Whether you want to immerse yourself in rich history or sample the local culinary scene, there’s plenty to enjoy in the region
If you’re looking to get away for some relaxation, culture and adventure this autumn and winter, there’s one destination offering all of this and more.
Immerse yourself in historic stories Follow in the footsteps of two of Scotland’s greatest writers: Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott. There’s also plenty for history buffs to discover. Around 420 million years of the country’s story are told in the 160 panels of Galashiels’s Great Tapestry of Scotland, created by more than 1,000 stitchers.
The achievements of Scotland’s F1 legend are also celebrated at the Jim Clark Motorsport Museum in Duns where you can see a selection of famous racing cars. The Mull of Galloway is also the journey’s end for the Rhins of Galloway where - on a clear day - you can see the ‘Five Kingdoms’: the Isle of Man, Scotland, Ireland, England, and Heaven. The lighthouses along the peninsula are evidence of the historical importance of shipping on this coast, with a cycle trail linking them.
There are plenty of outdoor activities available at the nearby Galloway Activity Centre too - from sailing to kayaking, paddleboarding, windsurfing and mountain biking. Located in Europe’s first dark sky town, book astronomy sessions at The Moffat Community Observatory - and don’t miss the interactive experiences at Kirkcudbright Dark Space Planetarium either.
Kirkcudbright harbour is where scallops are landed, whilst Peebles offers a variety of foodie delights - or head to Rainton and make your own ice-cream at Cream o’Galloway.
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