Alpaca trekking in the Cheviot Hills. What we like: It's just a lot of fun. You lead an alpaca round the hillside. There's scenery....

Owls, eagles, hawks, falcons and vultures. What we like: This is a great day out. The staff take a genuine interest in their work and...

Golden eagles, hen harriers, red squirrels. What we like: This charity run by wildlife experts offers full and half day wildlife safaris...

Intimidating, brooding and forbidding: "Discover a history filled with intrigue, murder, torture and treason." What we like: This lonely...

Dramatic 14th century peel tower near Kelso. What we like: The Pringle family weren't taking any chances when they built a tower house to...

Climbing and bouldering for all ages at Europe's largest indoor climbing arena. What we like: The Clip 'n Climb for children is fantastic...

Drive and discover the stories of the Borderlands. What we like: Five excellent self-drive audio storytelling tours, all easily...

See salmon leaping up the cauld just west of Selkirk What we like: There's a viewing centre of a certain vintage with an underwater...

Wildlife safaris around the Kielder Forest and the Northumberland coast What we like: There's a selection of safaris taking in the...

The best place to learn about the notorious Border Reivers. What we like: There's a permanent gallery dedicated to the history of the...

Unique, quirky and fun cakes and sweet treats What we like: Cake artist Nicola Moffat's masterclass in cake decoration at The Five...

Country house with lake and woodland walks. What we like: Outdoor activities, family days out, house tours full of history and art,...

The longest continuous section of the Roman wall. What we like: There's a good clue-solving quest around what remains of the fort and an...

Family-friendly tree top adventures for those with heads for heights. What we like: A great way to spend two or three hours in a...

The Home of Sir Walter Scott What we like: Well worth a couple of hours to learn more about one of Scotland's greatest writers and his...