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🏰 Borders Heritage Day Tour

Explore the rich history of the Scottish Borders in one unforgettable day

Time: 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM

Meet and greet your guide and fellow travellers. Depart promptly at 9:00 AM.

Arrival: 10:00 AM

Duration: 1 hour Step into the world of Sir Walter Scott, the legendary 19th-century novelist. Explore his grand home and beautiful surroundings.

Departure: 11:00 AM

Arrival: 11:30 AM

Duration: 1.5 hours (includes lunch break)Visit Scotland’s oldest inhabited house, steeped in over 1,000 years of history. Enjoy lunch at the on-site cafĂ©, offering hot meals and drinks.

Departure: 1:00 PM

Arrival: 1:30 PM

Duration: 30 minutes

Discover the final resting place of King Robert the Bruce’s heart, brought here by Sir James Douglas.

Departure: 2:00 PM

Arrival: 2:30 PM

Duration: 45 minutes

Explore this magnificent 12th-century Augustinian Abbey and its fascinating ruins.

Departure: 3:15 PM

Arrival: 3:30 PM

Duration: 45 minutes Visit the historic house where Mary Queen of Scots once stayed, now a museum dedicated to her dramatic life.

Departure: 4:15 PM

Arrival: 5:00 PM

Back in time for your evening meal and to reflect on a day full of history and heritage.

Refreshments and toilet-breaks available throughout the tourSnacks and drinks are welcome on the tour vehicle

Disclaimer:  All tours are flexible and may be adjusted as needed.

 
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