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The Scottish Borders is the easiest destination in Scotland to reach, full of rolling hills, open countryside and picturesque coastline. It's also rich in history with spellbinding abbeys, textile mills and awe-inspiring stately homes and castles.
Let us introduce you to the Scottish Borders. From its rolling hills, adrenaline-fuelled mountain biking trails, distilleries and historic castles and abbeys, there's so many reasons why the Scottish Borders is the perfect holiday destination.
Visitor information for The Scottish Borders including accommodation, things to do, attractions, events and food & drink. The Scottish Borders is the main gateway to Scotland from the south but there is more than enough here to make it a destination in its own right.
The summer sees the most packed months for events in Scotland - particularly around music, Highland games and regional events such as on the islands, or the Common Ridings in the Scottish Borders. Scottish music festivals. Edinburgh Festivals. Common Ridings. See all summer events in Scotland.
Kelso Civic Week, held in summer, is the town's annual festival, adopting many of the features of the older Border Common Ridings. Find out more about Kelso at VisitKelso. Visitor information for Kelso including accommodation, things to do, attractions, events and food & drink.
Discover 13 of Scotland’s most spectacular driving routes, from the Fife Coastal Route to the epic North Coast 500. Interactive planner with routes, distances and must-see attractions on the way. Get off the main roads and tour Scotland the scenic way now.
Our castles can be found in some of the country's most beautiful landscapes - from the dramatic Scottish Highlands to the picturesque islands, and even in the heart of bustling Scottish cities. Stay in the oldest inhabited house in Scotland - a fortified mansion in the Scottish Borders.
The triple peaks of the Eildon Hills are the most distinctive single landmark in the Scottish Borders. At their feet in the valley of the Tweed lies Melrose. Ruined Melrose Abbey dates from 1136.
The ultimate guide to wild camping in Scotland! Discover the best wild campsites & spots, from Loch Lomond to Shetland, and explore Scotland's right to roam.
You can pack endless fun into short breaks or weekend breaks in Scotland that will make it feel like a true escape. Get inspired by the buzz of the city, or plan a wellbeing retreat and recharge in Scotland's natural landscape.
