Published in Scotland Magazine Issue 28 on 20/09/2006.

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The Borders - What to do, Where to Stay, Where to Eat

The definition Scottish Borders is misleading since not all of the counties encompassed within its boundaries a join England.

How to get there

BY AIR
There are a wide range of national and international flights to and from Edinburgh Airport which is no more than an hours drive from the Borders heartland www.edinburghairport.com

BY CAR
A number of reputable car hire firms are available from the airport and major railway stations. www.thrifty.co.uk www.budget.co.uk www.arnoldclark.co.uk

BY TRAIN
The three handiest railway stations are Carlisle, Edinburgh or Berwickupon- Tweed www.firstscotrail.com

What to do

Abbotsford
Melrose, Roxburghshire
The former home of Sir Walter Scott, 19th century novelist and poet. The house is full of memorabilia and treasures connected with the history of Scotland including Montrose's Sword, Rob Roy’s gun and a lock of Bonnie Prince Charlie's hair.
www.scottsabbotsford.co.uk

Bowhill House and Country Park
Bowhill, Selkirk
Contains an outstanding collection of paintings, silverware, porcelain and French furniture, as well as important relics of Queen Victoria and Sir Walter Scott. There’s also an intimate 72 seat theatre with full programme of music and drama.
www.buccleuch.com

Coldstream Museum
Market Square, Coldstream
A good local history museum with a section on the Coldstream Guards, a temporary exhibitions gallery and courtyard with fountain and picnic area.
Tel: +44 (0)1890 882 630

Drumlanrig’s Tower
Tower Knowe, Hawick
A beautifully restored building which uses period rooms, figures and audiovisuals to explain the turbulent past of the .....

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By Charles Douglas

Section : Regional Focus

Page number : 34