Swinton

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Swinton Kirk This 1729 kirk was extensively rebuilt on an earlier site of medieval fragments with later additions in 1782, 1837 and 1910. Although the first written record of a church on this site is in 1098, Christian worship has taken place in Swinton for over 1300 years. The bell, called Mary, is also known as the Flodden Bell, as it was rung in 1513 to sound the death of King James IV and many of his followers at the Battle of Flodden. The bell is inscribed:- “MARIA EST NOMEN MEUM, 1499” (Mary is my name, 1499) (Source: Borders and Berwick, an Architectural Guide by Charles Alexander Strang and a Swinton Kirk information leaflet).
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Swinton Kirk This 1729 kirk was extensively rebuilt on an earlier site of medieval fragments with later additions in 1782, 1837 and 1910. Although the first written record of a church on this site is in 1098, Christian worship has taken place in Swinton for over 1300 years. The bell, called Mary, is also known as the Flodden Bell, as it was rung in 1513 to sound the death of King James IV and many of his followers at the Battle of Flodden. The bell is inscribed:- “MARIA EST NOMEN MEUM, 1499” (Mary is my name, 1499) (Source: Borders and Berwick, an Architectural Guide by Charles Alexander Strang and a Swinton Kirk information leaflet).
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The Green at Swinton The village was planned around this rectangular green where the village cross (1769) stands. The prominent building on the left is the former Free Church (1860) now used as the village hall, but closed to the public at present. The name Swinton probably comes from 'Swine Town' from the days when there were lots of wild boars (pigs or swine) in the area. (Source: Swinton Kirk information leaflet).
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Swinton, Berwickshire The 18th Century Market Cross standing on the village green
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West Gatehouse (Swinton House) Identical to North Gatehouse submitted for NT8147
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The Wheatsheaf at Swinton

The Wheatsheaf at Swinton

4 out of 5
The Green Duns Scotland
The price is CA $165 per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
CA $165
CA $292 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
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Stay at this hotel in Duns. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Whitsome Ark and Coldstream Museum are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (108 reviews)
Perfect stay. Staff so polite, room comfortable and clean. Restaurant delicious!

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

The Wheatsheaf at Swinton
SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt

SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt

5 out of 5
Heiton Kelso Scotland
Fully refundable
The price is CA $415 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
CA $415
CA $498 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
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Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kelso. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (290 reviews)
Room was great got in early Spa was also great we pre ordered chocolate strawberry for my wife’s birthday but it took a few calls to get them delivered. We ate in Charlie’s and unfortunately it took one hour fifteen for our starters to arrive after having to ask 3 times for someone to take our order ...

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

3 out of 5
St Boswells Melrose Scotland
The price is CA $169 per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
CA $169
CA $203 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
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Stay at this hotel in Melrose. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Dryburgh ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (855 reviews)
Lovely location, very friendly staff, great food and a comfortable stay. The property is a gem in the rough - the common areas present beautifully but the room was a bit tired (but still very comfy)

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
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The Lodge- charming cottage on private country house estate

The Lodge- charming cottage on private country house estate

Berwick-upon-Tweed Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Paxton House and Chain Bridge ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
Amazing location in the border areas of Scotland, lovely home, fully equipped with everything you would ever need, and more. Extremely roomy, good wifi, a welcome cake and Shortbread, the grounds are really nice, even has a table and chairs to sit under the trees in, only 10 minutes drive from Berwick, ...

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

The Lodge- charming cottage on private country house estate
Rose Cottage - Charming Cottage in the Grounds of a Private Country House Estate

Rose Cottage - Charming Cottage in the Grounds of a Private Country House Estate

Berwick-upon-Tweed Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Paxton House and Chain Bridge ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
Excellent in every sense.

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Rose Cottage - Charming Cottage in the Grounds of a Private Country House Estate
Stable Cottage - spacious one level cottage with private courtyard.

Stable Cottage - spacious one level cottage with private courtyard.

Berwick-upon-Tweed Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Paxton House and Chain Bridge ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
It was a lovely, peaceful cottage, surrounded by a country estate. Everything well thought out, with a small welcome pack.

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Stable Cottage - spacious one level cottage with private courtyard.
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Duns Castle Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Duns Castle Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Duns. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Duns Castle Nature Reserve

Manderston House

You can find out about the history of Duns with a visit to Manderston House. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Manderston House

The Jim Clark Room

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at The Jim Clark Room during your trip to Duns. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

The Jim Clark Room

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The River Tweed with Coldstream Bridge in the background.

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