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Countryside of the Scottish Borders
Discover the local countryside in the Scottish Borders in Southern Scotland. Plan a countryside and nature trip, staycation or holiday with our curated guide.
Articles
Geography of the Scottish Borders
(Wikipedia)
UK road trip: the Anglo-Scottish border
(The Guardian)
A wildlife walk around St Abb’s Head, Scottish Borders
(The Guardian)
Useful Websites
Scottish Borders – VisitScotland
Discover the Scottish Borders region, including the great outdoors and outdoor activities.
Leisure & Outdoors
The Borders Council presents information on parks and reserves, walking and cycling…
Protected areas in the Scottish Borders
Details at Wikipedia of the protected countryside sites in the Borders region.
Borders Forest Trust
Established to help restore native woodland to Southern Scotland and to encourage an interest in woodland…
Walk Scottish Borders
Details of over 150 walking routes in the Scottish Borders, with distances and height gain.
Wild Seasons – Borders
Presenting the outstanding nature and wildlife of the Scottish Borders to visitors and residents alike.
Borders Countryside with easy Access
Places to visit in the Scottish Borders with some access for wheelchair users.
Central Borders – Wildlife Trust
Scottish Wildlife Trust local group information with nearby reserves, news…
Upper Tweeddale National Scenic Area
One of two NSA’s in the Scottish Borders. PDF downloads include description and map at NatureScot.
Eildon and Leaderfoot NSA
National Scenic Area description, map and special qualities (pdf’s).
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The National Trust for Scotland
A vital conservation charity protecting Scotland’s coast, wilderness, wildlife and countryside for the good of all. Funded largely by donations, membership is very affordable, comes with a raft of benefits and supports their work.