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E-Bike Hire | Scottish Borders
The Scottish Borders offer some of the finest cycling routes in the UK - and e-bike hire is a great way to explore
Dec 18, 2024


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,...
Feb 8, 2022


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...
Feb 3, 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?
Feb 1, 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...
Jan 22, 2021


Traquair House | Maze
Scotland's largest hedge maze. It's amazing...
Oct 8, 2019


Dynamic Earth | Edinburgh
Experience the Big Bang, volcanoes and earthquakes and the rainforest. And it's got a little iceberg.
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.
Oct 8, 2019


Eyemouth Rib Trips
Nautical but nice. The half hour fast blast is popular but take a look at the Coastal Exploration trip.
Oct 7, 2019


Wild Tree Adventures
Extraordinary adventures climbing magnificent trees, all with the safety of ropes and helmets and expert supervision.
Oct 6, 2019


Rock UK | Whithaugh Park
Outdoor adventures for all the family.
Oct 5, 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.
Aug 28, 2019


Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours
Serenity Farne Island boat tours: seals, puffins, whales and a crew who really do know their stuff.
Jun 15, 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...
Apr 14, 2019


There’s more to Scotland...
There’s more to Scotland than Edinburgh and the Highlands. The Scottish Borders is the perfect place for a Scottish getaway. World class...
Feb 11, 2019


Introductory February offer
We're offering a full week's stay at The Five Turrets for just £750 as an introductory offer for our new self catering property in the...
Feb 6, 2019


Go-Where
Guided, self-guided and bespoke bike adventures. They know their stuff and the best rides in Scotland.
Nov 1, 2018


Glentress | 7 Stanes Mountain Bike Trails
World class mountain biking routes from easy to extreme. With added ospreys. What we like: There's something for everyone here (and an...
May 19, 2018


Eskrigg Reserve | Red squirrels
Wonderful little wildlife reserve with great chances of seeing red squirrels. What we like: Everything. The squirrels, obviously....
May 19, 2018


Edinburgh Zoo
Family-friendly zoo on the west of Edinburgh. What we like: The pandas are the star attraction, but the penguins are great fun and there...
May 17, 2018
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