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The Hirsel Estate and Homestead Museum

The Hirsel Estate and Homestead Museum

Wonderful spring flowers and rhododendrons. Homestead museum and crafts centre.…

Ayton Castle

Ayton Castle

Built in 1846 by the Mitchell-Innes family and designed by the architect James Gillespie Graham. Over the last ten years it has been fully restored and is now a family home. It is a unique restoration project and the quality of the original and restored workmanship is outstanding. The castle stands on an escarpment surrounded by mature woodlands containing many interesting…

Dawyck Botanic Garden

Dawyck Botanic Garden

Renowned historic arboretum. Amongst mature specimen trees - some over 40 metres tall - are a variety of flowering trees, shrubs and herbaceous…

Duns Castle

Duns Castle

This historical 1320 pele tower has been home to the Hay family since 1696, and the current owners Alexander and Aline Hay offer it as a welcoming venue for individuals, groups and corporate guests to enjoy. This beautiful castle maintains high standards of comfort while retaining all…

Halliwell's House Museum

Halliwell's House Museum

Ferniehirst Castle

Ferniehirst Castle

Ferniehirst is a Border fortress, with features surviving from the 15th century. The ancestral home of Clan Kerr. The undercroft has survived these long centuries. Now housing the Clan Kerr display, …

Monteviot House Gardens

Monteviot House Gardens

The river garden planted with herbaceous shrub borders, has a beautiful view of the River Teviot. A semi-enclosed rose garden with a collection of hybrid teas, floribunda and shrub roses. The pinetum is full of unusual…

Old Gala House

Old Gala House

Dating from 1583, the former house of…

Thirlestane Castle

Thirlestane Castle

Thirlestane Castle is an ancient Border stronghold guarding the invasion route from England to Edinburgh.  Dating from 1590, the Maitland family,…

Drumlanrig Castle

Drumlanrig Castle

Drumlanrig is perhaps the most rewarding and romantic of Scotland’s great houses with its magnificent rooms and spectacular collections of silver, porcelain, French furniture and art - including Rembrandt’s Old Woman Reading. Beyond the house, the gardens extend to over 70 acres and include great formal parterres, dells, rockeries and charming summer houses as well as many impressive trees and a collection of rare shrubs from China. Around the estate, the possibilities are endless. Walk, cycle or mountain-bike on miles of clearly marked paths and off-road trails, spot wildlife (including red squirrels) or visit the unique Scottish Cycle Museum, with its extensive collection of vintage bicycles. In our stableyard you’ll find craft workshops, local food producers and an education and visitor centre. There’s a great gift shop full of top quality foods, whiskies and souvenirs, a thrilling Adventure Playground, bike hire from Rik’s Bike Shed, guided walks and Landrover tours, fishing and other country sports. And when you need a break from all that activity, you can enjoy some delicious home cooking at The Castle Kitchen Tearoom.…