10 Borders attractions

JEDBURGH ABBEY

It took 70 years to build and is a striking and unusual mix of Romanesque and early Gothic architecture.

FLOORS CASTLE

On the outskirts of Kelso is this magnificent-looking estate, home to Scotland’s largest inhabited castle.

DRYBURGH ABBEY

This remarkable ruin sits by the River Tweed. Paintwork and plaster inside the chapter house dates back to when it was built.

HERMITAGE CASTLE

This semi-ruined castle in Newcastleton was once described as “the guardhouse of the bloodiest valley in Britain”.

TRAQUAIR HOUSE

Visitors follow in the footsteps of 27 Scottish kings and queens who have visited Traquair. There is a brewery under the chapel.

JEDBURGH CASTLE MUSEUM

The main building holds artefacts and paintings, while the jail is touted as Scotland’s finest remaining Howard reform prison.

KELSO ABBEY

Founded in the 1100s by monks invited by King David I, it remains a wonderful example of Scottish Monastic architecture.

HAWICK MUSEUM

Explore the old Schoolroom, visit the changing art exhibitions and lean about famous painters and motorcycling champions.

PRIORWOOD GARDEN

A garden dedicated to the art of dried flower arranging, 90 different types of apple are grown organically in its orchard.

WILLIAM WALLACE STATUE

Located on Bemersyde estate, this red sandstone statue has grade B listed status and was erected in 1814.