Scottish Borders Tours
Val Steele
May I extend a heartfelt welcome to the Scottish Borders, the motherland of Scotland spanning approx 5,000 square miles of gentle undulating landscape, pretty market towns, and with plenty to see and do, an ideal destination for your vacation or touring.
The Scottish Borders exudes character and ambience, heritage and history, ancient and modern. We have many exquisite stately homes, mansions and castles: Paxton House, an eighteenth century Adam country house with 80acres of grounds and beautiful gardens; Mellerstain House and Gardens; Abbotsford, Home of Sir Walter Scott; and home to the 11th Duke of Roxburgh; Floors Castle. The ruins of the four Border Abbeys is a favourite tour with many visitors.
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Our tartan and textile mills are considered the best in the world. The town of Hawick is the home of cashmere and the Lochcarron mill in Selkirk recently designed the commemorative plaid for the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton. They also created the Princess Diana Memorial Tartan.
The fauna and flora of the Scottish Borders can be enjoyed as we drive calmly through the quiet countryside. Let’s stop to savour and gaze at the majestic statue of Sir William Wallace and take a panoramic view over the borderlands and the Eildon Hills. The seascapes on our east coast are breathtakingly beautiful too; a stretch of the legs at St Abb’s Head is most definitely recommended.
We have a strong agricultural and farming industry and many of our lovely cafes and restaurants serve local produce…mmmm, for example The Cobbles Inn, Kelso. Included in the cost and itinerary of our daily tours are the essential tea break and lunch stops.
I can organise special trips and events, such as A Day at Kelso Races or fishing on the River Tweed and if you visit in August you can enjoy the spectacular Edinburgh Military Tatoo.
Whatever your passion or interest, whatever your age and mobility, I’m sure we can have some wonderful adventures together.