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 informative museum which includes stories of the Border reivers. Plenty of fun and games for children too. In their own words: "Here you can still see the remains of all of the Wall's defining features. Stand in awe as the longest remaining stretch of the Wall spans as far as your eye can see, and explore the ruins of the Roman fort, a turre

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 sensational setting on a high ropes course through the treetops. There's a 50 metre high zip wire that runs for 325 metres. In their own words: "In a nutshell, our tree climbing experiences empower kids of 6 years and upwards – we have no upper age limit! – to see the world from a new perspective and get an eagle eye’s view of the world, and all thi

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 extraordinary life. Informative audio tours and the guided tours for larger groups are superb. Lovely grounds and a good restaurant. In their own words: Abbotsford is the extraordinary home of the 19th century novelist and ‘Great Scott’ who popularised tartan, saved the Scottish banknote and rediscovered his country’s Crown Jewels. Discover a

Excellent history resource for the Scottish Borders. What we like: It's a comprehensive guide to the history of the Borders, starting 500 million years ago with the formation of the Ordovician and Silurian rocks of the Southern Uplands before moving on to the Neolithic, the arrival of the Romans, the Reivers and a few centuries of warfare between Scotland and England. In their own words: "The Scottish Borders is exceptionally rich in cultural heritage. From its mysterious hil

Family run giftware business What we like: Good selection of quality Scottish textile gifts. In their own words: "Situated in Selkirk our shop is located in a stone-built grade B listed Victorian tweed weaving mill. We supply retail shops, charities, museums, stately homes and palaces as well as individual members of the public both in the UK and around the world. The Royal and Ancient Burgh of Selkirk stands high above the Ettrick and Yarrow Valleys in the heart of the Scott

18 hole golf course on the outskirts of Selkirk. What we like: There's a discount for Five Turrets guests at this popular par 70 parkland course. The 17th is quite a challenge, with a pond running along one side of the fairway. In their own words: "The course every golfer must play - golfing in the Scottish Borders doesn't get much better. The Woll Golf Course is one of the most popular courses in the Borders and has facilities second to none! Come and see for yourself. If it

Outstanding golf course with outstanding views. What we like: One of the finest golf courses in Scotland. Non-members welcome. It's 7,111 yards long, par 72 and the course record of 66 is held by Sergio Garcia. In their own words: "Designed by the internationally renowned golf course architect Dave Thomas, the Roxburghe is an outstanding championship course. The picturesque, free-draining course provides an enjoyable game designed to suit all standards of golfer. Dave Thomas

Traditional greengrocer What we like: Excellent independent traditional greengrocer sourcing much of its fruit and veg locally. Great friendly service, top notch produce. In their own words: "Down To Earth is a traditional greengrocer, we take great pride in our produce, supplying nothing but the freshest, highest quality fruit, vegetables, whole foods and plants. Try our wares and compare the quality, taste and shelf-life of our products - forget the supermarket and the leng