Lothian & Scottish Borders
This is The Borders!
Rolling hills, empty moorland, gentle quiet valleys and a rocky coastline with secluded coves and fishing villages.
Most people visiting Scotland only pay lip service to this beautiful region and rush on northwards. True, here you will not find the dramatic Highland mountain scenery often associated with Scotland, but you will discover small bustly towns and picturesque villages instead, as well as the castles, abbeys, stately homes and museums that illustrate the exciting and often bloody history of the region.
For tranquillity and a more relaxed pace of life: Lothian & Scottish Borders. Why don't you drive along the Heart of the Borders Trail, or, if you're a dedicated walker: The Berwickshire Coastal Path or the Borders Abbeys Way could be up your alley.
Site rating
- This is a personal favourite! (***)
- A real Scottish highlight! (**)
- Have a look if you’re in the area. (*)
- A hefty dollop of imagination is a must. (-)
My very personal selection:
Location: Crichton / GPS/Map: 55.839575,-2.990767
Location: Dirleton / GPS/Map: 56.045789,-2.778736
Location: Dryburgh / GPS/Map: 55.577115,-2.649679
Location: Dowlaw / GPS/Map: 55.932313,-2.223252
Location: East Linton / GPS/Map: 55.972848,-2.683328
Location: Hermitage / GPS/Map: 55.256049,-2.793468
Location: Jedburgh / GPS/Map: 55.476612,-2.554477
Location: Melrose / GPS/Map: 55.599313,-2.718129
Location: Carter Bar / GPS/Map: 55.356780,-2.470703
Location: Bemersyde / GPS/Map: 55.600160,-2.646680
Location: Smailholm / GPS/Map: 55.604240,-2.576323
Location: North Berwick / GPS/Map: 56.056425,-2.650203
And than there are.......
Location: Melrose / GPS/Map: 55.599704,-2.783410
Location: Ancrum / GPS/Map: 55.539859,-2.604411
Location: Athelstaneford / GPS/Map: 55.988203,-2.746914
Location: Blackness / GPS/Map: 56.005933,-3.516203
Location: Blackridge / GPS/Map: 55.888571,-3.794596
Location: Borthwick / GPS/Map: 55.826855,-3.008003
Location: Carberry / GPS/Map: 55.915844,-3.003912
Location: Carham / GPS/Map: 55.642206,-2.323242
Location: Cessford / GPS/Map: 55.507713,-2.415584
Location: Romannobridge / GPS/Map: 55.677270,-3.334922
Location: Dryhope / GPS/Map: 55.510997,-3.161432
Location: Dunbar / GPS/Map: 56.006003,-2.517137
Location: Abbey St Bathans / GPS/Map: 55.835568,-2.364201
Location: Jedburgh / GPS/Map: 55.454542,-2.550910
Location: Gordon / GPS/Map: 55.677885,-2.574337
Location: Kelso / GPS/Map: 55.600008,-2.353873
Location: Innerwick / GPS/Map: 55.955687,-2.425947
Location: Jedburgh / GPS/Map: 55.474229,-2.558889
Location: Teviothead / GPS/Map: 55.336770,-2.940341
Location: Kelso / GPS/Map: 55.597393,-2.432211
Location: Ladykirk / GPS/Map: 55.722587,-2.178592
Location: Linlithgow / GPS/Map: 55.978753,-3.598511
Location: Jedburgh / GPS/Map: 55.477346,-2.555089
Location: Abercorn / GPS/Map: 55.992291,-3.489055
Location: Peebles / GPS/Map: 55.651560,-3.214855
Location: Selkirk / GPS/Map: 55.554719,-2.919701
Location: Selkirk / GPS/Map: 55.543994,-2.866042
Location: Longniddry / GPS/Map: 55.983402,-2.863018
Location: Kelso / GPS/Map: 55.596525,-2.456195
Location: Spott / GPS/Map: 55.977226,-2.523162
Location: St Abbs / GPS/Map: 55.914976,-2.141336
Location: Whitekirk / GPS/Map: 56.025147,-2.648955
Location: Cappercleugh / GPS/Map: 55.472854,-3.203023
Location: Swinton / GPS/Map: 55.721995,-2.258664
Location: Traquair / GPS/Map: 55.607751,-3.065315
Location: Drumelzier / GPS/Map: 55.596076,-3.363903
Location: Gifford / GPS/Map: 55.891161,-2.711200