideal day out. • Hirsel Gallery • Craft workshops • Pottery • Playground • Exhibition room • Museum • Country walks • Cottage tearoom ƒk\ Open: Estate grounds: All year. The Hirsel Gallery: Apr–Oct, Open: All year; Tues-Sat, 10am-1pm; 2-5pm. 11am-4.30pm; Oct-Apr 11am-4pm. Closed Tues. Cottage tearooms: Mar-Oct, 10am-5pm; Nov-Feb, 10am-4pm. Craft workshops: Opening times vary. Admission: Small entrance fee to the Hirsel Estate applies.

By JEDBURGH D3 SELKIRK (2 miles) C2 Buy Design Gallery Lindean Mill Glass Eoin Cox 1 Harestanes Craft Workshops, David Kaplan Lindean Mill, Galashiels, Harestanes, By Ancrum TD8 6UQ Selkirkshire TD1 3PE T: 01835 830718 [email protected] T: 01750 20173 [email protected] www.buydesigngallery.com www.lindeanmillglass.co.uk Quality Scottish crafts and hardwood bespoke Contemporary designed tableware and furniture. Over 100 locally-based artists, collections of individual vessels, plates and makers and designers represented. panels for interior settings. 64575 35516 oooo Visitor Attraction E,ƒk∑ E\ Open: All year: Daily, 10am-5pm. Open: Easter to Christmas; Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. Admission: Some wheelchair access. Weekends by appointment, please check opening times during holidays.

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HAWICK C3 Shopping Shops

Wiltonburn Country Cashmeres

Sheila Shell Wiltonburn Farm, Hawick TD9 7LL 72558 T: 01450 372414 M: 0771 132 1226 [email protected] www.wiltonburnfarm.co.uk HAWICK C3 We have a large stock of luxury cashmere knitwear for both ladies and gents, made in Hawick at very competitive prices, with friendly personal attention. Also scarves, gloves, jewellery, cards, gifts and art gallery. Tea, coffee and toilet facilities available. Free parking, after hour appointments welcome. • Cashmeres • Lambswools • Merinos • Silks • Cottons • Cashmere/silk mixes

ooo Tourist Shop k∑\ Open: Summer, from 9.30am. Winter, from 10am. Please telephone in advance if possible. Open occasional Sun. Tel: 01450 372414 or mobile 0771 132 1226 Sheila Shell Pringle of Scotland Outlet Store Admission: Please call at farmhouse if no reply from shop.

2 Victoria Road, Hawick, Scotland TD9 7LN 50501 T: 01450 360279 [email protected] www.pringlescotland.com The Pringle of Scotland outlet store offers an exceptional range KELSO D2 of classic and fashion knitwear and soft accessories at reduced prices. Visitors can learn more about the brand’s rich heritage in the welcoming atmosphere of one of the area’s destination shopping opportunities.

E Open: Mon-Sat, 9.30am-5.15pm.

Hawico Scotland

20 Bridge Street, Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 7JD 29730 T: 01573 226776 F: 01573 226874 [email protected] www.hawico.com 100% pure cashmere knitwear and a wide selection of accessories, BE IN THE KNOW designed and made in our mill in Hawick, in both contemporary and classic styling for ladies and men – timeless elegance and modern styling. Our accredited Information Partners are based throughout KNOW Scotland and can offer tailored scotland advice to help you make the most of your visit. Chat with them for insider tips about the must see \ attractions in the local area. Open: All year. Mon-Sat, 9.30am-5.30pm. Look out for the sign to be in the iKnow.

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LAMANCHA, by WEST LINTON (4 miles) B1 MELROSE C2 Whitmuir – The Organic Place Whitmuir Farm, Lamancha, Peeblesshire EH46 7BB T: 01968 661908 T: 01968 661147 [email protected] www.whitmuirtheorganicplace.co.uk Licensed café, extensively stocked farm shop, online shop and home delivery. Whitmuir -

the natural place to visit. 64113 oooo Tourist Shop E,ƒk∑+Ç Open: All year. Daily, 10am-5pm.

Abbotsford The Home of Sir Walter Scott

Abbotsford Melrose TD6 9BQ 10658 T: 01896 752043 [email protected] www.scottsabbotsford.com The fully accessible stylish café named Ochiltrees is situated on the first Food & drink floor of the Abbotsford visitor centre, offering fresh seasonal dishes prepared by our award winning chef. With stunning views across the Cafés/tearooms/ estate through to the walled gardens and the historic house.

coffee shops • Free visitor centre • Gift shop • Woodland play trail • Exhibition • Historic house and gardens • River walks

ooooo Historic House E,ƒvk∑\ Open: All year (excluding 25–26 Dec & 1–2 Jan). 1 Apr-31 Oct: 10am–5pm. 1 Nov–31 Mar: 10am–4pm. Last orders for the cafe one hour before closing

By JEDBURGH D3 Woodside Birdhouse Tearoom Woodside Walled Garden, by Ancrum TD8 6TU Ask us where to find [email protected] scotland’s www.woodsidegarden.co.uk BEST KEPT SECRETS A delightful tearoom set in a Victorian walled garden, serving delicious homemade cakes, teas, coffees and soft drinks, light lunches and homemade soups.

