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Whether you’re hoping to explore picturesque towns, coastal communities or quaint villages, you’ll find a destination that captures your heart in the South. Immerse yourself in our communities, where you can see the local historical attractions, drink the regional tipple, dine in award-winning restaurants, and meet our friendly locals.


St Abbs

Towns & Villages

St Abbs is a remote but beautiful fishing village on the southeastern coast of Scotland.


St Boswells

Towns & Villages

St Boswells is a a small village on the south side of the River Tweed.


St. Johns Town of Dalry

Towns & Villages

Historically also known as ‘St John’s Clachan of Dalry’, the town is named after St John the Baptist: a figure who was venerated by the…


Stobo

Towns & Villages

Stobo is a small hamlet, 5 miles west of Peebles.


Stow

Towns & Villages

The scenic village of Stow is located in the Scottish Borders close to the larger town of Galashiels.


Stranraer

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Stranraer, also known as The Toon, is a large town that lies on the shores of Loch Ryan. It is Dumfries and Galloway's second-largest town.


Swinton

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Swinton is a small village, approximately 3 miles from the Scottish border with England.


Templand

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Templand is a small village about 4.5 miles northwest of Lockerbie.


Teviothead

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Teviothead is a small village known locally as Teviotheid.


Thornhill

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The town of Thornhill sits south of Sanquhar and north of Dumfries on the main A76 road.


Traquair

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Traquair is a small village, located 2 miles south of Innerleithen


Tweedbank

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This village grew out of difficult times in the late 60s and early 70s.


Tweedsmuir

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The picturesque village of Tweedsmuir, sits beside the River Tweed, with rolling hills and burns on both sides.


Walkerburn

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The village of Walkerburn was built after Henry Ballantyne bought land to build a Tweed Mill in 1846


Walkerburn

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Walkerburn is a small village on the A72 road, about 8 miles from Peebles.


Wanlockhead

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Wanlockhead is a former lead mining village nestled in the Lowther Hills, close to the head of the Mennock Pass. It is Scotland's highest village.


West Linton

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West Linton is said to be one of the oldest market town settlements in Scotland.


Whithorn

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Whithorn in located on the Machars Peninsula and is well known for its historical past, steeped with early Christian movements.


Wigtown

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Wigtown is a bustling town seven miles south of Newton Stewart, on the Machars peninsula. It is recognised as Scotland's National Book Town.


Yarrowford

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The village of Yarrowford lies the A708, 4 miles north-west of Selkirk, in the Ettrick Forest.


Yetholm

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The area of Yetholm actually consists of two small villages - Kirk Yetholm and Town Yetholmm.