Roxburghshire

The town of Roxburgh, once a royal burgh and important royal castle, is no more, but the county of Roxburghshire remains. It encompasses the attractive towns of Melrose, Jedburgh and Kelso, in fact, including Dryburgh all four of the famous Border abbeys are within its boundaries. The countryside is a mellow and peaceful landscape of rolling hills, woods and rich farmland and the area is studded with places of interest such as Floors Castle at Kelso, the Waterloo Monument at Peniel Heugh and Smailholm Tower.

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Beautiful Countryside to Explore

The county is one of the most delightful in the Scottish Borders. It is scenically beautiful without being daunting, perfect for relaxing and recharging the batteries. It is also blessed with accessibility and an excellent infrastructure, something that can be lacking in wilder, more remote spots.

Floors Castle near Kelso

There is plenty to see and plenty to do at whatever pace you want to do it. A good network of quiet byways and uncrowded major roads, and, from 2015, the newly restored Waverley Line to Edinburgh, mean that it is going to be even easier to reach and explore.

The Tweed and Teviot rivers are famous for their fishing and the area offers great walking, being crossed by both the Southern Upland and St Cuthbert's Ways, as well as the end of the Pennine Way at Yetholm. Cycling, riding and canoeing are also readily available.

The Border towns of Jedburgh, Kelso and Melrose, are picturesque, peaceful places which are full of interest. In common with the other Border towns they all stage their colourful festivals in the summer. Jedburgh, in addition to its abbey, has its castle and jail (said to be haunted) and Mary Queen of Scots' House. Kelso, with its attractive cobbled square, is well provisioned with entertainments, with a swimming pool, ice rink and race course. Melrose, nestled beneath the Eildon Hills, has a claim to fame as it is the birthplace of the rugby sevens game, with the annual Melrose Sevens in mid-April bringing teams from all over the world.

Quick Links to Roxburghshire Areas

Date	Product	Customer Comment
21-Apr-2026	Lime Tree Cottage, Isle of Coll HK9 (overall)	Easily booked good communication
21-Apr-2026	Fortingall Stables EL9 (overall)	Sélection of beautiful cottages. Easy to book and clear information provided about the cottage.
20-Apr-2026	Hollybush Cottage GM4 (overall)	Had another great experience with Unique Cottages. The booking process was seamless and efficient. When I needed to amend my dates, they were quick to respond and handle the inquiry. Their customer service team was friendly and easy to reach. Special thanks to Lanna and Wendy
20-Apr-2026	Darnlee DA3 (overall)	Happy with booking proces and payment process. Website easy to use.
20-Apr-2026	Strone House BK7 (overall)	Excellent communication, and smooth process.
20-Apr-2026	South Persie House CN2 (overall)	Would certainly use Unique Cottages again. The house was tidy and clean.
20-Apr-2026	Linn Cottage FL7 (overall)	This cottage is in an ideal location for solitude and comes with all the basic needs for a relaxed week.
19-Apr-2026	7 Harbour Street BC3 (overall)	Quick and easy. Could get through to a human easily.
19-Apr-2026	Blackhill Farmhouse GS5 (overall)	Unique Cottages were very professional, always available and highly responsive.
19-Apr-2026	Buchan House Cottage AG1 (overall)	We regularly use Unique Cottages. The website is easy to use and the office staff and friendly and helpful.