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There are a million ways to fill your holiday in Scotland with many things to see and do. From tours and attractions to shopping and activities, use the things to see and do search to help you plan your perfect break to Scotland.

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  • Category: History & Heritage
  • Place: The Scottish Borders

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  1. Jedburgh Castle Jail & Museum

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    • 4 Visitor Attraction
    4 Visitor Attraction

    Jedburgh

    Telephone:

    +44 (1835) 863254

    Jedburgh Castle Jail & Museum was built in 1823 and is an impressive building with stunning views across the town.

  2. John Buchan Story

    Type

    Type

    Museums

    John Buchan Story

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    • 2 Visitor Attraction
    2 Visitor Attraction

    PEEBLES

    Telephone:

    +44 (7835) 149706

    John Buchan is one of Scotland's most famous authors, chiefly remembered for The Thirty Nine Steps.

  3. Bowhill House & Country Estate

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    Bowhill House & Country Estate

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    • 5 Visitor Attraction
    5 Visitor Attraction

    Selkirk

    Telephone:

    +44 (1750) 22204

    Bowhill 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 SHOP

  4. Melrose Abbey

    Type

    Type

    Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys

    Melrose Abbey

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    • 5 Historic Attraction
    5 Historic Attraction

    Melrose

    Telephone:

    +44 (1896) 822562

    Melrose Abbey is a magnificent ruin on a grand scale with lavishly decorated masonry.

  5. Gunsgreen House

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    Gunsgreen House, Eyemouth

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    • 4 Visitor Attraction
    4 Visitor Attraction

    Eyemouth

    Telephone:

    +44 (18907) 52062

    This 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.

  6. Hermitage Castle

    Type

    Type

    Castles

    Hermitage Castle

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    • 4 Castle
    4 Castle

    Roxburghshire

    Telephone:

    +44 (1387) 376222

    A vast and eerie ruin of the 14th and 15th centuries, Hermitage is associated with the de Soulis, the Douglases and Mary Queen of Scots.

  7. Smailholm Tower

    Type

    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    Smailholm Tower

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    • 5 Castle
    5 Castle

    Kelso

    Telephone:

    +44 (1573) 460365

    Sited high on a rocky outcrop, Smailholm is a small rectangular tower set within a stone barmkin wall.

  8. The Jim Clark Room

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    Type

    Museums

    The Jim Clark Room

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    • 4 Museum
    4 Museum

    Duns

    Telephone:

    +44 (1361) 883960

    The Jim Clark Room is a museum in Duns which is dedicated to the motor racing double world champion Jim Clark.

  9. Thirlestane Castle

    Type

    Type

    Castles

    Thirlestane Castle

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    • 4 Historic House
    4 Historic House

    Lauder

    Telephone:

    +44 (1578) 722430

    One of the seven ‘Great Houses of Scotland’, Thirlestane Castle boasts a beautiful fairytale like exterior and dates as far back as the 13th century.

  10. Traquair House

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    Type

    Historic Buildings & Homes

    Traquair House

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    • 5 Historic House
    5 Historic House

    Innerleithen

    Telephone:

    +44 (1896) 830323

    Visit the oldest inhabited house in Scotland and discover its fascinating history. This is a magical day out for all the family.

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