Scottish Borders
The Borders — as it’s called in short — is known for the rolling hills and sweeping views that inspired the poetry of Sir Walter Scott. Spend some time admiring the romantic scenery here, including medieval abbey ruins and stately manors, and you’ll understand what the fuss is all about.
Scottish Borders area
Attractions around the Scottish Borders
Traquair House
This is the oldest inhabited house in Scotland, spanning nearly a thousand years of...
Melrose Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in Melrose (also just called Melrose Abbey) is a partly ruined monastery...
Abbotsford House
In the region of the Scottish Borders, near Galashiels, you’ll find the striking and...
Scott’s View
Scott's View is a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Tweed Valley in the Scottish Borders...
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