Walk through centuries of history on the Borders Abbeys Way. This 64-mile circular route is the best way to experience the romantic heart of the Scottish Borders. Linking the four great ruined abbeys of Melrose, Dryburgh, Kelso, and Jedburgh, the trail links the area’s stunning heritage with the rolling landscapes along the Rivers Tweed and Teviot.

The trail will take you through vibrant market towns and along sites immortalised in the legends and ballads of the borderlands. It’s a journey through the very landscape that inspired Sir Walter Scott. So whether you’re a history or a nature lover, your next soul-stirring journey starts here.

History Meets Nature

Following the winding banks of the River Tweed and River Teviot, the trail leads form rolling farmlands and lush forests into bustling market towns. Along the way, look out for grey herons and kingfishers on the water, and roe deer darting through the woodlands.