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Explore Scotland's charm: Edinburgh's historic sites—Castle, Holyroodhouse, Royal Mile—and scenic Borders with towns like Melrose and Jedburgh.

Highlights

• An itinerary for discovering Edinburgh & the Scottish Borders, covering 150 miles (240 km)
• Access the guidebook online, covering ideas for 13 key destinations
• Split into exploring historic towns, literary landmarks, and the capital city
• Cherry-pick suggestions to inspire your perfect visit
• Signposts ideas and options via weblinks for convenience and more information

Description

Explore Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders your way with this guidebook that illustrates a scenic 150-mile (240 km) point-to-point trip across 13 of the region’s most captivating destinations. Designed for flexibility, the guide is organised into themed sections—combining the cultural capital of Edinburgh with historic towns, royal landmarks, and countryside escapes in the Scottish Borders—so you only visit the places that you choose. __________________________________________________________________ WHAT TO EXPECT • This is an online travel guide – much like a digital book – ready for you to read, browse, and get inspired while planning at home or using your phone on the go. • The guidebook offers an overarching plan to help shape your multi-destination holiday, with different ideas and sample itineraries. It shows how destinations can be combined to suit your timeframe – typically from 3 to 14 days. • It’s designed to help you decide where to go, what to see, where to stay, and to inspire your trip in a way that suits your interests. It also includes helpful tips such as how to get there and where to park. • Please note: the guide itself is not customisable. However, each route includes Uncover Britain’s own pre-populated Google Maps with suggested pins and directions, plus customisable directions by section using Google Maps. __________________________________________________________________ GO BEYOND THE CLASSICS WITH: • Edinburgh – Dive into the city's royal history, myths and folklore, the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and Holyrood House • North Berwick & St Abb’s Head – Discover clifftop views, coastal charm, and RSPB reserves • Kelso – Explore border conflicts, Floors Castle, and Kelso Abbey • Jedburgh – Learn about Mary, Queen of Scots, and visit her house, the abbey, and Waterloo monument • Melrose Abbey – A key stop on your historic journey—resting place of Robert the Bruce’s heart • Sir Walter Scott’s Home – Visit Abbotsford and follow in the footsteps of Scotland’s literary giant • Scenic Drives and Cultural Stops – Discover hidden chapels, Gothic architecture, and stories that shaped the Borders __________________________________________________________________ While you could search for places to go on your own, this guide offers curated context and ready-made itineraries along a recommended journey—so you don’t have to second-guess or piece everything together yourself. HOW TO ACCESS: see Know Before You Go

Includes

Destination online guidebook Suggested point-to-point route Sample itineraries to illustrate what’s possible Helps you connect destinations and ideas into a trip that suits your style 1 account licence with 12 months’ access Access via website – no app needed, nothing to download Flexible format – adjust to suit your own timeframe and interests

Important Information

• With 12 months of access included, we recommend booking straight away so you can begin planning immediately. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This is a self-guided experience – no one will meet you in person.
• Any starting point mentioned is for illustrative purposes only.
• You’ll need your own transport to visit the suggested destinations.
• The guidebook includes suggested routes, destination highlights, and planning tips.
• It does not provide live navigation or allow you to customise routing.
• We do not book or arrange activities or accommodation on your behalf. HOW TO ACCESS
• After booking, you’ll receive a weblink to create your guidebook account.
• Please use a valid email address and password. You can access on the day you have booked your activity – so bring the date forward if you want to plan in advance.
• (Note: This is separate from your GetYourGuide login.)

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund