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Kelso
Kelso ia a rather grand town, with an impressive cobbled main square. A part of the square was originally used to tie up cattle on market days. Construction of the
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The Scottish Borders lie in the south east of Scotland, with northern England on the other side of the border.
Unique Points
The Borders is beautiful but tranquil area, steeped in history. It is full of meandering rivers, trees, pretty towns and ancient abbeys.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Edinburgh. I would advise you to hire a car to visit the Borders as public transport is very limited. There are plans to re-open the Borders rail link but this will take a few years to complete.
What to see
I will describe each of the towns which I consider to be the most interesting to visit, starting from east to west.
St Abbs, Coldinghan & Eymouth
These towns lie on eastern coast of the Borders region. It is possible to walk along the coastal path along this route. The views down the cliffs and out to sea are really spectacular. St Abbs, a small fishing village, is the most northerly. The harbour is very busy at the weekends with divers. There is a bird reserve where you can see guiliemots, kittiwakes and razorbills, to name but a few. Coldingham has a stunning beach, golden sand, clean and well sheltered. It is popular with surfers and it is possible to hire suits and boards. Eyemouth is a small fishing port. One of the attractions there is watching the seals jumping out of the water to eat pieces of fish hanging a few metres above on a fishing rod like contraption: you buy the fish from a nearby stall and they provide the contraption. The old pier was first constructed in 1747. In 1834 the new quay was built which directed the River Eye down to the estuary. There is a small museum in Eyemouth, open during the Summer months.
Coldstream
Coldstream is just over the border on the northern bank of the River Tweed. What you notice most in Coldstream is the Majorbanks Monument. A statue of a local MP, Charles Majorbanks, sits on the top of a high doric column. The town was the home of the Coldstrean Guards regiment, formed in 17th century. You can find our more about the regiment and local history at Coldstream Museum. You can have a pleasant walk on the footpath by the riverside, Hirsel Country Park has a tearoom and marked walkways. The original Hume Castle was destroyed by Cromwell in 1650. Hirsel House was built to replace the castle.
Kelso
Kelso ia a rather grand town, with an impressive cobbled main square. A part of the square was originally used to tie up cattle on market days. Construction of the
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What to see
I will describe each of the towns which I consider to be the most interesting to visit, starting from east to west.
St Abbs, Coldinghan & Eymouth
These towns lie on eastern coast of the Borders region. It is possible to walk along the coastal path along this route. The views down the cliffs and out to sea are really spectacular. St Abbs, a small fishing village, is the most northerly. The harbour is very busy at the weekends with divers. There is a bird reserve where you can see guiliemots, kittiwakes and razorbills, to name but a few. Coldingham has a stunning beach, golden sand, clean and well sheltered. It is popular with surfers and it is possible to hire suits and boards. Eyemouth is a small fishing port. One of the attractions there is watching the seals jumping out of the water to eat pieces of fish hanging a few metres above on a fishing rod like contraption: you buy the fish from a nearby stall and they provide the contraption. The old pier was first constructed in 1747. In 1834 the new quay was built which directed the River Eye down to the estuary. There is a small museum in Eyemouth, open during the Summer months.
Coldstream
Coldstream is just over the border on the northern bank of the River Tweed. What you notice most in Coldstream is the Majorbanks Monument. A statue of a local MP, Charles Majorbanks, sits on the top of a high doric column. The town was the home of the Coldstrean Guards regiment, formed in 17th century. You can find our more about the regiment and local history at Coldstream Museum. You can have a pleasant walk on the footpath by the riverside, Hirsel Country Park has a tearoom and marked walkways. The original Hume Castle was destroyed by Cromwell in 1650. Hirsel House was built to replace the castle.
Kelso
Kelso ia a rather grand town, with an impressive cobbled main square. A part of the square was originally used to tie up cattle on market days. Construction of the
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Coldstream
Coldstream is just over the border on the northern bank of the River Tweed. What you notice most in Coldstream is the Majorbanks Monument. A statue of a local MP, Charles Majorbanks, sits on the top of a high doric column. The town was the home of the Coldstrean Guards regiment, formed in 17th century. You can find our more about the regiment and local history at Coldstream Museum. You can have a pleasant walk on the footpath by the riverside, Hirsel Country Park has a tearoom and marked walkways. The original Hume Castle was destroyed by Cromwell in 1650. Hirsel House was built to replace the castle.
Kelso
Kelso ia a rather grand town, with an impressive cobbled main square. A part of the square was originally used to tie up cattle on market days. Construction of the
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Coldstream
Coldstream is just over the border on the northern bank of the River Tweed. What you notice most in Coldstream is the Majorbanks Monument. A statue of a local MP, Charles Majorbanks, sits on the top of a high doric column. The town was the home of the Coldstrean Guards regiment, formed in 17th century. You can find our more about the regiment and local history at Coldstream Museum. You can have a pleasant walk on the footpath by the riverside, Hirsel Country Park has a tearoom and marked walkways. The original Hume Castle was destroyed by Cromwell in 1650. Hirsel House was built to replace the castle.
Kelso
Kelso ia a rather grand town, with an impressive cobbled main square. A part of the square was originally used to tie up cattle on market days. Construction of the
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Kelso
Kelso ia a rather grand town, with an impressive cobbled main square. A part of the square was originally used to tie up cattle on market days. Construction of the Abbey in a Romanesque style, began in 1128. During medieval times it was one of the wealthiest abbeys in Scotland and was renowned for its extensive library. Kelso Bridge was rebuilt at the beginning of the 19th century. Just outside the town is Floors Castle. The castle is still used as a family home. It was first expanded in 1721 by William Adam.
Jedburgh
The former Jedburgh castle hosted the wedding feast of King Alexander II in 1285 here but it was destroyed in 1409. The Castle Jail was built on the site of the castle in the 1820s and is now a visitors centre. Jedburgh Abbey remains in very good condition considering that construction started in 1150, taking 75 years to complete. Mary Queen of Scots House is an attraction telling the story of the life of the doomed Queen. She stayed in house in 1566. There are 2 interesting sites just of the A68 south of Jedburgh. The Capon Tree is said to be 1000 years old. It was given this name as legend tells that a group of Capuchin monks sought shelter under the tree on their way to Jedburgh Abbey. James Hutton, a local doctor and farmer, developed his Theory of the Formation of the Earth, a geological text, after observing the rock shape and layering at Allans Mill.
Selkirk
Selkirk was the first town in the Borders to have an abbey. William Wallace was declared "Guardian of Scotland" in the town in 1298, as it was one of the few Borders town still under Scottish control during this period. Every June there is the Common Riding which commemorates the 79 men killed at the Battle of Flodden in 1513. The Riding follows the ancient custom of riding around the town boundaries bearing the town flag. Up to 500 riders participate in this event. Sir Walter Scott, the author, was Sheriff in Selkirk between 1804 - 1832, his courtroom is now a museum,
Peebles
Pebbles sits on the banks of the River Tweed. It was a royal burgh by the mid 12th century. You can visit the 12th century St Andrews Church, The steeple of the
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