Tweedsmuir Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cockiland Hill Looking across to Cockiland Hill.
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Cockiland Hill Looking across to Cockiland Hill.
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Dismantled railway Railway built to aid the construction of the Talla Reservoir. Garelet Hill can be seen in the distance.
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Oliver Forest, Tweedsmuir The trees have now (2008) covered the ground on this, the latest plantation in upper Tweedsdale.
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Water intake tower at Talla Reservoir. A much more appealing water intake tower than that at the Meggat reservoir! See 1194290
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Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa

Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa

4 out of 5
Cardrona, Peebles near Edinburgh Peebles Scotland
The price is AU$143 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$143
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Peebles. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (915 reviews)
Receptionist staff very pleasant and helpful. Room lovely and spaceous.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa
Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74

Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74

2 out of 5
Welcome Break Service Area J13 Biggar Scotland
The price is AU$70 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$70
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Biggar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (739 reviews)
There was no free breakfast. The rest of the stay was very good.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74
Peebles Hydro Hotel

Peebles Hydro Hotel

4 out of 5
Innerleithen Road Peebles Scotland
The price is AU$284 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
AU$284
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Peebles. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (672 reviews)
Absolutely wonderful stay. Perfect weekend to beat any January blues!!! Grill room meals exceptional! But the best thing is the staff…many of whom are very young…all absolutely fabulous!! Thank you x

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Peebles Hydro Hotel
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A cosy studio apartment in an idylic location on the banks of the river Tweed

A cosy studio apartment in an idylic location on the banks of the river Tweed

Peebles SCT
Stay at this apartment in Peebles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Peebles Golf Club and Haylodge Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (145 reviews)
Well equippef

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

A cosy studio apartment in an idylic location on the banks of the river Tweed
Belton House Holiday Home Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway - Sleeping 20

Belton House Holiday Home Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway - Sleeping 20

Wanlockhead Scotland
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Biggar. Enjoy private pools, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions Museum of Lead Mining and Leadhills and Wanlockhead ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
Weekend break
Disappointed all the facilities were not included and had to pay extra for pool, hot tub sauna, karaoke

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2025

Belton House Holiday Home Wanlockhead Dumfries & Galloway - Sleeping 20
Comfortable town pad with a river view

Comfortable town pad with a river view

Peebles Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Peebles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Peebles Golf Club and Haylodge Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
Great location, spotless, very well equipped and well maintained. Easy access and everything was straightfirward to use. The apartment is so well thought out and nicely presented and we thorougjly enjoyed our stay. Our host, Julie, communicated well and was very helpful. Thank you. Would stay ...

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Comfortable town pad with a river view
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Popular places to visit

Tinto Hill Cairn

You can find out about the history of Biggar with a visit to Tinto Hill Cairn. Wander the gardens or discover the area's countryside.

Tinto Hill Cairn

Dove Cottage

You can find out about the history of Biggar with a trip to Dove Cottage. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the cafes.

Dove Cottage

Biggar Gasworks

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Biggar Gasworks during your trip to Biggar. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Biggar Gasworks

Biggar Kirk

You can learn about the history of Biggar when you stop by Biggar Kirk. Wander the gardens or discover the area's countryside.

Biggar Kirk

Biggar Puppet Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Biggar Puppet Theatre on your trip to Biggar. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Biggar Puppet Theatre

Museum of Lead Mining

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Lead Mining during your trip to Wanlockhead. Discover the countryside while you're in the area.

Museum of Lead Mining

Activities

Louise with the Border Collie Max in the uplands

Isle of Man Wildlife & Scenic Adventure with Wildlife enthusiast

AU$831
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Isle of Man Wildlife & Scenic Adventure with Wildlife enthusiast
Private Traquair House, Dawyck Gardens and Border Day Tour

Private Traquair House, Dawyck Gardens and Border Day Tour

AU$1,371
per traveller
Private Traquair House, Dawyck Gardens and Border Day Tour
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