Borders Historic Route

The Borders Historic Route stretches 90 miles from Edinburgh to the English Border along the A7. While it is one of Scotland's shorter driving routes, it invites visitors to slow down and uncover a landscape filled with unique stories and sights.

Along the route, you will pass the industrial heritage of Midlothian, the textile centres of the Scottish Borders and the remnants of fortified tower houses and castles. Once, these landscapes were ruled by lawless Reivers, and were often at the frontline of conflicts between England and Scotland. Today, weave your way through the rolling hills and past iconic rivers, to discover grand estates and castles, textile heritage, and ancient tales that have shaped Scottish history.