Private Shore Excursion to the Scottish Borders

The Scottish Borders are full of rolling hills and open countryside. It’s also rich in history with spellbinding abbeys and awe-inspiring stately homes and castles.

• Indulge in the beauty, mystery, and history of The Scottish Borders on your own Private Tour.
• Luxury Door to Door service from Glasgow and Greenock Cruise Port.
• Your Own Local Scottish Driver with Years of Experience.

Floors Castle

Discover Floors Castle, Scotland’s largest inhabited Castle and visit one of the leading visitor attractions in the Scottish Borders.

Floors Castle is one of the most iconic country houses in Scotland.

This magnificent family seat is the largest inhabited house in Scotland, and has been home to eleven generations of the Duke’s of Roxburghe.

Visit the Castle and explore the collection of fine art, tapestries, grand rooms and superb views over the River Tweed and the Cheviot Hills to the south.

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• Mobility: Medium | Open May to October

Scott’s View

The scenic view of Scott’s View is on the road from St Boswells to Kelso and then turning off towards Dryburgh Abbey.

You will be able to come to the viewpoint from Melrose and St Boswells to admire the stunning view of the River Tweed and Eildon Hills.

The hills serve as a reminder of the volcanic activity that once took place in the area. The lookout was known to be one of Sir Walter Scott’s favourite places to come and reflect.

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• Mobility: Medium

Melrose Town

Walk the picturesque town of Melrose and have some lunch, located next to the Eildon Hills and is the birthplace of Rugby Sevens.

The triple peaks of the Eildon Hills are the most distinctive single landmark in the Scottish Borders.

The area around Melrose has been inhabited for thousands of years. The Roman army arrived in AD79 or 80 and built a major fort nearby named Trimontium, ‘Place of the Three Hills’.

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• Mobility: Medium

Lunch Stop | Burts Hotel | Brasserie

Experience the warmth of hospitality in true Scottish style at Burts Hotel, Melrose.

The 18th century hotel, situated in the heart of Melrose’s picturesque market square, has been owned and managed by the Henderson family for almost 40 years.

With dishes made from the finest local top quality ingredients, it’s no wonder Burts Hotel is renowned for its excellent cuisine.

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• Mobility: Easy

Melrose Abbey

Melrose Abbey is a magnificent ruin on a grand scale with lavishly decorated masonry.

Probably the most famous ruin in Scotland, the abbey was founded by David I in 1136 for the Cistercian Order, and it was largely destroyed by Richard II’s English army in 1385.

The surviving remains of the church are of the early 15th century, and are of an elegance unsurpassed in Scotland.

The exterior of this magnificent ruin is decorated by unusual sculptures, including hobgoblins, cooks with ladles and a bagpipe playing pig.

Melrose Abbey is also thought to be the burial place of Robert the Bruce’s heart, marked with a commemorative carved stone plaque within the grounds.

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• Mobility: Medium

Abbotsford

Abbotsford is the ancestral home of Sir Walter Scott, the 19th century novelist and poet of “Waverley”, “Ivanhoe”, and “Lady of the Lake”.

One of the most famous houses in the world, constructed on the ample proceeds of a literary career without parallel.

It is an enduring monument to the achievements of its creator, the ‘Great Scott’ who popularised tartan, saved the Scottish banknote and rediscovered his country’s Crown Jewels.

Learn about Scott’s life in the exhibition, browse Abbotsford’s gift shop, or simply relax in Scott’s beautiful Regency Walled Gardens and tranquil woodlands.

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• Mobility: Medium | Visitor Centre Open Year Round

Traquair House

Visit the oldest inhabited house in Scotland and discover its fascinating history.

Once a pleasure ground for Scottish Kings, then a refuge for Catholic priests, the Stuarts of Traquair supported Mary Queen of Scots and the Jacobite cause without counting the cost.

Spanning nearly a thousand years of Scottish history, Traquair today is a unique attraction for all ages.

Trace the footsteps of the kings of Scotland as you climb the turnpike staircase and discover how priests escaped in times of danger.

When Mary Queen of Scots visited Traquair in 1566 a brewery was working, and in 1739 a 200 gallon copper was installed in one of the wings beneath the chapel.

Having fallen into disuse for over 200 years, the brewery was rediscovered by Peter Maxwell Stuart, 20th Laird of Traquair who began brewing again in 1965.

Traquair House Brewery now produces a selection of traditional Scottish ales. Strong, dark and deliciously rich, the ales are fermented in oak and have won awards all over the world.

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• Mobility: Medium | Open May to November

Your day is planned to cover all the sights and attractions of The Scottish Borders at your pace, with no waiting for other passengers.

With so many places to visit our sightseeing tour allows you to sit back and relax in luxury taking in the stunning scenery and if you want to stop you can.

• Total Tour Cost £990.00 Inc VAT and TAX
• Published Price based on 6 Travellers

Scottish Borders Private Day Tour Attractions

Why choose Aura Journeys?

Private Day Tours & Shore Excursions from Glasgow and Greenock Cruise Port

Years of experience providing Luxury Day Tours and Shore Excursions in Scotland.

We pride ourselves on the High Quality service given to every client and traveller, from first contact to Journeys end.

Local Scottish Drivers provided with every Tour and Shore Excursion.

Drivers have completed the Aura Journeys driver training program which has continual reviews and assessments.

Vehicles all offer complimentary Wi-Fi and Bottled water along with being valeted prior to your journey.

Our Tour and Shore Excursions are available to all visitors to who require a reliable professional service.