Southern Scotland

Dumfries & Galloway, the Scottish Borders and Ayrshire & Arran regions of Southern Scotland are lands of breathtaking scenery and areas of outstanding natural beauty, wilderness and romance.

Southern Scotland

Abbotsford, home of Sir Walter Scott

Sir Walter Scott, novelist, poet, playwright and historian, was born in Edinburgh in 1771. To aid his recovery from a childhood bout of polio, he was sent to stay with his grandparents on their farm at Sandyknowe near Smailhom Tower in the Scottish Borders. It...

Jill McKean 2 min read

Southern Scotland

The Legend of Thomas the Rhymer

Scotland is full of folklore – tales of fairies and “little people”, and talk of the gift of second sight . . Thomas of Ercildoune, who became known as Thomas the Rhymer, lived in the Scottish Borders back in the 13th century. The story goes...

Jill McKean 2 min read

Southern Scotland

Often overlooked by visitors, southern Scotland is unspoilt and has lots to offer – rolling hills, small market towns, and historic houses. Some highlights The Border Abbeys. Romantic ruins are all that is left of the four...

Jill McKean 1 min read