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An ancient stone circle situated just south of Eskdalemuir and easily accessible from the main road

The Crichton is an 85 acre parkland estate in Dumfries with beautifully maintained grounds, gardens and arboretum. Free access and parking.

The Motte -the large mound of earth -dates from the 12th century and was built by the Lovels.

Visit a true Romanesque relic: an entrance arch of the 1100s, reused as the entrance to a burial vault.

This imposing, metallic “open book” structure celebrates the works of the man considered by many to be the pre-eminent Scottish poet of the 20th century.

Built in 1860 for £12,288, the Loch Ken Viaduct was opened for the railway in 1861. It's the oldest surviving bridge of its type in…

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 Johnstone Mausoleum at Westerkirk Graveyard was designed in 1790 by Robert Adam. It was made for John Johnstone of Alva.

Learn about the The Square and its magnificent surrounding buildings

There has been a Lifeboat Station at Eyemouth since 1876, the first lifeboat being the rowing lifeboat "James and Rachel Grindlay"

The Town House was duly built on the site in 1753

St Mary’s, a church built in the “English University” style for the Duke of Buccleuch in 1843–45

A stone cairn marks the spot where the Burgess Roll was called at the annual checking of the marches of Hawick Common.

Newbyres Castle was once a substantial L-shaped tower house built by Michael Borthwick of Glengelt.

A sculpture in honour of geologist James Hutton in the 18th century

House and Garden - The home of ‘Glasgow Boy’ Hornel sits in a Japanese-inspired garden and hosts an impressive collection of art.

Originally named Corseyard Farm and known now as the Coo Palace, this architecturally unusual building was built between 1911 and 1914.

Lord Alexander Garlies, son of the fifth Earl of Galloway and the Machars’ greatest landowner, built the house in 1740.

You can now stay on the historic & picturesque Drumlanrig Country Estate. Choose between 3 properties, perfectly located to enjoy the walks, trails & history.

This area is called The Greenyards and was gifted to the town by Charles Ormiston, a former seed merchant from Melrose

Number 11 Church Street is also known as Chester House.

Monument of James Hogg and information boards overlooking an area Hogg loved and knew well

Also known as the Henry Scott Riddell cairn. The 50 foot high cairn was erected in 1874 and restored in 1999 to mark the bi-centenary…

Horse racing was always a popular pastime in the Borders. In 1822 the Duke of Roxburghe built a new racecourse at Berrymoss, just to the…

The Parish Church is built on Castlehill, site of Peebles Castle

The Robert Burns Mausoleum stands at the eastern end of the churchyard of St Michael's Church.

Originally the site of the Council House, it's now the Jedburgh Sheriff Court. Next door is the town's Police Station

During the 1745 attempt to restore the Stuart Monarchy, Bonnie Prince Charlie is said to have stayed in this house on 6 and 7 November

Zooming into 2019 is a brand new visitor experience to celebrate the life of racing legend Jim Clark.

Kirkcudbright Galleries are the home to a nationally important art collection and host a wide range of temporary art and craft exhibitions.