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    Border E-bike Hire | Kelso
    • 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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    Kayak and paddleboard | Midlem
    • 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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    Come See Scotland | Selkirk
    • 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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    Bicycle hire | Diamond Cycle Centre
    • 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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    Rock UK | Whithaugh Park
    • Oct 5, 2019

    Rock UK | Whithaugh Park

    Outdoor adventures for all the family.
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    Fly Fishing | Selkirk
    • 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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    Go-Where
    • 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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    Beirhope Alpacas |Trekking
    • Apr 18, 2018

    Beirhope Alpacas |Trekking

    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. There's alpacas. It's somehow quite relaxing. They'll bring the alpacas to The Five Turrets if you want a tailored trekking experience for a group. In their own words: "A family owned smallholding located in the stunning Cheviot Hills, close to St Cuthbert’s Way. Beirhope truly is a hidden gem and we would love to share it with you on one of our
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    Wild Eskdale | Wildlife safari
    • Mar 19, 2018

    Wild Eskdale | Wildlife safari

    Golden eagles, hen harriers, red squirrels. What we like: This charity run by wildlife experts offers full and half day wildlife safaris in the Scottish Borders to see birds including hen harriers and possibly golden eagle, plus red squirrels, hare and deer. In their own words: "We will visit Langholm Moor, where we will be searching for birds of prey such as Hen Harriers, Short Eared Owls, Merlin, Kestrel, Peregrine Falcon and maybe even a Golden Eagle. Other highlights on t
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    Hermitage Castle | Newcastelton
    • Feb 20, 2018

    Hermitage Castle | Newcastelton

    Intimidating, brooding and forbidding: "Discover a history filled with intrigue, murder, torture and treason." What we like: This lonely and forbidding castle has a gory past reflected by references to it as “the guardhouse of the bloodiest valley in Britain”. It inevitably played a pivotal role in the story of the Reivers, serving as a home and a prison for some of the major players. Mary Queen of Scots paid a visit that nearly killed her when, returning from visiting the ma
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    Smailholm Tower | Border Reivers
    • Feb 20, 2018

    Smailholm Tower | Border Reivers

    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 keep out the notorious Border Reivers: it's got 2.5m thick walls. It worked up to a point, but the Reivers still made off with 700 cattle and 100 horses. The location is atmospheric and Sir Walter Scott found it a source of inspiration. In their own words: "Sited high on a rocky outcrop, Smailholm is a small rectangular tower set within a
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    Edinburgh International Climbing Arena | Ratho
    • Feb 19, 2018

    Edinburgh International Climbing Arena | Ratho

    Climbing and bouldering for all ages at Europe's largest indoor climbing arena. What we like: The Clip 'n Climb for children is fantastic fun, with a great range of challenges. There's plenty for older and more experienced climbers too and there's a three hour beginners course for £50. In their own words: "Thrilling fun for everyone with cleverly designed climbing challenges at Europe’s largest indoor climbing arena just outside Edinburgh. Reaching new heights never looked so
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    Philiphaugh Salmon Viewing | Selkirk
    • Feb 19, 2018

    Philiphaugh Salmon Viewing | Selkirk

    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 camera that sometimes shows a passing fish. Look out for kingfishers too. The Waterwheel cafe is well worth a visit. In their own words: "Learn all about the life cycle of the King of the fishes from the Salmon Wall display. Then see what dangers lie in the river and how many survive after the female salmon has laid 5,000 eggs. Then watch the Sa
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    Bowhill House and Estate | Selkirk
    • Feb 18, 2018

    Bowhill House and Estate | Selkirk

    Country house with lake and woodland walks. What we like: Outdoor activities, family days out, house tours full of history and art, weddings, private events and field sports. The adventure playground is excellent, there's a great cafe and the Land Rover tours up to the moor are a special treat. There's fishing on the loch, bookable through the estate office. In their own words: "This majestic House and its grounds have been the centre of life in this rural oasis for more than
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    The Five Turrets, Ettrick Terrace, Selkirk , TD7 4LE

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    01750 21349

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