There are trails galore for you to enjoy right across Scotland's beautiful south, like this one at the Merrick in the Galloway Forest Park.

📍Galloway Forest Park, Dumfries & Galloway
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Did you know that the stories of Ivanhoe, of Peter Pan and of Tam o' Shanter all began in the South of Scotland?
📍Abbotsford, home of Sir Walter Scott, Scottish Borders; Moat Brae - Birthplace of Peter Pan; Robert Burns House, Dumfries & Galloway.
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Cycle through breathtaking landscapes & picturesque towns, enjoy history, culture & a warm welcome on the Kirkpatrick C2C South of Scotland’s Coast to Coast cycling route!
📍Glenluce, Dumfries & Galloway; Newcastleton & Hawick, Scottish Borders
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Bathed in blue...the beautiful Berwickshire coast. 😍
📍St Abbs, Scottish Borders
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As the world awakens from its winter slumber, it’s time to embrace the season of renewal and exploration.

Try our Bucket List of springtime adventures in the South of Scotland! 👇
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Ok, we may be a little biased, but we think the South of Scotland really has GREAT outdoors!
📍Grey Mare's Tail Nature Reserve, Dumfries & Galloway
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The delightful Drumlanrig Castle nestles in the South of Scotland's Nith Valley. Pretty inside and out, the castle and its estate make for a wonderful day out.

📍Drumlanrig Castle, Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway

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Animal lovers are spoiled for choice in the South of Scotland...walk with alpacas, spot red squirrels or see sheepdogs show off their skills!👇
📍Galloway Alpacas, Dumfries & Galloway; Go Wild Scotland & Neth Hill Border Collies, Scottish Borders
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Journalist Robin McKelvie visits Scotland’s Smugglers’ Coast, discovering the secrets of the smuggling trade in Eyemouth and along the Berwickshire Coast that made the area famous and at times notorious.
Read more 👇
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Beautiful baby belties!! Have you been lucky enough to spot any on your visit to the South of Scotland?
📍Mochrum, Dumfries & Galloway
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Planning a big celebration this year? The South of Scotland has exclusive-use options perfect for get togethers of all sorts!👇
📍Thirlestane Castle, Lauder & Aikwood Tower, Selkirk, Scottish Borders; Dabton House Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway
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Join the Biking Bonanza of Cycling Events across the South of Scotland in 2024! Find out more👇
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Take an unforgettable ride through idyllic landscapes and captivating culture on the Kirkpatrick C2C, the South of Scotland’s Coast to Coast cycling route. Find out more 👇
📍Ladykirk and Norham Bridge, Scottish Borders
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Known as 'the guardhouse of the bloodiest valley in Britain', Hermitage Castle tells a dark story of torture, treason and bloodshed.

📍Hermitage Castle, Newcastleton, Scottish Borders

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Relish the beauty of our dramatic shores on one of the South of Scotland's stunning coastal trails. Find out more 👇

📍Eyemouth, Scottish Borders.
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In just a few short weeks, woodlands across the South of Scotland will be bathed in fragrant native bluebells. Don't miss their magical display, a true feast for the senses!

📍Carstramon Wood, Dumfries & Galloway
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Affectionately known as Fatlips Castle, this iconic Borders pele tower sits atop Minto Crags looking out over Teviotdale in the Scottish Borders.

📍Fatlips Castle, Denholm, Scottish Borders
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Breathtaking biking in the South of Scotland. 🚴‍♀️😍

📍7stanes Glentress, Scottish Borders
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What amazing places in the South of Scotland have you and your pet pooch visited?
📍Hart Fell, Dumfries & Galloway
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Spring Fling is on the way & we can't wait! 🤩Almost 100 professional artists across Dumfries & Galloway will fling open their doors to visitors over the late May Bank Holiday so put it in your diary!🎨Find out more👇
📸Upland | Colin Tennant
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