E,ƒk Open: All year except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and the 1-2 Jan. Mar to Oct: Daily, 10am-5pm. Nov-Feb: Daily, 10am-4pm. Drummond Castle Gardens, near Open in the evenings for group bookings. Admission: Free admission to Walled Garden. Free car parking. If you’re looking for the true spirit of Scotland, start your search at one of our VisitScotland iCentres. We’ll point you in the direction of KELSO D2 the best the country has to offer, whether you Terrace Café Floors Castle Floors Castle, Kelso TD5 7SF need advice on where to go and what to do, or T: 01573 225714 [email protected] even if you’re looking to book accommodation www.floorscastle.com or tickets for all kinds of events, activities and Overlooking our walled garden, offering sumptuous seasonal menus, delicious sunday transport. Come and talk to our knowledgeable brunch and children's menu with castle and friendly staff. You never know, we might just kitchen deli & gift shop. let you in on a few local secrets. 26332 ooooo Visitor Attraction E,ƒk∑Ç Find out where we are and when we’re open at Open: All year. Daily, 10.30am-5pm (Winter opening 10.30am-4pm). visitscotland.com/icentre.

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EYEMOUTH E1 Food & drink Restaurants

Giacopazzi’s

18-20 Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HU 27584 T: 01890 750317 [email protected] www.giacopazzis.co.uk ASHKIRK C3 Award-winning, long established, family friendly business. Famous seaside fish and chip takeaway and restaurant, ice cream parlour and wholesaler.

Eƒk∑ Open: All year: Daily. Please visit website to check seasonal hours. Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day

The Woll Restaurant

Nicholas Brown New Woll Estate, Ashkirk, Selkirkshire TD7 4PE 41505 T: 01750 32711 [email protected] www.wollgolf.co.uk Open all year & overlooking the beautiful Woll Golf course, The award EYEMOUTH E1 winning Woll restaurant is a great place to meet, relax and enjoy life. Our friendly staff & exciting menus make eating out at Woll a pleasure. Enjoy ever popular steak nights, Sunday roasts, a romantic setting to dine or even get married. • Award winning • Great food using qualitiy local ingredients • Friendly staff • Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence

Eƒk∑Ç Open: All year: Daily. Serving times: Lunches, 12noon-3pm; Dinner, 6-9pm. Sun lunch, 12noon-8pm. Admission: Everyone is welcome to enjoy the restaurant which is open 7 days a week. You don't have to be a golfer just come and Oblò Bar and Bistro

enjoy the views and some of the best food in the Scottish 18-20 Harbour Road, Eyemouth, Berwickshire TD14 5HU 48110 Borders. T: 01890 752527 [email protected] www.oblobar.com Modern style bar and bistro serving fantastic food, coffees and drinks VisitScotland Quality Assurance throughout the day. Family friendly. Deli area selling artisan foods and hampers. External lift provides access for wheelchair users and those Quality you can trust less able bodied.

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THE SIGN Open: All year: Sun-Thurs; 10am-12midnight; Fri-Sat, 10am-1am. OF QUALITY Closed Christmas Day.

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GALASHIELS C2 Herges on the Loch Tweedbank Drive, Tweedbank TD1 3RP T: 01896 759909 [email protected] www.hergesontheloch.com “The best views in the town”. Our dining area is bright, airy and welcoming. Our food appetising and varied. Our staff welcoming

and helpful. See you soon! 76506 Ek∑Ç Open: All year. 10am ‘til late. Lunch, 12noon-2pm; Dinner, 6-9pm. Cakes, scones, tea, coffee and drinks available all day. Join the conversation #YOYP2018 Find out more at visitscotland.com/yoyp2018

By JEDBURGH D3 LAMANCHA, by WEST LINTON (4 miles) B1 The Caddy Mann Restaurant Whitmuir Organics Restaurant Mounthooly, Jedburgh TD8 6TJ 01968 661147 EH46 7BA T: 01835 850787 M: 0779 936 7913 [email protected] Welcome to Whitmuir Kitchen - all our food www.caddymann.com and drink is organic and much of it is grown Award winning daily changing menus focusing right here, on the farm. Seasonal and fresh on the best local seasonal produce. Winners produce is guaranteed. of best lunch, best dinner & best service by 17322 VisitScotland 64113 Ek∑ + Open: All year; Tues-Sun. Tea, coffee & baking from 10am. Lunch Open: Daily, 10am-4.30pm. Serving breakfast and hot food all day, from 12noon-2pm daily. Dinner served from 6:45 on Fri & along with fairtrade and organic teas and coffee with a Sat. Closed Christmas day and Boxing Day. great selection of home baking.

KELSO SELKIRK C2 Lochcarron of Scotland Visitor Centre: Dunsdale Road, Selkirk TD7 5DZ T: 01750 726100 [email protected] www.lochcarron.com Our café offers cakes & light lunches. Shop for Scottish textiles, tartans, bespoke kilt outfits, gifts, crafting materials & tour a working textile mill. 36015 ooooo Visitor Attraction k∑\ Open: Visitor Centre/Café Mon- Sat 9am - 5pm (closed Sunday) Admission: Mill Tours Mon - Thur 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and House Hotel 2.30pm or by appointment. Adults £9.95 , Concession

Bridge Street, Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 7TJ £8.95 Children aged 14 and under go free. Groups of 10+ T: 01573 224168 £4.50 per person [email protected] www.ednamhouse.com Ednam House is a beautiful dining venue for special occasions, a relaxed SWINTON E2 afternoon tea or an evening out with friends. Our Head Chef and his The Wheatsheaf at Swinton team are delighted to use fresh local produce offering creative cuisine Main Street, Swinton, Scottish Borders TD11 3JJ for our guests. T: 01890 860257 [email protected] www.wheatsheaf-swinton.co.uk First class food and friendly service, overlooking the village green of Swinton. Best Restaurant in Scottish Borders, 2014 Scottish Hotel Awards. 63940 oooo Restaurant with Rooms E,ƒ∑+Ç Open: All year Open: All year. Dinner, 6-9pm; Lunch, 12noon-2pm. Private dining rooms available.

