 Covering
about eighteen hundred square miles, Scottish Borders or ‘The Borders’ as it affectionately
known lies at the far south of the Scottish region with the banks of the River
Tweed flowing west to east and boasting the towns and villages of Jedburgh,
Kelso, Melrose, Peebles,
Roxburgh, Duns,
and Galashiels. Precious
rolling hills in the south and wild, open moorland in the west, the area forms
the bulk of the Scottish/English border. Traditionally, early spring is the best
time of the year for visitors to the Scottish Borders, when guests will be able
to enjoy the gardens, parks, the Cheviot hills and the occasional sight of the
magnificent Tweed Valley Osprey, enjoyed in all their marvellous splendour at
the Glentress Forest and Kailzie Garden viewing centres. Secluded coves and picturesque
fishing villages are just a short taste of what’s on offer. For those with a taste
for the past, the Common Ridings and other local festivals celebrate its famous
history, whilst there are a range of castles and museums including: Dryburgh Abbey,
Eyemouth Museum, Floors Castle, Hermitage Castle, Jedburgh Abbey and Smailholm
Tower.
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