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There are many castles, abbeys and historic houses open to the public in the Borders.

Edinburgh is easily reached by car or bus.

Programmes of events in the borders can be located at www.borderevents.com

The Cheviot Hills and the unspoilt Berwickshire and Northumberland coast provide wonderful opportunities for both walking and just enjoying a quiet time on pristine beaches. The drive across the tidal causeway to Holy Island makes a unique experience if combined with a visit to Lindisfarne Castle and Priory.

A network of cycleways thread through the Borders providing an opportunity to explore the area without an impact on the environment. Trails range from quiet country roads and tracks to more adventurous and technical downhill trails such as those found at Glentress and Newcastleton.

There are also extensive opportunities to explore off-road and remote hill tracks and trails

If you choose this means of transport it is worth noting that there is a well stocked cycle shop in Kelso and a cycle hire shop (including tandems) in Jedburgh. Other cycle shops and centres van be found in Innerleithen and Peebles.

The sea bird sanctuaries of the Farne Islands and St Abbs head are well worth a visit. There is an abundance of wild life to be discovered along the banks of our rivers and their tributaries. Otters flourish in the clear waters while dippers forage for insect lavae by diving beneath the swift streams. Aquatic life abounds, supporting a huge run of salmon which begin entering the Tweed in the early Spring with the main run of fish reaching a climax in the Autumn. The salmon provide a major source of income for the valley and surrounding areas, the Tweed being one of the four major salmon fisheries in the country.

The Border region is a mecca for horses and horse riding. There is a strong tradition of riding the bounds usually expressed as common ridings. Each of the Border towns has its common riding festival during the summer. This may last a whole week and include sports, musical events and street parties in addition to the ridings themselves. Kelso National Hunt racing takes place in Kelso throughout the season.