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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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Mar 19, 2018
Wild Eskdale | Wildlife safari
Golden eagles, hen harriers, red squirrels. What we like: This charity run by wildlife experts offers full and half day wildlife safaris...
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Feb 20, 2018
Hermitage Castle | Newcastelton
Intimidating, brooding and forbidding: "Discover a history filled with intrigue, murder, torture and treason." What we like: This lonely...
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Feb 20, 2018
The Forest Bookstore | Selkirk
Independent bookseller What we like: Excellent independent book store with an intelligent selection of books, including a good range of...
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Feb 20, 2018
Smailholm Tower | Border Reivers
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...
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Feb 19, 2018
Cross Borders Drove Trail | Selkirk
Historic route for cyclists, walkers and horse riders. What we like: The route passes over the Minch Moor. You can join this...
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Feb 19, 2018
Newcastleton | 7 Stanes Mountain Bike Trails
Moderate and difficult routes amid great scenery. What we like: The blue route is billed as "a gentle introduction to mountain biking...
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Feb 19, 2018
Innerleithen | 7 Stanes Mountain Bike Trails
Red, extreme and black routes for experienced cyclists. What we like: Not for the faint hearted, but the red route up through the forest...
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Feb 19, 2018
Edinburgh International Climbing Arena | Ratho
Climbing and bouldering for all ages at Europe's largest indoor climbing arena. What we like: The Clip 'n Climb for children is fantastic...
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Feb 19, 2018
The Reivers Road | Self drive audio trails
Drive and discover the stories of the Borderlands. What we like: Five excellent self-drive audio storytelling tours, all easily...
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Feb 19, 2018
Philiphaugh Salmon Viewing | Selkirk
See salmon leaping up the cauld just west of Selkirk What we like: There's a viewing centre of a certain vintage with an underwater...
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Feb 19, 2018
Northern Experience Wildlife Tours | Northumberland
Wildlife safaris around the Kielder Forest and the Northumberland coast What we like: There's a selection of safaris taking in the...
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Feb 19, 2018
Tullie House Museum | Carlisle
The best place to learn about the notorious Border Reivers. What we like: There's a permanent gallery dedicated to the history of the...
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Feb 18, 2018
Ruby & Pearl Cake Art
Unique, quirky and fun cakes and sweet treats What we like: Cake artist Nicola Moffat's masterclass in cake decoration at The Five...
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Feb 18, 2018
Bowhill House and Estate | Selkirk
Country house with lake and woodland walks. What we like: Outdoor activities, family days out, house tours full of history and art,...
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