Historic Scottish Border town Hawick celebrates its lawless Border Reiver history, full of cross-country cattle rustling and family feuds. On Saturday night there is a torchlight procession ending with a bonfire and fireworks at Volunteer Park.
Abbotsford was once the home of 19th-century novelist Sir Walter Scott. Today, visitors can explore the house and grounds and view Scott's extensive collections of historic relics, weapons & armour, and rare books.
Ideal for kids and adults, Northumberland's Pot-A-Doodle Do has an indoor craft centre where you can throw your own pots, make mosaics or try your hand at glass painting. Outdoor activities such as quad biking and fishing are also available.
Reputed to be Scotland's largest inhabited castle, Floors Castle on the River Tweed is the seat of the Dukes of Roxburghe. Located in the Scottish Borders, the castle, as it is today, was fashioned from a tower house in 1721.