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Scottish Borders
Scottish Borders Travel Guide 2026: Top places, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026
About Scottish Borders
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Things to do in Scottish Borders
What to do
Looking for things to do in Scottish Borders? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Arthur's Seat
4.7
/5
199 Reviews
Mountain climbing
The University of Edinburgh
4.7
/5
167 Reviews
Historic landmark
Palace of Holyroodhouse
4.7
/5
353 Reviews
Historic landmark
Edinburgh Old Town
4.9
/5
132 Reviews
Historic landmark
The Real Mary King's Close
4.4
/5
61 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
The Scotch Whisky Experience
4.4
/5
225 Reviews
The Edinburgh Dungeon
4.1
/5
20 Reviews
Edinburgh Castle
4.7
/5
2,799 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
National Galleries of Scotland: National
4.6
/5
160 Reviews
Themed exhibition halls
Calton Hill
4.6
/5
516 Reviews
Mountain climbing
Night view
Scott Monument
4.5
/5
286 Reviews
Princes Street Gardens
4.7
/5
233 Reviews
Night view
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Scottish Borders dishes and foodie spots.
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The Horseshoe Inn
4.6
/5
7 Reviews
Innovative cuisine
Avg. BRL75/person
Saffron - Innerleithen (Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway)
4.6
/5
7 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. BRL74/person
Simply Scottish
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Shukria Indian Takeaway
4.2
/5
5 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Zaika Tandoori
4.6
/5
7 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. BRL119/person
The Hoebridge
4.5
/5
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Western cuisine
Avg. BRL196/person
The Salmon Inn
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Hunters Hall - JD Wetherspoon
3.9
/5
7 Reviews
Bars/bistros
Avg. BRL68/person
The Carters Rest
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Seasons
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Western cuisine
Avg. BRL211/person
Woll Restaurant
4.5
/5
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Western cuisine
Avg. BRL143/person
No. 1 Peebles Road
4.9
/5
7 Reviews
Coffee shop
Avg. BRL41/person
Scottish Borders Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Best of Scottish Borders
Popular Best Things to Do Near Scottish Borders
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Arthur's Seat
4.7
/5
199 Reviews
Mountain climbing
The University of Edinburgh
4.7
/5
167 Reviews
Historic landmark
Palace of Holyroodhouse
4.7
/5
353 Reviews
Historic landmark
Edinburgh Old Town
4.9
/5
132 Reviews
Historic landmark
The Real Mary King's Close
4.4
/5
61 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
The Scotch Whisky Experience
4.4
/5
225 Reviews
The Edinburgh Dungeon
4.1
/5
20 Reviews
Edinburgh Castle
4.7
/5
2,799 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
National Galleries of Scotland: National
4.6
/5
160 Reviews
Themed exhibition halls
Calton Hill
4.6
/5
516 Reviews
Mountain climbing
Night view
Scott Monument
4.5
/5
286 Reviews
Princes Street Gardens
4.7
/5
233 Reviews
Night view
Popular Cultural Hotels Near Scottish Borders
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Dalhousie Castle Hotel
8.5
/5
102 Reviews
Melville Castle Hotel
8.7
/5
134 Reviews
The Bonnie Badger
8.4
/5
29 Reviews
Hotel du Vin Edinburgh
9.2
/5
102 Reviews
The Scotsman Hotel
8.9
/5
40 Reviews
The Balmoral Hotel
8.8
/5
63 Reviews
The Knight Residence by Mansley
9.1
/5
115 Reviews
InterContinental Hotels EDINBURGH THE GEORGE by IHG
8.9
/5
222 Reviews
Cornhill Castle
9.0
/5
55 Reviews
Rufflets St Andrews
9.1
/5
104 Reviews
The Gleneagles Hotel
9.3
/5
41 Reviews
Wellsfield Farm Holiday Lodges
9.2
/5
7 Reviews
Popular Family-friendly Attractions Near Scottish Borders
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The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
4.7
/5
105 Reviews
Liverpool Beatles Museum
4.8
/5
6 Reviews
Alton Towers
4.6
/5
62 Reviews
Amusement parks
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
4.6
/5
107 Reviews
Amusement parks
World Museum
4.2
/5
69 Reviews
Yorkshire Wildlife Park
5.0
/5
5 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
Edinburgh Zoo
4.6
/5
81 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
SEA LIFE Blackpool
4.5
/5
43 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
Popular Instagrammable Hotels Near Scottish Borders
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Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
8.8
/5
206 Reviews
The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection
8.8
/5
107 Reviews
The Balmoral Hotel
8.8
/5
63 Reviews
W Edinburgh
8.8
/5
291 Reviews
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh
9.2
/5
164 Reviews
Kimpton CHARLOTTE SQUARE by IHG
8.7
/5
49 Reviews
Midland Hotel
8.2
/5
99 Reviews
The Lowry Hotel Manchester
9.4
/5
127 Reviews
Stock Exchange Hotel, Manchester, Autograph Collection
9.0
/5
43 Reviews
The Rex - Formerly Hotel Gotham
8.7
/5
133 Reviews
King Street Townhouse
8.5
/5
47 Reviews
Dakota Manchester
9.6
/5
75 Reviews
Popular Vacation Homes Near Scottish Borders
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The Old Manse of Blair, Boutique Hotel & Restaurant
9.0
/5
47 Reviews
Loch Ness Lodge
9.7
/5
119 Reviews
No1 Apartments St Andrews - South Street
9.6
/5
63 Reviews
The Old Mill Inn
9.7
/5
86 Reviews
The Auld Kirk
9.7
/5
30 Reviews
The Lovat
9.1
/5
61 Reviews
The Whispering Pine Lodge
8.8
/5
40 Reviews
Popular Gourmet Hotels Near Scottish Borders
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Prestonfield House
9.8
/5
59 Reviews
The Balmoral Hotel
8.8
/5
63 Reviews
The Witchery
9.0
/5
41 Reviews
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa
9.0
/5
93 Reviews
The Lowry Hotel Manchester
9.4
/5
127 Reviews
The Rex - Formerly Hotel Gotham
8.7
/5
133 Reviews
King Street Townhouse
8.5
/5
47 Reviews
