The Scottish Borders offer some of the finest cycling routes in the UK - and e-bike hire is a great way to explore

Let the battery take the strain as you cycle the highways and byways of the Scottish Borders. What we like: The Scottish Borders offer...

One of the best ways to experience the Scottish Borders is from the water so why not hire a paddleboard or a kayak and get started?

Scotland's largest hedge maze. It's amazing...

Nautical but nice. The half hour fast blast is popular but take a look at the Coastal Exploration trip.

Book fly fishing on the Tweed with our expert and we'll arrange instruction, equipment and permits. Salmon, sea trout, trout, grayling.

Serenity Farne Island boat tours: seals, puffins, whales and a crew who really do know their stuff.

Wonderful little wildlife reserve with great chances of seeing red squirrels. What we like: Everything. The squirrels, obviously....

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...

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....

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...

Golden eagles, hen harriers, red squirrels. What we like: This charity run by wildlife experts offers full and half day wildlife safaris...

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...

Wildlife safaris around the Kielder Forest and the Northumberland coast What we like: There's a selection of safaris taking in the...

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...