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THE SCOTTISH BORDERS TOUR – COST: £450.00 incl
The gentle landscape of the Scottish Borders is dotted with quiet towns and villages and magnificent stately homes. Rugby, rather than golf, is the preferred sport of the Borders as the home of the famous Galashiels, Melrose and Hawick clubs who have supplied the national team with many of Scotland’s all-time greats.
Your tour can be completely customised to your preferences, but here is a suggested route to discover the great sights the Scottish Borders has to offer.
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Rosslyn Chapel
Rosslyn Chapel, famous for its acknowledgement in Dan Brown’s ‘The Da Vinci Code’, is touted as being one of the most mysterious places in Scotland. Once known as the Collegiate Chapel of St Mathew, the church was founded in 1446 by Sir William St Clair in the village of Roslin, Midlothian.
This remarkable building is steeped in history and untold secrets, a must-see attraction when touring the Borders.
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Abbotsford House
Abbotsford House a is a monument tastes, talents and achievements of its creator and former resident Sir Walter Scott, a 19th century novelist, playwright and poet. Situated on the banks of the River Tweed, west of Melrose, the house contains an impressive collection containing historic relics, weapons and armour as well as an inimitable library containing over 9,000 volumes.
This treasure trove of intriguing objects which once inspired their ‘Great Scott’ owner’s most famous poems and novels is an unmissable experience when discovering the Scottish Borders.
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Scott’s View
An authentic 14th century, Neidpath Castle is sits on a commanding position in a wooden gorge above the River Tweed. Equipped with a 11-foot thick walls, a prison pit and draw well, there is also a set of exquisite 20th century batiks that tell the story of Mary Queen of Scots, who resided in the castle.
More recently the romantic castle has been featured in the backdrop of large-scale movies including The Bruce, Merlin and Joan of Arc.
With its splendid views and historical past, Neidpath Castle is a desirable destination when exploring the past of the Scottish Borders.
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Neidpath Castle
An authentic 14th century, Neidpath Castle is sits on a commanding position in a wooden gorge above the River Tweed. Equipped with a 11-foot thick walls, a prison pit and draw well, there is also a set of exquisite 20th century batiks that tell the story of Mary Queen of Scots, who resided in the castle.
More recently the romantic castle has been featured in the backdrop of large-scale movies including The Bruce, Merlin and Joan of Arc.
With its splendid views and historical past, Neidpath Castle is a desirable destination when exploring the past of the Scottish Borders.
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