Visit the producers who helped make this Scottish Borders town "the home of Tweed". What we like: Hawick bills itself as the cashmere,...

Scotland's largest hedge maze. It's amazing...

Experience the Big Bang, volcanoes and earthquakes and the rainforest. And it's got a little iceberg.

The guide to the best places to go and things to do in and around the Scottish Borders.

For centuries the place where William Wallace was proclaimed Guardian of Scotland remained a mystery. But it's a mystery no more. In 1297...

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...

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...

Intimidating, brooding and forbidding: "Discover a history filled with intrigue, murder, torture and treason." What we like: This lonely...

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...

Drive and discover the stories of the Borderlands. What we like: Five excellent self-drive audio storytelling tours, all easily...

Country house with lake and woodland walks. What we like: Outdoor activities, family days out, house tours full of history and art,...

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...

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...