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The Scottish Borders - Tourist Attractions, Amusements,
Theme Parks, Walks, Viewpoints, Zoos, etc
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This page covers
general Tourist Attractions, including Amusement Parks,
Boat Trips,
Theme Parks, Specialist Shops, factory shops and outlet
villages, Guided Walks, Country Parks,
Viewpoints, Zoos and wildlife parks, etc.
We know that not all the
attractions in The Scottish Borders are listed.
Please help us
make this guide comprehensive by giving details of
missing attractions
here.
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DRUMLANRIG'S TOWER
1 Tower Knowe, Hawick, TD9 9EN
Tel: 01450 377615
Fax: 01450 378506
E-mail:
hawick@visitscotland.com
See our
website
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Open: End March to end October; Mon to
Sat from 10am - 5pm. Sun from 12 - 5pm.
June & Sept
closes 5.30pm.
July & Aug closes 6pm.
Admission Charge
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Group evening visits by arrangement.
Hawick's oldest building is a fortified tower of
the 1550's enveloped inside an 18th Century town
house. Now extensively refurbished, Drumlanrig's
Tower provides an exciting new visitor
attraction to the town centre. Displays recreate the
history of Hawick during medieval times to the
development of the town from the industrial
revolution to present day. Imaginative methods
of interpretation include audiovisuals,
interactive touch screens, aromas of the past,
costumed figures and period room settings. An
attractive Tourist Information Centre and
reception sells a wide range of souvenirs,
postcards and books.
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HARESTANES VISITOR CENTRE
By Ancrum, Jedburgh, TD8 6UQ
Tel: Michael Scott on 01835
830306
Fax: 01835 830734
E-mail:
mascott@scotborders.gov.uk
See our
website
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Open: April 1
- October 31.
Daily from 10am - 5pm.
Admission Free. |
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5km north of Jedburgh
off A68 A great day out for everyone, whatever
the weather! Commended by the Scottish Tourist
Board, there's something for everyone at
Harestanes. Enjoy a countryside walk,
try the traditional puzzles in the Games Room or
relax in the children's play area with a picnic.
There are exhibitions, events, gifts and a
tea-room too.
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JEDBURGH WOOLLEN MILL
Waverley Mills, Langholm, DG13 0EB
Tel: 01835 863585
Fax: 01387 381287
THE BEST OF BORDERS
SHOPPING - At Jedburgh Woollen Mill there's
something for all the family. Scottish knitwear,
cashmere, souvenirs and gifts.
Highland jewellery, heather
honey and the large selection of malt and
blended whiskies in The Whisky Shop. Everything
the golfer requires in The Golf Shop. Enjoy a
refreshing break in the Reivers Restaurant
where's there's a wide selection of dishes.
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Eildon Hills
From Melrose, Borders take the B6359 road and
turn left at Eildon Walk signpost, cross bridge
and follow footpath for panoramic walk. For
Scott's View (named after Sir Walter Scott who
stopped here many times for the view) take the
B6356 off the A68 by Melrose. This road also
leads to Dryburgh Abbey
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Forests of the Scottish
Borders
Peebles, Selkirk, Galashiels, Hawick, and
Jedburgh (are the nearest towns or villages)
Tel: Kellie Brown on 01750 721120
E-mail:
kellie.brown@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Web:
www.forestry.gov.uk
The rolling hills and beautiful valley of the
Border forests allow for a wide range of
pursuits. From quiet walks to the mountain bike
trails.
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St. Abb's Head
Off the A1107, 2 miles (3km) north of
Coldingham, Borders
Tel: 018907 71443
National Trust for Scotland. 300ft high cliffs
that are home to colonies of birds that nest on
the ledges from April to August. A National
Nature Reserve.
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HIRSEL COUNTRY PARK
Coldstream, Berwickshire, TD12 4LR
Tel: 01573 224144
Fax: 01573 226313
E-mail:
rogerdodd@btconnect.com
Web:
www.hirselcountrypark.co.uk
Entrance Charge £2.50 per car
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The Country Park is
open all year during daylight hours and provides
an excellent location for a family day out.
There is something for everyone at the Park;
walks by lakeside, river and through the grounds
of the Hirsel Estate.
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Within the Estate grounds
is the Homestead complex incorporating the
Museum and Arts and Crafts Centre, the Cottage
Tearoom and the Crafthouse Gallery. There is
also a small children's play area and picnic
site. The Tearoom is open most of the year to
serve visitors with quality cooked foods, now
including Sunday lunches and delicious home
baking. Coach parties are welcome by appointment
- Tel: 01573 224144.
For further information on this country park in
Berwickshire, Scotland see our website.
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DAWYCK BOTANIC GARDEN
Stobo, Peebles, EH45 9JU
Tel: 01721 760254
Fax: 01721 760214
E-mail:
dawyck@rbge.org.uk
Wild woodland walks,
majestic specimen trees and secret delights in a
stunning landscaped setting. Gift shop with
plant sales and refreshments
Open: 1st Feb - 30th Nov.
For further details see our
website.
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