The Five Turrets was shortlisted in the self catering category of the 2021 itravel staycation awards.

The Guardian: 10 of the coolest holiday rentals in Scotland. With Scotland back on the holiday map, we pick exciting places to stay.

"Because...you're looking for a getaway with friends that has Insta-clout and activities on top." For millions of readers or readers around the world, style bible Cosmopolitan is the definitive guide to what's hot. And when its writers clapped eyes on The Five Turrets, it was love at first sight. The magazine featured the Scottish Borders holiday home in its August 2020 Great Outdoors roundup of "the most weird and wonderful places to stay in the UK countryside". "Ever dreame

Autumn's finally here and the leaves are turning. Time to visit the Scottish Borders to drink in those colours.

A 41 mile ride through the gentle countryside south east of Selkirk at the heart of the Scottish Borders. Beware of vampire hay bales.

Up, up and away, through rugged uplands with only sheep for company - and a couple of exhilarating descents

A leisurely 15 km loop out from Selkirk, crossing the Ettrick Water and River Tweed. With added bees. Grade: Leisurely Distance: 15 km Total

A 52 mile circular cycle route through the Scottish Borders featuring one of Scotland's most celebrated vistas. And a unicorn.

A gorgeous - and challenging - 70 mile circuit through spectacular upland scenery, with lochs, a botanic garden and a couple of castles.

The real Scotland begins at the border.

A moderate 21 mile circuit south and west of Selkirk in the Scottish Borders. With a castle and a peel tower thrown in for good measure.

A moderate 16.5 mile circuit heading east out of Selkirk and uphill to picturesque Lindean Loch before looping south of the town.

A scenic loop along the course of the River Tweed and Ettrick Water around Selkirk.

A great cycle ride from Selkirk to Melrose, mainly on dedicated cycle paths. Great for families. With added elves and a bagpipe-playing pig.

A challenging 40 mile circular road cycling circuit starting out and ending in Selkirk in the Scottish Borders. Designed by Pete Laing.

"Five Turrets is decorated with the owners’ landscape shots and wall hangings, with flair stamped all over their bright furnishings and quirky lighting." The Sunday Times has announced its 2019 list of the best holiday cottages to rent and The Five Turrets made the cut. In the full review they loved the old billiards room - now the main living space - and the little orchard in the garden. And this is what they said: Five Turrets, Scottish Borders Sleeps 8 This artsy refurb by

For centuries the place where William Wallace was proclaimed Guardian of Scotland remained a mystery. But it's a mystery no more. In 1297 a Scottish hero arose: William Wallace. Wallace had won a famous victory over an English army at Stirling Bridge. The following year he was proclaimed Guardian of Scotland. His heroics were celebrated in the movie Braveheart. We know the ceremony took place at the Kirk o' the Forest. For centuries the location was lost. But in 2016 archaeol

The Romans never conquered Scotland. But that doesn't mean they were strangers to the land north of Hadrian's Wall, as a visit to the site of the fort they built in the Scottish Borders reveals. I swear that we were taught at school that the Romans never reached Scotland. Hadrian’s Wall was the limit of the empire and beyond that was a savage wasteland inhabited by blue-painted maniacs in kilts. I don’t know whether this was because history teachers in the 1970s weren’t very

Our new video showcases the unsung Scottish Borders. For many tourists, Scotland is simply the Highlands and Edinburgh. But they're missing out. The Scottish Borders is just an hour south of Edinburgh and less than two hours north of Newcastle. It's where discerning walkers come to head into the hills and cyclists put in the hard miles on world class mountain biking trails. There's history, there's wildlife (golden eagles and ospreys among the highlights) and a wealth of outd

Discover the best road cycling routes at the heart of the Scottish Borders with the free Cycling Selkirk guide. Download it here.