What's Scottish Borders like?
People go to Scottish Borders to see famous monuments such as Edinburgh Castle, as well as to enjoy its many popular attractions like Edinburgh Zoo. Travellers also like this welcoming destination's beautiful river views and bars. Travellers seeking the perfect souvenir may want to head to Royal Mile and Princes Street. While you're here, make time to enjoy other sights such as Murrayfield Stadium.
Where are the best places to stay in Scottish Borders?
Here are our travellers' top 5 places to stay in Scottish Borders:
Black Burn Lodge, in Newcastleton
3.5-star B&B- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi
Bowden House B&B, in Melrose
Upmarket B&B- Free parking • Free WiFi • Bar • Terrace • Garden
The Barn at The Coach House, in Melrose
3.5-star B&B, convenient to Melrose Abbey- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • Quiet rooms
Meadhon House, in Jedburgh
City centre guesthouse, steps from Jedburgh Abbey- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Comfy beds
Hundalee House B&B, in Jedburgh
Georgian hotel within easy reach of Jedburgh Abbey- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • Walkable location
What is there to see near Scottish Borders?:
- Edinburgh Castle (32.9 mi/52.9 km from the city centre)
- University of Edinburgh (32.3 mi/52 km from the city centre)
- Royal Mile (32.6 mi/52.5 km from the city centre)
- Murrayfield Stadium (33.6 mi/54 km from the city centre)
- Dryburgh Abbey (0.9 mi/1.4 km from the city centre)
What is there to do near Scottish Borders?:
- Princes Street (33 mi/53.1 km from the city centre)
- Edinburgh Zoo (34.5 mi/55.5 km from the city centre)
- Floors Castle (8.5 mi/13.7 km from the city centre)
- Kelso Racecourse (9.5 mi/15.2 km from the city centre)
- Leisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel (17.9 mi/28.8 km from the city centre)
Other popular Scottish Borders attractions
- Melrose Abbey
- Abbotsford
- Mary Queen of Scots House
- Thirlestane Castle
- Heart of Hawick