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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Feb 11, 2019
There’s more to Scotland...
There’s more to Scotland than Edinburgh and the Highlands. The Scottish Borders is the perfect place for a Scottish getaway. World class...
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Feb 6, 2019
Introductory February offer
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...
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Feb 6, 2019
Who wouldn't want to come and stay?
Scotland on Sunday features The Five Turrets Gethin Chamberlain and Carolynn Shaw have transformed The Five Turrets in Selkirk into a...
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Nov 1, 2018
Go-Where
Guided, self-guided and bespoke bike adventures. They know their stuff and the best rides in Scotland.
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Oct 18, 2018
Three Hills Coffee | Selkirk
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...
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Oct 15, 2018
Monte Cassino | Melrose
Award-winning Italian restaurant What we like: Award winning chef Antonio Caterino and his team know their way around a traditional...
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Oct 12, 2018
A Taste of Spice | Selkirk
Popular Indian restaurant in Selkirk town centre What we like: Fans of Indian cooking are in luck, with the Taste of Spice winning itself...
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May 19, 2018
Glentress | 7 Stanes Mountain Bike Trails
World class mountain biking routes from easy to extreme. With added ospreys. What we like: There's something for everyone here (and an...
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May 19, 2018
Eskrigg Reserve | Red squirrels
Wonderful little wildlife reserve with great chances of seeing red squirrels. What we like: Everything. The squirrels, obviously....
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May 17, 2018
Edinburgh Zoo
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...
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Apr 18, 2018
Beirhope Alpacas |Trekking
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....
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Apr 17, 2018
Kielder Water Birds of Prey Centre
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...
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Mar 19, 2018
Selkirk Distillers | Reiver's Gin
Gin tasting with one of Scotland's newest distilleries. What we like: It's a great new business run by two Selkirk couples. Their...
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