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Transport Family Fun Car/Vehicle hire Family Fun

HAWICK C3 EYEMOUTH F6 Classic Camper Holidays Spinners Unit 13 Weensland Road Hawick TD9 9PS T: 0843 523 5723 [email protected] www.classic-camper-holidays.co.uk Classic Camper Holidays is a small, family-run VW Campervan rental company, offering a

friendly, yet professional service. 66456 Open: All year.

Gunsgreen House

Jenna Shields Gunsgreen House Trust, Gunsgreen Quay, Eyemouth 29269 TD14 5SD T: 01890 752062 [email protected] www.gunsgreenhouse.org Transport Imposing historic house overlooking Eyemouth Harbour, built for local merchant-smuggler John Nisbet by John Adam c.1750. Smuggling Taxis displays, historic rooms and secret hiding places for smuggled goods. Fun for all the family and a gateway to walking the Smugglers Trail. Free parking. Under 5's go free.

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PEEBLES B2 SELKIRK (3.5 miles) C2 10 - 9 - 8 Taxis Bowhill House: The Adventure Playground Peebles EH45 9AH Bowhill, Selkirk TD7 5ET T: 01721 721098 [email protected] T: 01750 22204 [email protected] Fast, reliable and old fashioned service, we offer local transport, airport www.bowhillhouse.co.uk and city runs. Female driver and six seater available on request. Local Flying fox slides, wobbly bridges & enough company with your comfort in mind. woodland to lose a boys brigade in. Ranger events, tearoom, waymarked walks, shop, gardens and house tours. 69718 Open: Mon-Thurs, 8am-12.15am. Fri-Sat, 8am until late. Sun by E,ƒk∑\ appointment. 24 hour available on request. Open: Estate: Open Easter-31 Aug (closed Tues except school holidays). 1-30 Sep, Fri-Mon. For full opening times & special events, please visit the website. Admission: Please visit the website for full details.

VISITSCOTLAND.COM ACCOMMODATION 43 key to costs and symbols GLASGOW oooo Serviced Map 2 F4 Fraser Suites Glasgow bl 90 £80-£240 prpn 4 star luxury serviced apartments located in the heart of lasows Fam 8 £130-£410 prpn vibrant Merchant ity. Enoy the freedom of your own studio, one or two Ensuite 98 bedroom , alon with the comfort of hotel services. 1-19 Albion Street, lasow 1 1LH T: 0141 55 4288 F: 0141 55 4289 sales.las[email protected] EXAMPLE www.lasow.frasershospitality.com 2779 1Hm∑ñûxkjlu# + © DÇø• Open: All year Facilities symbols These indicate schemes the See facility symbols in table below for an explanation; &©Çƒ+establishmentD may be a member of, and please check at time of booking. These symbols are not verified ∑µ∂πº√DCsignposts•Ç whether they have accessible by VisitScotland. facilities and if they offer short breaks. See pages 21 & 23. Accommodation options and costs Accessible Number in brackets refers to number of rooms/units of that type. Symbol denotes that this establishment Sgl – Single DB&B – Dinner, Bed & pu – per unit offers access, please check with Dbl – Double Breakfast ps – per suite establishment prior to booking. Twn – Twin B&B – Bed & Breakfast so – single occupancy pppn – per person per night Further information Fam – Family RO – room only (breakfast not For further information either visit Ste – Suite prpn – per room per night included) Ensuite/priv facs – www.visitscotland.com or contact the pw – per week please check prior to booking accommodation provider directly.

Facility symbols – please note that you should always check that a particular facility or service is available at the time of booking 1 Ensuite x Telephone # Credit/debit J Property on d Dishwasher ã Electrical bath and/or in bedrooms/ cards accepted working farm/ hook-up points shower for all self catering croft f Freezer available bedrooms unit . Ground floor bedrooms , Pets accepted h Domestic help í Privately- 2 Ensuite bath kTea/coffee available by arrangement owned and/or shower making y Payphone caravans u Passenger lift ù Gaelic language available for some facilities in spoken ë Caravan bedrooms bedrooms ) Non-smoking ^ Four-poster v holiday homes 3 Private R Restaurant beds Hearing loop establishment available bath and/or É Building E Assistance dogs I Not all ç Chemical toilet shower for all X Evening meal properties/ bedrooms available of historic/ ü Short breaks disposal facility literary/ caravans have 4 V Vegetarian available all facilities å Chemical toilet Private bath architectural disposal for and/or shower diets provided interest 0 Ensuite bath ô Eating out motor homes for some S Special diets and/or shower bedrooms G Garden facilities within K Shop within provided room(s) in two miles or W Washbasins Y Open hearth self catering two miles/ Ä Packed lunches meal service mobile food in bedrooms/ fire unit available rooms by arrangement shop calls ` Regular live L Bed linen Å Drying facilities H Hairdryer in r Room service entertainment provided Ü Shop on site bedrooms j on request – F Family rooms Q Gas cylinders for { Full alcohol Leisure free or for hire mTelevision drinks licence/ facilities available exchange refill available licensed bar 8 T Towels � Twin/double s Shower Indoor provided on n No television } Restricted swimming pool rooms available available request – free ° ! Satellite/cable alcohol drinks 9 Outdoor or for hire Alpine sleeping ~ Bath available licence swimming pool platform TV M Additional ] Café/restaurant  Broadband a Lounge : Games room charge for ä Pitches for N Takeaway power/fuel/ touring � WiFi b TV lounge AChildrens’ play heating food available area caravans ñ DVD player § Cycle hire e Smoking rooms g Laundry â Tents welcome available available p Private parking facilities on site nearby ö CD player êMotorhomes � P Porterage q Limited parking w Washing Groups available machine welcome welcome úDisabled � û iPod docking l Laundry service t Tumble dryer Car parking station parking on site adjacent to [ Microwave caravans or tents VISITSCOTLAND.COM 44 ACCOMMODATION

