by Rob | May 21, 2018 | Local Area, Uncategorized
COMMON RIDINGS & THE MELROSE FESTIVAL Huge schedule of events in different Border towns throughout the summer months. Unique opportunity to watch large gatherings of horse-back riders recreating and commemorating historical events based around riding the town...
by Rob | May 21, 2018 | Local Area
For walking holidays in the Scottish Borders our holiday cottages and log cabins are in a perfect location. As well as numerous local footpaths nearby we also have the famous St Cuthbert’s Way running past us, roughly 400 metres to the east. The route covers 100km of...
by Rob | May 21, 2018 | Local Area
MOUNTAIN BIKING The Scottish Borders is a mountain biker’s paradise with routes to suit every standard from absolute beginner to hardened professional.Glentress and Innerleithen (approx 25 mins drive from Eildon Melrose) host the two famous downhill and cross country...
by Rob | Apr 3, 2018 | Local Area
The Borders is well known as the strong-hold of Scottish rugby producing many international players including many Scottish Rugby captains and the legendary commentator Bill McLaren. There is a wealth of great rugby clubs in The Borders and the annual 7s series (Kings...
by Rob | Apr 3, 2018 | Local Area
This is a beautiful place to visit at the top of the Yarrow river valley above Selkirk. The drive is around 45 minutes from Melrose through stunning Scottish landscapes of high hills and deep valleys. For anyone with a road bike its also a fantastic cycling route...
by Rob | Apr 3, 2018 | Local Area
FLOORS CASTLE The largest inhabited castle in Scotland, home to the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe and their family. Spectacular State rooms filled with priceless European paintings, tapestries and furnishings. There is a café next to the walled garden, a licensed...
