Castles, abbeys, Sir Walter Scott’s home, and whisky tasting — this experience has it all. Your private kilted chauffeur and guide will lead you on an exploration of the stunning Scottish Borders on this day tour, starting with a visit to Melrose Abbey, a 12th-century ruin, and Abbotsford House, the home of Sir Walter Scott.
After lunch, enjoy a scenic stop at Scott’s View, before choosing between Floors Castle, Scotland’s largest inhabited castle, or Traquair House, the country’s oldest home still in use.
For whisky lovers, opt for a visit to Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery instead of some afternoon sites.
This Scottish Borders tour from Edinburgh combines unmissable history, architecture, and beautiful landscapes. Find out more about this private guided trip below. Do you have any pre-booking questions for us? Please just get in touch and we’ll provide all the information you need.
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We collect you from your hotel at 8.30 am in one of our luxury private vehicles. The Scottish Borders region has beautiful rolling green landscapes, majestic castles, ancient abbeys, and many stately homes. In fact, there is far too much to see in a single day; but we have selected the finest highlights to visit.
Our first stop is Melrose Abbey, which dates back to 1136 AD. This was the largest of the four great Abbeys in this area — however, it suffered badly during the reformation period and now stands as a ruin. Abbotsford House — built in 1812 and home of Sir Walter Scott — is our next stop. The house keeps a fine collection of historic weapons, artwork, books, and furniture on display.
After lunch, we enjoy a scenic stop at Scott’s View. We then give you the choice of visiting Floors Castle, Scotland’s largest inhabited castle and home to the Duke of Roxburgh, or Traquair House — Scotland’s oldest inhabited house dating back to 950 AD. You also have the option to visit Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery on this tour of the Scottish Borders, but only if we drop the sites listed during the afternoon.