ASHKIRK, by SELKIRK oooo Self Catering C3 New Woll Estate £500-£1,000 Per Week You deserve the best golf break in the Scottish Borders! New Woll Estate House (6) has 6 houses overlooking The Woll Golf Course & is the most popular Bedrooms (13) golf resort in the area, FREE golf & award winning restaurant. Sleeps (26) Nicholas Brown, New Woll Estate, Ashkirk, Selkirkshire TD7 4PE T: 01750 32799 T: 01750 32711 [email protected] www.wollgolf.co.uk 41505 0wtLTm∑ñR{[dfpú,.)XV ü∂πº√DCΩz Open: All year

COCKSBURNSPATH oooo Self Catering F2 Neuk Farm Holiday Cottages £200-£330 Per Week Four cottages on a working farm. Ideal base to explore Scottish Borders, Cottage (4) Edinburgh, , East Coast and Northumberland. Tranquil setting Bedrooms (2) just off A1. Ten minutes to nearest beach. Sleeps (4) Neuk Farmhouse, The Neuk, , Berwickshire TD13 5YH T: 01368 830459 [email protected] www.neukfarmcottages.co.uk 47112 wLTHm∑öñû[pGJ) Open: All year

COLDINGHAM Self Catering E1 Coldingham Loch Holiday Cottages £295-£645 Per Week Victorian boathouse, stone cottages & wooden chalets on 60 acre estate Cottage (5) incl 22 acre fly fishing trout loch. Stunning location, 500m from SE Bedrooms (2-3) Scotland coastal path. Peaceful, great walking, no biting midges! Sleeps (4-6) Carmel Kennedy, Coldingham Loch, Westloch Road, Eyemouth TD14 5QE T: 01890 771960 M: 0774 700 3588 [email protected] www.coldinghamloch.co.uk 91753 gLTHm∑öñ[dfpE,GY.ÉMI ü Open: All year

DUNS Bed and Breakfast D1 Crowfootbank Farmhouse Sgl from £37.50 prpn A Georgian Farmhouse set in the beautiful arable countryside of Dbl from £75 prpn Berwickshire, close to the Northumbrian coastline. We offer good home Twn from £70 prpn cooked locally sourced food and drink. Swinton, Duns, Berwickshire TD11 3JL T: 01890 860296 [email protected]

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DALBEATTIE oo¿ooooSelf Catering Barend Holiday Lodges Comfortable, cosy, quiet lodges close to the picturesque safe beach at Sleeps (2-8) Sandyhills, where you can enjoy Galloway's famous dark skies & abundant wildlife from the comfort of your own balcony. Sandyhills, Dalbeattie DG5 4NU T: 01387 780663 [email protected] www.barendholidayvillage.co.uk 35968 0LT!b∑RdfpE,A:G. ªº√DC,ü Open: All year

By JEDBURGH (5 miles) oooo Camping Park D4 Ruberslaw Wild Woods Camping Tent pitches(30) from £12 Per Night Choose from our Edwardian Walled Garden, woodland areas & exclusive, remote wild-wood pitches. “Glampers” can enjoy exclusive Safari Tents in remote wild-wood sites. Marjory & Adam, Spital Tower, Near Denholm, Hawick, Scottish Borders TD9 8TB T: 01450 870092 M: 0777 909 3202 [email protected] www.ruberslaw.co.uk 75702 ÜKôp§ws[∑â,≈# DC Open: Mar-Oct

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EYEMOUTH Self Catering E1 Albero £430-£920 Per Week The perfect escape for couples, families and friends, Albero offers a Flat (1) lifestyle holiday and coastal retreat with accessibility to bars, restaurants and entertainment, quite literally on the doorstep. Harbour Road, Eyemouth TD14 5HU T: 01890 751239 [email protected] www.stayalbero.co.uk

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GALASHIELS ooo Self Catering C2 Jean Muir Student Village Dbl from £32 pppn Welcome to the Jean Muir Student Village. Modern and comfortable accommodation for individuals, families and groups is provided at Heriot Watt University's Scottish Borders Campus. Free wifi. Heriot-Watt University Residences, Tweed Road, Galashiels TD1 3JZ T: 01896 892273 [email protected]

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GRETNA ooo Hotel Greens at Gretna Sgl £70-£120 prpn Greens at Gretna is the ideal location, less than a mile from the M6/M74 Dbl/twn (10) £80-£130 prpn allowing easy access to explore Gretna and the surrounding areas, Dbl (17) £80-£130 prpn whilst staying within our recently refurbished hotel. Twn (3) £80-£130 prpn Debra Fairlamb, Glasgow Road, Gretna, Dumfries DG16 5FG Fam (8) £80-£130 prpn T: 01461 337621 [email protected] Ensuite (38) www.greensatgretna.co.uk 101560 1Ha∑ûx,RVS{kpúr.^uG# ü Open: All year (exc. Christmas)

