Attractions in Lothians & Borders

Dryburgh, Melrose, Roxburghshire, TD6 0RQ

Perhaps the most beautiful of all the Border Abbeys. The ruins are remarkably complete and include an exquisite barrel vaulted chapter house.

South Queensferry, West Lothian, Scotland, UK

Cruise under the famous Forth Bridges to beautiful Inchcolm Island, the 'Iona of the East', with its historic abbey. You'll see seals and many seabirds including puffins, gannets, guillemots and terns. Evening jazz cruise.

Peebles, Peeblesshire, EH45 9HT

Semi - formal walled gardens with rose garden, herbaceous borders and old fashioned roses. Greenhouses. Woodland and burn side walks. Plant sales.

Market Square, Melrose, Borders, TD6 9PN

Melrose. Illustrates life at the important Romano-native complex at nearby Newstead. Many artefacts, a blacksmith's workshop, Roman kitchen and pottery.

Scotland, UK

Scotland, UK

Ecclesmachan, nr Uphall, West Lothian, EH52 6NL

A retail nursery set around a secluded garden, specialising in more unusual perennials, grasses, ferns, bamboos and shrubs. Online catalogue.

Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42 1XF

Train safari,  pedal tractors, toboggan run, farm animals, bouncy castle, go-karting, giant maze, pony rides, small animal handling, the new hay play barn and climbing walls. Tea room.

Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland, UK

15th century church of Cathedral scale. Sacked in 1548 after the siege of Haddington. The ruined choir and transepts were restored in 1973.

Broxburn, West Lothian, EH52 5PE

230 acres of wooded river valleys containing an abundance of wildlife. Formal estate grounds, nearly 6 miles of well-surfaced footpaths.

Peebles, Borders, EH45 8NW

This dramatic castle stands on a crag beside the River Tweed. Built between the 14th and late 17th centuries. Fully restored.

Kirkbank House, Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 8LE

This tranquil garden close to the River Teviot has many wonderful plant associations. Tall grasses, ferns, bamboos and primulas are just one of the combinations. Conservatory restaurant.

Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7YT

Year round trips to explore the Farne Islands. With many thousands of breeding seabirds including puffins, terns, guillemots, and eider ducks. Also many grey seals.

East Lothian, EH32 0PZ

This is a charming and wide ranging collection, with cars dating from 1896, motorcycles dating from 1902, cycles from 1880, commercial vehicles, historic British Military vehicles, advertising signs and automobilia.

Carberry, Musselburgh, Lothian, EH21 8PZ

An immaculate plantsman's garden with interest throughout the year. Informal layout with many island beds packed full of rare and unusual plants as well as old favourites. Bog garden and woodland garden.