Our new video showcases the unsung Scottish Borders. For many tourists, Scotland is simply the Highlands and Edinburgh. But they're...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

There’s more to Scotland than Edinburgh and the Highlands. The Scottish Borders is the perfect place for a Scottish getaway. World class...

We're offering a full week's stay at The Five Turrets for just £750 as an introductory offer for our new self catering property in the...

Scotland on Sunday features The Five Turrets Gethin Chamberlain and Carolynn Shaw have transformed The Five Turrets in Selkirk into a...

Guided, self-guided and bespoke bike adventures. They know their stuff and the best rides in Scotland.

Top notch roastery and coffee shop What we like: This warm and welcoming cafe is the perfect place to start the day. Great coffee, lovely...

Popular local pub

Award-winning Italian restaurant What we like: Award winning chef Antonio Caterino and his team know their way around a traditional...

Popular Indian restaurant in Selkirk town centre What we like: Fans of Indian cooking are in luck, with the Taste of Spice winning itself...

World class mountain biking routes from easy to extreme. With added ospreys. What we like: There's something for everyone here (and an...

Wonderful little wildlife reserve with great chances of seeing red squirrels. What we like: Everything. The squirrels, obviously....

Family-friendly zoo on the west of Edinburgh. What we like: The pandas are the star attraction, but the penguins are great fun and there...

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...

Gin tasting with one of Scotland's newest distilleries. What we like: It's a great new business run by two Selkirk couples. Their...