The Five Turrets shortlisted in i travel staycation awards 2021
The Five Turrets was shortlisted in the self catering category of the 2021 itravel staycation awards.
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May 2, 2021
The Guardian picks The Five Turrets as one of the 10 coolest holiday rentals in Scotland
The Guardian: 10 of the coolest holiday rentals in Scotland. With Scotland back on the holiday map, we pick exciting places to stay.
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Mar 8, 2021
Cosmopolitan recommends The Five Turrets
"Because...you're looking for a getaway with friends that has Insta-clout and activities on top." For millions of readers or readers...
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Apr 14, 2019
The Sunday Times names The Five Turrets in its top 25 UK holiday cottages
"Five Turrets is decorated with the owners’ landscape shots and wall hangings, with flair stamped all over their bright furnishings and...
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Mar 11, 2019
The Guardian of Scotland
For centuries the place where William Wallace was proclaimed Guardian of Scotland remained a mystery. But it's a mystery no more. In 1297...
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Mar 5, 2019
Roman in the gloamin
The Romans never conquered Scotland. But that doesn't mean they were strangers to the land north of Hadrian's Wall, as a visit to the...
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Mar 2, 2019
Pssst! Can you keep a secret?
Our new video showcases the unsung Scottish Borders. For many tourists, Scotland is simply the Highlands and Edinburgh. But they're...
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Feb 16, 2019
The Eildon Hills: in the land of the elves.
A short but bracing walk taking in all three Eildon Hills and including the Roman signalling station on Eildon Hill North. It's also the...
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Feb 16, 2019
The Duchess's Drive: forest, moor and a castle.
A scenic hike around the Bowhill estate, taking in Newark Castle. 7 miles Start from the car park at Bowhill. Head up through the trees,...
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Feb 16, 2019
The Haining: a gentle lochside stroll through the woods
A gentle stroll from The Five Turrets around the The Haining loch in Selkirk. 2 miles. 45 mins. Turn right out of The Five Turrets and up...
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Feb 16, 2019
The Three Brethren: peak perfection
An energetic 12.5 mile walk from The Five Turrets in Selkirk, along the Ettrick Water, up through forestry to The Three Brethren and then...
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Feb 15, 2019
Go West: a Selkirk circular walk
A lovely seven mile circular walk from The Five Turrets out through The Haining to Bowhill before turning for home past the site of the...
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