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Attractions near Glede Knowe
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This is a list of the attractions near this bed and breakfast that are featured on AboutBritain.com
It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all attractions near this bed and breakfast.
It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all attractions near this bed and breakfast.
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Robert Smail's Printing Works
(< 1 Mile)*
Step back in time at this completely restored printing works and see how printing was done at the beginning of the 20th Century. |
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Traquair House
(1 Mile)*
Visit romantic Traquair where Alexander I signed a charter over 800 years ago and where the 'modern wings' were completed in 1680. |
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Bowhill House & Country Estate
(8 Miles)*
The Scottish Borders home of the Duke of Buccleuch & Queensberry KT, is in the centre of an extensive estate of hills and valleys where history and landscape combine to provide a unique experience. |
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Dawyck Botanic Garden
(10 Miles)*
Discover Dawyck's secrets as you explore its woodlands in the stunning surroundings of the Scottish Borders. Over 300 years of tree planting has created one of the world's finest arboreta. |
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Abbotsford House
(12 Miles)*
Abbotsford is the house built and lived in by Sir Walter Scott, the 19th century novelist, and author of timeless classics such as Waverley, Rob Roy, Ivanhoe and The Lady of the Lake. |
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Harmony Garden
(13 Miles)*
A delightfully tranquil walled garden comprising lawns, herbaceous and mixed borders, vegetable and fruit areas, and a rich display of spring bulbs. |
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Arniston House
(13 Miles)*
Arniston is privately owned by descendants of the Dundas family who purchased the land in 1571. The present mansion house was commenced in 1726 by William Adam and completed by his son John , brother of the famous Robert, in the 1750's. |
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Melrose Abbey
(13 Miles)*
Melrose Abbey is probably the most famous ruin in Scotland. It was founded by David I around 1136 as a Cistercian abbey, but largely destroyed by Richard II's English army in 1385. |
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Priorwood Gardens
(13 Miles)*
Priorwood is a specialist garden where the plants grown are selected for their suitability for drying. |
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Thirlestane Castle
(14 Miles)*
Thirlestane, one of the oldest and finest castles in Scotland is set in lovely Border hills at Lauder, 28 miles south of Edinburgh and 68 miles north of Newcastle, on the A68. |
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Towns near Glede Knowe
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This is a list of the towns near this bed and breakfast that are featured on AboutBritain.com
It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all towns near this bed and breakfast.
It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all towns near this bed and breakfast.
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Innerleithen
(< 1 Mile)*
Innerleithen lies surrounded by the scenic hills and forest of the Tweed Valley. The town was famed as a spa in the 19th century for the mineral spring of Doo's Well. |
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Peebles
(5 Miles)*
The local motto 'Peebles for Pleasure' is certainly true for the many anglers, golfers and mountain bikers who visit to take advantage of the area's superb sporting facilities. |
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Ettrick Bridge
(9 Miles)*
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Heriot
(9 Miles)*
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Galashiels
(10 Miles)*
Galashiels, known locally as Gala, is a town of about 12,000 people, with a strong history in the textile industry. There is lots to do in and around Galashiels, making it a great base for visitors wanting to explore the beautiful Scottish Borders. |
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Stow
(10 Miles)*
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Selkirk
(10 Miles)*
The Ancient and Royal Burgh of Selkirk stands high above the Ettrick and Yarrow Valleys. The town's industrial background is reflected in the number of specialist tweed outlets. |
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Drumelzier
(12 Miles)*
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Melrose
(13 Miles)*
The triple peaks of the Eildon Hills are the most distinctive single landmark in the Borders. At their feet in the valley of the River Tweed lies Melrose, the birthplace of the game of rugby sevens. |
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Lauder
(14 Miles)*
Lauder is set 600 feet above sea level, and is the main town in Lauderdale, bounded on three sides by the Lammermuir Hills. The town preserves its original medieval form with a single main street widening into the Market Place. |
