This is where Scotland's nationhood was forged.
Covering about eighteen hundred square miles, the Scottish Borders stretches from the rolling hills and lonely moor land in the west, through gentler valleys and cosy market towns to the high agricultural plains of the east, and on to the rocky Berwickshire coastline with its secluded coves and picturesque fishing villages.

Land and sea, hills and moor land all sit happily side by side containing castles and the area's crowning glory - ruined abbeys - Melrose, Kelso, Jedburgh and Dryburgh Rivers and paths wind their way through untouched natural beauty enabling you to enjoy a gentle pace of life to subtly relax and revive you. The River Tweed defines the area as most of the Border towns sit on its banks.
The home of high chivalry and romantic Border ballads, Sir Walter Scott almost single-handedly, created the modern image of Scotland as a mist shrouded land of heather, bagpipes and Highland Chieftains in kilts. He has been called the country's greatest ambassador for tourism.

The Scottish Borders is truly a destination for all seasons!

There are a series of themed trails- The Berwickshire Car Trail which takes you to the 'Merse' some of the richest farmland in Britain.
The Ballads Trail, The Poets Trail, Sir Walter Scott Trail, James Hogg Trail and John Buchan Trail.

Scottish Borders history is strongly linked with horses; Border Reivers, Common Ridings, point to point races. In fact there are more horses per head of population in the Borders than anywhere else in Scotland. 
Horse racing at Kelso offers the unique charm of a bygone era, coupled with the very best of modern facilities. Add to this superb high-quality National Hunt racing in very picturesque surroundings and you have the reason for Kelso's reputation as Britain's friendliest course.