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Attractions near Smailholm Mains Farm Cottage
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This is a list of the attractions near this property that are featured on AboutBritain.com
It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all attractions near this property.
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Smailholm Tower
(1 Mile)*
Sited high on a rocky outcrop, Smailholm is a small rectangular tower set within a stone barmkin wall. |
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Mellerstain
(2 Miles)*
Mellerstain, one of Scotland's great Georgian houses was begun in 1725 by William Adam and completed several years later by his famous son, Robert. |
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Floors Castle
(3 Miles)*
The largest inhabited house in Scotland, home to the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe and set in the heart of the Scottish Borders Countryside. |
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Kelso Racecourse
(4 Miles)*
Horse racing at Kelso offers the unique charm of a bygone era, coupled with the very best in modern facilities. |
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Dryburgh Abbey
(5 Miles)*
Both beautifully situated and of intrinsic quality, the ruins of the Premonstratensian abbey at Dryburgh are remarkably complete. |
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Priorwood Gardens
(7 Miles)*
Priorwood is a specialist garden where the plants grown are selected for their suitability for drying. |
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Melrose Abbey
(7 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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Harmony Garden
(7 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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Abbotsford House
(8 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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Mary Queen of Scots Visitor Centre
(9 Miles)*
This impressive 16th century house, set in a garden of pear trees, interprets the tragic life and times of Mary Queen of Scots. |
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Towns near Smailholm Mains Farm Cottage
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Gordon
(4 Miles)*
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Kelso
(4 Miles)*
The picturesque town of Kelso, lies in a fine setting at the junction of the Rivers Tweed and Teviot. Described by Sir Walter Scott as the most beautiful, if not the most romantic village in Scotland. |
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Melrose
(7 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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Morebattle
(9 Miles)*
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Jedburgh
(10 Miles)*
The Historic Royal Burgh of Jedburgh, once a residence of Scottish kings, lies 10 miles north of the border with England. Winner of the country town prize in Beautiful Scotland in Bloom. |
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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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Lauder
(11 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. |
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Coldstream
(11 Miles)*
Coldstream is a small town situated on the river tweed, which forms the natural boundary between Scotland and England. Once a rival to Gretna for runaway marriages, the town is best known as the birthplace of the Coldstream Guards. |
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Bedrule
(12 Miles)*
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Selkirk
(12 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. |
