Activities
Opportunities for your enjoyment lie all around Burnbrae.Walkers and cyclists are especially welcome. We have a secure store for cycles and each cottage has a heated drying cupboard. A washing machine and a tumble drier are available on-site.
Cycling
Cycling is a particular pleasure on the network of quiet lanes around Burnbrae.
In the hills are many tracks which can be cycled by those with the necessary
stamina and equipment. In Glentress forest, there are extensive cycling tracks
separate from walking paths and mountain bikes can be hired from
The Hub at the
main entrance to the forest. |
WalksIn addition to the possibilities for short walks within Burnbrae, there are walks starting at the site. Although spectacular in places, the Borders countryside is not intimidating and there is a wide choice of walking of all levels of difficulty. The region has less rain and more dry, sunny weather than do the more western parts of Britain. Information on walking, cycling in and other attractions of Forestry Commision land is at the forest authority web site. |
Horse RidingHorse riding is an integral part of Borders life for many. Kelso and other Borders towns have week-long festivals which include day rides along traditional routes through the Borders countryside. Come and enjoy the pageant as a pedestrian or participate on horseback. You can hire a horse locally. Nenthorn Riding Centre, immediately adjacent to Burnbrae, has horses for hire and provides lessons for beginners and experienced riders. Horse Racingtakes place at the Kelso course, 5km distant.See more at Kelso Races site. |
GolfThere are numerous courses within easy reach of Burnbrae, which means our cottages are an ideal base for a week or more playing various courses. For information on a golf pass and on golf generally, see visitscottishborders.com. |
Fishing
Fishing in the Tweed (5km distant) and its tributaries draws many to our region.
For some, the fishing is sufficient reason for regular visits. Others have many
reasons to return, not the least of which is enjoyment of the various gardens
which are open for visits. | |
Gardens
The Scottish Borders - and particularly the area around Burnbrae - has a wealth of beautiful gardens and policies to which there is public access. Burnbrae lies between The Floors estate and Mellerstain, both within 5 km. The former has splendid woodlands and gardens with one of the best views of the river Tweed from its tracks. The latter has beautiful, more formal gardens with a major folly on the horizon. Monteviot gardens on the north bank of the river Teviot are quite different, large and delightful. Harmony gardens beside Melrose abbey are special. Teviot Water Gardens offers riverside walks, a three-level water garden and its own Smokery and food hall. Further afield, the gardens at Kailzie and the Dawick gardens / arboretum are well worth a visit.
Events
For a list of events in the area, visit the Visitscottishborders site For events more generally in Scotland, visit http://www.visitscotland.com/guide/see-and-do/events/ andhttp://liveit.visitscotland.com/
Sites worth visiting
At http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/life/environment/archaelogy/20300.html there is a series of leaflets briefly describing some of the significant heritage sites of the Scottish Borders