Administrative lieutenancy area in Scotland covering former Roxburghshire and Selkirkshire.
Hermitage Castle
Hermitage Castle is a semi-ruined historic castle in the Scottish Borders, known for its atmospheric and sinister appearance, rich history including links to Mary, Queen of Scots, and is open to the public seasonally under the care of Historic Scotland.
Dryburgh Abbey
Dryburgh Abbey is the historic ruins of a Premonstratensian monastery in the Scottish Borders, notable for its scenic riverside location, significant medieval history, and being the burial place of Sir Walter Scott and Earl Haig. The site forms part of the Borders Abbeys Way walking route.
Smailholm Tower
Smailholm Tower is a 15th-century peel tower in the Scottish Borders, now a museum displaying the history of the region and the stories of Sir Walter Scott through detailed model figures. Visitors can explore the four-storey tower house, its historic architecture, and enjoy panoramic views from its dramatic hilltop position.
Kelso Abbey
Kelso Abbey is a historic ruined abbey in Kelso, Scottish Borders, dating from the 12th century, featuring impressive Romanesque architecture and significant medieval history. The site is open to the public with free entry and includes notable ruins such as the west tower and crossings, set near the confluence of the Rivers Tweed and Teviot.
Greenknowe Tower
Greenknowe Tower is a roofless 16th-century tower house ruin in the Scottish Borders, noted for its well-preserved stonework and architectural features, set on a natural mound with historical defensive marshland surroundings.
Edin's Hall Broch
Edin's Hall Broch is a 2nd-century Iron Age broch near Duns, Scottish Borders, notable as one of the few southern Scottish brochs. It sits within an older Iron Age hillfort and offers visitors the chance to explore extensive ancient ruins and archaeological features outdoors.
Melrose Abbey
Melrose Abbey is a historic partly ruined Cistercian monastery in the Scottish Borders, founded in 1136 and known for its Gothic architecture, historic burials, and intricate stone carvings. Visitors can explore the abbey ruins, a museum, and surrounding gardens.
Jedburgh Abbey
Jedburgh Abbey is a historic ruined Augustinian abbey founded in the 12th century, located in Jedburgh, Scottish Borders. Visitors can explore extensive abbey ruins showcasing Norman and early English architecture, part of a popular regional walking route.
Robert Smail’s Printing Works
Robert Smail's Printing Works is a preserved Victorian-era letterpress printing museum in Innerleithen, Scotland, showcasing historic printing techniques with interactive tours and demonstrations in a fully functional print shop.
Crichton Castle
Crichton Castle is a historic ruined castle near Crichton village in Midlothian, Scotland, notable for its late 14th-century tower house origins and later Italianate Renaissance additions, now cared for by Historic Environment Scotland and open to public visitation.
Priorwood Garden
Priorwood Garden in Melrose is a historic walled garden featuring an unusual apple orchard and a flower garden cultivated for dry flower arrangements, managed by the National Trust for Scotland.