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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...
Feb 16, 2019
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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...
Feb 16, 2019
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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...
Feb 15, 2019
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Sawday’s: inspected and selected
We’re quite chuffed to have been selected to feature in Alastair Sawday’s guide to the world’s best - and quirkiest - places to stay....
Feb 15, 2019
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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...
Feb 11, 2019
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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...
Feb 6, 2019
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How to make sure only the wedding cake is in tiers
Looking for somewhere special for your wedding guests to stay? The Five Turrets is the answer. Planning a wedding in the Scottish...
Feb 6, 2019
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Amazing renovation!
Amazing renovation! Home from home comforts. The beds are super comfy and the place was immaculate when we arrived. Warm and cosy.
Feb 3, 2019
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Best in the Borders
I have stayed in many places across the world and I must say I was blown away with The Five Turrets.
Jan 26, 2019
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Perfect in every way ...
Wow! Our group of 7 had the most amazing time in The Five Turrets. It was the perfect venue to host a big birthday celebration.
Jan 20, 2019
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Perfect escape in the Borders
We spent a week over Christmas at Five Turrets and couldn't imagine a better place to spend it.
Jan 3, 2019
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Amazed by the main space
All of us were just amazed by the main space which is just the best place to entertain or relax
Jan 3, 2019
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Enjoy!
What will undoubtedly be one of the best self catering properties in the Scottish Borders.
Nov 3, 2018
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Its simply superb
The attention to detail is second to none, the design and layout bang on, and our friends left thanking us for such a fantastic trip.
Oct 3, 2018
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