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The Scottish Borders

Enjoy a mix of culture with a visit to Edinburgh and Melrose Abbey, and some gentle countryside walking

  • Half Board

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What does this mean?

Overview

Holiday Highlights

  • Marvel at Melrose Abbey - perhaps the finest of the many ruined abbeys in border country
  • Enjoy the fascinating small town of Peebles
  • A day trip to Edinburgh for a Blue Badge Guided tour
  • Explore the fascinating botanical gardens at Dawyck
  • A visit to Traquair House; the longest inhabited house in Scotland
  • Admire the Great Tapestry in Galasheils

This was always bandit country, the Scottish Borders caught between the generally warring Scots and English. It is easy to see why such beautiful countryside would be coveted. Melrose and its abbey are an outstanding attraction. Various gardens, Dawyck being the most famous, have thrived in the valleys. We will visit some and enjoy the scenery around on gentle walks.

We stay at the Tontine Hotel, centrally located in the appealing town of Peebles. The hotel enjoys an enviable reputation for food and hospitality. Peebles, set on the banks of the River Tweed, is a lovely little town compact but full of interest. During our holiday we enjoy a mixture of culture, religious and secular and gentle countryside. The land is formed and steep sided valleys so we will generally keep to the valleys and enjoy riverside strolls.

Each day is different. We take in various iconic buildings and some pleasant riverside strolls. We use a mixture of public and private transport. We have various coffee stops to make sure nobody gets thirsty. Hopefully we have everything covered.


  • Half board accommodation with meals taken at our hotel
  • All local transport costs (private hire and public services as necessary)
  • All entrance fees to fulfil the holiday programme
  • Guided visit of Edinburgh with a Blue Badge Guide
  • Guided visit of Peebles with a local guide
  • Services of a dedicated Adagio tour leader
  • Personal expenses (such as your bar bill)
  • Lunches
  • Discretionary tips
  • Optional excursions
  • Travel Insurance

Holiday Information

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Itinerary & Travel

Itinerary Details

Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the outlined itinerary and advertised programme, local conditions can change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. This may mean that routes and timings need to be amended or the order of days may change, sometimes at short notice.

Accommodation

Accommodation information

Below is the accommodation featured on this holiday across all departure dates. Please refer to the Itinerary for more detail about each night's accommodation for each departure date.

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