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Scotstoun Farmhouse West Linton, Scottish Borders |
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There is an enormous amount to do in the Scottish Borders. A huge range of activities are packed into this small and accessible region. Local activities include walking (the Southern Upland Way, the John Buchan Way), mountain biking (the Glentress Centre), fishing (some of the best fishing in Scotland on the Tweed), golf, pony trekking and much more besides. The nearest towns and villages are West Linton, Biggar and Peebles, which are amongst the prettiest and most picturesque in Scotland.
Whatever time of year you choose to visit, the Scottish Borders is awake and alive with attractions. The area has a turbulent and romantic history and is punctuated by imposing castles, stately mansions, dramatic ruins and historic abbeys. The place names reflect various waves of invaders from Celtic to Norman and there are ancient fortifications, battle-fields, standing stones and ruined abbeys, which all provide the backdrop of the region. All of these ancient and historical sites are as potent to the imagination now as they were to Sir Walter Scott and James Hogg, the Ettrick Shepherd, nearly 200 years ago.
A wide range of activities are available for anyone wishing to enjoy the great outdoors. As well as local opportunities for walking, fishing, cycling, golf and pony trekking there are also sporting centres throughout the region. You will find swimming pools and leisure centres, clay pigeon shooting, off road driving, birds of prey, a marine centre on the east coast and many more. Alternatively you may want to just switch off and relax, in which case Scotstoun Farmhouse is the ideal location.
- Sleeps - 6 (or 5 adults, 2 children)
- Bedrooms 4 - 2 double (or twin) bedrooms, 1 single bedroom and 1 bedroom with 2 small singles or 1 queen size bed
- Bathrooms - 3
- Dishwasher and microwave
- Washing machine/dryer
- Log fire
- TV, DVD
- Access to adjacent stunning walled garden
- Barbeque, outdoor seating
- Travel cot available
- Pets welcome
- Short breaks available during off peak times
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- West Linton - 5 miles
- Edinburgh - 18 miles
- Glasgow - 44 miles
- Edinburgh Airport - 26 miles
- Pubs/restaurants - Old Bakehouse (5 miles), Gordon Arms (5 miles), Alan Ramsay (7 miles), Horseshoe Inn (12 miles)
- Golf - 2 courses within 6 miles, many others within a half hour drive
- Walking and hiking
- Fishing
- Pony trekking - 8 miles
- Mountain biking - 15 miles
- Stately homes, castles
- Gardens
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Scotstoun Farmhouse, West Linton, Scottish Borders EH46 7DF Scotland.
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