The Top 20 Attractions in Scottish Borders
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Scottish Borders. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Scottish Borders is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 18, 2025
Windy Gyle Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
Windy Gyle might be overshadowed by the mighty Cheviot but it’s one of the jewels of this range. Standing at 2,031 feet (619 m), the summit boasts breathtaking views and is topped with a Bronze Age burial cairn, Russell’s Cairn.
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Glentress Mountain Bike Centre
Highlight • MTB Park
Amazing facilities for mountain biking, with hire available from Alpine Bikes shop (you can book online at tweedvalleybikehire.com), bike washing and showers, lockers and changing rooms as well as a …
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Culter Fell Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
There is extensive sheep farming and sporting activity in the area, so care should be taken when accessing Culter Fell in the spring or late summer. Please be mindful and …
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Melrose Abbey
Highlight • Historical Site
The crumbling ruins of Melrose Abbey are an impressive site. Founded by David I in 1136 for the Cistercian Order, the abbey is a beautiful example of early masonry work. …
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Eildon Hill North
Highlight • Summit
The three shapely summits of the Eildon Hills are an iconic part of the Scottish Borders landscape and afford breathtaking views. Excavations have found evidence that the hill fort was occupied in the Bronze Age.
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Dreva Climb
Highlight • Climb
This quiet road to the North of the River Tweed into Broughton avoids the settlements of Bellspool and Drumelzier and Calzeat on the larger road to the South. You'll enjoy wonderful views of the Borderlands hills with little interruption.
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Leaderfoot Viaduct
Highlight • Bridge
Built: about 1863
Opened in October 1865, this bridge for trains has 19 arches, each with a span of 13 meters.
As a building material served bricks, which have blocks …
Opened in October 1865, this bridge for trains has 19 arches, each with a span of 13 meters.
As a building material served bricks, which have blocks …
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Peebles Town Centre and Old Parish Church
Highlight • Bridge
Peebles is a delightful Scottish Borders town that is well worth visiting!
Peebles is situated on the beautiful River Tweed and is surrounded by the rolling hills of the Southern …
Peebles is situated on the beautiful River Tweed and is surrounded by the rolling hills of the Southern …
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Eyemouth Harbour
Highlight • Settlement
Eyemouth is a historic little fishing town 5 miles (8 km) north of the England/Scotland border. Fishing here dates back to the 13th century and the harbour remains active. As …
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Innerleithen XC Trail
Highlight • Forest
The red-graded XC trail is fairly short but not to be taken lightly!
A lung-burning switchback climb right from the start to lead you through the trees up to the …
A lung-burning switchback climb right from the start to lead you through the trees up to the …
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