Historic buildings & homes in the Scottish Borders
Discover the many historic buildings and homes you can visit in the Scottish Borders. Learn about the region’s tumultuous past at its four magnificent ruined abbeys and explore inside vast stately homes and romantic castles.
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Mellerstain House & Gardens
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 4 Historic House
Berwickshire
Telephone:
+44 (1573) 410225This superb Georgian house designed by William and Robert Adam is one of Scotland’s finest stately homes.
Gunsgreen House
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Eyemouth
Telephone:
+44 (18907) 52062This John Adam house was built in 1753 with a plethora of fascinating secrets. Today it is a historic house, visitor attraction, and self-catering accommodation.
Bowhill House & Country Estate
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 5 Visitor Attraction
Selkirk
Telephone:
+44 (1750) 22204Bowhill is a five star visitor attraction with much to offer visitors, including:
GUIDED HOUSE TOURS
THEATRE
VICTORIAN BOWHILL
ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND
TRAILS
RANGER LED ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
COUNTRY PARK VISITOR CENTRE
TEAROOM & GIFT SHOPFloors Castle
Type
Type
Castles
Gradings
- 4 Visitor Attraction
Kelso
Telephone:
+44 (1573) 223333Floors Castle, the largest inhabited castle in Scotland is home to the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe and their family.
Monteviot House Gardens
Type
Type
Parks & Gardens
Jedburgh
Telephone:
01835 830704The river garden planted with herbaceous shrubs is only 1 of a few gardens to be visited on site. The pinetum is full of unusual trees and a nearby water garden is linked by bridges. Coach parties by arrangement.
Traquair House
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 5 Historic House
Innerleithen
Telephone:
+44 (1896) 830323Visit the oldest inhabited house in Scotland and discover its fascinating history. This is a magical day out for all the family.
Paxton House, Gallery And Country Park
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 5 Historic House
Berwick-upon-tweed
Telephone:
+44 (1289) 386291Paxton House was built in 1758 to the design of John and James Adam. Today it boasts many fantastic attractions for a great day out.
Old Gala House
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 4 Museum
Galashiels
Telephone:
+44 (1896) 752611Old Gala House And Scott Gallery is an impressive building boasting a history spanning five centuries.
Manderston
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Duns
Telephone:
+44 (1361) 882636Manderston is an Edwardian mansion set in 56 acres of formal gardens, located just outside of Duns in the Scottish Borders.
Smailholm Tower
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 5 Castle
Kelso
Telephone:
+44 (1573) 460365Sited high on a rocky outcrop, Smailholm is a small rectangular tower set within a stone barmkin wall.
Abbotsford
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 4 Historic House
Melrose
Telephone:
+44 (1896) 752043Abbotsford is the ancestral home of Sir Walter Scott, the 19th century novelist and poet of "Waverley", "Ivanhoe", and "Lady of the Lake".
Borders Textile Towerhouse
Type
Type
Historic Buildings & Homes
Gradings
- 4 Museum
Hawick
Telephone:
+44 (1450) 377615Set in the Heart of Hawick arts and heritage centre, the Borders Textile Towerhouse is an exciting attraction the whole family will love.
