From Roman occupation through Jacobean rebellion, for much of Britain’s history the Borders were caught in a violent tug of war between Scotland and England. Present-day Borderers, however, suffer no crisis of identity—the blue-and-white cross of St. Andrew reigns over the Union Jack here. The Scottish land is dotted with fortified houses and ruined abbeys in Dryburgh, Jedburgh, Kelso, and Melrose. These grim reminders of warfare contrast with the gentle countryside, which inspired the poetry of Sir Walter Scott.
There are no trains in the Borders, but buses are frequent and inexpensive. Galashiels, or “Gala,” has few visitor attractions of its own but is a travel hub for the surrounding towns. (Bus station ...more
TICs can help you book a bed for £4 plus a 10% deposit. For advance bookings call Scottish Borders Customer Service Centre (☎ 08706 080 404). SYHA operates four hostels in the Borders area. All have ...more
Hikers of all levels enjoy the Borders for late afternoon strolls in the hills or more serious treks through the wilderness. The valley of the River Tweed offers many beautiful stretches for a day’s ...more
 |
 |
 |
 |
For 52 years, we have published the world’s favorite budget travel guides, written entirely by students and updated every year. With pen and notebook in hand and a few changes of underwear stuffed in our backpacks, we spend months roaming the globe in search of travel bargains.
Facebook
Twitter
You Tube
Foursquare
Newsletter
RSS Feed
Overview