GRETNA Hotel Gretna Hall Hotel Sgl (9) £60-£120 prpn Built in 1710 as a manor house, now stands a delightful 97 bedroom Dbl (42) £70-£130 prpn hotel with quality accommodation, restaurant & bar. Ideally situated in Twn (39) £70-£130 prpn the heart of Gretna Green allowing you to explore the Scottish borders. Fam (7) £70-£190 prpn Sally Gillespie, Gretna Green, Dumfries & Galloway DG16 5DY Ensuite (97) T: 01461 338257 [email protected] www.gretnahallhotel.com

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GRETNA oooo Hotel Smiths at Gretna Green Sgl £90-£150 prpn Surround yourself with a little luxury at our award winning hotel in Dbl/twn (8) £100-£160 prpn Gretna Green, with our 2*AA Rosette restaurant and deluxe Dbl (40) £100-£160 prpn accommodation. Ideally located so you can explore the Scottish Borders. Fam (8) £100-£205 prpn Debra Fairlamb, Gretna Green, Dumfries & Galloway DG16 5EA Ensuite (56) T: 01461 337007 [email protected] www.smithsgretnagreen.com 68060 1Hab∑ûxRXVS{kpúrP^u# ∫ü Open: All year (exc. Christmas)

By HAWICK ooo Farmhouse C3 Wiltonburn Farm Sgl from £55 prpn Warm welcome & cared for on our beautiful peaceful working farm. 2 Dbl from £75 prpn miles from Hawick, the centre of the textile industry. Our own cashmere Fam from £80 prpn knitwear shop & art gallery will make your stay more pleasurable. Sheila Shell, Hawick, Roxburghshire Scottish Borders TD9 7LL T: 01450 372414 M: 0771 132 1226 [email protected] www.wiltonburnfarm.co.uk 64334 24Hm∑ò,VSÄkpújAGJ# ºDC÷\ü Open: All year

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JEDBURGH oooo Guest House D4 Meadhon Guest House Sgl £58-£72 pppn Luxurious ensuite bedrooms and fantastic breakfasts in a unique, Dbl (2) £36-£42.50 pppn historic townhouse, minutes from the centre of Jedburgh, and moments Twn (1) £37.50-£45 pppn from the Abbey, the old Castle Gaol and Mary Queen of Scots House. Fam (2) £41-£42.50 pppn Pernille Wanning, 48 Castlegate, Jedburgh TD8 6BB Ensuite (5) T: 01835 862504 [email protected] www.meadhon.co.uk 86581 1Hm∑VSÄkÉ Ç Open: All year

JEDBURGH oooo Self Catering D3 Overwells Country Cottages £300-£450 Per Week A converted mill on a farm three miles from Jedburgh is the location for this delightful in Scottish Borders. Overlooks the water garden of the nearby farmhouse and on beyond to Hills. Overwell Farmhouse, Jedburgh TD8 6LT T: 01835 863020 [email protected] www.overwells.co.uk 48862 wtLTm!ñ[fE,G.) DCü Open: All year

KELSO Bed and Breakfast D2 Inglestone House Guest House Dbl (1) £85 prpn Charming Georgian townhouse in the heart of Kelso. Ideal base for Twn (4) £60-£85 prpn exploring the Borders. Secure cycle storage available. TripAdvisor Fam (1) £100-£150 prpn Certificate of Excellence 2016, NHS Scotland Healthy Living Award 2016. Ensuite (6) Colin & Lisa Seccombe, Inglestone House, Abbey Row, Kelso TD5 7JF T: 01573 225800 M: 0771 669 0006 [email protected] www.inglestonehouse.co.uk 96652 1Hm∑òVSk.GÉ# ü Open: All year

KELSO Bed and Breakfast D2 The Old Priory Dbl/twn (1) from £45 pppn Georgian Townhouse in Central Kelso, highly rated on TripAdvisor, Lonely Dbl (2) from £45 pppn Planet and Rough Guide. Silk duvets, fluffy towels, comfortable beds Fam (1) from £50 pppn and great choice of breakfasts. Near Floors Castle & other attractions. Ensuite (4) 33 - 35 Woodmarket TD5 7AT T: 01573 223030 [email protected] www.theoldpriorykelso.com 101209 1Ham∑òñöVSÄkpP.GÉ Open: All year

KELSO Hotel D2 Ednam House Hotel Sgl (3) £63-£108 prpn Beautiful Georgian mansion hotel and wedding venue located on the Dbl/twn (30) £76-£190 prpn banks of the river Tweed. Renowned for a warm Scottish welcome; ideal Ensuite (33) place to explore the Borders, including fishing, golf and horse racing. Bridge Street, Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 7TJ T: 01573 224168 F: 01573 226319 [email protected] www.ednamhouse.com 24571 1m∑,RSkprYÉ# \ Open: All year

By KELSO ooo¿ooooSelf Catering D2 Edenmouth Holiday Cottages £300-£680 Per Week Converted from a model Scottish Borders farm steading, offer unique Cottage (3) flexible ground floor accommodation. All bedrooms ensuites. Ideal for Bedrooms (1-3) short or long breaks for couples, families or groups of up to 16. Sleeps (2-6) Mrs Geraldine O’Driscoll, Edenmouth Farm, Edenmouth, Kelso TD5 7QB T: 01890 830391 [email protected] www.edenmouth.co.uk 24389 0wtLTHm∑ö[dpú,A:G.É) ∂ª√DC+ Open: All year

