Where mighty fortresses meet traditional fishing villages is the perfect description for the Scottish Border region, taking in not only the sites but the deep social and political history of a proud and stoic people.
Authentic is another good word and agents with clients who have visited the cities, the Border region is the perfect foil for their big-city adventures, especially for those who like the intense beauty of nature. From east to west the landscape is dramatic, with sweeping coastlines, highlands and lowlands, overlaid with the soft quiet burr of the Border accent. For nature lovers there are walking and cycling trails through the wetlands, among the volcanic crags and among rare flora.
A special part is St Abb’s Head Coastal Mosaic, with its mix of maritime heathland, high cliffs, maritime scrub and seabird colonies.
The artisans of the Border regions are famous for their cash mere, tweed, and knitwear, while woodworking is another famous local skill.
The history of the region is intense and the brooding castles found there tell much of their story at a glance; this most beautiful area has a tumultuous past and visitors with a Scottish gene pool might suddenly realise just how Scottish their DNA is. Agents could sell this destination on folklore alone and never disappoint a client.
A bonus for those who love horses are the Common Ridings (May-Aug), where locals tradition ally ride around the boundaries of their town/region to protect it from encroachment by other clans. Agents can find tools and itineraries for the Border Region HERE.
