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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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Feb 18, 2018
Hadrian's Wall | Birdoswold Roman Fort
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...
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Feb 18, 2018
Go Ape | Glentress
Family-friendly tree top adventures for those with heads for heights. What we like: A great way to spend two or three hours in a...
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Feb 17, 2018
Abbotsford House |Melrose
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...
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Jan 22, 2018
Scottish Borders Heritage | History
Excellent history resource for the Scottish Borders. What we like: It's a comprehensive guide to the history of the Borders, starting 500...
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Feb 20, 2017
Ettrick Valley Giftware | Selkirk
Family run giftware business What we like: Good selection of quality Scottish textile gifts. In their own words: "Situated in Selkirk our...
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Feb 19, 2017
Woll Golf Course | Selkirk
18 hole golf course on the outskirts of Selkirk. What we like: There's a discount for Five Turrets guests at this popular par 70 parkland...
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Jan 20, 2017
The Roxburghe | Championship golf course
Outstanding golf course with outstanding views. What we like: One of the finest golf courses in Scotland. Non-members welcome. It's 7,111...
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Feb 17, 2016
Down to Earth | Selkirk
Traditional greengrocer What we like: Excellent independent traditional greengrocer sourcing much of its fruit and veg locally. Great...
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