Things to Do

Bemersyde is surrounded by rolling hills, ancient woodland, and famous riverside trails:

• Scott’s View & Wallace Statue – Walk straight from the estate to two iconic landmarks.

• Borders Abbeys Way – Enjoy segments of this 107km trail linking Melrose, Dryburgh, Kelso, and Jedburgh.

• Eildon Hills hikes – Breathtaking views and varied terrain.

• Cycling routes – Ride the 4 Abbeys Cycle Route or rent e-bikes to explore with ease.

• Mountain biking – Glentress Forest (7Stanes network) is an hour away and ideal for day trips.

The Bemersyde Beat on the River Tweed is legendary:

• Exclusive one-mile stretch with high catch rates

• Experienced ghillie on hand for guidance

• The Bemersyde Trophy awarded annually to the biggest salmon

• Riverside fishing hut with wood stove and picnic area

• All permits and advice arranged for guests on request

• Assistance with alternative beats if Bemersyde is fully booked — just ask our team

Connect with traditional country pastimes:

• Clay pigeon shooting at Bisley at Braidwood (Scotland’s top shooting school)

• Horse riding available via nearby stables for all levels

• Bird watching and photography on the estate’s quiet trails

• Picnicking and reading nooks with unmatched views of the Tweed and Eildons

The Scottish Borders are steeped in history:

• Dryburgh Abbey (Sir Walter Scott’s resting place) is visible from the estate

• Melrose Abbey, Kelso, Jedburgh, and Smailholm Tower all within 30 mins

• Abbotsford House (Scott’s baronial mansion) just 15 minutes away

• Seasonal Common Ridings – centuries-old horseback festivals worth timing a visit for

• Edinburgh is only an hour by car or rail — ideal for a city day trip

A golfer’s haven, the Borders offers:

• Melrose & St Boswells – Picturesque 9-hole courses nearby

• The Woll & Roxburghe Championship Course – Full 18-hole layouts for serious golfers

• Macdonald Cardrona Resort – Combine golf with spa or lunch

• East Lothian Links – Day-trip option for world-class seaside golf

Sample the region’s best dining and drink:

• Seasons Restaurant, Hunters Stables in St Boswells & The Hoebridge – Locally sourced, refined cuisine

• Provender & The Townhouse – Modern Scottish dining in Melrose

• Alex Dalgetty & Sons Bakery – Famous for Selkirk bannocks

• Mainstreet Trading Company – Bookshop meets café & deli

• Borders Distillery (Hawick) and Lilliard Gin (Jedburgh) – Whisky and gin tours with tastings

There’s something for every age:

• Trimontium Museum and Harestanes Visitor Centre – Interactive and educational

• Gibson Park and riverside cycle trails – Safe and scenic

• Petting farms and seasonal lambing nearby

• Cocoa Black – Award-winning chocolatier café in Peebles

• Rainy day favourites include the Great Tapestry of Scotland museum in Galashiels