Berwickshire is based on the East side of the Scottish Borders and offers a contrasting variety of hillside, riverside and seaside locations that are enchanting and romantic, yet practical and convenient for day trips to Edinburgh.

Berwickshire offers holidays with all you could wish for, from the dramatic cliffs and picturesque harbours of the Berwickshire coast on the East to the undulating hills and imposing mansions with beautiful gardens on the West.

 Berwickshire indeed offers some of the most magnificent scenery in the British Isles. In addition to its beautiful landscapes, quaint villages, and abundant wildlife, the region is of unsurpassed botanical, geological and historic interest. It is said that there are 500 castles in the Scottish Borders alone.

The Berwickshire coastline forms part of the Heritage Coast which goes from St Abbs in the North to Northumberland in the South. This unspoilt coastline, with its small picturesque villages of Cove, St. Abbs, Coldingham and Burnmouth, provides a fascinating and beautiful range of scenery - from high cliffs and deep clear water to sandy coves and quaint fishing harbours, offering recreational pursuits such as birdwatching, walking, fishing and diving. The waters around the Berwickshire coast have long been considered as special by marine biologists and their wildlife has been much studied. The water is unusually clear, in contrast to the more silt-laden coastal waters further to the north or south. These clear waters and spectacular underwater scenery have attracted increasing numbers of scuba divers to the area over the last couple of decades. The St. Abbs and Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve was opened in 1984 to protect the marine life in this part of the coastline. The spectacular mass of St Abbs Head, with its lighthouse and National Nature Reserve accommodates one of the largest seabird colonies on mainland Britain (in the summer).

Inland Berwickshire offers the former county town of Duns with its 190 acre Duns Castle Nature Reserve and Jim Clark museum devoted to the late world champion racing driver. Nearby is Manderston House with its beautiful, extravagant silver staircase and insight into Victorian life. Friendly, quaint villages abound, surrounded by the Lammermuir hills, commanding views of the Merse - acres of land perfect for walking, fishing, golfing, riding and cycling.

South Berwickshire offers the River Tweed offering over 100 miles of some of the best fishing in Scotland and the Hirsel Country Park offers beautiful woodland and lakeside walks with a museum and craft workshops.

Berwickshire is steeped in history, often bloody, and has plenty of castles, stately homes and museums illustrating this history.

South of Coldstream on the English side of the Border lies the twin estates of Ford & Etal, whose visitor attractions include a medieval castle, working cornmill, crafts centre, light railway and riding centre.