This is really a super restaurant situated in a lovely valley on the Peebles Edinburgh road with…read moregood Parking. The staff look after you in every way to make the visit special . The food is first class with a good choice of Country items to choose from. the Coffee is always delicious and you are made to feel welcome.

Whilst touring the Scottish Borders I came across this charismatic wee bistro and coffee shop on…read morethe A703 just outside of Peebles. The interior is cozy with 2 fireplaces dominating the room and the staff really friendly. It felt really homely. I ordered a tasty spiced chorizo and vegetables soup, which came with bread and butter. Prices were reasonable. Definitely worth a stop #sassenachtours #scotspinerestaurant

This place was delicious!! Friendly staff and the porridge was great! I had banana, nut and maple…read moresyrup porridge and an iced mocha. I've been craving porridge since we came to the UK and this place did not disappoint. Not to mention this little town is so cute and very Scottish. Definitely recommend.

A perfect spot for an afternoon break after a day of driving. They serve a full range of food, but…read morewe had coffee, tea, and a bridal slice and apple pie slice. Yummy stuff, all enjoyed in a cozy environment with good service.

Love this place great to come to after a long day to enjoy a drink and a bite to eat would…read moredefinitely recommend this

Had delicious homemade Mac and cheese and the peas were so fresh and bursting with flavor. My…read morehusband's Biggar Breakfast was also great. I wish I had room for the tempting pastries in the window!

After two nights and a wonderful day in Edinburgh, it was time to continue our three week epic…read morethrough the British Isles by heading to Manchester. We left Scotland's capital at about ten o'clock and took nearly 45 minutes to escape the city, primarily due to tour buses and commercial vehicles on the Royal Mile. But escape the capital we did, and once we passed the City Of Edinburgh Bypass, we suddenly found ourselves seemingly in the middle of nowhere. Quite the contrast to cities in America that seem to stretch out forever. The A702 took us through a series of towns, eventually depositing us in the village of Biggar, where it was time to refresh ourselves. Now, one would think this would be a perfect java experience. In the midst of rural Scotland on a very green country road, picturesque small town, quaint architecture. But something wasn't quite right - perhaps the cashier had had a bad start to her morning, but she just didn't seem too excited to be serving us. Perhaps it was our West Coast Accents. Perhaps it was because we knew what we wanted when we ordered. Or maybe she just sucked. Regardless, we didn't seem very welcome here, so we collected our order and proceeded south. The drinks we did get were adequate.

We LOVED Cloudhouse! We were looking for an afternoon tea stop at any café on the road from…read moreEdinburgh to Selkirk, and had already pulled off into a few towns off the A7, with no luck. About 3 miles north of Stow, we saw a sign advertising this café, so drove straight there. They met us at the door (a family of four), at 3 pm on a Friday afternoon and (bless them) were OPEN and still serving lunch! We had great coffee, toasties, toasted paninis and a roast beef sandwich with horseradish to die for. The cakes were irresistible. The service was prompt and very friendly. Make a beeline for this place if you are ever passing through Stow!

This was the perfect end to the Errington Farm Cheese tour. They serve dishes made with the cheese…read moremade just up the road. Award winning cheese. Take the tour, eat the cheese!

We stopped in here on the way home from a wee afternoon out in Peebles. It is in a funny location…read morein the middle of nowhere and that is coming from Carluke's resident yelper! The name kinda gives you a clue as what to look for and sure enough there is a big red barn - funny that! But the wee cafe inside said barn is really well done, light and airy in pale blues, natural wood and lots of white. The cake table is very cleverly positioned between the door and the seating meaning you have to peruse the cakeage on your way to sitting down. Another place diets go to die, my favourite! The staff were quick, pleasant and chatty when we initiated conversation. I prefer it that way, I hate having to endure small talk when the kids are causing havoc and I'm in serious danger of D&T's from caffeine deprivation. They get it just right in here and lots of kudos for that. Everybody was delighted with their cake and drink, especially smudge who went all out with a hot chocolate and a chocolate brownie. She was particularly fun in the car on the way home with all that sugar coursing through her system. Because of course the very idea of having to share her cake with anyone brought tears to her eyes - I fear she may be far too like her mother! My flat white was perfection and the date slice was the best I have had since my friends Granny died - no date slice will beat Granny B's but this came close. If you find yourself on the A702, well you never know you might need to hot foot it from Abington to Edinburgh) it is well worth a pit stop at the Big Red Barn just don't try and bypass the cake table, you'll only regret it!

Lanark FINALLY has something nice! They do all sorts of nice Deli things that you would expect in…read morethe way of meats and cheeses (that's cheeses, not Jesus, although there is a man with a beard) for sale. There's a pretty decent range of spices and herbs for y'all DIY peeps to go for too. Also some fine foreign wares in the way of foods, sauces and treats. The coffee too is DAMN fine. I had a latte (standard drink to try out somewhere new before moving on to something else) and a mocha on a couple of visits, both of them very nice, perhaps just a tad on the hot side... the latte took a while to cool, that will be more than welcome in the winter though. It's right down the bottom of a street off the main High street, opposite the Lidl. Can't miss it, and you shouldn't. While it's not as extensive as delis in civilised places like Glasgow and Edinburgh, it doesn't need to be, and it shouldn't be. It focuses on having a small, nicely chosen, nicely maintained range - and good coffee and treats. Ideal for a smaller town like Lanark.

We heard about this spot from the host of the local lodge we stayed at for the week; unfortunately,…read morewe only had the opportunity to check it out on our way back to London. Wished we had stopped in sooner as the inside looked really nice and very well looked after. I only had the opportunity to try the mocha as a takeaway, which I think would have been tastier as a have-in due to the milk being slightly scorched. But the staff was very friendly and the inside was very welcoming. Nice displays. Nice-looking pastries & cheese selections. Definitely will be coming back to this spot next time round to check out more of their menu!

I recently found this lovely estate hidden in the Borderlands. There is lots to see and do, for a…read morecost of course :-) It's a vast estate and you can roam at your own paste. Entrance fee is abt £11 for house and Gardens and you receive a yearly pass. You can come back any time. The house is only open at certain days during the first half of the year and all of July with a guided tour. Brochures are available with the details. There are two lakes, the upper and lower lochs. The upper Loch was an human venture and had been added to enchant the views from the main house, besides the VISTA, a stretch of green land in the front of the house, which once was woodland. Inside there are amazing paintings and rich decor. The tea room/ coffee shop and gift shop are open during normal opening hours, as well as the Victorian kitchen. I was very much amazed by the adventurous playground, a must for all the little ones. At the lakes there are boat houses. Maybe you can try a bit of rowing? On the events page you will find a broad itinerary with different subjects on various days for old and young. You might need a car to get there, but it's definitely worth visiting for a day!

We were visiting Bowhill House for a day, and stopped at the café for a snack. Our kids enjoyed…read moretheir ice-creams, and my scone with jam, and pot of tea, was lovely. They had a real coffee machine, so my husband was pleased with his coffee. They have a few tables with umbrellas placed around a concrete courtyard - thanks for proving shade on this rare warm day!