In addition to historic abbey towns of Jedburgh, Melrose and Kelso, there are many other picturesque Border towns to visit including Duns, Hawick, Lauder, Selkirk and Peebles.

The countryside is special here too - from the rolling hills (the Cheviots, Lammermuirs, Moorfoots and Pentlands) to the famous River Tweed. One of the most romantic spots is Scott's View from Bemersyde overlooking the River Tweed and Eildon Hills (made famous by Sir Walter Scott whose home Abbotsford is a marvellous place to visit, as is his last resting place in the ruins of Dryburgh Abbey).
Opened in 2015, The Borders Railway connects Edinburgh and Midlothian with the Scottish Borders. Abbotsford House is 20 minute walk from Tweedbank station.
There's also a hop on hop off bus (May - September) from Galashiels Transport Interchange which takes you to Abbotsford House, Tweedbank, Melrose, St Boswells, Dryburgh Abbey, Wallace Statue and Scotts View.

There's lots more history to explore from the eeries ruins of Hermitage Castle and medieval Neidpath Castle, to fairytale Floors Castle and Thirlestane. Not to mention Traquair which is said to be the oldest inhabited house in Scotland.