Things to do and See in the Scottish Borders

The Scottish Borders covers over eighteen hundred square miles of softly rolling hills, moors, valleys and rich agricultural land.  For the car-borne tourist and cyclists here are lovely and lively towns and villages to discover, castles, abbeys, stately homes, mills and museums to explore, local festivals to enjoy, and a wealth of activities in which to take part..

As an outdoor centre, the Scottish Borders is unrivalled.  The area around Peebles, Innerleithen and Glen Tress offers hillwalkers, road cyclists and mountain bikers a wealth of open air activities, while in the River Tweed and its tributaries, you'll find some of the best fishing in Scotland.

For the golfers, there is a 9 hole course in the Leithen Valley, a few minutes from Glede Knowe, and 18 hole championship courses at both Cardrona and Peebles. There are many other local 9 and 18 hole courses within a short drive. All of these courses are set amidst spectacular borders scenery.

 There is pony trekking, birdwatching and natural heritage centres on our doorstep, as well as kayaking, open canoeing, archery, quad-biking, clay pigeon shooting, falconry, 4x4 driving and many other activities on offer at nearby Cardrona.

These are only a small sample of what is on offer in the surrounding area. We have a great selection of leaflets on all the activities and attractions around us, and will be more than happy to help you plan your days out during your stay at Glede Knowe.