Scottish Borders
Scottish Borders

Scottish Borders Travel Guide 2026: Top Cities, Places to Visit & Itineraries | Trip.com

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Gordon

Gordon

Melrose

Melrose

Kelso

Kelso

Newcastleton

Newcastleton

Duns

Duns

Foulden

Foulden

Smailholm

Smailholm

Allanton

Allanton

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What to do

Looking for things to do in Scottish Borders? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle
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4.7/52,882 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Night view
Edinburgh Old Town
Edinburgh Old Town
9.0
4.9/5132 Reviews
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Night view
Abbotsford the home of Sir Walter Scott
Abbotsford the home of Sir Walter Scott
3.3
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Historic landmark
Jedburgh Abbey
Jedburgh Abbey
3.2
4.0/56 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Palace of Holyroodhouse
8.6
4.7/5369 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Melrose Abbey
Melrose Abbey
3.2
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Historic landmark
St Abbs Head
St Abbs Head
3.2
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Floors Castle
Floors Castle
3.1
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Historic landmark
Eyemouth Beach
Eyemouth Beach
3.1
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Beaches and shores
St Abb's Head National Nature Reserve (National Trust for Scotland)
St Abb's Head National Nature Reserve (National Trust for Scotland)
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Natural scenery

What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Scottish Borders dishes and foodie spots.
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Woll Restaurant
Woll Restaurant
4.6/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. MYR137/person
The Horseshoe Inn
The Horseshoe Inn
4.6/57 Reviews
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Innovative cuisine
Avg. MYR72/person
Zaika Tandoori
Zaika Tandoori
4.6/57 Reviews
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Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. MYR113/person
Saffron - Innerleithen (Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway)
Saffron - Innerleithen (Authentic Indian Restaurant and Takeaway)
4.6/57 Reviews
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Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. MYR71/person
The Ship Inn Melrose
The Ship Inn Melrose
4.4/57 Reviews
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Bars/bistros
Avg. MYR67/person
Santa Marina Restaurant & Bar
Santa Marina Restaurant & Bar
4.6/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. MYR139/person
Firebrick Bakery
Firebrick Bakery
4.4/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. MYR113/person
No. 1 Peebles Road
No. 1 Peebles Road
4.9/57 Reviews
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Coffee shop
Avg. MYR39/person
THE COFFEE TREE
THE COFFEE TREE
4.7/57 Reviews
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Coffee shop
Avg. MYR38/person
Taste of Spice
Taste of Spice
4.5/56 Reviews
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Asian cuisine
Avg. MYR97/person
Hunters Hall - JD Wetherspoon
Hunters Hall - JD Wetherspoon
3.9/57 Reviews
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Bars/bistros
Avg. MYR65/person
The Carters Rest
The Carters Rest
4.4/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine

Scottish Borders Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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St Abb's Head, a lesser-known attraction in Scotland, is where Thor got fat.

St Abb's Head, a lesser-known attraction in Scotland, is where Thor got fat.

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Scotland | OMG the world's largest undulation

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4 Incredible Places Near Edinburgh That Feel Worlds Away
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Summer’s heat? Not in the Highlands — where Hogwarts tracks and Scottish wit keep things cool.
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