Scotland begins at the border
The real Scotland begins at the border.
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Apr 14, 2019
The Sunday Times names The Five Turrets in its top 25 UK holiday cottages
"Five Turrets is decorated with the owners’ landscape shots and wall hangings, with flair stamped all over their bright furnishings and...
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Mar 11, 2019
The Guardian of Scotland
For centuries the place where William Wallace was proclaimed Guardian of Scotland remained a mystery. But it's a mystery no more. In 1297...
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Mar 5, 2019
Roman in the gloamin
The Romans never conquered Scotland. But that doesn't mean they were strangers to the land north of Hadrian's Wall, as a visit to the...
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Mar 2, 2019
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 15, 2019
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....
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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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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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