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Selkirkshire
A county of green-topped hills and quiet valleys, Selkirkshire forms a most peaceful base for a relaxing holiday. St Mary’s Loch, lonely among the hills, is a favourite beauty spot and popular for picnics and sailing. The Duke of Buccleuch’s home of Bowhill, just outside Selkirk itself, is another favourite attraction.
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Lots of History to Explore
The county town of Selkirk is a historic one, annually hosting one of the original Border Festivals. This centres around the defeat at Flodden, when from the 65 men of the town who set forth to fight the English, only one, Fletcher, returned. He was too overwhelmed by what he had experienced to do more than cast his flag in silence in the marketplace.
Here, too, Sir Walter Scott was for many years the 'shirra' or local magistrate. His home at Abbotsford is just 4 miles away on the banks of the Tweed.
Around the Selkirk Area
Follow the B7009 west out of the town up the Ettrick Valley. The 16th century Aikwood Tower has an exhibition of the life of James Hogg, the Ettrick Shepherd. Further on, you reach the tiny village of Ettrickbridge from where you can take a variety of walks followed by lunch or evening meal at the fascinating old pub (Cross Keys Hotel).
If you take the A708 west of Selkirk (parallel to the B7009) through the Yarrow valley you reach Bowhill House, the home of the Duke of Buccleuch, which has a fine collection of art and antique furniture. There is a small theatre in the courtyard and extensive grounds including an adventure playground, cycle trails (can be hired) and pleasant walks.
Continue along the A708 towards the youth hostel near Yarrowford from where you can walk up the 464 metre high Three Brethern which commands magnificent views of the Borders. The A708 leads eventually leads you to St Mary's Loch where you can swim, sail and have a snack at the caf' or a bar meal at the Tibbie Shiels Inn before attempting the steep climb on the narrow path beside the 200 foot Grey Mare's Tail (a waterfall), about 6 miles south, or joining the Southern Upland Way.
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15-May-2024 | Meadowside Cottage CP1 (overall) | Efficient and friendly service | ||
14-May-2024 | The Skye House at Glendale GP1 (overall) | Excellent communication about payments, accuracy of details about the property, instructions on finding the property and availability should there be problems. Of course there were no problems as everything had been prepared beautifully with lovely finishing touches. | ||
14-May-2024 | Poldhu at Kentra Bay DE3 (overall) | Efficient service making it easy to find the property I needed. Staff were very friendly and followed through on any issues or concerns I raised. The process of obtain property was streamline | ||
14-May-2024 | Erraid House BZ5 (overall) | Easy to deal with. | ||
14-May-2024 | Dunfuinary Cottage DA7 (overall) | the property was clean, well provided and the manager was both friendly and professinal | ||
14-May-2024 | Calderburn Cottage, Aberchalder CZ7 (overall) | We had a lovely break at Calderburn Cottage. It was spotlessly clean, very well equipped (we cooked dinner most nights), cosy, and comfortable, and has a lovely secure garden perfect for my dog. The location was perfect for exploring the lochs and mountains nearby, with fabulous low level and hillier walks right on the doorstep. | ||
14-May-2024 | The Hirsel BP9 (overall) | Be prepared to step into a world of isolated relaxation as soon as you turn into the estate. Beautiful, peaceful countryside with stunning views and local wildlife on your doorsteps. The cottage itself is excellent and supplied with everything you need for a break. The secure front garden was perfect for our dog to enjoy all day long. The area is fantastic with relatively easy walks to some local lochs through beautiful countryside. The only thing I can suggest would enhance the experience of the Hirsel would be a small garden table for resting a glass of wine on whilst soaking up the views. Will certainly return. | ||
13-May-2024 | Chisholm Cottage AB8 (overall) | We have used Unique Cottages before and have always found them to be helpful and their cottages are immaculate. | ||
13-May-2024 | East Shore Cottage BK2 (overall) | Everything from booking cottage, the directions there and gaining entry to the building. The cottage was lovely, with wonderful sea view, lovely walks. perfect holiday. | ||
14-May-2024 | Cultalla Cottage FG1 (overall) | informative of the one shower being broken cleaning has slippped a little -mirrors/ skirting boards very dusty. clock on the wall not working light bulb in back double bedroom not working A very well equipped cottage beautiful setting so accessible to alot around there, to sight see Loch Sheil on the door step local hotel / pub food beautiful good service and local fresh food |