It has got a lovely atmosphere in the post office. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. They…read morealways make you feel welcome. They are very helpfu.

This is a sleeper hit--small but memorable. Seeing what a historical border house looks like is…read moreinteresting. The audio guide is fantastic. I know much more about Mary than I did before my tour. Pro tip, grab a takeaway lunch and eat in the lovely gardens before your tour. Please donate generosity! They don't ask for enough money and it take more than sheep to keep that garden trimmed and looking beautiful.

The best place to park is in the free car park with the bottle bank on the main road and the house…read moreis a street away, its well signed It was £3 to get in but has a really good audio tour included The tour starts downstairs in the gift shop and works its way up through the house to a suprsing number of rooms A very detailed tour with some rooms set out the way they would have been when she was there and a lot of information on here life and its downfall There are lots of boards to read and mementos from her life and some very touching info from before she was excecuted Its a very interesting place I now know a lot more about mary queen of scots Well worth a visit when you are in jedburgh

A wonderful reflection of a very significant part of Scottish history. Abbotsford House and its…read moreabsolutely delightful, simple gardens that invite reflection on what grows and how nature sustains us is an absolute must visit when in the area. The beautifully designed visitors' center with its thoughtfully assembled collection of gift items including very high quality scarves (made in Scotland!) is worth a detour in and of itself. The library, Sir Walter Scott's office, the dining room, they are all reflections of what made this man and his contribution to what Scotland is today so worthwhile.

I'm not a fan of Sir Scott's writings. Indeed, reading Ivanhoe in junior high might have set back…read moremy novel reading by decades. Nevertheless, Abbotsford is a fascinating place, well worth the visit. We started with a tasty lunch in the cafe-highly recommend your doing so. The audio tour was one of the best we've ever had. We did the one where actors play Sir Scott and others around him, as he gives you a personal tour. Very clever and well done.

Just had my son's wedding here and stayed two nights in the castle as well. Can't say enough…read morewonderful things about our experience, everything was absolutely perfect. Jenna, Jamie, and all of the staff are simply amazing. Beautiful, peaceful grounds provided the most beautiful backdrop for indeed a very special day.

Definitely recommend! The tour guide Lesley is very friendly and helpful. The rooms are beautiful…read moreinside, and you can take photos and videos. Super interesting to hear the history of the castle! Can take an uber from Edinburgh, but will have to call a private car for a ride to the closest train station.

A day trip to Rosslyn Chapel may be within seven miles of Edinburgh, but it feels like stepping…read moreinto another realm. The chapel is easily accessible by bus--a roughly 50-minute journey from the city centre. Our route had more than forty stops, yet I didn't mind at all. We were seated on the top deck of a double-decker, watching the city slowly give way to the Lowlands, enjoying glimpses of Edinburgh's outer edges as we made our way toward the chapel. Rosslyn Chapel is steeped in mystery, but if it looks familiar, that's because it is! Rosslyn Chapel was the inspiration for the book and film the Da Vinci Code. As such, she's a magnet for tourists looking to get a taste of intrigue. Dan Brown may have brought this chapel into popular culture in his book The Da Vinci Code, but this chapel was famous in its own right long before that. Rosslyn Chapel has been loved for both its amazing decorative artwork as well as the mystery that surrounds it with people for decades. After the "Da Vinci Code" movie, thousands of people came here every day looking to find some truth in the story, and thousands of people walked away disappointed. But whether you believe in the Da Vinci and Templar theories or not, this church is still an interesting place to visit. The chapel was founded by William Sinclair of the Sinclair family, a noble family descended from Norman knights who moved to Scotland when they fell out with William the Conqueror in the 11th century. The chapel itself is actually quite small. Standing 12 meters tall and 21 meters long, it was originally built to be a full style Gothic cathedral in the shape of a cross. However, when William Sinclair died his son decided to stop construction. He closed up the "top" and just made the existing building into a much smaller chapel. You can spend hours looking over all the reliefs, statues, and images. They are fascinating. The most fascinating one is the American maize (corn), which was not discovered at the time this church was built. Over one of the windows, there is clearly maize, leading many people to theorize the Sinclairs had contact with America years before Columbus did. (Though that isn't exactly revolutionary, as it's well documented that Columbus was not the first European to discover America.) we had a timed ticket and they have their own guide tht gives you a tour (on certain time). so check out the time when you enter.

I thought it was worth the cost. You have to buy a years pass but we were only going to be there…read moreonce. They do give discounts if you are in military, unemployed, disabled or over 65. Im unemployed and disabled but my hubby didnt mess with the discounts. It's a smaller place than i expected but the detail was stunning. I wish they had allowed photography id have been there all day. So much symbolism and history in every detail but you need a zoom lens to really see it. It was beautiful and so much stone detail it was gaudy. There are yours and information but I'm more visual. I asked why no photos and they claimed someone tripped and try to sue. I would pay extra to be able to do my thang with camera without having to sneak.

A fantastic place to visit for art lovers of all ages. A singularly original vision of the Arcadian…read moregarden in practice, along with other styles seamlessly incorporated into the whole. Bring a picnic to have in the carpark before or after your visit as there is no cafe but then you can't expect there to be that sort of thing & a shop etc. everywhere.

I'm literally speechless how awesome this place is and not to mention its remote location makes it…read moreone jewel of its kind. Crichton castle is kept and maintained by Historic Scotland and only open to visitors from April to September. Entry for non members is about £4.50. There is a small car park not far from the castle and a 10 min walk to get to the main castle entrance. The scenery surrounding the castle is awe inspiring. No need to hurry, just walk slowly, take in the amazing scenery and breath the fresh air. I believe the tower was build in the 14th century by John Crichton. His son became a very powerful magnate in Scottish history and started the castle's extension. During the 1600's the castle changed hands and later was neglected and became a ruin. The inside is not large and you can get around very quickly. You can see the italian style inpired inner wall, the old ruined tower, a well, wonderful views surrounding the castle and various chambers. It was a windy day and the walls offered me shelter.I could also listen to the sounds of pigeons giving the place a mystic background. There is a keeper who watches the place and ensures that the entrance is paid. He is a lovely soul. Outside I walked down to the stables that sheltered the horses. Needless to say, the horses were spoilt :-) Above the entrance you can still see a horseshoe imprint. Behind the stable starts a hiking path. Best you wear ideal shoes for the adventure. I defo will be back and a picnic will definitiely be on the cards as well as a wee wonder around.

This place is totally forgotten... this makes it perfect for very private, romantic picnic ;-)read more

This is the place to head to if you or a friend has a car, the weather is ok and you fancy…read morestretching your legs but don't want to go far from town. Head out on the Biggar road as far as the Flotterstone pub where you can park, choose any number of paths that take your fancy or cycle along the main track as far as you want to go. It is so easy to get to, you're there within 20 mins and it feels like you are in the middle of the countryside. As the name would indicate, the terrain is fairly hilly, nothing too serious though, you would only need walking gear if you are hardcore and intend to walk for miles, if not then trainers and a city jacket are fine, since there is a very civilised track that is pleasant enough to walk along. It gets pretty busy at weekends, and you'll be hard pushed to get a table at the pub for a well deserved meal after your long walk, but during the week it is peaceful enough, with plenty of fresh air and a good dose of nature.