Activities

Walkers and cyclists are especially welcome at Burnbrae. 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. At www.scot-borders.co.uk, there is information about longer cycle routes.

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 Information on walking, cycling in and other attractions of Forestry Commision land is at the forest authority web site.

Walks

In 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.

Horse Riding

Horse 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 Racing
takes place at the Kelso course, 5km distant.See more at Kelso Races site.

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.
See more about fishing at visitscottishborders.com
For information about availability and permits, contact Tweedside Tackle at 36 - 38 Bridge Street, Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 7JD Tel: 01573 225306 Fax: 01573 223343.
Andy Murray (tel 07717583730) is happy to give advice on fishing in the Kelso area and casting lessons.
Information on trout, salmon and greyling fishing in the Kelso area is available at Kelso Angling Association website.
Jedforest Angling Association offers visitors fishing for salmon, trout and grayling on about 5 miles of the river Teviot and trout fishing on 2 lochs south of Jedburgh. The association website is at www.jedforest-angling.co.uk
Contact details for angling clubs in the Scottish borders can be found at http://www.fishing-uk-scotland.com/htm/angling-clubs/borders-angling-clubs.htm

Golf

There 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.

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

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

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