Greenlaw Travel Guide

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Greenlaw station (site/remains), 1997. View westward, towards Gordon, Earlston and St Boswells: ex-NBR Berwickshire (Reston - Duns - St Boswells) line. The line was severely affected by the great floods of 12/8/48, when 6.28 inches of rain fell in the Borders, turning rivers to raging torrents which destroyed many bridges. With track washed away as well, from 13/8/48 the line was closed Duns - Earlston, but was restored Greenlaw - St Boswells after some months for freight traffic, until complete closure from 19/7/65.
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Greenlaw station (site/remains), 1997. View westward, towards Gordon, Earlston and St Boswells: ex-NBR Berwickshire (Reston - Duns - St Boswells) line. The line was severely affected by the great floods of 12/8/48, when 6.28 inches of rain fell in the Borders, turning rivers to raging torrents which destroyed many bridges. With track washed away as well, from 13/8/48 the line was closed Duns - Earlston, but was restored Greenlaw - St Boswells after some months for freight traffic, until complete closure from 19/7/65.
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Farmland near Greenlaw Lush pasture for cattle with Rumbleton Farm in the distance to the right.
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Greenlaw farmland Grazing cattle by the A6105 with Greenlaw in the background.
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Renovation work at Greenlaw Town Hall. The hall was built between 1829 and 1831 to a Neo-Grecian design by John Cunningham when Greenlaw was the county town for Berwickshire. It was converted into a community centre in 1960 and a swimming pool in 1973 before falling into disuse in the 1990s. The hall featured in the BBC 'Restoration' programme in 2006 and although it was unsuccessful in securing funding from this source, European Redevelopment Fund money has been secured for the restoration of this impressive building. The programme of works is expected to be completed by August 2010. For a view of the hall prior to the erection of scaffolding for the renovation work, see 1041653. An update on the funding campaign for this project:- Historic Scotland made a £500,000 grant towards the overall estimated project cost of £2 million on the condition that the remaining money was raised within a deadline. A local landowner sold off some land for housing and generously donated £255,000 to the fund, and the local community, through fundraising and other successful grant applications, managed to raise the necessary money 2 days before the Historic Scotland grant was due to expire - a fantastic effort by a local community of 600 people. (Source: Scottish Borders Council community newspaper SBconnect).
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SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt

5 out of 5
Heiton Kelso Scotland
The price is AU$506 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
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Ednam House Hotel

Ednam House Hotel

3 out of 5
Bridge St Kelso Scotland
The price is AU$151 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
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8 Mar - 9 Mar
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8.4/10 Very Good! (503 reviews)
The hotel was lovely, huge bathroom. Way too quiet for us though. Breakfast was over cooked, eggs on my wife’s eggs benedict were nearly hard boiled, bacon was tough. Very steep stairs down to breakfast room. The bar was closed most of the day, with a bell for service. We tried it but no one came. ...

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Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

3 out of 5
St Boswells Melrose Scotland
The price is AU$209 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
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11 Mar - 12 Mar
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8.8/10 Excellent! (856 reviews)
Lovely location, very friendly staff, great food and a comfortable stay. The property is a gem in the rough - the common areas present beautifully but the room was a bit tired (but still very comfy)

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
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Larkhall Burn

Larkhall Burn

3.5 out of 5
Burn Wynd Jedburgh Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Jedburgh. Enjoy parking (surcharge) and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Jedburgh Castle & Jail Museum and Jedburgh Abbey ...
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Larkhall Burn
A beautiful cottage, very clean and comfortable. Margaret was an excellent host, couldn’t have been more helpful and quick response to any communication.

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Larkhall Burn
The Lodge- charming cottage on private country house estate

The Lodge- charming cottage on private country house estate

Berwick-upon-Tweed Scotland
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9.8/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
Amazing location in the border areas of Scotland, lovely home, fully equipped with everything you would ever need, and more. Extremely roomy, good wifi, a welcome cake and Shortbread, the grounds are really nice, even has a table and chairs to sit under the trees in, only 10 minutes drive from Berwick, ...

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The Lodge- charming cottage on private country house estate
Stable Cottage - spacious one level cottage with private courtyard.

Stable Cottage - spacious one level cottage with private courtyard.

Berwick-upon-Tweed Scotland
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9.6/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
It was a lovely, peaceful cottage, surrounded by a country estate. Everything well thought out, with a small welcome pack.

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Stable Cottage - spacious one level cottage with private courtyard.
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