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