Destination Borders
OVERWELLS FARM Jedburgh
Tel: 01835 863020 www.overwells.co.uk
Millhouse is a four star property, set 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 as a place to just chill out. Sleeps four. Contact: abfraser3@gmail.com
NORTHERN BORDERLANDS HERITAGE TOURS
Borders
Tel: 07850 093733 www.northernborderlands heritagetours.co.uk
Northern Borderlands Heritage Tours explore the wild and rugged landscapes of the Border region and the debatable lands of northern England. Tours for two people being driven in a Freelander 4x4 transport you to the heartlands of the countryside where reiving was commonplace in the 16th Century.
BORDERS ART FAIR Kelso
Tel: 07803 012620 www.bordersartfair.com
This is not just any art fair – this is the Borders Art Fair! The Borders Art Fair will be held on 13-15 March at Springwood Park in Kelso. Around 70 exhibitors will showcase a fantastic range of work throughout the three day event, where visitors can also take part in workshops, listen to art talks and watch live art. Image: Waxwings in Rowan by Darren Woodhead.
COLLINGWOOD-NORRIS Galashiels
Tel: 07765 843298 www.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.
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 sport, drama and concerts. Boarding from 7 years old is available with exciting evening events.
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 delicious coffee or a spot of lunch in the coffee shop.
A HUME COUNTRY CLOTHING Kelso
Tel: 01573 224620 www.ahume.co.uk
46 The Square, Kelso is home to many country lifestyle brands. 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 there are top brands including Dubarry, RM Williams, Fairfax and Favor, Schoffel, Amazing Woman and Gibson and Birkbeck.
RIDE SCOTTISH BORDERS Borders
Tel: 01750 725154 www.ridescottishborders.com
The Scottish Borders is Scotland’s Horse Country. Here there are more horses per person than anywhere else in the UK, making it the premier destination for horse riding. The Borders has an association with the horse that stretches back over thousands of years and is still alive today in the common ridings.
Droving and Roman roads, railways, thieves roads, over 300 miles of grassy rolling hills, hundreds of square miles of quiet forests, woodland, lochs and rivers all accessible to you and your horse. The area has an excellent network of trails that provide a wide range of day rides and fantastic long-distance routes.
There is top quality accommodation to suit every budget for you and your horse along the trails. Out of the saddle, the quality attractions of the Borders include big houses and castles, art galleries and artisans at every turn. This is the home of Cashmere and Tweed, top quality local products along with excellent food and drink to sustain your adventures.
Start planning today, visit www.ridescottishborders. com where you can view and download the routes, find information and services you might need including transport, feed merchants, vets and farriers as well as where to park! We have put everything together to make your trip as easy as possible to plan.
Enjoy the unspoilt countryside of the Scottish Borders. Gather with adventure in your heart, treasure the journey and leave with a lifetime of memories.
HEARTHSTANES ESTATE Tweedsmuir
Tel: 01899 225119 www.hearthstanes.com
Hearthstanes has five beautiful self-catering holiday cottages, located on a picturesque working hill farm steading, all set in the rural yet centrally-located Borders region. Hearthstanes offers stalking, guided walks, nine-pin bowling, and 4x4 estate tours. Hearthstanes can accommodate up to 29 guests, with two pets per cottage. Explore the Southern Upland Way, numerous Bronze Age sites and gardens nearby.
A HUME COUNTRY CLOTHING Kelso
Tel: 01573 224620 www.ahume.co.uk
22 Horsemarket, Kelso is your onestop 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. Kelso.