St. Cuthbert's Way St. Cuthbert's Way has been voted as one of the most beautiful, varied, and enjoyable long-distance walking routes in...

An enchanting day trip to the wonders of Rosslyn Chapel

When you think of the Scottish Borders, your mind might conjure images of rolling hills, historic towns, and lush countryside. While the...

A short summary of 2022: This was a lovely year for us at Bowden House B&B, Melrose. We welcomed back many previous guests and made lots...

This November blog features a shortened version of a splendid Lonely Planet article by Kay Gillespie, published 15/11/2022 . (To see the...

From nature to food, the Scottish Borders have so much to offer. Pick your home base with this guide to the best hotels in Melrose, Scotland

Exploring the beautiful landscape of the Scottish Borders and Northumberland does not get any better.

Starting from Bowden Common I am often asked about the best walks in the Melrose area and some of my favourites are the many paths over the

Melrose Walks - plenty to choose from in the Scottish borders, and here's one of my spring favourites.