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Unmissable Highlights for 2021

Planning your trip to Scotland but want to be sure you don’t miss out on the latest things to see and do? Been to the…

7th October 2021

Five indoor attractions to visit for half-term

It is always good to have a few rainy day options up your sleeve when plannning your half-term activities. Luckily the South of Scotland has…

30th September 2021

Five Outdoor Activities for Half-Term

Finding activities to suit the whole family over half-term holidays is not always easy. But the south of Scotland has a multitude of family-friendly outdoor…

22nd September 2021

In the Footsteps of Rabbie Burns

Did you know that famous Scot’s poet Robert, or Rabbie, Burns produced about a quarter of his life’s work while living in and around the…

9th September 2021

Gift Ideas from South Scotland

Still looking for ideas on what to get your loved ones for Christmas? Fear not, we have searched across the South of Scotland to bring…

16th December 2020

Live Local with Marchmont House’s Michelle de Bruin and Jo Crossland

In Live Local with… locals from across the South of Scotland share their favourite places, from restaurants and shops to walks, views and more. The…

24th November 2020

Bloggers Discover Midlothian and the Borders

Over the month of September, we welcomed four bloggers from across Scotland and the North of England to Midlothian and the Scottish Borders. Check out what…

22nd October 2020

Live Local with Love, from Scotland’s Kate Hopper

In Live Local with… Midlothian and Scottish Borders locals share their favourite places, from restaurants and shops to walks, views and more. Except this week…

20th October 2020

Explore South Scotland with The Reivers Road

Discover a new way to experience the Scottish Borders with The Reivers Road! The innovative app uses cutting-edge technology to deliver a virtual tour…

17th September 2020

Live Local with The Five Turrets’ Gethin Chamberlain

In Live Local with… locals from across the South of Scotland share their favourite places, from restaurants and shops to walks, views and more. The…

8th September 2020

Live Local with Beirhope’s Lynne Jobes

In Live Local with… locals from across the South of Scotland share their favourite places, from restaurants and shops to walks, views and more. The…

4th August 2020

12 Colourful Gardens in the South of Scotland

From expansive landscapes to classic walled gardens, Britain is a paradise for keen gardeners. And those simply looking to spend a moment among lush greenery…

14th June 2020

Film Guide to the South of Scotland

Film and TV have played a significant role in putting Scotland on the map. With its breathtaking landscapes, quaint villages and vast beaches, the country…

22nd May 2020

Explore Midlothian and the Borders through Books

Whether you love losing yourself in a great novel or enjoy planning your holiday with a book by your side, captivating writing opens up the…

23rd April 2020

Unique Places to Stay in the South of Scotland

From defending your own castle to cosy hideaways by the seaside, the South of Scotland will bring your storybook holiday to life. Here, every property…

13th January 2020

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Unmissable Highlights for 2021

Five indoor attractions to visit for half-term

Five Outdoor Activities for Half-Term

In the Footsteps of Rabbie Burns

Gift Ideas from South Scotland

Live Local with Marchmont House’s Michelle de Bruin and Jo Crossland

Bloggers Discover Midlothian and the Borders

Live Local with Love, from Scotland’s Kate Hopper

Explore South Scotland with The Reivers Road

Live Local with The Five Turrets’ Gethin Chamberlain

Live Local with Beirhope’s Lynne Jobes

12 Colourful Gardens in the South of Scotland

Film Guide to the South of Scotland

Explore Midlothian and the Borders through Books

Unique Places to Stay in the South of Scotland

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