Swinton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Swinton Kirk This 1729 kirk was extensively rebuilt on an earlier site of medieval fragments with later additions in 1782, 1837 and 1910. Although the first written record of a church on this site is in 1098, Christian worship has taken place in Swinton for over 1300 years. The bell, called Mary, is also known as the Flodden Bell, as it was rung in 1513 to sound the death of King James IV and many of his followers at the Battle of Flodden. The bell is inscribed:- “MARIA EST NOMEN MEUM, 1499” (Mary is my name, 1499) (Source: Borders and Berwick, an Architectural Guide by Charles Alexander Strang and a Swinton Kirk information leaflet).
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Swinton Kirk This 1729 kirk was extensively rebuilt on an earlier site of medieval fragments with later additions in 1782, 1837 and 1910. Although the first written record of a church on this site is in 1098, Christian worship has taken place in Swinton for over 1300 years. The bell, called Mary, is also known as the Flodden Bell, as it was rung in 1513 to sound the death of King James IV and many of his followers at the Battle of Flodden. The bell is inscribed:- “MARIA EST NOMEN MEUM, 1499” (Mary is my name, 1499) (Source: Borders and Berwick, an Architectural Guide by Charles Alexander Strang and a Swinton Kirk information leaflet).
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The Green at Swinton The village was planned around this rectangular green where the village cross (1769) stands. The prominent building on the left is the former Free Church (1860) now used as the village hall, but closed to the public at present. The name Swinton probably comes from 'Swine Town' from the days when there were lots of wild boars (pigs or swine) in the area. (Source: Swinton Kirk information leaflet).
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Swinton, Berwickshire The 18th Century Market Cross standing on the village green
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West Gatehouse (Swinton House) Identical to North Gatehouse submitted for NT8147
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The Wheatsheaf at Swinton

The Wheatsheaf at Swinton

4 out of 5
The Green Duns Scotland
The price is NZ$299 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$299
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Duns. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Whitsome Ark and Coldstream Museum are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (108 reviews)
Perfect stay. Staff so polite, room comfortable and clean. Restaurant delicious!

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

The Wheatsheaf at Swinton
SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt

SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt

5 out of 5
Heiton Kelso Scotland
The price is NZ$604 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$604
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kelso. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (287 reviews)
The staff were fantastic

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt
Ednam House Hotel

Ednam House Hotel

3 out of 5
Bridge St Kelso Scotland
The price is NZ$124 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$124
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kelso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (494 reviews)
The hotel has old fashioned charm Its not dirty but is shabby ! Staff very good and food not bad either

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Ednam House Hotel
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The Lodge- charming cottage on private country house estate

The Lodge- charming cottage on private country house estate

Berwick-upon-Tweed Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Paxton House and Chain Bridge ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
Amazing location in the border areas of Scotland, lovely home, fully equipped with everything you would ever need, and more. Extremely roomy, good wifi, a welcome cake and Shortbread, the grounds are really nice, even has a table and chairs to sit under the trees in, only 10 minutes drive from Berwick, ...

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

The Lodge- charming cottage on private country house estate
Stable Cottage - spacious one level cottage with private courtyard.

Stable Cottage - spacious one level cottage with private courtyard.

Berwick-upon-Tweed Scotland
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9.6/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
It was a lovely, peaceful cottage, surrounded by a country estate. Everything well thought out, with a small welcome pack.

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Stable Cottage - spacious one level cottage with private courtyard.
6 Bedrooms | Northumberland Coast | Recently Refurbished

6 Bedrooms | Northumberland Coast | Recently Refurbished

Berwick upon Tweed ENG
Stay at this holiday home in Berwick-upon-Tweed. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Holy Island Sands and Goswick Sands are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
Great place. Plenty space for everyone. Really clean and comfortable. Would go back for sure.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

6 Bedrooms | Northumberland Coast | Recently Refurbished
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Popular places to visit

Duns Castle Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Duns Castle Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Duns. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Duns Castle Nature Reserve

Manderston House

You can find out about the history of Duns with a stop at Manderston House. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Manderston House

The Jim Clark Room

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at The Jim Clark Room during your travels in Duns. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

The Jim Clark Room

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