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By KELSO (3 miles) Self Catering D2 Burnbrae Holidays £340-£499 Per Week 3 spacious,rural, one-bedroom SC cottages. All on one level. Cottage (3) Conservatory, woodburner & heating WiFi included amazing views & Bedrooms (1) birdlife. Ideally located exploring Border towns coast and countryside. Sleeps (1-3) Yvette Lewis, Burnbrae Mill, , near Kelso, Scottish Borders TD5 7RY T: 01573 225570 M: 0797 909 5617 [email protected] www.burnbraehol.co.uk 16905 gLTHm∑öñû[fpú,GY.)# ü Open: All year

By KELSO (6 miles) Farmhouse D2 Crosshall Farm B&B Sgl from £45 prpn A warm welcome awaits you at Crosshall Farm B&B. Just north of the Dbl from £37.50 pppn river Tweed and six miles east of Kelso, Crosshall is ideally situated for Twn from £37.50 pppn enjoying the Borders and Northumberland countryside. Judy Cavers, Crosshall, , Duns, Berwickshire TD10 6UL T: 01890 840220 M: 0781 280 1399 [email protected] www.crosshallfarm.co.uk 21458 24Hamb∑ûkpGYJ Open: Mar-Oct

MELROSE ooo¿ooooSelf Catering C2 Eildon Holiday Cottages £400-£810 Per Week 6 holiday cottages within a beautiful farm steading conversion. Located at Cottages (6) the foot of the famous Eildon Hills with views across the Tweed valley Bedrooms (1-3) and over Melrose with its superb restaurants and shops. Min 3 night stay. Sleeps (2-27) Rob Martin, Dingleton Mains, Melrose, Roxburghshire TD6 9HS T: 01896 823258 [email protected] www.eildon.co.uk 91890 0wtLTHm∑ñy[dfpú,G.ÉI ü Open: All year

MELROSE ooo Town House Hotel Gold D5 The Townhouse Hotel Sgl (2) £100-£155 prpn Family owned and run boutique townhouse hotel. Stylish contemporary Dbl (10) £136-£155 prpn decor in both public areas and bedrooms. Situated in the attractive Twn (2) £136-£150 prpn Market Square of Melrose, in the heart of The Scottish Borders. Fam (2) £155-£165 prpn 3 Market Square, Melrose, Roxburghshire TD6 9PQ Ensuite (16) T: 01896 822645 F: 01896 823474 [email protected] www.thetownhousemelrose.co.uk 58138 1WHm!∑xRVS{ÄkprG# DCü Open: All year

By PEEBLES oooo Restaurant with Rooms B5 The Horseshoe Restaurant with Rooms Dbl/twn (8) from £130 prpn A charming, friendly restaurant with numerous food accolades and great Ensuite (8) reviews, which has eight en-suite bedrooms in the neighbouring former Victorian schoolhouse. Situated between Peebles and Edinburgh. , by Peebles EH45 8QP T: 01721 730225 F: 01721 730268 [email protected] www.horseshoeinn.co.uk 68685 1Ham∑x,RVS{Äkp# DCÇ Open: Closed- 2 weeks of Jan Sep

By PEEBLES oo Self Catering B2 Coachmans Cottage from £425 Per Week This self-catering cottage near Peebles is situated within the eighteenth century stables at Kailzie Gardens, and has an open aspect to the west.

Lady Buchan-Hepburn, Garden House, Kailzie Gardens, by Peebles EH45 9HT T: 01721 720007 [email protected] www.kailziegardens.com 19875 ü Open: All year

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ONLY ONE HOUR FROM EDINBURGH Abbotsford is the extraordinary Abbotsford remains one of the most famous houses in the world. Scott’s home of Sir Walter Scott, the 19th “conundrum castle” pioneered Scots Baronial architecture and was the place from where his writing transformed how the world saw Scotland century novelist and ‘Great Scott’ who and Scotland saw itself. Its walls speak of his worldwide success and his popularised tartan and rediscovered debt-ridden but noble final years. Scotland’s Crown Jewels. Explore Scott’s home and gardens, riverside and woodland walks, cafe, shop and play trail.

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Abbotsford Melrose TD6 9BQ t. 01896 752043 Trains every 30 minutes e. [email protected] www.scottsabbotsford.com Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbank

PLUS Visit our gift shop for Made in Scotland gifts, bespoke Annandale gifts DISTILLERY and gift vouchers (also DISCOVER A SPIRIT REBORN available online)

ANNANDALE EXPLORE RELAX DISCOVER Classic DistilleryTours run daily The Maltings Coffee Shop is open Annandale’s Single Malts, Man O’ on the hour 10am - 4pm for breakfast, refreshments, lunch Sword® and Man O’Words® £8.50pp and afternoon tea - taste the very and New Make Malt Spirit, best from local Scottish producers. Rascally Liquor®. Full RestorationTour andTechnicalTours Ask about Cask Ownership today available, plus tour with Distillery and be a part of the Annandale Owner Prof. DavidThomson availableR SPI IT Distillery family! A by special arrangement. REBORN Opening hours Northfield,Annan, , DG12 5LL Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm | Sunday - 10am - 5pm +44 (0)1461 207817 | www.annandaledistillery.com

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The Market Monday to Saturday 8.00am - 5.00pm - Stall opening times vary Wilko Monday to Saturday 8.00am - 6.00pm - Sunday 10.30am - 4.30pm House tours | Exhibition | Gardens T. K.Maxx Adventure playground | Soft play Monday - Saturday 9.00am - 6.00pm - Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm Tearoom | Gift shop | Ranger events Times subject to change

Bowhill House Bowhill Selkirk Scottish Borders TD7 5ET The Market Hall I Scotch Street I Carlisle T: 01750 22204 WWW.BOWHILLHOUSE.CO.UK The Buccleuch Living Heritage Trust Registered Charity No: SC014915 01228 513991

