What to do in Scottish Borders

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport

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

CA $69
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
castle in edinburgh

Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey & Stirling Castle Tour

CA $120
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey & Stirling Castle Tour
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

CA $105
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
Tranent: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

East Lothian: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

CA $39
per adult
East Lothian: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting
Viewing a Male Bullfinch in the trees

Walking Wildlife History Tour in Edinburgh

CA $103
per adult
Walking Wildlife History Tour 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 trip to Kelso. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
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Day trip destinations from Scottish Borders

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Hexham

A stone bridge with multiple arches over a calm river, reflecting the sunset sky.

Morpeth

A lake surrounded by hills with a road and a small building near the water.

Haddington

A sunset over a calm lake with trees reflecting the sky, a distant hill, and a small structure.

Hawick

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

Lanark

A castle surrounded by a forested valley with a river.

Peebles

A lake reflecting mountains and trees.

Carlisle

A historic building with a tower, surrounded by well-manicured hedges and a gravel path.

Melrose