#experiences

Feb 8

Famously Hawick | Textile trail

Visit the producers who helped make this Scottish Borders town "the home of Tweed". What we like: Hawick bills itself as the cashmere, tweed and whisky town and Famously Hawick helps bring that heritage together, with tours of five of the main producers, all located between Hawick's four bridges. It's a must-see for anyone with an interest in textiles - especially when combined with a visit to the Borders Textile Towerhouse museum, which brings to life 200 years of knitwear a

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Feb 7

Scottish Food and Drink Trails | Borders

Tea, whisky, fine food and blether - and all in the best possible taste. What we like: A fantastic range of foodie tours with the always-engaging Isobel, including a romp around the Borders tantalising the taste buds and taking in a three course lunch and a beer tasting at a local brewery. There's a tea tour featuring the history of tea smuggling and a chance to blend your own breakfast brew. And a wild picnic with a hamper of treats including Scottish langoustines and gin co

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Feb 3, 2021

Border E-bike Hire | Kelso

Let the battery take the strain as you cycle the highways and byways of the Scottish Borders. What we like: The Scottish Borders offer some of the finest cycling routes in the UK - but there's no getting past the fact that the Southern Uplands do feature rather a lot of hills. Enter the E-bike - all the normal features of a conventional bicycle but with the added benefit of a battery powered motor to help you on your way. With a range of between 40 and 90 miles - depending on

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Feb 1, 2021

Kayak and paddleboard | Midlem

One of the best ways to experience the Scottish Borders is from the water so why not hire a paddleboard or a kayak and get started?

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Jan 22, 2021

Come See Scotland | Selkirk

Blue badge guides know what they're talking about - let Ann show you the very best of the Scottish Borders. What we like: Ann has spent years showing guests around the highlights of Scotland but she has made her home in the Scottish Borders for good reason. As a qualified blue badge guide, trained by the Scottish Tour Guides Association, guests can be assured of a top quality day out packed with fabulous insights and storytelling. The former geography teacher is a true Scot

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Jan 1, 2021

Bicycle hire | Diamond Cycle Centre

Rent a bike from the Diamond Cycle Centre for your stay at The Five Turrets

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Oct 8, 2019

Traquair House | Maze

Scotland's largest hedge maze. It's amazing...

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Oct 8, 2019

Dynamic Earth | Edinburgh

Experience the Big Bang, volcanoes and earthquakes and the rainforest. And it's got a little iceberg.

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Oct 8, 2019

The Wild Outdoors

Drop the kids off at one of their all day camps: they'll climb trees and have an adventure.

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Oct 7, 2019

Eyemouth Rib Trips

Nautical but nice. The half hour fast blast is popular but take a look at the Coastal Exploration trip.

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Oct 6, 2019

Wild Tree Adventures

Extraordinary adventures climbing magnificent trees, all with the safety of ropes and helmets and expert supervision.

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Oct 5, 2019

Cocoa Black | Peebles

There's a divine chocolate shop and cafe, but what makes this really stand out from the crowd is the chocolate and pastry school.

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Oct 5, 2019

Rock UK | Whithaugh Park

Outdoor adventures for all the family.

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Aug 28, 2019

Fly Fishing | Selkirk

Book fly fishing on the Tweed with our expert and we'll arrange instruction, equipment and permits. Salmon, sea trout, trout, grayling.

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Jun 15, 2019

Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours

Serenity Farne Island boat tours: seals, puffins, whales and a crew who really do know their stuff.

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Jan 1, 2019

Born in the Borders | Jedburgh

A great day out for all the family. Brewery, distillery, restaurant, grass sledging, rollerskating - there's a lot going on.

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Nov 1, 2018

Go-Where

Guided, self-guided and bespoke bike adventures. They know their stuff and the best rides in Scotland.

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Oct 18, 2018

Three Hills Coffee | Selkirk

Top notch roastery and coffee shop What we like: This warm and welcoming cafe is the perfect place to start the day. Great coffee, lovely baking and they'll grind coffee freshly for you to take away. In their own words: "Three hills coffee is named after a distinctive local landmark – the three hills of the Eildons near Melrose which feature on our logo. We feel this sums up our core values of rock solid customer service and local focus. Since 2016 we have been supplying top

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Oct 17, 2018

The Fleece Bar and Kitchen | Selkirk

Award-winning restaurant and bar in Selkirk town centre What we like: Husband and wife team Tracey and Trevor Ward run a great bar and restaurant in the centre of Selkirk. They provide the popular private chef service for The Five Turrets. In their own words: "Between them, Tracey and Trevor have over 60 years experience in the Hospitality and Catering Industry and have gained experience in a wide variety of different establishments. Tracey began her career in the Travel Indu

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Oct 16, 2018

Seasons Restaurant | Gattonside

Highly recommended restaurant concentrating on locally sourced ingredients and seasonal menus What we like: The use of local suppliers and concentration on high quality ingredients. Seasonal sourcing too, as the name suggests. You're sure to get a good meal. In their own words: "From our lovely location in the heart of the Borders, we are absolutely committed to creating menus that are truly seasonal and as local as they can be. Our imaginative menus feature delicious fresh p

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