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Top tours in the South of Scotland

Make the most of your holiday in the South of Scotland by tapping into the expertise of our fantastic local tour guides. With unique insight into the people and region,…

Return to Dumfries and Galloway

Having explored the eastern section of Dumfries and Galloway on an earlier visit, travel writer Robin McKelvie returns to explore the western side of Dumfries and Galloway and finds…

Unique Winter Experiences Start Here

Winter is a great time to throw yourself into something new. The South of Scotland offers you a wonderful range of unique experiences just waiting to be discovered. Learn to…

Smoke gets in your eyes

Father and son duo Ronnie and Alasdair Graham run Barony Country Foods in Lockerbie, an artisan smokehouse that produces a range of award-winning products including smoked poultry, meats, fish,…

Celebrate Burns Night in South Scotland

Don your finest tartan, Burns Night is just around the corner! Celebrations in the South of Scotland and around the world are getting ready to commence. Celebrating Robert Burns, Scotland’s…

Historic home brew

Traquair House is the oldest continuously inhabited home in Scotland, dating back more than 900 years. It has links to Bonnie Price Charlie and history galore, but it also has…

Doing it their whey

David Finlay and his wife Wilma have spent their lives running his family’s farm and earlier this year sold their successful ice cream brand to focus on their cheese making…

Moo-ving with the times 

An empty (farmhouse) nest, 900 acres of farmland and a secret desire to branch into the tourism industry has led to an incredibly successful agritourism business. The McQuistins have put…

Local delights

The Allanton Inn is an 18th-century pub with seven bedrooms, located just six miles from the English border. For the past 14 years, it has been run by Katrina and…

Feel nourished in the Scottish Borders

Farm-to-fork dining is en vogue; consumers want to know the provenance of what they are eating. Nowhere is it more applicable than at Wilson’s Farm & Kitchen in the Scottish…

A Spirited Couple

When David Thomson discovered an unknown distillery a stone’s throw from his home town was about to be lost for ever, he decided to step in. Together with his wife…

Dog-friendly destinations

Looking for that perfect escape to a hotel or B&B and want to take your four-pawed companion? The South of Scotland offers excellent adventures for people and canines alike and…

Adventures down on the farm

Discover the charm of Scotland’s agricultural tapestry this spring as you journey through the picturesque farms scattered across the South of Scotland. Did you know that more than 80% of…

Eateries Worthy of a Mention

Prepare to embark on a journey where delectable dishes meet award-winning excellence. From charming pubs to modern bistros, each venue boasts a culinary experience that promises to delight even the…

Celebrating Selkirk

Journalist and travel writer Robin McKelvie jumped at the chance to tick Selkirk off his ‘To Overnight In’ bucket list. This Scottish Borders town vibrates with the legends of William…

Award-winning sleeps, eats and visits

In an era of ever-increasing travel choices, it can be tricky to filter out the truly outstanding places to stay and eat and what to do. The South of Scotland…

Make the Most of Autumn in the South of Scotland

As the new season arrives in the south of Scotland and the landscapes slowly change colour, there’s nothing better than welcoming it with distinctly autumnal activities.  Whether you enjoy heading…

Farm-focused activities in the South of Scotland

Did you know more than 80% of Scotland’s land is used for agriculture, making Scotland’s farmers custodians of much of the natural beauty around us? Agritourism – farm-based activities designed…

Podcasts all about Scotland

Whether you’re on the go or relaxing at home, podcasts provide an increasingly popular distraction. Though the format has been around for a while, the quality and breadth of themes…

Michelin Recommended Eateries for 2023

Any restaurant or pub included by Michelin in its guides is sure to have many gourmands flocking to its doors. At these highly recommended eateries you are guaranteed sublime food…

Cosy pubs with local fayre

What could be nicer on a frosty day than to finish off an autumnal or wintery walk in a cosy pub with a delicious seasonal lunch or dinner? Nowadays we…

Winter Wonders in Southern Scotland

Crisp forecasts in southern Scotland mean scenic strolls through majestic, breathtaking scenery. It is an ideal time to celebrate clear skies, day or night — the lack of light pollution…

8 things to do in the Borders

Think that the Borders are just somewhere that you just bash through on the way to Edinburgh or in search of the Highlands? Or live in Scotland’s Central Belt and…

Escape to the Borders

Any time of year is a good time to be in the Borders, but the start of March proves a corker. I step off the Borders Railway from Edinburgh bathed…

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