Links
Organisations
The site contains details of over 100 properties throughout Scotland
including Priorwood and Harmony Gardens.
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is the government body responsible for
safeguarding Scotland’s natural heritage.
The site contains excellent sections on Forth and Borders and the new
Scottish Outdoor Access Code, which SNH promotes.
The site details over 300 properties in the care of Historic Scotland
including Smailholm Tower, Dryburgh
and Melrose Abbey.
Besides being extremely helpful with practical information, the Scottish
Tourist Office website provides useful historic summaries of a number of
Borders’ towns and villages.
Founded in 1974, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra is one of the UK’s
foremost orchestras. Cultural
ambassadors internationally, the SCO have a considerable programme of
educational outreach within Scotland.
Travel
This website will assist with any journey by public transport throughout
Scotland. The generic website, Traveline covers the entire UK.
Events
A website that may be of particular interest to those extending their
break in the Borders, Border Events provides extensive coverage of all that’s
going on both north and south of the border.
Places
Abbotsford’s website provides background information about the house,
gardens and chapel. It links to other
sites associated with Sir Walter Scott.
Lessudden House offers accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis. The website provides details.