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Greenknowe Tower
A ruined tower house with a dated inscription above its entrance.
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Clint Lodge
A refurbished 19th-century country house offering bed and breakfast accommodation near Melrose. Guests have a drawing room with a log fire, a sun lounge and garden space. Dinner can be arranged in its dining room. This is a rural property, so confirm meals, transport and arrival arrangements before booking a stay in the Borders.
Plan your visit →Lornebank Homestay
A Georgian bed and breakfast on the A68 in Lauder, with guest bedrooms, a drawing room and a breakfast using locally produced food. Restaurants and pubs in the town provide separate evening dining options. It is a small accommodation property rather than a large hotel. Check the room configuration, arrival time and parking arrangements before booking.
Plan your visit →The Border Hotel
A historic inn on the village green in Kirk Yetholm, with six en-suite guest rooms, a bar and restaurant. It provides food and an overnight base in the Borders countryside. Menu and room arrangements vary by visit. Confirm dining times, room availability and access requirements before booking, especially if arriving after a walking trip.
Plan your visit →Sultans of Kelso
An Indian restaurant and takeaway in Kelso, providing a meal stop within the town. Table dining and collection orders follow separate arrangements. Check the current menu, opening hours and reservation availability before visiting, and confirm drinks and any corkage conditions directly. Discuss allergies or other dietary requirements when placing your booking or order.
Plan your visit →Hunters Stables
A family-owned restaurant in St Boswells offering Italian and Scottish-influenced dishes, including pasta, pizza and steak. It is down the lane between the village hall and church. The operator publishes Wednesday-to-Sunday service and welcomes assistance dogs, but not pets. Check the current menu and reservations before arranging lunch or dinner.
Plan your visit →Marmions Brasserie
A neighbourhood brasserie in the centre of Melrose near the abbey. The business offers bistro-style dining and accepts arrangements for celebrations as well as ordinary meals. Menus and service times may change, so check the current food selection and reservation availability before visiting. Discuss dietary and access requirements directly with the restaurant.
Plan your visit →Mellerstain House and Gardens
A country house and garden attraction between Kelso and Melrose. The operator's 2026 house-tour season runs from May to the end of September, while the grounds have separate published opening arrangements. Do not assume that the house or café is open when the gardens are accessible. Check the current estate calendar before travelling.
Plan your visit →Smailholm Tower
A roofed 15th-century tower house in the Borders countryside, with surviving walls and traces of its wider enclosure. Inside, displays connect the tower with Walter Scott and the ballads that influenced him. The battlements offer countryside views. Check the seasonal opening calendar and access information before planning a visit to this rural historic site.
Plan your visit →Thirlestane Castle
Thirlestane Castle offers guided visits to historic rooms, family portraits and elaborate plasterwork in the Lauderdale Estate near Lauder. The castle remains a family home and also offers accommodation and private events. Public tours follow published dates rather than unrestricted daily access. Book the appropriate visit and check the entrance arrangements before travelling.
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A ruined tower house with a dated inscription above its entrance. The surviving masonry shows a later rebuilding of an older residence. Check current admission arrangements before travelling. Check the operator’s current opening and access advice before setting off.
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Listings within 20 miles of Greenknowe Tower. Distances are straight-line estimates; check the actual journey.
Places to stay near Greenknowe Tower
- Clint LodgeSt Boswells, near Melrose · 6.7 miles
- Lornebank HomestayLauder · 7.2 miles
- The Border HotelKirk Yetholm · 7.8 miles
Places to eat near Greenknowe Tower
- Sultans of KelsoKelso · 7.7 miles
- Hunters StablesSt Boswells · 7.9 miles
- Marmions BrasserieMelrose · 7.9 miles
Attractions near Greenknowe Tower
- Mellerstain House and GardensMellerstain, near Kelso · 2.4 miles
- Smailholm TowerSmailholm · 5.1 miles
- Thirlestane CastleLauder · 7.3 miles
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- Eildon Hills Secret Volcano Walk: Three SummitsScottish Borders · 7.8 miles to the map reference, straight line
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