Teviothead Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The Henry Scott Riddell Monument. It had been an overcast day but while travelling on the A7 towards Hawick, the sun came out for a few minutes and highlighted the monument on Dryden Knowes at Teviothead, against a heavy sky. The 13m high cairn was erected in 1874 in memory of the poet Henry Scott Riddell. For a closer view of the monument and inscription details, see 378497.
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The Henry Scott Riddell Monument. It had been an overcast day but while travelling on the A7 towards Hawick, the sun came out for a few minutes and highlighted the monument on Dryden Knowes at Teviothead, against a heavy sky. The 13m high cairn was erected in 1874 in memory of the poet Henry Scott Riddell. For a closer view of the monument and inscription details, see 378497.
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Sheep on Lodge Hill There are many hill farms by the A7 in Teviotdale specialising in cattle and sheep.
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The River Teviot The river, seen here near Teviothead, is still in its infancy and is nothing more than a burn.
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Far Height The northwest side of Far Height in Teviotdale is an area of rough grazing for hill cattle and sheep.
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Mansfield House Hotel

Mansfield House Hotel

4 out of 5
Weensland Road Hawick Scotland
The price is £96 per night from 14 Feb to 15 Feb
£96
14 Feb - 15 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hawick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions The Borders Distillery and Heart of Hawick are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (145 reviews)
Good rooms good food good price

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Mansfield House Hotel
Balcary House Hotel

Balcary House Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Buccleuch Road Hawick Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £137 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
£137
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Hawick. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Drumlanrigs Tower and Hawick Museum & Scott ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (72 reviews)
Breakfast was top notch, well cooked, well presented and plentiful. Could not fault it. The room (7) was well presented, clean, tidy and comfortable. On the down side it was extremely hot and a blocked overflow drain kept us awake most of our first night. However, there was no issues and once we ...

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Balcary House Hotel
The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel

3 out of 5
21-23 Cannongate Jedburgh Scotland
The price is £66 per night from 14 Feb to 15 Feb
£66
14 Feb - 15 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jedburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Jedburgh Abbey and Mary Queen ...
9/10 Wonderful! (107 reviews)
Yes all seemed fresh. Shops very close.

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

The Royal Hotel
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Luxury Cottage in the Scenic Borders of Scotland

Luxury Cottage in the Scenic Borders of Scotland

Canonbie
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Canonbie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Clan Armstrong Centre and Gilnockie ...
10/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
The Host was wonderful, It has been the most comfortable and cosy cottage I have ever been to. The cottage is beautiful inside. We had some lovely walks in the area and it was in a very peaceful location.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Luxury Cottage in the Scenic Borders of Scotland
Cosy rural retreat in the beautiful Yarrow Valley

Cosy rural retreat in the beautiful Yarrow Valley

Selkirk Scotland
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Selkirk. Enjoy laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Bowhill House and Traquair House ...
10/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
We had a great stay here,the location is amazing,very quiet,with beautiful view of the hills and the little river behind the house.The host was very kind,she made the Christmas tree for us,left lots of chocolates for the kids and cakes.The house was very clean and cosy.

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Cosy rural retreat in the beautiful Yarrow Valley
Bountrees Apartment - sleeps 6 guests in 2 bedrooms

Bountrees Apartment - sleeps 6 guests in 2 bedrooms

2 out of 5
Jedburgh Scottish Borders
Stay at this apartment in Jedburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attractions Mary Queen of Scots House and Jedburgh Abbey are located nearby.
Bountrees Apartment - sleeps 6 guests in 2 bedrooms
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Popular places to visit

Heart of Hawick

You can learn about the history of Hawick with a visit to Heart of Hawick. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Heart of Hawick

Hermitage Castle

Hermitage Castle is just one of the places to see in Hawick, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's countryside and restaurants.

Hermitage Castle

Borders Textile Towerhouse

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Borders Textile Towerhouse in Hawick. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Borders Textile Towerhouse

The Borders Distillery

You can take time to visit The Borders Distillery during your travels to Hawick. Discover the countryside in this quaint area.

The Borders Distillery

Cross Borders Drove Road

You can take time to visit Cross Borders Drove Road during your travels to Hawick. Discover the countryside in this quaint area.

Cross Borders Drove Road

Hawick Museum & Scott Art Gallery

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Hawick Museum & Scott Art Gallery during your travels in Hawick. Discover the countryside in this quaint area.

Hawick Museum & Scott Art Gallery

Things to do

The Kelpies

New Lanark & the Kelpies : Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

£355
per adult
New Lanark & the Kelpies : Private Day Tour from Edinburgh
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Cities near Teviothead

Just off the A7 3 miles north of Hawick Scotland

Hawick

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