Private Shore Excursion to the Scottish Borders
Start Location Edinburgh Duration 8 Hours Tour From £150.00 Per Person
The Scottish Borders are full of rolling hills and open countryside.
It’s also rich in history with spellbinding abbeys, stately homes and castles.
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Indulge in the beauty, mystery, and history of Scotland on your own Private Day Tour
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No waiting for other passengers remember you call the shots this is Your Day, Your Way
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Door to Door service from any Edinburgh Location
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Your Own Local Scottish Driver with Years of Experience
Floors Castle
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Discover Floors Castle, Scotland’s largest inhabited Castle and visit one of the leading visitor attractions in the Scottish Borders.
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Floors Castle is one of the most iconic country houses in Scotland.
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This magnificent family seat is the largest inhabited house in Scotland, and has been home to eleven generations of the Duke’s of Roxburghe.
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Visit the Castle and explore the collection of fine art, tapestries, grand rooms and superb views over the River Tweed and the Cheviot Hills to the south.
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Mobility: Medium
Scott’s View
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The scenic view of Scott’s View is on the road from St Boswells to Kelso and then turning off towards Dryburgh Abbey.
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You will be able to come to the viewpoint from Melrose and St Boswells to admire the stunning view of the River Tweed and Eildon Hills.
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The hills serve as a reminder of the volcanic activity that once took place in the area. The lookout was known to be one of Sir Walter Scott’s favourite places to come and reflect.
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Mobility: Medium
Melrose Town
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Walk the picturesque town of Melrose and have some lunch, located next to the Eildon Hills and is the birthplace of Rugby Sevens.
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The triple peaks of the Eildon Hills are the most distinctive single landmark in the Scottish Borders.
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The area around Melrose has been inhabited for thousands of years. The Roman army arrived in AD79 or 80 and built a major fort nearby named Trimontium, ‘Place of the Three Hills’.
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Mobility: Medium
Lunch Stop | Burts Hotel
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Experience the warmth of hospitality in true Scottish style at Burts Hotel, Melrose.
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The 18th century hotel, situated in the heart of Melrose’s picturesque market square, has been owned and managed by the Henderson family for almost 40 years.
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With dishes made from the finest local top quality ingredients, it’s no wonder Burts Hotel is renowned for its excellent cuisine.
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Mobility: Easy
Melrose Abbey
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Melrose Abbey is a magnificent ruin on a grand scale with lavishly decorated masonry.
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Probably the most famous ruin in Scotland, the abbey was founded by David I in 1136 for the Cistercian Order, and it was largely destroyed by Richard II’s English army in 1385.
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The surviving remains of the church are of the early 15th century, and are of an elegance unsurpassed in Scotland.
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The exterior of this magnificent ruin is decorated by unusual sculptures, including hobgoblins, cooks with ladles and a bagpipe playing pig.
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Melrose Abbey is also thought to be the burial place of Robert the Bruce’s heart, marked with a commemorative carved stone plaque within the grounds.
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Mobility: Medium
Abbotsford
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Abbotsford is the ancestral home of Sir Walter Scott, the 19th century novelist and poet of “Waverley”, “Ivanhoe”, and “Lady of the Lake”.
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One of the most famous houses in the world, constructed on the ample proceeds of a literary career without parallel.
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It is an enduring monument to the achievements of its creator, the ‘Great Scott’ who popularised tartan, saved the Scottish banknote and rediscovered his country’s Crown Jewels.
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Learn about Scott’s life in the exhibition, browse Abbotsford’s gift shop, or simply relax in Scott’s beautiful Regency Walled Gardens and tranquil woodlands.
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Mobility: Medium
Traquair House
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Visit the oldest inhabited house in Scotland and discover its fascinating history.
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Once a pleasure ground for Scottish Kings, then a refuge for Catholic priests, the Stuarts of Traquair supported Mary Queen of Scots and the Jacobite cause without counting the cost.
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Spanning nearly a thousand years of Scottish history, Traquair today is a unique attraction for all ages.
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Trace the footsteps of the kings of Scotland as you climb the turnpike staircase and discover how priests escaped in times of danger.
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When Mary Queen of Scots visited Traquair in 1566 a brewery was working, and in 1739 a 200 gallon copper was installed in one of the wings beneath the chapel.
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Having fallen into disuse for over 200 years, the brewery was rediscovered by Peter Maxwell Stuart, 20th Laird of Traquair who began brewing again in 1965.
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Traquair House Brewery now produces a selection of traditional Scottish ales. Strong, dark and deliciously rich, the ales are fermented in oak and have won awards all over the world.
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Mobility: Medium
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Your day is planned to cover all the sights and attractions of The Scottish Borders at your pace, with no waiting for other passengers.
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Total Tour Cost £900.00 Inc VAT and TAX
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Published Price based on 6 Travellers
