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Sightseeing
A spectacular arboretum, maintained by the Royal Botanic Gardens with wonderful plants to buy beside the cafe.
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Dawyck Botanic Garden
A spectacular arboretum, maintained by the Royal Botanic Gardens with wonderful plants to buy beside the cafe.
Charming small museum telling the story of John Buchan, who wrote many famous stories and particularly 'John Burnett of Barns', set right here where you are staying.
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John Buchan Story Museum
High StreetCharming small museum telling the story of John Buchan, who wrote many famous stories and particularly 'John Burnett of Barns', set right here where you are staying.
A great walk up to the top of this hill just to the south of Barns. Remains of an iron age fort and fabulous views.
Cademuir Hill
A great walk up to the top of this hill just to the south of Barns. Remains of an iron age fort and fabulous views.
The castle is closed to the public, and private tours are usually £50. However, as guests at Barns, you are welcome to arrange a tour for £30 during your stay, and if you are here for a week or more, the tour is complimentary.
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Neidpath Castle station
The castle is closed to the public, and private tours are usually £50. However, as guests at Barns, you are welcome to arrange a tour for £30 during your stay, and if you are here for a week or more, the tour is complimentary.
The longest inhabited house in Scotland, with a proper maze to get lost in and it's own brewery.
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Traquair House
The longest inhabited house in Scotland, with a proper maze to get lost in and it's own brewery.
Food scene
Simply the most delicious, award winning chocolates around! Walk along the Tweed, into Peebles and reward yourself with a coffee and delicious slice of cake.
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Cocoa Black Chocolate Boutique
1-2 Cuddy BridgeSimply the most delicious, award winning chocolates around! Walk along the Tweed, into Peebles and reward yourself with a coffee and delicious slice of cake.
Great local butcher and baker, on the High Street, just opposite the Post Office & bus stop to Edinburgh.
WTS Forsyth & Sons Butchers
21-25 EastgateGreat local butcher and baker, on the High Street, just opposite the Post Office & bus stop to Edinburgh.
Coltman's Delicatessen, Kitchen & Bar
71-73 High StSuper place for lunch.
Things to do
A world class mountain biking centre, just 10 minutes from Barns Tower. Bikes can be rented by the day if you don't have your own, and there are trails for all levels of bikers.
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Glentress Mountain Bike Trail Centre
A world class mountain biking centre, just 10 minutes from Barns Tower. Bikes can be rented by the day if you don't have your own, and there are trails for all levels of bikers.
A lovely spot, with fish ponds and a putting green that keep kids amused for hours.
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Kailzie Gardens
A lovely spot, with fish ponds and a putting green that keep kids amused for hours.
Very nearby and popular golf course, that you can book even if not a member.
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Peebles Golf Club
45 Kirkland StVery nearby and popular golf course, that you can book even if not a member.
Iconic printing works located in nearby Innerleithen.
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Robert Smail's Printing Works
High StreetIconic printing works located in nearby Innerleithen.