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If you go down to Pressmennan Woods today you are in for a big surprise…

Go in search of mystical creatures known as Glingbobs and Tootflits who reside in what is believed to be the last traces of Scotland’s Ancient oak woodland. Pressmennan woods run by the Woodland Trust Scotland is a truly enchanting place … Continue reading

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Rally Round for 40th Anniversary

Jedburgh Scottish Borders

Saturday March 17th 2012 is set to be one of the highlights of the local motorsport calendar when the Borders Counties Rally celebrates its 40th anniversary with a special stage of the event to raise much needed funds for two … Continue reading

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Scottish Borders in bid to be Scotland’s leading cycling destination

A typical quiet Scottish Borders road

The Scottish Borders is cranking up a gear to become Scotland’s leading cycling destination with the launch of the new look website www.cyclescottishborders.com. The site is crammed full of information on routes, forthcoming events, places to stay and things to … Continue reading

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Broaden your Tweed Horizons – 4 new Border cycle rides to experience.

Rush hour on a Borders road

A wonderful new guide written by Mark Porter and published by Cycle Guides Jedburgh entitled Tweed Horizons is available which details four new border cycle rides. The guide is highly informative, free and fits in your pocket.  Each ride is … Continue reading

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Follow the Tree Trail at Bowhill Selkirk, Scottish Borders

The upper Loch at Bowhill

Bowhill is home to the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry and encompasses 63,500 acres with a huge variety of tree species to be found in the surrounding woodland. The Tree Trail at Bowhill is one of 5 way … Continue reading

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Hawick Golf Club appoints its first PGA qualified golf professional – Keith Morgan.

Keith can help you achieve your true golfing potential.

There has been much to speak about on the Vertish Hill at Hawick Golf Club so far this year. The club has recently run a new membership initiative which has attracted over a hundred new members, which in current economic … Continue reading

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Freedom of the fairways – your pass to 21 Courses in the Scottish Borders

Part of the Borders Abbey Way walk close to Kelso Golf Course

The game of golf can be traced back over 500 years to its origins in Scotland. The Scottish Borders covering some 1800 square miles of rolling hills, lush valleys and rugged coastline is a golfer’s paradise boasting no less than … Continue reading

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Discover why walking is a good path to take

The perfect photo opportunity.

Discover why walking is a good path to take ‘Walking takes longer… than any other known form of locomotion except crawling. Thus it stretches time and prolongs life. Life is already too short to waste on speed’ Edward Abbey, “Walking” … Continue reading

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Your holiday cottage is ready to let but there’s one thing missing – Where are all the paying guests?

Jedburgh Abbey, one of four 12th Century Abbey

I have had a lot of enquiries recently from distressed owners of Scottish Borders holiday cottages that have had very few bookings. It is a really frustrating time for owners keen to see a return on their hard work when … Continue reading

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It’s official – Walkers are Welcome in Jedburgh Scottish Borders

The bridge at Allars Mill .

It is easy to see why Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders has been awarded a Walkers are Welcome designation. Jedburgh, a warm and inviting place with an intriguing history is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers a wealth of walking … Continue reading

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