A short distance from Edinburgh is a landscape strewn with sturdy hill forts, ancient castles and ruined abbeys that hints at the tumult of the past. It's quite at odds with the picturesque rolling, if windswept, sheep-studded hills and quiet valleys that make all seem agreeably placid to today’s visitor. At its heart are the ruins of four medieval abbeys with Jedburgh, the most complete, the best to visit first for its insights into monastic life. Of the others, Melrose is both the pick of the bunch, and also close to Abbotsford, the sometime home of the Romantic novelist Sir Walter Scott, and a splendid receptacle for his engrossing collection of historical curios. There are fine country houses to visit, notably Mellerstain for its exquisite Robert Adam interiors, and Manderston, the enjoyable swan song of the Edwardian Country House. Anglers should note that the River Tweed is also one of Scotland’s finest salmon-fishing rivers.
Restaurants in Scottish Borders
4.5 based on 7 reviews
This amusements is clean and does the best slush I’ve ever had. The 2p machines are good and 2 pound is good value for bowling.
3.5 based on 31 reviews
Mojo's Soft Play is an indoor children's activity centre, cafe and party venue. Mojo's is a family run business and our main priority is providing a safe, fun and active environment for children to play with their peers, which is good value for money, has friendly staff on hand and good healthy food available (with the odd sweet treat!). We look forward to seeing you soon.
Public ice rink for both Curling (Mon - Sat) Skating is on Sundays. Currently closed for the summer until late September 2018
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