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damascus drum ,    MORE BRANDS Award-winning coffee Mediterranean specialities Gluten/dairy-free/vegan dishes MORE Secondhand Books Handmade Tribal Rugs SAVINGS. GRETNAGATEWAY.COM 2 Silver Street, HAWICK TD9 0AD Cashmere capital of the UK Tel 07707 856 123 www.damascusdrum.co.uk

LindeanMillGlass Visit and enjoy the Hirsel Estate – Glass Studio & Gallery incorporating Homestead museum, tearoom, children’s play area and craft units. Open April 2nd - Dec 21st 2018

The Hirsel Policies provide fascinating Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm woodland and lakeside walks set in 3, 000 Weekends by appointment acres of beautiful surroundings and are open all year during daylight hours. 01750 20173 Situated on the A697 on the northern www.lindeanmillglass.co.uk outskirts of Coldstream. Admission £2.50 per car.Coaches welcome by appointment – Lindean Mill, Galashiels, Selkirkshire TD13PE please ring the tearooms on 01890 883645.

Coldstream TD12 4LP.T:01555 851536 Email: [email protected] www.dandaestates.co.uk

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A unique RETAIL EXPERIENCE and CAFE, textiles, knitwear, clothing, wear and hand crafted gifts Mon-Sat 9am - 5pm (closed Sundays).

A working woven TEXTILE MILL TOUR, see how we MAKE our products in SCOTLAND. Mon-Thur 10.30am, 11:30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm or by appointment.

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Waverley Mill, Dunsdale Road, Selkirk, TD7 5DZ T: 01750 726100 | E: [email protected] www.lochcarron.co.uk Stores also in & Lochcarron

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Your gateway to the Galloway Forest Park! A tranquil retreat in the heart of the Galloway Forest Park Enjoy tasty food and great coffee in this award winning, fully accessible visitor centre. From wildlife Glentrool is the perfect place for long walks and wildlife watching to mountain biking, Kirroughtree is the perfect spotting, then relax in the cosy visitor centre and enjoy light bites, starting point for a day exploring the great outdoors. tempting home baking, great coffee and browse our gift shop. Open daily throughout the year. T: 01671 402994 Open daily from April-Oct; open weekends during winter. Kirroughtree Visitor Centre, Nr Newton Stewart, DG8 7BE T: 01671 840745 Glentrool Visitor Centre, Nr Newton Stewart, DG8 6SY

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Monteviot House Garden Near Jedburgh Open Open: Gardens 1st April – 31st October daily 12pm – 5pm (last entry 4.00pm) House 1st – 29th July 1.00 – 5.00pm (last entry 4.35pm) Closed Monday Admission: gardens £5.00 house £5.00 under 16 free Parking and disabled toilets Coach parties by prior arrangement only Tel: 01835 830380/830704 | www.monteviot.com sat nav TD8 6UH

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Wildlife wonders Zoom in on the amazing wildlife in the Firth of Forth with Visit Logan our interactive live Botanic Garden cameras. Scotland’s most exotic Garden www.seabird.org Logan Conservatory | Potting Shed Bistro 01620 890202 Gift Shop | Plant Sales | Guided Walks & Events Open daily from 10�am | 1 March to 15 November | Sundays in February For entry prices visit www.rbge.org.uk Image © Rob McDougall / Scottish Charity no SC025837 14 miles south of , off the B7065, Port Logan, Stranraer, DG9 9ND DISCOVERY CENTRE · BOAT TRIPS · Tel 01776 860231 CAFÉ · GIFT SHOP Part of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, a charity registered in Scotland (no SC007983)

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Join the conversation #YOYP2018 Find out more at visitscotland.com/yoyp2018 The best The Liddesdale Heritage Centre, Newcastleton in the Scottish Borders, is located in the old Townfoot Kirk; a local in Fine Art, museum full of the history of Liddesdale from the Reivers to the Railway, through the weaving to farming and forestry. From school days, war days, fun days and music & prose days, through to family research days. Craft and Design Opening times: 31st March until 31st October. Monday, Wednesday-Sunday from 1.30pm till 4.30pm, closed Tuesdays. Private viewings can be arranged please contact us for more information. from the region Admission Charges: Adults £2.50, under 5 years free, 5 to 16 years and students £1. Liddesdale residents free. and beyond Scottish Borders Art Glass Unit 5, Galalaw, Hawick, TD9 8PZ Hand blown art glass: paperweights, vases, bowls & gifts. Custom orders and awards for local organisations. 51 High Street, Coldstream, TD12 4DL Visitors welcomed to the showroom and glass making demonstrations • 01890 254 010 • [email protected] Email: www.whitefoxgallery.co.uk

Set in over 40 acres of beautiful Scottish Borders countryside, Bisley at Braidwood is Scotland’s largest and most versatile clay shooting layout. Home to the country’s first full-bore rifle pipe range, a skeet range, as well as a relaxing clubhouse with café, restaurant, retail store and gunroom. Bisley at Braidwood is the perfect destination for all the family. Open Tuesday to Sunday.

