Scottish Borders Hotel

The Scottish Borders, known to locals as the Mairches, is a hilly domain situated in the south of Scotland directly upon the border with neighbouring England. In spite of its unromantic name, the Scottish Borders has an extremely rich past which is characterised by the area's many castles, abbeys and mansions, as well as its interesting geography and landscape. Designed as a popular tourist site, there is no shortage of activities to partake in. The area has many nature reserves and public parklands, as well as numerous attractions to visit, with Scottish Borders hotels not only offering their own range of activities but also being ideally situated for visiting guests to explore their surroundings.

Hotels in the area range in scale from quaint bed and breakfast style accommodation with antique furnishings and traditional log fires, to large, stately mansions set in sprawling grounds. Many of these larger Scottish Borders hotels feature a range of sporting activities and facilities, including golf courses, horse riding, cycling trails and fishing, as well as dramatic water features and surrounding woodland areas. In addition to outdoor activities, hotels in the area frequently include health and fitness spas, as well as indoor swimming pools, jacuzzi and sauna rooms for those looking to stay indoors. Unusually for such grand hotels, many also allow for the inclusion of pets.

Although there is a wide range of larger hotels in the Scottish Borders, the area's rural farming background is apparent in a number of the smaller hotels which operate a more community orientated feel. Although many include such modern facilities as meeting rooms, room service and a reception area, surrounding areas are more rural than those of the larger hotels. Regardless of size or other facilities, almost all of the large and small scale Scottish Borders hotels in the area include Wife services and television, with non-smoking rooms and onsite parking.

Of the many places to visit in the Scottish Borders, the area's many abbeys and castles are a popular focal point for tourists. Dating from as far back as the early twelfth century, the ruins of Melrose Abbey are one of Scotland's oldest and most historic sites. Built by Cistercian monks in 1136, the site was revealed to be the final resting place of the embalmed heart of Robert I, who helped to rebuild the site in the 14th century. The ruins of Kelso Abbey and Dryburgh Abbey are two further historical sites which draw a large number of tourists annually and whose historical significance help to define the Scottish Borders. A further site of interest for visitors to the area is the Waterloo Monument, built in the nineteenth century to commemorate the battle of Waterloo; the site is reached by an established walking path which leads to its feet on Peniel Heugh.

Although the area is filled with historical sites to visit, there are also a large number of events and activities which visitors can take part in. Local farm and wildlife centres allow visitors to the area to discover the local nature, with many putting on organised wildlife walks and educational talks.

In addition to the rural aspects of the area, the Scottish Borders is also home to an array of museums and art galleries which depict local history and creative effort. Many of the local museums focus on industry which has been central to the area, including the production of textiles. Although museums provide a modern insight into the locality's rich and intricate history, there is the option to visit a number of preserved historical sites in person, including the cellars of the old town jail.

Most of the Scottish Borders hotels can be reached by well established main roads, with the area itself being situated off the A1 which runs from London, as well as numerous other main roads within Scotland itself. The A7 and the M6 both pass by the area, allowing for easy access both for permanent residents and for visitors to the area. However, despite the area's modern facilities and popularity with tourists and with discussions to extend the railway services of surrounding areas, the Scottish Borders currently has no working railway service of its own.

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