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Scottish Borders
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About Scottish Borders
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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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Abbotsford the home of Sir Walter Scott
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Historic landmark
Jedburgh Abbey
3.2
4.0
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Historic landmark
Melrose Abbey
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Historic landmark
St Abbs Head
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Eyemouth Beach
3.1
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Beaches and shores
St Abb's Head National Nature Reserve (National Trust for Scotland)
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Natural scenery
Floors Castle
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Historic landmark
Coldstream Holiday Park
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Parkdean Resorts Eyemouth Holiday Park, Berwickshire
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St Abbs Harbour.
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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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Woll Restaurant
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/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. CAD39/person
The Horseshoe Inn
4.6
/5
7 Reviews
Innovative cuisine
Avg. CAD20/person
Zaika Tandoori
4.6
/5
7 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. CAD32/person
Saffron - Innerleithen (Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway)
4.6
/5
7 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. CAD20/person
The Ship Inn Melrose
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Bars/bistros
Avg. CAD19/person
Santa Marina Restaurant & Bar
4.6
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. CAD40/person
Firebrick Bakery
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. CAD32/person
Hunters Hall - JD Wetherspoon
3.9
/5
7 Reviews
Bars/bistros
Avg. CAD19/person
The Carters Rest
4.4
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Prince of India
3.7
/5
7 Reviews
Southeast Asian cuisine
Amarone Thistle
4.9
/5
7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Avg. CAD63/person
Seasons
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Western cuisine
Avg. CAD58/person
Scottish Borders Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Best of Scottish Borders
Popular Scenic Hotels Near Scottish Borders
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Hotel du Vin, St Andrews
9.0
/5
105 Reviews
Langdale Chase Hotel
9.2
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Midland Hotel
8.2
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97 Reviews
The Fossil Tree Hotel
10.0
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Boulevard Hotel
8.9
/5
121 Reviews
The Lodge on Loch Lomond Hotel
8.7
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106 Reviews
Trump Turnberry
9.1
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Seamill Hydro Hotel
8.8
/5
111 Reviews
Halvard Hotel
9.4
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91 Reviews
The Town House
9.5
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17 Reviews
Ness Walk
8.4
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131 Reviews
Knockinaam Lodge
8.7
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42 Reviews
Popular Cultural Hotels Near Scottish Borders
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Dalhousie Castle Hotel
8.5
/5
102 Reviews
Melville Castle Hotel
8.8
/5
135 Reviews
The Bonnie Badger
8.4
/5
28 Reviews
Greywalls Hotel & Chez Roux
8.9
/5
40 Reviews
Prestonfield House
9.8
/5
62 Reviews
The Scott
9.5
/5
53 Reviews
The Scotsman Hotel
8.9
/5
136 Reviews
The Balmoral Hotel
9.0
/5
67 Reviews
W Edinburgh
8.5
/5
310 Reviews
The Witchery
9.0
/5
41 Reviews
The Knight Residence by Mansley
9.1
/5
117 Reviews
InterContinental Hotels EDINBURGH THE GEORGE by IHG
9.0
/5
228 Reviews
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Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
9.1
/5
153 Reviews
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
9.0
/5
197 Reviews
The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection
8.9
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110 Reviews
The Balmoral Hotel
9.0
/5
67 Reviews
W Edinburgh
8.5
/5
310 Reviews
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh
8.9
/5
154 Reviews
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
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Kimpton CHARLOTTE SQUARE by IHG
8.8
/5
52 Reviews
Midland Hotel
8.2
/5
97 Reviews
Trump Turnberry
9.1
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43 Reviews
The Lowry Hotel Manchester
9.4
/5
132 Reviews
Stock Exchange Hotel, Manchester, Autograph Collection
9.0
/5
40 Reviews
Popular Vacation Homes Near Scottish Borders
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The Old Manse of Blair, Boutique Hotel & Restaurant
9.1
/5
56 Reviews
Loch Ness Lodge
9.6
/5
121 Reviews
The Old Mill Inn
9.8
/5
95 Reviews
The Lovat
9.1
/5
54 Reviews
The Whispering Pine Lodge
8.7
/5
46 Reviews
Popular Gourmet Hotels Near Scottish Borders
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Prestonfield House
9.8
/5
62 Reviews
The Balmoral Hotel
9.0
/5
67 Reviews
The Witchery
9.0
/5
41 Reviews
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa
8.9
/5
102 Reviews
The Lowry Hotel Manchester
9.4
/5
132 Reviews
The Rex
8.7
/5
132 Reviews
King Street Townhouse
8.5
/5
48 Reviews
Kimpton CLOCKTOWER HOTEL by IHG
8.9
/5
213 Reviews
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Greywalls Hotel & Chez Roux
8.9
/5
40 Reviews
Marine North Berwick
8.8
/5
99 Reviews
Prestonfield House
9.8
/5
62 Reviews
Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
9.1
/5
153 Reviews
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
9.0
/5
197 Reviews
The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection
8.9
/5
110 Reviews
The Balmoral Hotel
9.0
/5
67 Reviews
W Edinburgh
8.5
/5
310 Reviews
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh
8.9
/5
154 Reviews
InterContinental Hotels EDINBURGH THE GEORGE by IHG
9.0
/5
228 Reviews
100 Princes Street
9.6
/5
59 Reviews
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa
8.9
/5
102 Reviews
Popular 4-Star Select Hotels Near Scottish Borders
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Dalhousie Castle Hotel
8.5
/5
102 Reviews
Melville Castle Hotel
8.8
/5
135 Reviews
The Scott
9.5
/5
53 Reviews
Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood
9.3
/5
87 Reviews
The Brewers Rooms Contemporary Aparthotel
8.2
/5
938 Reviews
BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
9.4
/5
114 Reviews
Hotel du Vin Edinburgh
9.2
/5
103 Reviews
Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh City Centre
8.7
/5
127 Reviews
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
8.7
/5
440 Reviews
NYX Hotel Edinburgh
9.4
/5
36 Reviews
The Scotsman Hotel
8.9
/5
136 Reviews
Princes Street Suites
8.9
/5
109 Reviews
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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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Edinburgh Old Town
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Floors Castle
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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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Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop
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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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Edinburgh Castle
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Jedburgh Abbey
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Edinburgh Old Town
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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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St Abbs Head
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Eyemouth Beach
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Popular Restaurants in Scottish Borders
The Horseshoe Inn
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Zaika Tandoori
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Oblo
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Saffron - Innerleithen (Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway)
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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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Hunters Hall - JD Wetherspoon
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The Carters Rest
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Giacopazzi's
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Prince of India
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The Ship
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Amarone Thistle
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Seasons
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Marmions Brasserie
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The Bourtree
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Cafe U
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No. 1 Peebles Road
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THE COFFEE TREE
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Taste of Spice
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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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The Cobbles - Freehouse & Dining
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The Hoebridge
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Off the Square
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JJXpress
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Gala Tandoori Indian Restaurant
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The Contented Sole
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