10 Borders beauties

KAILZIE GARDENS

Near Peebles, Kailzie has walled and wild gardens, woodland walks, café, fishing, putting, plants sales and gift shop.

DAWYCK BOTANIC GARDEN

This 65-acre garden in Stobo houses all manner of flowers thanks to its continental climate, and some of Britain’s oldest trees.

THIRLESTANE CASTLE

One of our oldest and finest inhabited castles, this Lauder attraction offers woodland walks, playground and a rose garden.

TRAQUAIR HOUSE

The centrepiece is the historyladen house, but there’s also a brewery, restaurant, huge maze, craft workshops and walks.

SCOTTISH BORDERS DONKEY SANCTUARY

Set just outside St Boswells, there are tours to meet the donkeys, llamas, goats, pigs and wildfowl.

GUNSGREEN HOUSE

Built in 1753 by local smuggler John Nisbet, this Eyemouth landmark features a museum and a one-of-a-kind tea chute.

JEDBURGH CASTLE JAIL & MUSEUM

Get a taste of prison life in the 1800s, while also learning about the history of the town.

MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS VISITOR CENTRE

Mary’s life and connections with the town are explored in a 16th Century Jedburgh towerhouse.

FLOORS CASTLE

Built for the Duke of Roxburghe in 1721, this Kelso landmark has walled gardens, an adventure playground and two cafes.

BORN IN THE BORDERS

Go grass sledging, see the ospreys, visit the brewery and check out the visitor centre at this Jedburgh establishment.