What to do in Scottish Borders

Activities, attractions and tours

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An old church with Gothic architecture and a cemetery in the foreground.
A Gothic-style cathedral with a central tower and multiple arches.
An ancient stone structure with a prominent circular window and a triangular roof, surrounded by lush greenery and other historical buildings.
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Activities

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Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey & Stirling Castle Tour

NZ$149
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey & Stirling Castle Tour
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

NZ$142
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport

Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

NZ$87
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Turkish Airlines Lounge by Plaza Premium Group at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Tranent: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

East Lothian: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

NZ$49
per adult
East Lothian: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting
Jedburgh, Scottish Borders: Bairnkine Farm Tour with Lucy

Jedburgh, Scottish Borders: Bairnkine Farm Tour with Lucy

NZ$56
per adult
Jedburgh, Scottish Borders: Bairnkine Farm Tour with Lucy
Run Tours Lothian

Run Tours Lothian

NZ$69
per adult
Run Tours Lothian
Edinburgh: Ceramic Charm Jewellery Painting Workshop

Edinburgh: Ceramic Charm Jewellery Painting Workshop

NZ$80
per adult
Edinburgh: Ceramic Charm Jewellery Painting Workshop
Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh

Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh

NZ$171
per adult
Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh
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Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

Activity duration is 8 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 62 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$144 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Edinburgh Airport: Bus Transfer

Edinburgh Airport: Bus Transfer

9.6 out of 10 with 2589 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$14 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Farm Tour and Cheese Tasting at Errington Cheese

Farm Tour and Cheese Tasting at Errington Cheese

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$116 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Edinburgh: Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh

Edinburgh: Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$174 per adult
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What to do in Scottish Borders

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A castle surrounded by a lush green landscape with sheep grazing.
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Floors Castle

9.8/10 (33 reviews)
You can browse the exhibits at Floors Castle, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kelso. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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Day trip destinations from Scottish Borders

A stone wall, rolling hills, and a sunset over a green landscape.

Hexham

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Morpeth

A river flowing through a forested area with a stone building on the left.

Lanark

A river flowing through a park with a bridge, a church, and residential buildings in the background.

Peebles

A historic church with Gothic architecture, surrounded by stone walls and trees.

Carlisle

A stone viaduct spanning a river with a sunset reflection.

Berwick-upon-Tweed

A coastal town with a harbor, a football field, and a sunset over the sea.

Dunbar

A rural landscape with a large open field, a few trees, and a cloudy sky.
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