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An excavation in 1984 uncovered the layout of a 17th century building, which was altered on at least two occasions

Sanquhar Post Office is the world’s oldest working post office and has been in operation for over 300 years.

Lauder Town Hall was formerly the town Tolbooth.

This was built in 1840 to take the overflow from St Nicholas Church

One of four memorials commemorating the 189 Berwickshire fishermen who died in the fishing disaster of 1881.

Built in the 16th century, this is an attractive three-arched bridge. Now used only as a footbridge, this was at one time the principal route…

The great St Abbs Lighthouse surrounded by scenic views and an abundance of wildlife!

Impressive memorial to 309 French Napoleonic POWs who died in Valleyfield Paper Mill prison 1811-1814 and buried nearby

The monument is further along the road at grid reference: NT 27821 63905. A memorial commemorating the Battle of Roslin in 1303

This house once belonged to Sir Walter Scott's aunt. There is a bust of him to commemorate his stay in the house.

The parish church in Dalry was design by William McCandlish and was completed in 1831.

Barstobrick is a place to meet friends and family for a stroll along one of our walking trails or take a horse riding lesson.

A unique thatched, cruck framed cottage. The only remaining example of a building type that was common in the 18th and 19th century.

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…

Deep in the heart of the Scottish Borders an enchanting country estate awaits you with an adventure playground, exhibition & world renowned art collection.

Created by sculptor Jake Harvey.

An easy walk around Kelso on tarmac and grassy paths. Distance: 2.5 miles/1 hour

This is a short level ride, keeping to mainly quiet roads and cycle paths. Distance: 8miles /1.5 hours but longer if you make any of…

Stobs Camp was a prisoner of war camp during the First World War.

The entrance to the park is marked by a triumphal arch, erected and paid for by the people of Kelso

St Michael’s is the oldest church in Dumfries. It is home to the united congregations of St. Michael’s and South and Townhead, with a congregational…

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

Eyemouth Harbour is a charming working harbour with many local seals, a great location for some fish & chips or ice cream with the family!

The buildings along Horsemarket are good examples of early 19th century architecture.

Stranraer's historic Old Town Hall, built in 1776, is the home of Stranraer Museum. Step inside and discover Wigtownshire's fascinating past

A family friendly museum housing a permanent exhibition on the history of Annan and the surrounding area as well as a varied programme of temporary…

The cottage is where John Paul Jones, hero of the American Revolutionary War and founder of the United States Navy, was born in 1747.

This 18th century town-house was used for many purposes over the centuries, including as a prison, council house and clerk's chamber.

Dalkeith Palace was built in 1702 on the site of an earlier Castle and until the 1920s was the principal seat of the Montagu Douglas…

The Mercat Cross of Melrose was originally the cross that had been at the entrance to the Abbey precinct at "The Bow"