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Jan 2, 2022

Straight in at Number One

A traditional French bistro at the heart of the Scottish Borders It's hard to beat a traditional French bistro and now visitors to Selkirk can tuck in to classic dishes at affordable prices thanks to the arrival of Number One on the town's High Street. The popular new additional to the town's food scene is run by the team behind award-winning Fleece Bar and Restaurant. It offers stylish fixed price menus and snacks including cheese plates and charcuterie. Contact them for boo

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Jun 18, 2019

Selkirk to Denholm figure of eight cycle route.

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

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Jun 18, 2019

Paddy Slacks and Tweed Valley road cycle circular

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

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Jun 16, 2019

Yair Circular Cycle Route

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

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Jun 15, 2019

Scott's View and Kelso

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

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Jun 13, 2019

Megget, Talla and Peebles

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

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May 31, 2019

Ettrickbridge and Newark Castle cycle circuit

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.

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May 31, 2019

Lindean Loch and Midlem cycle circuit

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

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May 30, 2019

Bowhill and Yair Brig circular cycle route

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

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May 23, 2019

Selkirk to Melrose cycle route

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

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May 21, 2019

Ettrick Forest road cycling circular

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

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Mar 11, 2019

The Guardian of Scotland

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

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Mar 5, 2019

Roman in the gloamin

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

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Mar 2, 2019

Pssst! Can you keep a secret?

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

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Mar 1, 2019

Cycling Selkirk

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

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Feb 16, 2019

The Eildon Hills: in the land of the elves.

A short but bracing walk taking in all three Eildon Hills and including the Roman signalling station on Eildon Hill North. It's also the largest Celtic hill fort in Scotland. And, legend has it, the entrance to the land of the elves. Which you don't find on most walks. 4.2 miles. 2 hours. To find the start take the A6091 east past Melrose and turn off onto a minor road to the right at a sign for the Rhymer’s Stone. The path starts on the right of the road near an information

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Feb 16, 2019

The Duchess's Drive: forest, moor and a castle.

A scenic hike around the Bowhill estate, taking in Newark Castle. 7 miles Start from the car park at Bowhill. Head up through the trees, and fork right up a well marked path. Follow the path up to a gate and go through. The path continues to climb and loops round to the right along the side of the hill. Go through a five bar gate on the left and then take the path ahead to another gate, go through it and head downhill through the forest. The path passes Newark Castle before r

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Feb 16, 2019

The Haining: a gentle lochside stroll through the woods

A gentle stroll from The Five Turrets around the The Haining loch in Selkirk. 2 miles. 45 mins. Turn right out of The Five Turrets and up to The Fleece pub. Cross over the road and across the public car park into The Haining. Bear left at the first path junction, then right at the next one down to the Haining house. Pass to the right of the house, down across the grass and follow the path around the loch, returning to the house and back through the town. Get the full route an

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Feb 16, 2019

The Three Brethren: peak perfection

An energetic 12.5 mile walk from The Five Turrets in Selkirk, along the Ettrick Water, up through forestry to The Three Brethren and then back down into the town. 12.5 miles. 5 hours. This is a quite demanding walk, but worth it for the fabulous views along the way. Turn left out of The Five Turrets and immediately left down Old Bridge Road. Cross over the road and make your way to the river. Turn right to follow the footpath along the river. The path continues beside the riv

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Feb 15, 2019

Go West: a Selkirk circular walk

A lovely seven mile circular walk from The Five Turrets out through The Haining to Bowhill before turning for home past the site of the 1645 Battle of Philiphaugh and back along the Ettrick Water. 7.3 miles. 2 hr 46 min Start at The Five Turrets and head west up Ettrick Terrace. Cross the road by The Fleece and walk through the public car park into The Haining. Pass to the right of the house and bear right along the field edge before climbing over a stile signposted for the B

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