Out and About the Scottish Borders

Large Houses
Manderston, Mellerstain, Floors Castle, Paxton House & Thirlestane Castle are all on the doorstep. The season generally runs from the end of March to the end of October, but call ahead to avoid disappointment if you are visiting at the beginning or the tail end of the season.

Birdwatching
In the spring and early summer especially the Farne Islands are a fantastic day out. Whilst it's a bit of a trip (over an hour away) you can get a boat out to the islands to enjoy the wildlife.

The Coast
The coast is only 15 mins away, with the pretty fishing village of St Abbs and our nearest beach at Coldingham Bay, which is very family friendly and good for surfing. If you wish to travel slightly further afield, there is Scremerston Beach south of Berwick (25 mins) and the beaches around Holy Island (35-40 mins).

Diving
There is a Diving Centre at Eyemouth, see links for website details.

Golf
A golfer will be spoilt for choice here in the Scottish Borders. The most local courses are: Duns Golf Club tel: 01361 883 194 Eyemouth Golf Club tel: 01890 750 004 Hirsel Golf Club, Coldstream tel: 01890 882 678 Magdalene Fields Golf Club, Berwick-upon-Tweed 01289 306 130

Sailing
The Whiteadder Watersports centre in the Lammermuir Hills offers a safe sailing area with fresh, constant winds. For more information see links.

Shooting
The best source of information for local shooting is the Gun Shop in Duns tel: 01361 883 466.

Riding
There is a riding school at Chirnside (10 mins away) where you can organize a private lesson or join a group. Call Andrew Isles at Mill Farm Stables 01890 818 104 It is also possible to ride along Goswick beach, which is just south of Berwick (about 35 minutes away by car). There is a riding stables located right on the beach (Beachcomber Stables tel: 01289 381 217). Goswick Beach is amazing, when the tide is out it goes out for miles and you can just see Holy Island in the distance. Take a picnic to enjoy after the ride and make a day of it.

Fishing in the Scottish Borders and Walking in the Scottish Borders