Destination Borders
FLOORS CASTLE Kelso Tel: 01573 223333 www.floorscastle.com
Floors Castle is not only a Duke’s family home, but also the heart of the diverse Roxburghe Estates in a beautiful part of the Scottish Borders. Just over an hour’s drive from Edinburgh and Newcastle, visit this stunning castle and see for yourself the collection of fine art, porcelain, newly restored tapestries, grand rooms and superb views.
LOCHCARRON VISITOR CENTRE Selkirk Tel: 01750 726100 www.lochcarron.com
The Lochcarron Visitor Centre in Selkirk offers a unique opportunity to take a tour around an authentic working mill, as they weave their tartan fabrics and accessories. Afterwards you can browse and shop the collections and gifts and enjoy a coffee or a spot of lunch in the coffee shop.
FORD & ETAL ESTATES Tel: 01890 820338 www.ford-and-etal.co.uk
Peace, tranquillity, beautiful countryside, picturesque villages and an incredible range of attractions, outdoor activities, accommodation and tearooms make this rural estate a Borders destination not to be missed. From history and heritage to events and family fun there’s so much to do, whatever your interest and whatever the weather!
HUNTERS STABLES WINE ROOM & BISTRO St Boswells Tel: 01835 822710 www.huntersstables.co.uk
Whether you fancy traditional Scottish fayre or a taste of Southern Italy, Hunters Stables will whet your palate and satisfy the heartiest of appetites. Creating a fusion of Italian and Scottish food is at the heart of their success; both countries offer simple, mouth-watering produce which in turn create honest, good food – all served with welcoming smiles!
COLLINGWOOD-NORRIS Galashiels Tel: 07765843298 collingwoodnorrisdesign.com
Collingwood-Norris is a luxury contemporary knitwear company based in Galashiels in the Scottish Borders, founded in 2016 by designer Flora Collingwood-Norris. Flora hand frames each piece using the finest soft lambswool that is spun and dyed in Kinross, then hand-finishes them in the studio to ensure the highest standards.
OVERWELLS FARM Jedburgh Tel: 01835 863020 www.overwells.co.uk
Millhouse is on a working farm three miles from Jedburgh in one of the most beautiful valleys in the area with spectacular views towards the Cheviot hills. An ideal centre for exploring the beautiful Borders by cycle, car or on foot or a place to just chill out. Sleeps four. Contact: abfraser3@gmail.com
A HUME COUNTRY CLOTHING 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. Shop high quality country clothing in the Borders at A Hume. See below for the menswear shop at 46 The Square, Kelso.
A HUME COUNTRY CLOTHING 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 RM Williams, Dubarry, William Lockie Knitwear, Bladen, Viyella, Eden Park and Gant. 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 top brands including Dubarry, RM Williams, Fairfax and Favor, Schoffel, Amazing Woman and Gibson and Birkbeck.
ST MARY’S SCHOOL Melrose Tel: 01896 822517 www.stmarysmelrose.org.uk
An independent co-educational prep school for 2½ to 13 year olds offering day, weekly and flexi boarding. A generous pupil to adult ratio of 1:7 and academic class size of 14 allows an outstanding level of attention and pastoral care. St Mary’s offers a rounded education with regular sporting fixtures, drama productions and concerts from Pre Prep upwards backed by regular orchestra and choirs. Boarding from 7 years old is available for as many or few nights a week and is immensely popular with a raft of exciting evening activities.
HEARTHSTANES ESTATE Tweedsmuir Tel: 01899 225119 www.hearthstanes.com
Hearthstanes has five beautiful self-catering vacation cottages located in a picturesque working hill farm steading, all set in the rural yet centrally-located Borders region. Hearthstanes offers stalking, falconry demonstrations, guided walks, ninepin bowling, and 4x4 estate tours. Hearthstanes can accommodate up to 26 guests, with two pets per cottage. Explore the Southern Upland Way, numerous Bronze Age sites and gardens nearby.
JOHNSTONS OF ELGIN Hawick Tel: 01450 360549 www.johnstonsofelgin.com
Take a free, guided mill tour around Johnstons of Elgin in Hawick to see quality in the making, before browsing collections for men, ladies, children and home in the beautiful retail store. Enjoy fresh, local produce in the coffee shop, which serves breakfast lunch, teas and coffees. Experience the history and craftsmanship of Johnstons of Elgin’s finest woollens and cashmere knitwear. Over two dozen hands will work on every product and at each stage you will notice the difference.
NORTHERN BORDERLANDS HERITAGE TOURS Borders Tel: 07850 093733 www.northernborderlands heritagetours.co.uk
Northern Borderlands Heritage Tours explore the wild and rugged landscape of the Border country. The tours transport you into the heartland of the Reiving times when reiving, raiding and theft was commonplace amongst the feuding families on both the Scottish and English sides of the Border. Exclusive day tours designed for two people driven in a Land Rover, following rural Reiver routes through the Scottish Borders and the Debatable Lands of Northern England.