Historic & Heritage Walks
Historic & Heritage Walks
Walking
A range of walks around the area to learn more about the history or heritage of the area.
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Abbotsford Grounds - Melrose
A pleasant circular route around Abbotsford’s grounds, home of Sir Walter Scott
Tibbie Tamson’s Grave - Selkirk
An attractive circular walk up to Tibbie’s grave through woodland and farmland. Boots or strong shoes needed in wet conditions. Distance: 4 miles/2-3 hours
The Thomson Monument - Kelso
On a hill south west of Ednam stands a monument to James Thomson, who was born in in Ednam in 1700, the son of Ednam’…
Union Chain Bridge Circular - Berwick upon Tweed
Crossing the historic Union Chain Bridge takes you onto a circular route in the English borders
Smugglers Trail - Eyemouth
The Smuggler's Trail is a route retracing the history of smugglers from the 1750s on the Berwickshire coast.
Dere Street Roman Road, Soutra - Soutra
Walk in the footsteps of Roman soldiers on the empire’s main road through the south of Scotland.
Cally Woods Trail
This circular woodland walk is 5km long and takes approximately 2 hours to complete.
