Borders & Galloway
Travel, shop and relax
A HUME COUNTRY CLOTHING Horsemarket, Kelso Tel: 01573 224620 www.ahume.co.uk
22 Horsemarket, Kelso is your one stop shop for the outdoor enthusiast with an extensive collection of quality brands, as well as outdoor footwear and accessories for ladies and men. The collection showcases an impressive range of technical outdoor clothing and footwear including Schoffel, Dubarry, Laksen, Barbour, Brax, Le Chameau, Loake, Meindl, Icebreaker and more.
ROULOTTE RETREAT near Melrose Tel: 08450 949729 www.roulotteretreat.com
Enjoy a roulotte by yourself, bring friends, elope or enjoy your wedding in the wildflower meadow and 1950’s wooden Studio. If you have a penchant for style and a sense of adventure then delight in the eco chic that Roulotte Retreat offers. Staying in authentic hand-crafted roulottes with eco hot tubs and wood burning stoves around the lochan is one of the best experiences in the Borders.
A HUME COUNTRY CLOTHING The Square, Kelso Tel: 01573 224620 www.ahume.co.uk
46 The Square, Kelso is home to many country lifestyle brands designed to attire you from head to toe. For the discerning gentleman you will find top quality brands that include Dubarry and William Lockie Knitwear. In store, they also offer made to measure tailoring including suits, jacket, kilts and tartan trews. For the style conscious lady, the first floor boasts luxury and temptation, with brands including RM Williams and Fairfax.
THE AULDGIRTH INN Dumfries Tel: 01387 740250 www.auldgirthinn.co.uk
At five hundred years old, The Auldgirth Inn has more than a few stories to tell. One its most famous regulars was Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns, when he farmed nearby in the late 1700s. Today, the Inn has been fully modernised by chef owner Robert Macaleese and the two AA rosette-awarded restaurant offers high quality cuisine. A peaceful night’s sleep also awaits in four gold star accommodation.
BALCARY BAY HOTEL Auchencairn, Castle Douglas Tel: 01556 640217 www.balcary-bay-hotel.co.uk
Set in a beautiful and secluded bay on the shore of the Solway Firth, the hotel is a vision of pure white and blue that shimmers in the reflection across the waters of Balcary Bay. Located deep in isolated Galloway where there is an abundance of activities including golfing, walking, cycling, bird watching, tours of National Trust historic properties and some of the best gardens in Scotland.
PALMERSTON CAFE Dumfries Tel: 01387 254789 www.palmerstoncafe.com
In 1969 Mr & Mrs Peter Tamburrini took over the ownership of Palmerston Café. They built the business up with many years of hard work, sacrifice and support. Today, Palmerston Cafe is going strong with their son Paul and his family still keeping up the tradition of great fish and chips and Italian ice cream. Phone your order in for collection or sit in the café area. 50 flavours of ice cream, Italian pizzas and Lavazza fresh coffee available.
BUCCLEUCH ARMS St Boswells, Melrose Tel: 01835 822243 www.buccleucharms.com
Relax and enjoy fresh, seasonal and locally-sourced food at the Buccleuch Arms. Choose from the bar, Blue Coo Bistrot or the pretty beer garden. In recent years the Buccleuch has earned an award-winning reputation as one of the finest Inns in Scotland. Owners Billy and Rachael Hamilton are passionate about using only the most local of produce and are 100% behind Scottish agriculture.
CRAFTY DISTILLERY Newton Stewart Tel: 01671 404040 www.craftydistillery.com
Take your taste buds on a tour of a modern distillery. Learn how Crafty Distillery create their own spirit, and all of the botanicals used to make a truly unique gin. You’ll also get a taste of the award-winning Hills & Harbour Gin. After the tour, you can sample some of the region’s best food producers, relax with a cocktail or savor an artisan coffee.
THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL Swinton, Berwickshire Tel: 01890 860257 www.eatdrinkstaywheatsheaf.com
Overlooking the green in the quiet Berwickshire village of Swinton, The Wheatsheaf is your home away from home this autumn. Featuring tastefully decorated bedrooms and a two bedroom cottage in the village suitable for families, they also offer dog friendly accommodation. The culinary team specialises in elevating locally sourced food to new heights and brings real creativity to the kitchen.
WINDLESTRAW Walkerburn Tel: 01896 870636 www.windlestraw.co.uk
Windlestraw, a beautiful Edwardian manor is an award-winning boutique destination. Voted best independent hotel in Scotland 2017, Windlestraw is the Borders’ only five star restaurant with rooms. Located in the beautiful Tweed valley it’s the perfect location for a romantic or relaxed break. John and Sylvia Matthews call Windlestraw home and they invite you to enjoy the Windlestraw experience.
READINGLASSES WOMEN’S BOOKSHOP AND TEAROOM Wigtown Tel: 01988 403266 readinglasses@hotmail.com
ReadingLasses has been an established women’s bookshop for 20 years. It boasts a quirky welcoming atmosphere for bookworms with a caffeine habit! There’s plenty of space to relax in comfy chairs and sofas, read a book, enjoy wonderful coffee and home-baking or treat yourself to lunch in the slightly more formal café. ReadingLasses is also the home of The Quirky Tiffin Company.