Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Scottish Borders February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk # What to do in Scottish Borders ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Scottish Borders Types of activities [Scottish Borders travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Scottish-Borders.dx6051155) ![Sunset over Scott's View, in the Scottish Borders](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051155/5a367bb0-ce02-43f9-a07d-c830b6bdaa76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunset over Scott's View, in the Scottish Borders](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051155/5a367bb0-ce02-43f9-a07d-c830b6bdaa76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![It's a beautiful place in Scotland. Picture was taken in the middle of the day but clods were nice, no harsh light and remember that this is ticketed area and there is no access at summer golden hours. Worth visiting, you can also capture some architecture details there.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11273/0ccc29bf-de8c-4cbb-b678-0aa1484ea5ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nice old historic castle ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602496/416e4a49-1be1-41e3-b38e-8a055f247931.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![It's a nice place less popular than Melrose Abbey but also very beautiful. I didn't have perfect conditions but I did my best to give some idea about this place. You need to buy a ticket to get inside and there is no access early in the morning or late evening.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092731/2bcc01e6-07fb-496f-a2d6-ff1a3bc1344c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## What to do in Scottish Borders --- --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Scottish Borders ![The Annandale Way is accessible by walking out of Moffat along Beechgrove. This is a photo of my son I took about 5 miles out from Moffat. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4396/880ce787-6ca2-4a3d-9c75-b38f0d400ccd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Moffat ![There has been a church on the site in Hexham, England, for over 1300 years since Etheldreda, Queen of Northumbria made a grant of lands to Wilfrid, Bishop of York. Of Wilfrid's Benedictine abbey, which was constructed almost entirely of material salvaged from nearby Roman ruins. The Abbey was built up during the 12th Century into its current form, with additions around the turn of the 20th Century. #LikeALocal #OnTheRoad](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4658/106c6075-7571-4f05-bc22-4f9ba27ebe59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hexham ![A nice view of the river from the park side of town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5086/7fdceae3-d93c-44d4-b14d-715a0056167d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Morpeth ![Aerial view of a reservoir's tranquil waters reflect the sky, embraced by the rugged hillsides and vibrant autumn foliage, Haddington, Scotland, United Kingdom.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5592/f5b56329-7cbd-4f62-9632-ea24c403ab44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Haddington ![Just off the A7 3 miles north of Hawick Scotland ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5593/ff2e57b6-d577-4ee6-868b-0ac70ddf7b18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hawick ![A fascinating place to spend a day or two exploring the old industrial buildings and incredible riverside walk (Clyde Walkway).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5599/948463bd-2d32-44bc-8b51-e0235ed3b19d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lanark ![JR56XW A lovely summer view across the River Tweed towards Peebles, Scottish Borders](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5602/e2ab6b4e-3b2b-4dda-b245-01c71f587f2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Peebles ![Looking East on the Nature Reserve](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5605/9a1d5996-f0ae-4824-981f-465ef26720a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Iain Lees](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/24143) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Selkirk ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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