What to do in Scottish Borders

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

AU$119
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport

Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

AU$72
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Tranent: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

East Lothian: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

AU$40
per adult
East Lothian: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting
Jedburgh, Scottish Borders: Bairnkine Farm Tour with Lucy

Jedburgh, Scottish Borders: Bairnkine Farm Tour with Lucy

AU$46
per adult
Jedburgh, Scottish Borders: Bairnkine Farm Tour with Lucy
Edinburgh Airport: Bus Transfer

Edinburgh Airport: Bus Transfer

AU$12
per adult
Edinburgh Airport: Bus Transfer
Viewing a Male Bullfinch in the trees

Walking Wildlife History Tour in Edinburgh

AU$84
per adult
Walking Wildlife History Tour in Edinburgh
Run Tours Lothian

Run Tours Lothian

AU$57
per adult
Run Tours Lothian
Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh

Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh

AU$145
per adult
Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh
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Floors Castle

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You can browse the exhibits at Floors Castle, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kelso. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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Day trip destinations from Scottish Borders

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Hexham

A river flowing through a forested area with a stone building on the left.

Lanark

A historic church with Gothic architecture, surrounded by stone walls and trees.

Carlisle

A stone castle ruin with an arched entrance and a small window above it.

Cornhill on Tweed

A stone viaduct spanning a river with a sunset reflection.

Berwick-upon-Tweed

Rolling green hills, a distant mountain range, and a cloudy sky.

Wooler

A historic stone building with a tower, a bridge, and lush greenery.

Jedburgh

A modern stadium with a glass dome, a river, and a bridge with a sign for the Rugby World Cup 2015.

Newcastle-upon-Tyne