Scotland's best kept secret; the Scottish Borders can boast stately
and historical homes, a rich literary heritage, sensational upland
landscapes and delightful lowland communities.
We've tried to
include a sample of local places of interest in this page that will make you want
to come back time and time again.
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Abbotsford House. Former home of Sir Walter Scott, romantic novelist, poet and Sheriff of Selkirkshire.
Kailzie Gardens. Beautiful formal gardens, stocked trout pond and country walks. Live camera coverage of Tweed Valley ospreys in spring and summer.
Traquair House. Scotland's oldest continually inhabited house. Home of the famous Traquair Ale. Amazing Maze...
Manderston House. Channel 4's The Edwardian Country House. Classical design, immaculate formal gardens, unique silver staircase and much more all make this a jewel not to be missed.
The Four Border Abbeys. Dryburgh, Jedburgh, Kelso and Melrose. Four unique historic attractions.
Floors Castle and Gardens. The largest inhabited castle in Scotland. Home of the Duke and Duchess of Roxburgh.
Thirlestane Castle. 13th century castle renowned for decorative plaster ceilings. Visitor centre, country life museum.