All History & Heritage

Fatlips Castle is an iconic Borders pele tower in Roxburghshire atop the Minto Crags 2 miles northeast of the village of Denholm and 1 mile…

Discover a history filled with intrigue, murder, torture and treason.

Dalkeith Country Park is a truly special place, home to Fort Douglas adventure playground and Restoration Yard Store, Restaurant & Wellbeing Lab.

Gunsgreen House is full of fun and adventures for children. Toilet facilities, baby changing, lift access and parking is free.

Oldest working commercial letterpress printers in the UK – a living museum of Victorian history.

Aikwood Tower, a 500 year old Reiver Tower, has been sensitively restored in sumptuous 21st Century style into luxury self-catered accommodation for 10 guests.

Due to access restrictions in place, there is currently no visitor access to the abbey church.

The extraordinary home of Scottish legend Sir Walter Scott, the man who gave us the historical novel, popularised tartan & rediscovered Scotland’s Crown Jewels.

Mary Queen of Scots’ Visitor Centre is set in the centre of historic Jedburgh and this 16th century tower house tells the story of Scotland’s…

The abbey grounds, cloister and museum are open.

Duns Castle is an award-winning, exclusive-use venue, available all year round for weddings, family gatherings, corporate meetings, film shoots and events.

Explore the house, beautiful gardens and walks around the Estate. Sample homemade Estate produce at the Terrace Cafe, gift shop & deli.

Traquair is Scotland's Oldest Continually Inhabited House dating back over 900 years and still lived in as a family home today.

Listed as one of Britain's best stately homes by The Telegraph, Mellerstain is a must-see. "A treasure, wonderful gardens and beautiful house!"

Smailholm’s 20m-tall tower house, its walls 2.5m deep, dominates a rocky craig.

Paxton House is a Georgian mansion overlooking the River Tweed set in 80 acres of grounds on the border of England and Scotland 4 miles…

Jedburgh Castle Jail & Museum is an attraction that looks like a grand castle – but inside is a different story!

The abbey nave, including Sir Walter Scott’s Tomb, grounds, shop and toilets are open.

Set in beautifully landscaped grounds near the centre of Galashiels, Old Gala House is an impressive building dating back to 1583.

The Catrail is a linear earthwork that runs from Robert's Linn, a burn flowing into the Slitrig Water, westward.

A red sandstone church, in a peaceful churchyard with a fine view. A notorious confrontation here changed the course of the Church of Scotland

The Haining House, loch and surrounding woodlands are a stunning area of natural beauty

Holy Well or Sacred Spring in Scottish Borders

The Duke of Lauderdale erected the present church in Lauder in 1673

Mungo Park, was born four miles from Selkirk and here you'll see a statue of him erected in 1859

The Devil's Beeftub is an historic physical landscape feature which nestles in the Moffat hills.

A contemporary visitor centre showcasing all you need to know about St Abbs and the surrounding area.

Travel off the beaten path and discover the hidden historical gems of the South of Scotland and beyond.

Durisdeer Church is an attractive Church in Thornhill. The current building dates back to 1719-20 but is believed to have been built on the foundation…

A Category C Listed Building in Galashiels