Scottish Borders Private Luxury Tour & Shore Excursion

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Scottish Borders Private Day Tour

Your Scottish Borders Private Luxury Day Tour & Shore Excursion covers the rolling hills and Stately Homes of the Scottish Borders. Door to Door service from Edinburgh using a luxury vehicle & experienced local Scottish driver.

The Scottish Borders are full of rolling hills and open countryside. It’s also rich in history with spellbinding abbeys and awe-inspiring stately homes and castles.


  • Indulge in the beauty & history of Scotland on your own Private Day Tour.
  • No waiting for other passengers remember you call the shots this is Your Day.
  • Door to Door service from any Edinburgh Location.
  • Your Own Local Scottish Driver with Years of Experience.


Floors Castle

Discover Floors Castle, Scotland’s largest inhabited Castle and visit one of the leading visitor attractions in the Scottish Borders.

Floors Castle is one of the most iconic country houses in Scotland.

This magnificent family seat is the largest inhabited house in Scotland, and has been home to eleven generations of the Duke’s of Roxburghe.

Visit the Castle and explore the collection of fine art, tapestries, grand rooms and superb views over the River Tweed and the Cheviot Hills to the south.

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  • Mobility: Medium | Open May to October
Scott’s View

The scenic view of Scott’s View is on the road from St Boswells to Kelso and then turning off towards Dryburgh Abbey.

You will be able to come to the viewpoint from Melrose and St Boswells to admire the stunning view of the River Tweed and Eildon Hills.

The hills serve as a reminder of the volcanic activity that once took place in the area. The lookout was known to be one of Sir Walter Scott’s favourite places to come and reflect.

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  • Mobility: Medium
Melrose Town

Walk the picturesque town of Melrose and have some lunch, located next to the Eildon Hills and is the birthplace of Rugby Sevens.

The triple peaks of the Eildon Hills are the most distinctive single landmark in the Scottish Borders.

The area around Melrose has been inhabited for thousands of years. The Roman army arrived in AD79 or 80 and built a major fort nearby named Trimontium, ‘Place of the Three Hills’.

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  • Mobility: Medium
Lunch Stop | Burts Hotel | Brasserie

Experience the warmth of hospitality in true Scottish style at Burts Hotel, Melrose.

The 18th century hotel, situated in the heart of Melrose’s picturesque market square, has been owned and managed by the Henderson family for almost 40 years.

With dishes made from the finest local top quality ingredients, it’s no wonder Burts Hotel is renowned for its excellent cuisine.

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  • Mobility: Easy
Melrose Abbey

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

Probably the most famous ruin in Scotland, the abbey was founded by David I in 1136 for the Cistercian Order, and it was largely destroyed by Richard II’s English army in 1385.

The surviving remains of the church are of the early 15th century, and are of an elegance unsurpassed in Scotland.

The exterior of this magnificent ruin is decorated by unusual sculptures, including hobgoblins, cooks with ladles and a bagpipe playing pig.

Melrose Abbey is also thought to be the burial place of Robert the Bruce’s heart, marked with a commemorative carved stone plaque within the grounds.

Melrose Abbey | Please Click Here

  • Mobility: Medium
Abbotsford

Abbotsford is the ancestral home of Sir Walter Scott, the 19th century novelist and poet of “Waverley”, “Ivanhoe”, and “Lady of the Lake”.

One of the most famous houses in the world, constructed on the ample proceeds of a literary career without parallel.

It is an enduring monument to the achievements of its creator, the ‘Great Scott’ who popularised tartan, saved the Scottish banknote and rediscovered his country’s Crown Jewels.

Learn about Scott’s life in the exhibition, browse Abbotsford’s gift shop, or simply relax in Scott’s beautiful Regency Walled Gardens and tranquil woodlands.

Abbotsford | Please Click Here

  • Mobility: Medium | Visitor Centre Open Year Round
Traquair House

Visit the oldest inhabited house in Scotland and discover its fascinating history.

Once a pleasure ground for Scottish Kings, then a refuge for Catholic priests, the Stuarts of Traquair supported Mary Queen of Scots and the Jacobite cause without counting the cost.

Spanning nearly a thousand years of Scottish history, Traquair today is a unique attraction for all ages.

Trace the footsteps of the kings of Scotland as you climb the turnpike staircase and discover how priests escaped in times of danger.

When Mary Queen of Scots visited Traquair in 1566 a brewery was working, and in 1739 a 200 gallon copper was installed in one of the wings beneath the chapel.

Having fallen into disuse for over 200 years, the brewery was rediscovered by Peter Maxwell Stuart, 20th Laird of Traquair who began brewing again in 1965.

Traquair House Brewery now produces a selection of traditional Scottish ales. Strong, dark and deliciously rich, the ales are fermented in oak and have won awards all over the world.

Traquair House | Please Click Here

  • Mobility: Medium | Open May to November
Your day is planned to cover all the sights and attractions of The Scottish Borders at your pace, with no waiting for other passengers.


With so many places to visit our sightseeing tour allows you to sit back and relax in luxury taking in the stunning scenery and if you want to stop you can.


  • The itinerary will be confirmed on booking, the order will change depending on seasonal schedules.

Tour Duration: 8 Hours

Tour Cost: £900.00 or £150.00 PP (Based on 6 Passengers)

Tour Notes: Entrance Fees are NOT Included

From £150 per adult


Departure days

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

January — December

Contact details

Aura Journeys Scotland

Edinburgh
Midlothian
Scotland
EH2 3JP

Key facilities

  • Wifi

Tour information

Starting

  • Edinburgh
  • Edinburgh - City Centre
  • Edinburgh Airport
  • Leith
  • Newhaven
  • Rosyth

Length

1 Day

Transport

  • Driver guide
  • Minibus

Type

  • Bespoke
  • Private
  • Small Group (1-16)

Languages

  • English

Themes

  • Castles
  • City
  • History
  • Landscapes
  • Photography

Tour prices


From £150 Per Adult

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Prices are subject to change depending on season

Tour Stops

Aura Journeys Scotland

Tour company information

Aura Journeys Scotland

Aura Journeys are an established provider of Private Tours and Chauffeur Services along with Airport Transfers in Scotland. Providing high quality old fashioned service levels in Scotland using our Luxury vehicles. Located in Edinburgh, Glasgow & Stirling using Scottish locals as drivers with years of experience our tours visit Lochs & Glens to the Scottish Highlands along with the historic St Andrews and Loch Ness. All Services include full Luxury Door to Door Service, with your own private driver so there is no waiting for others, our aim is to offer a fantastic Scottish experience to all.

Opening times

Office Opening:
09:00 - 18:00 - Monday to Friday
10:30 - 16:30 - Saturday and Sunday

Tours:
06:00 - 00:00 - 7 Days Per Week

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