SHOOTING SCHOOL SIMULATED GAME Whether a complete beginner looking to try Single, Shared. & Group Lessons. Gun Embrace the challenge of the highest clay this exciting sport, or a seasoned pro who hire, professional tuition, safety glasses, pheasants around, rising teal, bolting rabbits, wants to play all day on the automated system headwear, clays and cartridges all included driven grouse and bursting partridge. Bisley at Braidwood has the professional in a novice lesson. PRIVATE & CORPORATE instructors, guns and hugely versatile setup RIFLE RANGE – 100M Birthdays, Stags / Hens, Team Building, that you need. No experience necessary. Scotland’s first full-bore, indoor rifle range. Client Entertainment. AIR RIFLE RANGE – With space for up to ten people, our sheltered Air Rifle range has 4 shooting positions with a variety of targets to challenge even the most accomplished shot!

BRAIDWOOD, MIDLEM, SELKIRK TD7 4QD | T. 01835 870 280 WWW.BISLEYSHOOTING.CO.UK | [email protected]

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The Roxburghe Shooting School of Excellence The Roxburghe Shooting School is nestled in the grounds of one of Scotland's finest country house hotels; The Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course. It occupies a peaceful location set within 500 acres of wooded parkland, beside the and close to the quaint market town of Kelso, only 12 miles from the Scottish/English Border. The Shooting School is a perfect teaching ground from absolute beginners to the most accomplished shots, we can present a comprehensive range of targets to suit each individual's requirements. Why not try your hand at Tomahawk Throwing, Air Rifle Shooting and Archery - fun for all the family! Corporate Events, Stag & Hen, Wedding Activities, take your pick of all our activities and combine with Golf, Fly Fishing, Spa Treatments ALL THIS ON ONE ESTATE! To book your activities call: 07798 884643 www.roxburgheshootingschool.co.uk [email protected] Roxburghe Shooting School, Heiton, Kelso, TD5 8JZ

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WILLIAM LOCKIE Knitwear Store Hawick Teviotdale Mills, Commercial Road Hawick TD9 7AQ | T: 01450 375566 E: [email protected] | www.williamlockie.com

Discover a large selection of ladies and men’s sweaters along with an extensive collection of accessories all knitted in Hawick in our family owned mill.

We also stock a selection of: BRAX jeans and trousers • CHRYSALIS tweed jackets FALKE tights • OXFORD SHIRT CO. ladies and men’s shirts OLNEY hats • TWEEDMILL tartan and lifestyle rugs SCOTT NICHOL socks • And much more.

Wiltonburn Farm B & B Willowherb Cottage at Wiltonburn Farm Hawick TD9 7LL Ideally situated 2 miles from Hawick at end of road offering tranquility without isolation. www.wiltonburnfarm.co.uk Your will be warmly welcomed and cared for as you unwind on our friendly working hill farm.

Wiltonburn Country Cashmeres

We have a large stock of designer cashmere for both ladies and gents at very competitive prices. Luxury Scottish cashmere sweaters, scarves, gloves, socks and hats. Also lambswool and cottons, locally made jewellery, and country gifts. Tea, coffee and toilet facilities on site. VISITORS WARMLY WELCOMED BETWEEN 9.30 A.M - 5.30 P. M Winter months please telephone in advance if possible. After hours appointments welcome. Tel 01450 372414 Mobile 077 11 321 226 2 Miles South of Hawick on A7/B711 - pick up brown signs www.wiltonburnfarm.co.uk

VISITSCOTLAND.COM EVENTS & FESTIVALS/ACCOMMODATION 61 TITLE SPONSOR KNOW scotland A GREAT EVENT FOR ALL THE FAMILY EUROPEAN PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS Glentress, Scottish Borders On Saturday 30th June 2018 Grant Park, in Forres, , will be alive with the sound of 3,000 pipers and drummers BE IN THE KNOW from all over the world competing in the European Our accredited Information Partners Pipe Band Championships. It is a day out not to be missed: are based throughout Scotland and can in addition to the world class musical talent on display offer tailored advice to help you make there will be more than 100 stalls and fun and the most of your visit. Chat with them entertainment for all ages. for insider tips about the must see Bring the family along for a spectacular attractions in the local area. day out! Look out for the sign to be in the iKnow. COME AND

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● Lammermuir Hills walking routes

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PanoRaMiC iewS in the RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT Open for dinner each evening, this beautiful restaurant offers a taste of Scotland with creative culinary dishes. A La Carte Menu

Relax and unwind with ouR LUXURY AFTERNOON TEA Join us for a delicious afternoon tea with homemade scones, a selection of cakes and sandwiches. £13.50 Per Person | £19.45 Per Person including a glass of Bubbly Ednam House Afternoon Tea

a waRM SCottiSh welCoMe in the EDNAM HOUSE HOTEL BAR Open for lunch and dinner daily, our bar offers informal relaxed dining with good quality produce. Our Sunday Lunch menu is available on request.

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Discover the secret hiding places for smuggled goods, or walk the smugglers trail. Stay at Gunsgreen House in our self- catering accommodation or need a wedding venue that is a bit out of the ordinary and full of character? Look no further than Gunsgreen House, We have it all. Fun for all the family. Gunsgreen House was built in 1753 by local smuggler John Nisbet, and of a John Adam design. The architecture includes secret hiding places where smuggled goods were kept. Visit Gunsgreen and see the amazing ‘tea chute’- the only one of its kind, where smuggled tea was hidden from prying eyes. Discover the history of the house. Kids will love Gunsgreen, dressing as smugglers they can complete the smuggling and rat trails inside the house, becoming a certified smuggler. For those who just can’t stay away, Gunsgreen House provides stunning self-catering accommodation in the form of ‘The Merchant’s House’ sleeping 11, and ‘Nisbet’s Tower’ sleeping 2. Stay right here on the harbour-side in Eyemouth, on the stunning coastline of the Scottish Borders. We guarantee you won’t find anywhere else like it

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