Characterful Border towns, Lothian villages with red pantiled roofs tucked into the hills, seabird cliffs, secluded beaches, superb abbeys, lots to see here.
Castle Country From imposing coastal fortresses to the most grand of stately homes there is a wide choice of superb buildings to visit in the Lothians and Borders. More...
Historic Towns Tune in to the special sense of community of the Borders towns or discover the small fishing ports of the East Lothian coast. More...
Border Abbeys Famous for the four splendid abbeys of Melrose, Jedburgh, Dryburgh and Kelso, the Borders and Lothians have many equally fascinating old churches.
Great Gardens Mandatory at many a stately home and castle: a splendid garden. Enjoy the colours at Manderston, The Hirsel, Dirleton and several more, includling the magnificent rhododendrons and trees of Dawyck.
Marine Reserve Unusually clear waters, plus an overlap of species at northern or southern limits, make the waters around St Abbs Head especially attractive for divers.
Speciality Shops Browse around the market towns - lots of small-scale shops with local country crafts. Watch for road-side signs too - then you’ll find, for example, a honey-farm!
Festivals and Events Rugby Sevens, point-to-points, jazz festivals, agricultural shows, games, rallies and the special Common Ridings - events of all kinds represent the Borders’ culture.
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