What to do in Scottish Borders

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

฿2,717
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)

฿1,624
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
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Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey & Stirling Castle Tour

฿2,849
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey & Stirling Castle Tour
Edinburgh Airport: Bus Transfer

Edinburgh Airport: Bus Transfer

฿263
per adult
Edinburgh Airport: Bus Transfer
Scottish Borders Road Trip Guidebook-Edinburgh, Melrose & Rosslyn

Scottish Borders Road Trip Guidebook-Edinburgh, Melrose & Rosslyn

฿482
per traveller
Scottish Borders Road Trip Guidebook-Edinburgh, Melrose & Rosslyn
Alnwick Castle and Rosslyn Chapel Day Tour from Edinburgh

Alnwick Castle and Rosslyn Chapel Day Tour from Edinburgh

฿4,382
per adult
Alnwick Castle and Rosslyn Chapel Day Tour from Edinburgh
Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh

Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh

฿3,287
per adult
Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh
Tranent: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

East Lothian: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

฿921
per adult
East Lothian: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting
From Edinburgh: Glenkinchie Distillery & Whisky Experience

From Edinburgh: Glenkinchie Distillery & Whisky Experience

฿2,410
per adult
From Edinburgh: Glenkinchie Distillery & Whisky Experience
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Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

Activity duration is 8 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 62 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿2,767 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Edinburgh Airport: Bus Transfer

Edinburgh Airport: Bus Transfer

9.6 out of 10 with 2590 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿268 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Farm Tour and Cheese Tasting at Errington Cheese

Farm Tour and Cheese Tasting at Errington Cheese

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿2,231 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Edinburgh: Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh

Edinburgh: Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿3,347 per adult
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What to do in Scottish Borders

Stay near popular Scottish Borders attractions

A castle surrounded by a lush green landscape with sheep grazing.
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Floors Castle

9.8/10 (33 reviews)
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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Moffat

A snow-covered landscape with a tree in the foreground and a body of water in the background.
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Selkirk

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

Carlisle

A stone viaduct spanning a river with a sunset reflection.

Berwick-upon-Tweed

A coastal town with a harbor, a football field, and a sunset over the sea.

Dunbar

A rural landscape with a large open field, a few trees, and a cloudy sky.
Photo by Walter Baxter (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Humbie

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

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

A historic cityscape with a prominent castle and a tall church spire.

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