Things to do in Scottish Borders

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A mountainous landscape with a sunset.
An old church with Gothic architecture and a cemetery in the foreground.
A Gothic-style cathedral with a central tower and multiple arches.
An ancient stone structure with a prominent circular window and a triangular roof, surrounded by lush greenery and other historical buildings.
A historic stone building with multiple arched windows and intricate stonework.

Things to do

Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

￥13,351
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
castle in edinburgh

Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey & Stirling Castle Tour

￥13,997
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey & Stirling Castle Tour
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport

Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

￥7,906
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Jedburgh, Scottish Borders: Bairnkine Farm Tour with Lucy

Jedburgh, Scottish Borders: Bairnkine Farm Tour with Lucy

￥5,168
per adult
Jedburgh, Scottish Borders: Bairnkine Farm Tour with Lucy
Tranent: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

East Lothian: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

￥4,491
per adult
East Lothian: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting
Run Tours Lothian

Run Tours Lothian

￥6,460
per adult
Run Tours Lothian
Viewing a Male Bullfinch in the trees

Walking Wildlife History Tour in Edinburgh

￥9,690
per adult
Walking Wildlife History Tour in Edinburgh
Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh

Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh

￥16,038
per adult
Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh
At Bo'ness Railway Station

Trains and Planes Edinburgh Day Shore Excursion

￥25,840
per adult
Trains and Planes Edinburgh Day Shore Excursion
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Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

Activity duration is 8 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 51 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥13,427 per adult
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Edinburgh Airport: Bus Transfer

Edinburgh Airport: Bus Transfer

9.6 out of 10 with 2587 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥1,299 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Farm Tour and Cheese Tasting at Errington Cheese

Farm Tour and Cheese Tasting at Errington Cheese

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥10,828 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Edinburgh: Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh

Edinburgh: Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥16,242 per adult
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What to do in Scottish Borders

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A castle surrounded by a lush green landscape with sheep grazing.
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Floors Castle

9.8/10 (33 reviews)
You can browse the exhibits at Floors Castle, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kelso. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
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Popular day trips from Scottish Borders

A stone wall, rolling hills, and a sunset over a green landscape.

Hexham

A goose with goslings on a grassy area near a body of water.

Morpeth

A lake surrounded by hills with a road and a small building near the water.

Haddington

A sunset over a calm lake with trees reflecting the sky, a distant hill, and a small structure.

Hawick

A river flowing through a forested area with a stone building on the left.

Lanark

A river flowing through a park with a bridge, a church, and residential buildings in the background.

Peebles

A snow-covered landscape with a tree in the foreground and a body of water in the background.
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Selkirk

A historic church with Gothic architecture, surrounded by stone walls and trees.

Carlisle