Abbotsford was once the home of 19th-century novelist Sir Walter Scott. Today, visitors can explore the house and grounds and view Scott's extensive collections of historic relics, weapons & armour, and rare books.
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Mar - Oct 2013 (annual)
Historic Scottish Border town Hawick celebrates its lawless Border Reiver history, full of cross-country cattle rustling and family feuds. On Saturday night there is a torchlight procession ending with a bonfire and fireworks at Volunteer Park.
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Mar 2013 (annual)
In an area steeped in early Christian history, Jedburgh Abbey is one of the best-preserved religious institutions in the region.
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Daily
The Scottish Borders Walking Festival offers adventurous types the chance to explore the area's rich wildlife, geology, history and archaeology. Based around a different Border town every year, around 50 trails cater to various fitness levels and interests. Hawick is the venue for 2011.
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Sep 2013 (annual)
Reputed to be Scotland's largest inhabited castle, Floors Castle on the River Tweed is the seat of the Dukes of Roxburghe. Located in the Scottish Borders, the castle, as it is today, was fashioned from a tower house in 1721.
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Apr 2013 (various dates)
Don't be put off by the castellations - there's nothing aggressive about Stobo castle, unless you consider a "G5 Vibratory and Hydrotherapy Back Massage" as a wee bit provocative.
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Daily
Take time out at a beautiful Tibetan retreat in the Scottish countryside. Founded in 1967, Kagyu Samye Ling ("place beyond concept") was the first Tibetan Buddhist Centre to be established in the West. It continues to attract hundreds of visitors every year - Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.
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Daily
The 15th-century Rosslyn Chapel stands just outside Edinburgh in the village of Roslin. Always popular, after featuring in the multi-million selling book and movie The Da Vinci Code it has become a major tourist attraction.
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