Visitor Attractions

Key to Facilities: PR: Party Rate Available, R: Restaurant, CP: Coach Parking, GL: Guides/Lecturers,
EPW: Educational Parties Welcomed, final figure refers to Max Party Size. Quality rating awarded by VisitScotland Quality Assurance.


Berwick-Upon-Tweed Paxton House
Gallery & Country Park
Berwick-upon-Tweed
TD15 1SZ

t: 01289 386291
f: 01289 386660
Magnificent 18th century Mansion House. Features Adam interiors, Chippendale furniture, magnificent picture gallery, twelve period rooms and restored regency kitchen. Gardens, woodland and riverside walks, adventure playground, picnic areas, gift shop, tea-room, exhibitions, children's competitions.


Prices: Adults £6.50. Child £3.30.
Open: Daily: Easter to October
w: www.paxtonhouse.com
e: info@paxtonhouse.com
PR GL R CP EPW No Limit

Historic House

Gordon Mellerstain
near Gordon
Berwickshire
TD3 6LG

t: 01573 410225
f: 01573 410636
One of Scotland's great Georgian Houses, designed by William and Robert Adam. Preferred if parties would pre-book.


Prices: £5.50 - £6.50
Open: Apr-Oct (Booked parties at any time)
w: www.mellerstain.com
e: enquiries@mellerstain.com

Contact: Rosemary Evans
PR GL R CP

Historic House

Jedburgh Edinburgh Woollen Mill
Bankend North
Edinburgh Road
Jedburgh
TD8 6EA

t: 01835 863773
An excellent selection of ladies and gents knitwear, clothing and countrywear at the lowest possible prices.


Prices: Free
Open: Jan-Dec

Contact: Moira Hall
R CP No limit

Tourist Shop

Jedburgh Jedburgh Abbey
c/o Historic Scotland
Longmore House
Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH

t: 0131 668 8894
f: 0131 668 8888
A majestic building founded by David 1 in 1138. The Visitor Centre contains the priceless Jedburgh Comb and other Artefacts found during excavations.


Prices: £2.50-£5.00 (2007 rates)
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Contact: Donna Laidlaw
PR CP No limit

Historic Attraction

Jedburgh Jedburgh Woollen Mill
Bankend North
Edinburgh Road
Jedburgh
TD8 6EB

t: 01835 863585
f: 01835 862802
A fine selection of quality knitwear, tartan, gifts and souvenirs. Discover your Scottish clan and tartan at the Clan History & Heraldry Centre. Drivers lounge & coach washing facilities.


Prices: Free
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.ewm.co.uk
e: simplythebest@ewm.co.uk

Contact: Teresa Tierney
R CP No limit

Tourist Shop

Kelso Floors Castle
Roxburghe Estates Office
Kelso
TD5 7SF

t: 01573 223333
f: 01573 226056
Largest inhabited castle in Scotland. Home of Duke of Roxburghe. Spectacular state rooms. Beautiful grounds & gardens. Restaurant with Group's Menu designed by Duke's Chef. 4 STAR VISITOR ATTRACTION


Prices: £7.00 Groups £5.50
Open: 21st-24th March and 1st May - 31st Oct 11am to 5pm.
w: www.floorscastle.com
e: smacdonald@floorscastle.com

Contact: Sarah Macdonald
PR GL R CP No limit

Visitor Attraction

Lauder Thirlestane Castle
Lauder
Berwickshire
TD2 6RU

t: 01578 722430
f: 01578 722761
The ancient seat of the Earl & Duke of Lauderdale, Thirlestane Castle has exquisite 17th century ceilings; pictures; furniture; historic toys; Maitland family treasures & Country Life exhibition, Gift Shop; Woodland Walk & Picnic Tables. Open outside opening hours by arrangement. Please check website for prices & opening times.
w: www.thirlestanecastle.co.uk
e: admin@thirlestanecastle.co.uk
PR GL R CP EPW No limit

Historic House

Melrose Melrose Abbey
c/o Historic Scotland
Longmore House
Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH

t: 0131 668 8894
f: 0131 668 8888
At one time, probably the richest Abbey in Scotland. The 14th, 16th Century remains retain a unique elegance. Believed to be the burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart.


Prices: £2.50-£5.00 (2007 rates)
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Contact: Donna Laidlaw
PR CP No limit

Historic Attraction

Melrose The Abbey Mill
Annay Road
Melrose
TD6 9LG

t: 01896 322158
An historic mill with a superb choice of knitwear, countrywear and outerwear, as well as Scottish foods, gifts and souvenirs.


Prices: Free
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.ewm.co.uk
e: simplythebest@ewm.co.uk

Contact: Jane Shepherd
R CP No limit

Tourist Shop

Peebles Traquair House
Innerleithen
Peebles
EH44 6PW

t: 01896 830323
f: 01896 830639
Scotland's oldest inhabited and most romantic house. Visited by 27 Scottish Monarchs. Also 18th century working brewery, brewery shop & museum, gift shop, woodland walks, maze, craft workshops.


Prices: £3.50-£6.50
Open: Mar-Oct
w: www.traquair.co.uk
e: enquiries@traquair.co.uk

Contact: Catherine Maxwell Stuart
PR GL R CP EPW No Limit

Historic House

Selkirk Bowhill House & Country Park
Bowhill
Selkirk
TD7 5ET

t: 01750 22204
f: 01750 23893
Outstanding collection of art, silver, porcelain and furniture. Victorian kitchen, gift shop. tea room. Loch, river and woodland walks.


Prices: £2.00-£7.00
Open: Apr-Aug
w: www.bowhill.org
e: bht@buccleuch.com

Contact: Mrs P Gray
PR GL R CP EPW No limit

Visitor Attraction

St Boswells Dryburgh Abbey
c/o Historic Scotland
Longmore House
Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH

t: 0131 668 8894
f: 0131 668 8888
Perhaps the most beautiful of all the Border Abbeys. The ruins of Dryburgh Abbey are remarkably complete, the burial place of Sir Walter Scott and Field Marshall Earl Haig.


Prices: £2.25-£4.50 (2007 rates)
Open: Jan-Dec
w: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
e: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

Contact: Donna Laidlaw
PR CP No limit

Historic Attraction

Stobo Dawyck Botanic Garden
Stobo
EH45 9JU

t: 01721 760254
f: 01721 760214
Explore Dawyck's wild woodland walks, majestic specimen trees and secret delights in a stunning landscaped setting in the Scottish Borders.


Prices: £1.00-£8.00
Open: Feb-Nov
w: www.rbge.org.uk
e: dawyck@rbge.org.uk

Contact: David Knott
PR R CP

Garden