Towns and Villages

Cove is a picturesque village situated 18 miles northwest of the Scottish border with England.

Creetown is a small seaside town located near the head of Wigtown Bay. Founded in the 18th century, it is a former fishing village.

First recorded in the 12th century, Crossmichael takes its name from St Michael, the patron saint of the parish kirk.

Dalbeattie lies in the Urr Valley, south west of Dumfries. Dalbeattie makes a great base to explore the area with its nearby forests, castles and…

Darnick is a traditional Scottish village only 2 miles ouside of Melrose, with winding streets and narrow lanes.

The village of Denholm is built around the Green. In the middle of the Green stands Leyden's Monument which was erected in 1861

Drummore is a small village at the southern end of the Rhins of Galloway, where the Kildonan Burn runs out to the sea. It is…

The town of Dumfries is set along the banks of the River Nith and is the largest town in South West Scotland.

Dundrennan is a village approximately 5 miles east of Kirkcudbright with a population of around 230. It is most notable for the ruins of Dundrennan…

The town of Duns was once a thriving livestock town with a large market square.

Earlston is a market town that lies at the edge of the Leader water that dates back to around the 13th century.

Eddleston is a small village 4 miles north of Peebles, with the A703 road passing through the centre of the village.

Ednam is a small village near Kelso in the Scottish Borders, thought to have probably originated in Anglo-Saxon times.

Ellemford is a private estate with open countryside, woods and rivers.

Eskdalemuir is a small but welcoming village, around 10 miles north east of Lockerbie.

Ettrick is a small and tranquil village set in stunning countryside with roots going back to to the Bronze Age.

The historic town lies on the East Coast only 5 miles north of the border with England with a population of about 5000.

Fogo is a small village 3 miles south of Duns, on the Blackadder Water.

Lying in the narrow valley of the Gala Water, Galashiels is one of the most popular towns in the Scottish Borders.

Garlieston is planned 18th Century village, created by the 7th Earl of Galloway.

Gatehouse of Fleet is a scenic town which has existed since the mid-18th century.

The small village of Gattonside lies on the north side of the River Tweed, just 1 kilometre north of Melrose.

Gavinton lies 2 kilometres south-west of Duns, just off of the A6105 road. It is an early example of development by an improving landlord.

Glencaple is a small settlement on the banks of the River Nith, at one point serving as a port for nearby Dumfries.

The rural village of Glenluce is situated 15 miles west of Newton Stewart, by the Water of Luce.

The small village of Glentrool is approximately 9 miles North of Newton Stewart. At the heart of Galloway Forest Park the surrounding area has stunning…

The Glentrool Hive is a newly renovated multipurpose community centre for the beautiful village of Glentrool.

Grantshouse is a small village in Berwickshire.

Gretna is a planned town built during the First World War, situated on the Scottish side of the border with England.

Hawick is the largest of the Border towns with a long history stretching back to the 1100’s.