Kimpton CLOCKTOWER HOTEL by IHG
8.9
/5
213 Reviews
Popular Premium Hotels Near Scottish Borders
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Marine North Berwick
8.8
/5
100 Reviews
Prestonfield House
9.8
/5
59 Reviews
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
9.1
/5
178 Reviews
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
8.8
/5
206 Reviews
The Balmoral Hotel
8.8
/5
63 Reviews
W Edinburgh
8.8
/5
291 Reviews
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh
9.2
/5
164 Reviews
100 Princes Street
9.5
/5
51 Reviews
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
8.4
/5
47 Reviews
Fairmont St Andrews - Scotland
9.2
/5
119 Reviews
Kinnettles Hotel & Spa
8.6
/5
66 Reviews
Rusacks St. Andrews
9.2
/5
111 Reviews
Popular 4-Star Select Hotels Near Scottish Borders
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Dalhousie Castle Hotel
8.5
/5
102 Reviews
Melville Castle Hotel
8.7
/5
134 Reviews
The Scott
9.4
/5
50 Reviews
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood
9.4
/5
83 Reviews
The Brewers Rooms Contemporary Aparthotel
8.2
/5
4 Reviews
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
9.3
/5
112 Reviews
Hotel du Vin Edinburgh
9.2
/5
102 Reviews
Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh
8.6
/5
182 Reviews
Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre
8.6
/5
129 Reviews
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
8.7
/5
447 Reviews
The Inn on the Mile
8.8
/5
105 Reviews
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
8.4
/5
249 Reviews
Other recommended cities
London
Cambridge
Edinburgh
Manchester
Popular Types of Attractions in Scottish Borders
Historical attractions
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Nature and wildlife
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Cultural institutions
Popular Attractions in Scottish Borders
Edinburgh Castle
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Edinburgh Old Town
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
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Edinburgh Castle
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Edinburgh Old Town
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
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Edinburgh Castle
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Floors Castle
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Edinburgh Old Town
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Edinburgh Castle
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Edinburgh Old Town
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
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Edinburgh Castle
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Edinburgh Old Town
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
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Edinburgh Castle
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Edinburgh Old Town
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
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Edinburgh Castle
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Abbotsford the home of Sir Walter Scott
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Edinburgh Old Town
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Edinburgh Castle
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Edinburgh Old Town
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
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Edinburgh Castle
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St Abbs Head
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Eyemouth Beach
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Edinburgh Castle
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Abbotsford the home of Sir Walter Scott
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Edinburgh Old Town
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Oblo
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Saffron - Innerleithen (Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway)
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Simply Scottish
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Lough's Home Bakery
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Shukria Indian Takeaway
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The Heathers Restaurant
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Zaika Tandoori
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The Hoebridge
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The Salmon Inn
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Hunters Hall - JD Wetherspoon
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Giacopazzi's
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The Ship
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Seasons
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Woll Restaurant
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Sanghatpur Gate
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Gala Tandoori Indian Restaurant
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The Contented Sole
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Coltman's Kitchen, Deli & Bar
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The Capon Tree Town House
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St Abbs Old School Cafe
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The Ship Inn Melrose
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Santa Marina Restaurant & Bar
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Firebrick Bakery
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Renwicks at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf and Spa
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Glentress Peel Cafe
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Hunters Stables
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The Cobbles - Freehouse & Dining
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The Garden Cafe
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