The Scottish Borders is a world class destination for tourists.
With a turbulent history, the heritage and culture of the Scottish Borders is unique. Locals are passionate about the area with a strong sense of loyalty and pride, evident in their individual community identities and civic celebrations. Scottish Borderers are also renowned for their open and friendly nature, offering visitors a warm welcome.
There’s something for everyone here. The beautiful countryside allows you to take advantage of a wide range of outdoor activities and sports especially mountain-biking, walking, fishing and golfing. Scottish Borders towns are well known for their independent retail outlets showcasing the best of Scottish Borders textiles, giftware and produce. Combined with high quality restaurants and cafes, eating out is a pleasure for both locals and visitors.
Further Information
VisitScotland Borders
Visitor information for the Scottish Borders
http://www.visitscottishborders.com/
Events Calendar
Calendar of forthcoming events
http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/events/
Border Events
What’s on across the Scottish Borders and north of England
http://www.borderevents.com/
Borders Food Network
Borders Food Network, “Taste the Scottish Borders”
http://www.bordersfoodnetwork.co.uk/
Borders Sport and Leisure Trust
Management of sports and leisure facilities across the Scottish Borders (including pools and gyms)
www.bslt.org.uk
Borders Traditions
Promoting and preserving the very best of Scottish Borders culture
http://www.borderstraditions.org.uk/
Buccleuch Estates
South of Scotland estate, including castle, gardens, country pursuits etc.
http://www.buccleuch.com/
Crossing Borders
Explore the creative talent from artists based in the Scottish Borders and north Northumberland and view examples of their work.
Heart of Hawick
This award winning project offers a brand new cinema, theatre, café/bar and visitor centre as well as hosting the new Scottish Borders Archive and local history centre.
www.heartofhawick.co.uk
Historic Scotland
Protection and management of 300 properties spanning 5000 years of history- prehistoric standing stones, medieval abbeys, great gardens, palaces, lighthouses, mills, cathedrals, brochs and magnificent castles
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Homecoming Scotland
The “Return to the Ridings” is a celebration of the riding of the boundaries that has taken place for centuries, in total 11 towns in the Scottish Borders use horses for the traditional ride out and the festivals that surround these ride outs are also steeped in tradition and a celebration of borders history.
www.returntotheridings.co.uk
Imagine your Homeland, Discover your Scotland
National Trust for Scotland
Protection and promotion of Scotland’s natural and cultural heritage- castles & country parks, gardens, countryside, battlefields and sites from Scotland’s Social and Industrial heritage
http://www.nts.org.uk/
Ride Borders
The Borders equestrian marketplace
http://www.rideborders.com/
Roxburghe Estate
Scottish Borders based estate near Kelso – Floors Castle, fishing, shooting, golfing etc
http://www.roxburghe.bordernet.co.uk/
Scottish Borders Council Museums and Galleries
Museum and Gallery guide for the Scottish Borders
http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/museums
Scottish Borders Folk Music
Pulls together information on the “Folk” music scene in the Scottish Borders
http://www.scotborders-folk.org.uk/
Scottish Borders Heritage
Information on many aspects of the history and heritage of the Scottish Borders
http://www.scottishbordersheritage.co.uk/
Scottish Natural Heritage
Supporting the conservation and enhancement of Scotland’s unique and precious natural heritage
http://www.snh.gov.uk/
Local Towns
Portals for towns and areas in the Scottish Borders
Coldingham: http://www.coldingham.info/
Eyemouth: http://www.eyemouth.com/
Galashiels: http://www.visitgalashiels.com/
Hawick: http://www.hawickonline.co.uk/
Innerleithen: http://www.visitinnerleithen.com/
Jedburgh: http://www.jedburgh-online.org.uk/
Kelso: http://www.kelso-online.co.uk/ or www.visitkelso.co.uk
Melrose: http://www.melrose.bordernet.co.uk/
Peebles: http://www.peebles.info/ or
Tweed Valley: http://www.visittweedvalley.co.uk/
Walkerburn: http://www.walkerburn.org/